Day-long photo safari includes an afternoon workshop lead by Cathy Burkey and a leading professional photographer. Each workshop will concentrate on various aspects of nature and animal photography.
Cost: $125/DZS members; $150/non-members
For more information or to register, contact Cathy Burkey at 469.554.7423 or Cathy.Burkey@DallasZoo.com.
Hosted by DallasVegan.com, this completely vegan fair will offer food, vendors, speakers, children's activities, live music, arts and more. Grammy-Award winner Erykah Badu is keynote speaker.
Monthly meeting of the Collin County chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas. Dr. Gary Dick, US Army Corps of Engineers Research Ecologist, will speak.
Enjoy a vegan meal and fellowship at the Black Vegetarian Society's monthly luncheon.
The Irving-based online radio show interviews guests from the animal welfare sector every Monday. This week, the show features In-sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Education in Wylie.
The group will discuss the last 50 pages of Teaching the Trees: Lessons from the Forest by Joan Maloof. Geared to ages 15 and older. Free for members. Small donation required for nonmembers. Bring a lunch.
Reading schedule for Teaching the Trees book discussion:
1st Friday, 6/28 - pages 1-47 (“Old-Growth Air” through “Pine”)
2nd Friday, 7/5 - pages 48-95 (“Grandfather Trees” through “Holly”)
3rd Friday, 7/12 - pages 96-142 (“Bald Cypress” through “Things of this World”)
The group will discuss the second 50 pages of Teaching the Trees: Lessons from the Forest by Joan Maloof. The discussion will continue July 12. Geared to ages 15 and older. Free for members. Small donation required for nonmembers. Bring a lunch.
Reading schedule for Teaching the Trees book discussion:
1st Friday, 6/28 - pages 1-47 (“Old-Growth Air” through “Pine”)
2nd Friday, 7/5 - pages 48-95 (“Grandfather Trees” through “Holly”)
3rd Friday, 7/12 - pages 96-142 (“Bald Cypress” through “Things of this World”)
Work until 11 am, then take a tour of the preserve. No tools are required. Bring water and gloves.
Walk and talk while picking up trash and recyclables at the Sierra Club's adopted section of White Rock Lake Park. Area is a prairie restoration area, so there are always birds and wildflowers. Gloves, trash bags, etc. provided. Brunch after.
The Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation, a group that provides private support to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to manage and conserve the natural and cultural resources of the state for present and future generations, is launching a Young Professionals group in Dallas for those 40 years and younger. The group is hosting a kickoff dinner to introduce the organization to those who have an interest and passion for conservation efforts.
Benefits of membership include invitations to special events and service opportunities, an annual subscription to Texas Parks and Wildlife Magazine and multiple outreach activities.
More information about annual membership, which is $75, can be found at tpwf.org.