An all day experience that includes a variety of outdoor and indoor activities and weekly swim time. Campers have fun while making new friends, building self-confidence and learning the value of teamwork.
Non-Members - $135
Members - $110
For Irving Camp, contact Laura Stern at lstern@ymcadallas.org or 214-561-1517.
For Grand Prairie Camp, contact Chrissy Kidd at ckidd@ymcadallas.org or 972-560-3853
We will use rainwater harvesting in the ecovillage. This usually means catching water from even the smallest roof. Although a rain barrel is not the appropriate size for serious rainwater harvesting at your home, it is appropriate for outbuildings, so we have included it in the skill building series.
Dr. Dotty Woodson, Extension Program Specialist - Water Resources will be teaching this class and will provide participants the opportunity to construct a 55 gallon rain barrel as well as discuss installing an efficient irrigation system. The rain barrel is yours to take home!
Cost is $40.00 for each barrel and they measure 24 inches in diameter and 36 inches tall. Bring a vehicle large enough to haul your rain barrel(s) home.
Texas AgriLife Research and Extension Center, Pavilion Building, 17360 Coit Road, Dallas 75252.
Learn the basics of canning, freezing, and dehydration to preserve produce when it is plentiful and in season. Free.
Kids ages 5-12 will learn how to help the family live green with hands-on projects about recycling, conserving energy and practicing sustainability. $65.
The Solar Car Challenge originated in 1993, and has been recognized by "Technology & Learning" as one of the top ten education programs in the country. Our program teaches high school students how to build roadworthy solar cars, and then provides a safe environment to race. NTREG members will participate in various aspects of the race and related activities.
The 2011 Solar Car Challenge is a closed-track event held at the world famous Texas Motor Speedway. Come share the fun... meet the kids and see their solar cars. For more information, see the Calendar.
We will learn to construct a beautiful, natural, earth friendly, energy efficient home! Foundation, walls, windows, framing, and roof construction will be taught. Natural plasters will also be covered as well as poured adobe floors.
Costs: $250 for this 5-day Workshop. (Mail in payment by April 15th for a $25 discount.)
This includes breakfast & supper on the work days, camping fee, and all instruction needed to build a Straw Bale Structure.
Daily rate if you can't make the whole workshop is $60/day, which includes breakfast and supper.
Length of Time: Workshop will last 5 days. Depending on distance traveled 4-6 nights.
The Cool House Tour offers insight into what we can do to improve our homes' energy efficiency, and an opportunity to talk directly with the home owners who did it .. how they did it .. and what they might do differently.
North Texas Renewable Energy Group June Meeting
When: Saturday, June 11, 2011
Time: 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Topic: "Electric Vehicles Presentation & Display"
May 21 (Sat) Cedar Ridge Preserve Trail Clean Up
Its fun and its helpful to get out to the Cedar Ridge Preserve in Dallas to help upgrade some of the beautiful walking trails just south of Dallas. The address is 7171 Mountain Creek Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75249. Its a great morning workout, and the scenery is exceptional. No tools are required, (maybe gloves) just show up and be ready to lend a hand or two. We'll work from 9 AM to 11 or so, and then walk around the preserve and admire the wildflowers and fauna! Bring some water for sure. Its on Saturday the 21st of May, please see their website www.audubondallas.org/cedarridge.html for directions and info. Their number is 972-709-7784. If you wish to carpool, then let me know, and we'll arrange a meeting spot. Come on out and stay green, people! Coordinator: Ginger Bradley 469-223-7902
Members, please join us to meet the North Texas Chapter Board of
Directors and the incoming Board ChairLearn more about how you can
contribute to furthering the mission of the USGBC North Texas Chapter:To
promote a sustainable, profitable and healthy built environment in the
North Texas area through: Education, Professional Training and Outreach.
NOTE:
Your membership status will be checked at the door. If you are not
current, you will be asked to renew prior to admittance.
Menu Options
Salads: Baby Green Salad, Shaved Corn, Feta Cheese & Grilled Onion
Traditional Vinaigrette
Entrees: Horseradish & Dijon Herb Crusted Chicken
Natural Pan Jus
Mascarpone Chive Pommes Puree
Desserts: Bittersweet & White Chocolate Torte
Espresso Hazelnut Mousse
Raspberry Coulis
All menu items include Fresh Seasonal Vegetables
Fairmont
Bakeries & ButterFreshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee,
Selection of Signature Fairmont Teas Special Dietary Requirements will
be addressed on site by the waitstaff
Thursday May 12th, 2011 at 6:00 PM
Fairmont Hotel Dallas