Lifestyle

Come learn what "Paleo" means from advocates of the diet. This event is free and open to the public.

Hosted by the city of Fort Worth. Bring proof that you are a Fort Worth resident (driver’s license or water bill) to LaGrave Field and get personal documents shredded; recycle tires, light bulbs, batteries and electronics; and pick up pre-ordered rain barrels and compost bins. This event is for Fort Worth residents only. Business or commercial waste cannot be accepted.

This meeting is hosted by the North Texas Renewable Energy Group. Topic: "Pecan Street, Incorporated."
Presenter: Chris Holcomb, Data Scientist with Pecan Street Inc.

Though this project has an unusual name (after the street on which the homes are located in Austin), it is truly solar energy and energy efficiency related, and of interest to everyone - whether you own or rent. The Pecan Street project is an ongoing study by the University of Texas, National Renewable Energy Laboratory and, Environmental Defense Fund to develop and test an integrated clean energy smart grid of tomorrow in the homes of today. It's an ambitious effort intended to not only "smarten" up the utility grid, but find true benefits that energy customers really want. For more information, see http://www.pecanstreet.org/projects/mueller/

"Water Matters: An Interfaith Conversation about the Environment in North Texas" is sposored by Fort Worth Interfaith Power & Light--the local affiliate of Texas Interfaith Power & Light--and Brite Divinity School. Water is an increasing concern for Texas. As the climate warms, we expect to have less water. Meanwhile, our population is growing. How can we work together to ensure that all Texans have access to adequate supplies of fresh, clean water--and what religious principles and practices might offer guidance along the way?

Hosted by the Tarrant County Urban Homesteading Community. Participants will be making wreaths from natural and other materials. Check website for materials to bring. Free.

Join Dallas Vegan Drinks as it celebrates the group's third anniversary. Nice drinks and vegan veggie dogs available for food.

Environmental Designer Heather Venhaus will present “Sustainable Landscape Site Design." Learn simple concepts to create beautiful, healthy home landscapes by following the principles of the Sustainable Sites Initiative (SITES). SITES is a voluntary, national system for sustainable landscapes developed by subject matter experts on soils, water, plants, sustainable materials and human health. This presentation will provide descriptions of solutions any homeowner can put into place in their own landscape to harness Mother Nature’s power to improve soil, clean water, provide natural habitat and create a healthy environment. Call 972-874-6165 to register. Free Admission.

Hosted by the Black Vegetarian Society of Texas.

Hosted by the Black Vegetarian Society of Texas.

Fort Worth Vegetarian Society members meet monthly at Spiral Diner.  Look for the table with the FWVS sign.