Local homesteading and sustainability exhibitors/demonstrations/speakers/farmers bring their knowledge to share and wares to sell. From renewable energy to green building to permaculture to intentional communities to farm produce to canning to oat rolling and more, learn what you need to live more sustainably. Admission is free.
This event is hosted by DFW Ecovillage.The Texas Public Utility Commission has approved a 50 percent increase in wholesale electricity rates. Our speaker CT Loyd will explain many DIY no-cost and low-cost ways to make homes more energy efficient. He will also explain when DIY is appropriate and when we might need the help of a professional.
The acronym stands for Water Awareness Through Education and Recreation. Celebrate the wonderful resource of water with a variety of family-friendly activities, crafts and demonstrations at the water science fair at River Legacy Living Science Center.
Event is hosted by the Texas Environment Meetup Group. This is another DVD by Geoff Lawton to get you started with permaculture. If you saw the "Food Forest" DVD, you need to see this one, too. Based on the 72-hour Permaculture Design Certificate Course as devised by Bill Mollison, join Geoff Lawton as he takes you into the world of permaculture design and introduces you to a new way of looking at the world.
This 80-minute DVD includes:
•Permaculture Ethics
•Concepts and Themes in Design
•Methods of Design
•Design through Observation and Analysis
•Zone Planning
•Sector Analysis
•Patterns
•Climate
•Trees
•Soil
•Earthworks
•Aquaculture
•Community Strategies.
Come early to order food or a smoothie; stay later if you want to discuss this.
The North Texas Electric Auto Association’s goal is to support local EV enthusiasts and to promote and educate the public regarding the benefits of electric vehicles. All monthly meetings are free to attend and open to the public. Presentations TBD. There will be updates on members projects and a Q & A session.
This free self-guided tour is hosted by the North Texas Renewable Energy Group showcases multiple homes that incorporate intelligent design, conservation features and renewable energy. See locations and visitor hours online. For more information, contact Mellen West at 214-707-5161.
The North Texas Electric Auto Association’s goal is to support local EV enthusiasts and to promote and educate the public regarding the benefits of electric vehicles.
All monthly meetings are free to attend and open to the public.
There will be updates on members projects and a Q & A session.
The North Texas Electric Auto Association is hosting this free showing of "Revenge of the Electric Car."
(See the trailer at http://www.revengeoftheelectriccar.com/.) There will also be updates on members projects and a Q & A session.
This monthly cleanup event is hosted by For the Love of Lake. Meet at the For the Love of the Lake office in Casa Linda Plaza at 8 a.m., where you can collect your supplies. Before heading out, you'll be treated to Starbucks coffee, delicious orange juice and rich chocolate milk from Oak Farms Dairy, delicious goodies provided by Another Broken Egg Cafe, other breakfast treats and plenty of refreshing Rain Fresh bottled water. Supplies are provided, including trash bags, recycling bags (courtesy of the city of Dallas Recycling Department), reach-it tools and gloves.
Call 214-660-1100 for more information or email info@whiterocklake.org.
Open Thursday, Friday and Saturday of each week, March 22-Oct. 20. On top of all the great local produce they always have, this year they're offering local organics. Check out their website to see list of vendors.