Sustainable Business

Eat, drink and discuss zero-waste sustainability.

DFW Wildlife Coaltion hosts this "Call of the Wild" event for those interested in helping native wildlife as a wildlife rehabilitator. This adults only class will focus on opossoms but much information applies to other mammals. RSVP required. $10. Info: Kate at kate.rugroden1@tx.rr.com.

Network and learn about green living and green businesses in DFW with environmentally conscious folk. $1.

Plastics entrepreneur Jeff Drummond will share about his project, which is making use of existing plastics to create 100 percent recycled and biodegradable products.

The MarketReady Training program addresses the market development risks and relationships small farmers and ranchers must manage as they seek to develop supplier relationships with restaurants, grocery, wholesale and foodservice buyers. $35, includes box lunch. For course info: Laura Miller , lmmiller@ag.tamu.edu or 817-884-1945.  For registration info: Extension Conference Services, agriliferegister@tamu.edu or 979-845-2604.

This happy hour will be our second meetup of the year. Your first round of drinks is on Green Source DFW and there'll also be appetizers and other light snacks. See link to RSVP.

Oak Cliff Earth Day this Saturday features vendors, artists, speakers, yoga and the Pooch Smooch dog kissing booth. Free.

Class for people interested in starting a local farm in an urban setting. Hosted by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension.For course info, contact: Laura Miller (lmmiller@ag.tamu.edu or 817-884-1945).  For registration or payment info, contact Extension Conference Services (agriliferegister@tamu.edu or 979-845-2604). $35.

Expo presented by the city of Bedford featuring vendors and exhibitors from energy-saving retailers and renewable energy providers, along with natural gas and other alternatives. Free. 

Free three-day event featuring screenings at six venues with almost 40 documentaries and children’s films. Films focus on issues such as food, water, natural resources and people making a difference.
For a complete listing of films, locations, times and film summaries, visit website.
Contact: Fran Witte at fwitte@cityofirving.org.