Lifestyle

The Arlington Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a series of public meetings to get community input on Arlington's parks and natural spaces.Topics for discussion include: Recreation and Aquatic Centers, Natural Areas and the Environment, Trails and Greenways, Forestry and Beautification, Recreational Trends (dog parks, skateboard facilities, community gardens, etc.) and
Park Development (athletic fields, picnic areas, playgrounds, tennis and basketball courts, etc.).

Enjoy live music in a beautiful outdoor setting, overlooking White Rock Lake. The Dallas Arboretum's Spring/Summer Concerts in the Garden series runs April - July 4. See website for complete schedule.

Showing of the "Last Call of the Oasis," a film presenting a powerful argument for why the global water crisis will be the central issue facing our world this center. Audience discussion follows. http://www.lastcallattheoasis.com. Free.

Watch a free screening of“Extreme Ice,” a documentary that profiles photographer James Balog, who captured global warming with time-lapse photography. Hosted by the Green Sanctuary Team and the Sierra Club. http://extremeicesurvey.org. Contact: administrator@firstjefferson.org. 817-451-1505.

Learn about Southlake Green Fest to be held April 6 from one of its organizers.

City of Farmers Branch invested in one of the largest horticultural projects in the US - 2.5 acres of roses. 972-699-1687. KirkMiller@DallasSierraClub.org.

Overview of zero waste principles, including how they apply to communities and businesses. Taught by Gary Liss, zero waste consultant. Introduction to Zero Waste, Thursday, 7-9 pm, $10. Workshop: Friday, 9:30 am- 4:30 pm, $250. Register: iginia@carboneconomyseries.com.

Presented by the Sustainability Forum of the Dallas Institute's Center for the City. Featuring Thomaas Homer-Dixon, energy expert, and Eric Klinenberg, authority on cities, culture and politics. $30/members, $45/nonmembers, $10/teachers. DallasInstitute.org

Free event touting vegetarian lifestyle sponsored by the Black Vegetarian Society of Texas. Activities include cooking demonstrations, holistic speakers, food sampling, food vendors, health screenings, health and environmentally-friendly exhibitors and children’s activities.

Free event featuring Earthen Ware vendors (carved wood art, organic foods, handmade jewelry, etc.), environmental education booths, kids' crafts/entertainment, plant sale, hybrid car show and live music. Drop off usable household goods and clothing/shoes, household documents for secured shredding and bulky trash items at Town Center Elementary School parking lot (185 N. Heartz).