Public Policy

This event is the celebration for Ft. Worth Cowtown Cleanup. For details on this celebration and on the the Cowtown Cleanup visit -

http://www.fortworthgov.org/applications/cowtowncleanup/documents/2012%20CowtownCleanUpFactsSheet.pdf 

Registration required. For fun facts on the cowtown cleanup as well as to register visit the link below -

http://fortworthtexas.gov/applications/cowtowncleanup/ 

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All Day Two Day Festival
APRIL 21-22
FAIR PARK
FREE ADMISSION

Earth Day Dallas features two days of engaging exhibits, compelling speakers, music, entertainment, food and fun for everyone. Join us April 21-22, 2012 in Fair Park to see how you can make a difference.
Mission:  Learn. Grow.

Celebrate Earth Day at this fun festival with exhibits, speakers, films, music, food & more focused on making a positive impact on our environment.

The heart of the festival is the Eco Expo, and exhibitors will use their presence to promote their achievements as green leaders, and teach attendees how to take environmentally responsible action by better utilizing available resources, switching to eco-friendly products, or joining their organizations.

In addition to the Eco Expo, attendees will have a number of educational entertainment options, which will include:

Let’s talk about where you live…

This meeting focuses on the District 1 area but all citizens are welcome and encouraged to attend.
The Plano City Council wants to hear your ideas and concerns about your community and answer any questions you may have about city services and programs.

The District 1 Neighborhood Roundtable will be at Plano Centre on Thursday, March 22 from 7 to 9 p.m. Mayor and City Council with staff support will discuss topics of interest. The agenda will be posted 72 hours prior to the meeting. If you are not sure of your district, a map of district boundaries is available.

The Dallas/Ft. Worth Population Study Group is holding an open meeting on Tuesday, March 20^th, 2012 at 6:30pm at the Crow Museum in the Arts District of downtown Dallas.

 The mission of the group is “To study, discuss and help support ethical solutions to international human population issues as they relate to environmental conservation, the strengthening of human rights and improving global health”.

Interested parties are cordially invited to attend, meet others interested in these important issues and get involved. Drinks and appetizers will be provided. 

Amanda Robinson, Coordinator of Texas Interfaith Power & Light (TXIPL), will offer a presentation in Dallas on Tuesday, March 6th about creating a local, interfaith environmental network in Dallas. Come be part of the conversation! Details are below.

To RSVP or ask questions, e-mail Amanda.

Join the facebook event, and invite your friends!

The Rocky Mountain Institute and The Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture Environmental Forum.
 
The Rocky Mountain Institute, established in 1982, is a self-described "non-profit think-and-do tank" whose current strategic focus is "Reinventing Fire," which aims at "mapping and driving the business-led transition from fossil fuels to efficiency and renewable energy" by 2050.
 
RMI will be in Dallas the day after Earth Day to collaborate with the Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture for an evening symposium emphasizing the cultural impact of this timely and critical issue.
 
Monday, 6-9 pm: April 23; opening reception at 5:30 pm. Admission: Members $30, Nonmembers $45, Member Teachers $10. 2719 Routh St, Dallas, TX 75201. 214 871-2440.
 

Learn how to be Water-Wise to endure the drought!

1st annual conference on soil and water issues in North Central Texas

This is a gathering of like-minded amateur and professional gardeners for the purpose of
demonstrating practical solutions toward reducing water use and improving soil health.

Featured Speakers: 

Sabino Cortez of Erath Earth
Using Organic Compost to Heal Soil and Water Less

Bruce Blevins of Preservation Tree Service
Intelligent Irrigation in a Hydro-Illogical World

Tom Motley, North Texas Gardens
Organic, Drought Surviving Herbs and Produce in Raised Bed Gardens

Harold Spiegel, Preservation Tree Service
Native and Adaptive Tree Species-Water Savvy Choices,
General Tree Care and Effective Watering of Trees

Dedicated time for your questions.

Come out and visit the many vendors participating for more water wise solutions!

FREE