REI and Groundwork Dallas host clean up and trail maintenance day around Fish Hole Lake, which is part of the Elm Fork Green Belt Park project. Lunch will be provided afterwards and participants get a REI T-shirt. Free. Contact Renee for directions: 972-490-5989 or RShippe@REI.com.
A special two-night only performance of David Marquis’ play "The Land." Bring a picnic and a blanket or lawn chairs to share this fabulous story with the gorgeous meadow as the backdrop. Suitable for ages 13 and up. $10.
Fundraising garage sale for the Promise of Peace nonprofit community garden. Donations accepted. Contact: Elizabeth at ejdry54@yahoo.com
This is the Young Sierrans first event for 2013. Help upgrade some of the preserve's beautiful walking trails. No tools are required (maybe gloves). Bring water and snacks. See website for directions: http://www.audubondallas.org/cedarridge.html.
Family-friendly event celebrating the Fort Worth Prairie. Activities include making seedballs, historical marker tour, face painting, guided prairie walks, paper flower-making, demonstrations of soap and candle making, basket weavingm gourd art and live entertainment.
Entertainment schedule:
10:00 a.m. Bearclaw Singers and Dancers
10:30 a.m. Cowboy Poet Lanny Joe Burnett
11:00 a.m. Prairie Divas & the Outlaw
12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Live music by 3 Fools on 3 Stools
Share your observations and discover new insights about Marsden Hartley’s painting American Indian Symbols (1914). Free.
Star parties are being held at three locations in Tarrant County to bring attention to light pollution: The Tandy Hills Natural Area in Fort Worth (http://tandyhills.org), the Fort Worth Prairie Park (https://www.facebook.com/savetheprairie) and the Bob Jones Nature Center in Southlake (http://www.bjnc.org). Participants will observe the sky and upload their observations. The event is part of an international citizen scientist program (GlobeAtNight.org). See GSDFW story: http://greensourcedfw.org/articles/julie-s-green-light-april-8-video-race-goes-green-earth-day-film-bash-regional-star-party
Three-D animated version of Dr. Seuss' classic tale brings to life his tale of environmental exploitation and consequences. Discussion following. Free.
Student-organized sustainability and music festival, featuring student bands, economically priced food and booths showcasing environmental organizations and vendors. Free.
Dallas Interfaith Power & Light promotes love, justice and care for creation through local action, education, and dialogue about climate stewardship.