Volunteers needed for this city-wide cleanup hosted by the city of Richardson. Also drop off documents for shredding and plastic bags, electronics and reusable clothing for recycling. Register: 972-744-4077 or website. Janet Tucker@COR.gov.
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.
This documentary film by Ben Evans and Mark Dixon follows three young friends as they take a year-long environmental road trip across all 50 United States, tackling peak oil, eco-vehicles, sustainable farming, wind energy, piles of garbage and a category they call, simply, “the weird.” Part of SMU's Sustainability Film Festival. Free. 214-768-7654. CobbK@SMU.edu. www.yert.com
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 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).
Spring clean your closets, garage and attic and bring the following reuseable items (clean and in good condition) to the one day drop-off collection event: bicycles, books, cell phones, clothing, document shredding, eye glasses, pet products and shoes. Info: 972-769-4343.
Environmentally themed vendors. Good Karma Kitchen food truck, which provides a vegan/vegetarian/gluten-free menu. Herb plants and T-shirts will also be for sale.
Learn the basics of backyard and vermi-composting to reduce the amount of waste sent to the landfill. Free. Register, Central Market info desk or city of Dallas: 214-670-4475.
Green Source DFW and the Memnosyne Foundation hosts our second annual award ceremony for outstanding volunteers, nonprofits, business leaders and entrepreneurs in the North Texas environmental community. Details to be announced.