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Friends of O.S. Gray Natural Area: Community Day - Arlington

This month, a large youth group from First Baptist Church will help remove brush (privet) in Rosser’s Meadow. Since they are inexperienced in privet removal, experienced privet removers are needed to guide this group. If you have experience in removing privet (brush) or want to learn how, please stop by.

Please bring your favorite work gloves, or shovel

Water will be available.

O.S. Gray Natural Area has no restroom facilities, but Kroger is nearby. 

Info: friendsofosgray@gmail.com

Friends of Tandy Hills Natural Area: Brush Bash - Fort Worth

One day a year, Friends of Tandy Hills Natural Area with help from the City of Fort Worth Parks and Community Services Dept. hosts a Brush Bash to clear sections of the prairie of invasive and unwanted trees, brush and trash. 

The brush has been cut and will be ready for volunteers to drag to waiting trucks for delivery to a composting facility. Your help really makes a difference! Manly Men and Wild Women welcome.

Cedar Valley College: Sustainability Conference - Lancaster

H3: The Responsible Pathway Sustainability Conference

Keynote Speakers: Mr. Trammell S. Crow, Dr. Elaine Ingham

This free one-day conference features two keynote speakers and simultaneous breakout sessions in three tracks: Saving the: People, Planet, and Money. The H3 stands for head, heart and hands because the pathway to sustainability involves a commitment and alignment of these three parts of your body.

Info: Sustainability Program Director Maria Boccalandro at 972-860-5204.

Friends of Tandy Hills Natural Area: Brush Bash - Fort Worth - RESCHEDULED

One day a year, Friends of Tandy Hills Natural Area with help from the City of Fort Worth Parks and Community Services Dept. hosts a Brush Bash to clear sections of the prairie of invasive and unwanted trees, brush and trash. 

The brush has been cut and will be ready for volunteers to drag to waiting trucks for delivery to a composting facility. Your help really makes a difference! Manly Men and Wild Women welcome.

UPDATE: Due to a very strong chance of rain this Saturday, Brush Bash and the Recycling Event have been rescheduled for Saturday, Feb. 7. 

Dallas Sierra Club: Film Screening - Ken Burns' "Yosemite" - Dallas

Join the Sierra Club for Ken Burns' Yosemite: A Gathering of Spirit, a documentary film produced to honor the 150th anniversary of the landmark federal act signed by Abraham Lincoln that preserved Yosemite Valley and the Mariposa Grove of giant sequoias. This act, the first time a government set aside land for public use and enjoyment, gave birth to the national park idea. This inspirational film brings to life an amazing time in America's conservation history. All welcome. Free. Info: Kirk Miller, 972-699-1687 or  KirkMiller@DallasSierraClub.org.

River Legacy: A Night with Nature - Arlington

Support Phase 2 of River Legacy Living Science Center's exhibit renovation by attending this unique fall event. You will enjoy an upscale evening of fun, nature and woodland chic!

Highlights of the evening include:

Cocktail appetizers

Drinks - beer, wine and Deep Eddy Vodka

Night Nature Hikes

Animal Explorations

Stargazing with the Fort Worth Astronomical Society

Live Music

S'mores by the fire

FracDallas: The Great Fracking Debate - Farmers Branch

The debate will pit former DISH, Texas Mayor Calvin Tillman against "Fracknation" producer Phelim McAleer. Jacki Daily of KLIF will moderate.

The two debaters will square off over opposing claims about the safety and practicality of oil and gas production using hydraulic fracturing and will include an audience question and answer period. The debate is open to the public, but seating is limited to 160, so come early for a chair in the lecture hall.

Sponsored by FracDallas.

Population Media Center: 'The Eighth Billion' - Conference Call

October Conference Call: The Eighth Billion, a film by Monty Hempel

Free Call In: (855) 212-0212, PIN: 172-909-013

This month, Monty Hempel will join us to talk about his most recent film, The Eighth Billion. The film examines the intersection of human population growth and the decline of wild places and creatures. It concentrates on the magnificent landscapes and seascapes that are being irreversibly altered by overpopulation and increasing per capita consumption rates.

Click here to watch free: http://vimeo.com/102369639

Twelve Hills Nature Center: How to Lead a Public Nature Walk - Dallas

Presented by Jim Varnum. Do you like to show nature areas to your friends and children? Are you a teacher or Scout leader that would like to feel more comfortable taking the public into nature? In this informal workshop, learn some hints and tips that will help you lead a nature walk. Free.

Please RSVP JEVarnum@aol.com so pre-assignments and handouts can be planned.