Urban Sustainability

$45/nonmember, $40 member. Includes lunch.

Cost $45/nonmember, $40/member. Includes lunch.

Cost $45/nonmember, $40/member. Includes lunch.

The Botanical Research Institute of Texas in Fort Worth will showcase 35 plants native to North Texas. Free.

Class hosted by the city of Denton Parks and Recreation Department geared to ages 3-5 and their adult companions. Learn about composting with worms with hands-on activities. Cost. $8.

Former mayor of Austin Will Wynn will speak at the first of a four-part series: "Business Case for Sustainability." Hosted by Earth NT. Cost: $20. Contact: b.oquinn@urbanstrategiestx.com.

Learn about rainwater harvesting and build your own rain barrel.
All supplies provided by AgriLife Extension. $50/per barrel. Register: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07e6rsr…

Learn to maintain a healthy lawn with less frequent watering. Discover the most effective and earth-friendly ways to care for your yard. Instructor: Gail Donaldson, a turf and irrigation specialist and water conservation manager for the city of Allen. Attendees can enter a drawing for free bags of Green Sense organic fertilizer from Rohde’s Nursery and Nature Store. Space is limited, pre-registration is advised.

Learn about local birds, the importance of preserving their habitat and how to make your backyard wildlife friendly. Free.

Citizens Climate Lobby meets the first Saturday of every month for education on climate change and to plan action items. This month's guest speaker is Robb Willer, associate professor of sociology at UC Berkeley, who will discuss "The Moral Roots of Environmental Attitudes." Email texas@citizensclimatelobby.org for location.