Bring your favorite recipe or project and we'll exchange tips about how to turn scrap paper into stationery and cards. We'll also be talking about the latest environmental news and member suggested topics.
Free green expo hosted by the the city of Garland, GISD, Baylor Garland and the Garland Chamber of Commerce. Exhibitors will provide information on water and electric conservation, water pollution, recycling, safety, gardening and green alternatives. Free health screenings, information and flu vaccinations will also be available. The H20 5K race starts at 8:15 a.m.
Construction and demolition sites generate a lot of waste, a large percentage of which can be recycled or reused. Learn what compliance requirements are required, how to identify legitimate companies and tracking criteria for companies and hard-to-recycle items.
Registration at 7 a.m. Event starts at 7:30 a.m. $20-$40.
Greater DFW Recycling Alliance hosts this happy hour get-together at J Blacks. RSVP to wendy.chance@cityofdenton.com.
In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Education is hosting a garage sale. All proceeds benefit the Wylie big cat sanctuary. Update 9/20: The Friday sale is cancelled due to weather but Saturday is on.
Groups, families and individuals can choose any one of the seven locations listed in the registration form as a cleanup location.
All volunteers are invited to the after-party at the Panther Island Pavilion (located behind the TCC/RadioShack campus) from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with free food, door prizes and entertainment by Radio Disney AM 620.
Register by Sept. 8 and receive a free T-shirt.
The city of Plano offers an pportunity to operate a real Recycling Truck, tour behind the scenes of some of the city's collection services and explore ways you can help manage waste better while also saving money. Environmental Waste Services staff will answer questions. Free.
The city of Irving hosts this mini green expo featuring 20 vendors showcasing various aspects of sustainable living, including rainwater harvesting, beekeeping, composting and bicycling. In addition, speakers will talk about gardening, butterflies and healthy eating. Free.
The Greater Fort Worth Sierra Club is hosting a screening of the award-winning environmental documentary Bag It. The film follows “everyman” Jeb Berrier as he tries to make sense of our dependence on plastic bags and their effect on the environment, wildlife and human health. Free.