Stewardship / Faith

Workshop to equip you to launch a fun, dynamic and effective school environmental program. Pairs or teams from schools are encouraged to attend together. Free.

The North Texas Master Naturalists are hosting this family-friendly event to celebrate native plants and grasses. There will be activities for kids, including making seed balls and cornhusk dolls and storytellers. In addition to the demonstration and information outreach booths, there will be plant walks/talks beginning at 9 am. Speakers will give 20-minute talks on the hour and half-hour starting at 10 am. See website for list of speakers. Free.

The 39th Annual Easter Sunrise Service, hosted by the Summit Club; the Women of Flower Mound; and the Flower Mound Foundation, will be held at the summit of The Flower Mound, a 12-acre native prairie preserve managed by the Flower Mound Foundation. Wear comfortable clothing. Light refreshments and coffee will be served.

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. Carol Nash: 214-824-0244.

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.

"A Fall from Freedom" exposes the captive whale and dolphin business. The film will be followed by a Q&A session with Dr. Naomi Rose, senior scientist for Humane Society International and an expert on marine mammal issues. Tickets: $9, plus tax and $1 surcharge. Proceeds benefit Ric O'Barry's Dolphin Project www.dolphinproject.org. See http://afallfromfreedom.org.

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.

Producer, writer, director Rob Tranchin will introduce and discuss his film, “Living With the Trinity,” as part of SMU’s Sustainability Film Festival. Free. 214-768-7654. CobbK@SMU.edu. TrinityRiverTexas.org.

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

Join the ASPCA, Texas Humane Legislation Network, The Humane Society of the United States and fellow animal lovers for Texas Humane Lobby Day. This is an opportunity to let state lawmakers know, in person, that you support animal protection and oppose laws that would allow animals to be hurt and exploited. See website to register.