Volunteer at Fruth Farms for a variety of fun and educational activities. Prepare the crops for next season, build a shelter in the goat paddock, help vaccinate the baby goats and more. To participate, email programs@dallasuu.org. Free.
Learn the humane way to process a chicken. Participants will caravan to Fruth Farms Southwest in Cash after lunch at the FIrst Unitarian Church of Dallas. $30. [See Backyard Chickens and Urban Beekeeping held on Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at FUCD.]
Learn about chickens, egg production and how to make a coop along with how to start and manage a beehive. Instructors – Caroline Fruth from Fruth Farms Southwest, Bob Richie from Bob’s Custom Coops. $60/nonmembers, $30/First UU and White Rock Local Market members.
DFW Ecovillage hosts a Sustainability Think Tank at 2:30 p.m. Participants are also encouraged to join the all-you-can-eat buffet from 11:30 to 2 p.m. for $10.
Dr. Richard B. Alley speaks on climate change and sustainable energy. Part of the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History's ongoing Public Knowledge lecture series. Cash bar and free snacks. Free parking in South Harley Street lot. Free.
Introduction to permaculture by Nick Burtner, who is back from a two-week course in Australia with permaculture founder Bill Mollison and Mollison’s former student Geoff Lawton. Free.
Health fair featuring 40 healthy living vendors, health screenings, food tastings, supplement samples, giveways, music and other health-related activities. Free.
Texas Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association presents this workshop designed for anyone interested in farming or gardening. Topics include soils and compost, poultry management, farm equipment demos, certified naturally grown program, crop rotation and pasture management, marketing, land availability and resources. Farm tour included. Bring your own brown bag lunch. $25/TOFGA members, $35/non-TOFGA members.
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
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