3-week session will be held each Sunday afternoon from 2 p.m.-4 p.m. The camp will explore self and community impact & ways to live green ending with “A dream for a better tomorrow.” Register at ejdry54@yahoo.com. $50 per child, ages 4-9. Families are welcome to stay and enjoy the garden during the camp! November camp (Nov. 4-18) concludes with a Harvest Moon Fest.
Join Green Source DFW for its presentation of the Best Green Businesses in DFW in our readers' poll. There is no charge for this event but we do ask that you register
http://bestgreenbusiness.eventbrite.com
"Water Matters: An Interfaith Conversation about the Environment in North Texas" is sposored by Fort Worth Interfaith Power & Light--the local affiliate of Texas Interfaith Power & Light--and Brite Divinity School. Water is an increasing concern for Texas. As the climate warms, we expect to have less water. Meanwhile, our population is growing. How can we work together to ensure that all Texans have access to adequate supplies of fresh, clean water--and what religious principles and practices might offer guidance along the way?
Michael Fazi is raising funds for his Eagle Scout project by hosting a Spaghetti Dinner. Dinner is $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under.
All proceeds from the dinner and all donations will go to support the construction of an outdoor classroom in Tandy Hills Natural Area. (See http://tandyhills.org/)
The eight new benches will be used for the Kids On the Prairie Program, which introduces city school kids to the wonders of nature.
Green Movie Night: The film takes the viewer on a journey through the catastrophic disappearance of bees.
Dallas Interfaith Power & Light will be hosting a screening and round-table discussion of the Nova documentary Power Surge. This film looks at the state of "green energy" in the United States and the potential impact of technology on softening the blow of global climate change. In addition, participants of this new faith-based initiative will be presented with an opportunity to comment on the draft mission and principles.
Trash bags and gloves will be provided. Free volunteer picnic from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. will be held at Common Ground Community Garden. Sign up by calling 817-427-6651 or emailing dyork@nrhtx.com.
Held on six consecutive Thursdays.
• Get the scoop on green living topics such as water conservation, responsible yard care,
managing household waste, green building and renovation, energy efficiency and air quality.
• Understand how daily decisions impact the environment - for better and for worse.
• Discover simple ways to inspire people in making greener choices.
• Contribute 24 hours of volunteer service, matching your passion for the environment with
new skills and fun opportunities.
Creation Care advocate Anna Clark, author of Green, American Style: Becoming Earth-Friendly and Reaping the Benefits, will present on how to minimize the impact our lives have on our planet, especially as consumers. Door prizes include a composting bin and a copy of her book, and there will be copies of her book available for purchase. For more information on the speaker, see http://www.annamclark.com/.
Create a little peace where you can, and this sure promises to be the place to do just that!
The Center for Healing Arts honors the International Day of Peace (Sept 21) with the Carnaval de La Paz to benefit the Safe City Commission and The Peace Alliance. And it's all in the tune of fun!
Activities include a party with Peace Brew, Chadra Mezza pizza, palm-reading, photo booth, live music by the Marshall Young Band, cotton candy, hula-hooping, a cake walk and a very special art auction, featuring peace-themed art by local school kids. Plus, you can learn the Peace Dance!
Cost: Tickets are $25 at the door; or, $10 for ages 6-21