Stewardship / Faith

BRIT is open to the public on the first Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for public tours (beginning at 10:30 a.m.), exhibits, and self-guided tours of its LEED Platinum building. In addition, each First Saturday features a unique selection of programs and entertainment focused around a particular theme. Free.

Nov. 2 - Stewardship Day

Learn first-hand how to “walk the walk” of the BRIT mission statement: conserving our natural heritage by deepening our knowledge of the plant world and understanding the value that plants bring to life.

Full schedule:

The Many Faces People host a drum circle for peace and understanding. RSVP: 214-288-9935. PrayerWalker07@hotmail.com.

The city of Dallas is encouraging Dallas neighborhood groups to join in a citywide fall cleanup effort. The city will coordinate with participating groups to provide out-of-schedule trash collection for neighborhoods that choose to join in this special event. Register online or contact Strategic Customer Services at scs@dallascityhall.com or 214-670-5551 with questions.

Volunteers needed to plant seven tree groves in seven cities in memory of President John F. Kennedy. In an effort to offset the 301 million trees lost in 2011-2012 due to the drought, 2,000 trees are being planted as part of the Tree North Texas initiative. To volunteer, contact: Matt Grubisich @ 214-500-9557.

Below are the locations. The main kickoff is at Friendship Park around 10 a.m. 

Dallas – Friendship Park – Map

Garland – Friendship Park – Map

Rowlett – Katy Park & Kenwood Heights Parks

REAL School Gardens creates learning gardens in low-income schools and trains teachers how to use them to improve student engagement and academic achievement. Once a year, a few of the partner schools are selected to plant, grow and harvest organic herbs and vegetables for the annual Schoolyard Harvest Dinner. Using the organic produce grown at the schools, GRACE restaurant hosts an elegant wine dinner, giving supporters the chance to meet the young growers, their teachers and share the harvest.

Cost: $150, which includes a $60 donation to REAL School Gardens. Info: Sarah Geer, 817-348-8102 or sgeer@realschoolgardens.org

Three-day green conference featuring more than 250 speakers, as well as exhibitions, workshops, meetups, film screenings and panel discussions.  DFW environmentalists Amy King, Anna Clark, Charlotte Vick, Mark McWilliams and Mark Hallwill will present a panel discussion on Ocean Conservation through Social Innovation on Oct. 7. $375.

Ceremony to honor the Stars, Moon and Mystery of nightfall. Love offering. Four Feathers Trading Post, 3522 CR 2621, Caddo Mills. RSVP: 214-288-9935. PrayerWalker07@hotmail.com. 

Although the lodge is not open to the public, the public is invited as observers, weather/burn ban permitting. Love offering. RSVP: 214-288-9935 or PrayerWalker07@hotmail.com.

The city of Dallas Park and Recreation Department is recruiting volunteer citizens to beautify their favorite neighborhood parks. Register: Diana Caswell, 214-670-8483.