Urban Sustainability

What: March Community Day at O.S. Gray

When:   Saturday March 10, 2012

Where:  O.S. Gray Natural Area, 2021 W. Abram St.

Time:  9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Info: friendsofosgray@gmail.com 

Please bring work gloves and your favorite weeding tools or litter picker upper.

Wear appropriate clothing for the weather and for working in a natural area 

(long pants, long sleeves, sturdy shoes).  

On Saturday, March 24, 2012 Southlake Town Square will be transformed into a green oasis. Green Fest is the community’s premier opportunity to learn about the many ways to be environmentally friendly, endow a sustainable future, and improve daily living by going green.

Green Fest Southlake is free to the public and scheduled for:

Discover cutting edge sustainable and organic fashion with Texas Discovery Garden's fourth annual Organic in the City Fashion Show. This year, we’re adding a sustainable boutique so you can take fashion and accessories home with you! 

$30 in advance, $35 at door. Members pay $25.

http://texasdiscoverygardens.org/fashion_show.php

http://texasdiscoverygardens.org/events_and_classes.php

Questions? Contact our program manager at (214) 428-7476 x 240  or programs@texasdiscoverygardens.org for details on classes and events. To register over the phone, call (214) 428-7476 x 343.

The massive, 12,000 sq. ft. shark exhibit in MNS has everyone buzzing about sharks. We just can’t get enough. And that’s why we’re offering more hands-on shark fun for our visitors.

Enjoy water-themed activities and demonstrations two Sundays a month as a part of Sharky Sundays. These hands-on science demonstrations and craft projects will have shark enthusiasts of all ages wanting to dive deeper into more shark fun. 

WHO: Invited exhibitors, MNS and all general admission ticket holders
WHAT: Hands-on water-themed activities and demonstrations
WHEN: Sundays, twice monthly, 1-3pm (see schedule for dates and themes)
WHERE: MNS Science Building
WHY: To learn more about sharks, wildlife, engineering, conservation and underwater worlds and get special take-home souvenirs from your visit to MNS
HOW: Just pay general exhibits admission to get in on the sharky fun

Fungi play a vital role in our ecological systems. They are one of the soils teeth and provide essential nutrients, processes and solutions to our economic, ecological and social problems. Come and learn how fungi are being utilized to solve many of the issues we face today in water filtration, pest management, reforestation, farming and more, during this adult workshop at River Legacy Living Science Center.

Best suited for ages 10 and up.

Space is limited, please RSVP to 817.860.6752.

Free, donations accepted

Texas AgriLife Research and Extension Center Auditorium
17360 Coit Road, Dallas, TX 75252
Saturday, March 24
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Click here for a location map and a list of area restaurants.

Landscape designer and author Bonnie Reese of Beautiful Landscapes will be the speaker at both sessions. The first 100 attendees at each session will receive a copy of Ms. Reese’s book, “Common-Sense Landscaping.” Attendees can also enter a drawing for free bags of Green Sense organic fertilizer from Rohde’s Nursery and Nature Store.

Learn about green living from local experts and then tour the Environmental Education Center, Plano's only LEED Platinum certified building. 

At this 3rd Saturday Tour & Talk, attendees will learn how to reduce use of water, pesticides and fertilizers by landscaping with native and adapted plants. 

Location: Environmental Education Center, 4116 W. Plano Parkway, Plano, TX 75093 

Saturday, March 17, 9:30-11:00am 

Pre-registration required http://livegreeninplano.obsres.com/

http://livegreeninplano.obsres.com/Info.aspx?EventID=3

Drip irrigation is 90% efficient, promotes healthier plants, and is usually inexpensive and easy to install. Come and learn about types of drip irrigation and the basics of how to install it at this free class. Registration of 8 people is required in order to hold the class. 

Class meets at the Environmental Education Center, 4116 W, Plano Parkway, Plano 75093 Hope to see you there! 

Tuesday, March 12, 2012 7:00pm-8:00pm

Pre-registration required at livegreeninplano.obsres.com

http://livegreeninplano.obsres.com/Info.aspx?EventID=3

Tired of scraping dinner scraps down the drain? Wondering if there is a safe way to recycle all of your food waste into a nutritious soil amendment? Let us teach you bokashi - a traditional Japanese fermentation practice that will allow you to compost even meat and dairy leftovers indoors. 

Class meets at the Environmental Education Building, 4116 W. Plano Parkway. 

Thursday, March 8, 2012 7:00pm-8:30pm 

Please visit the website below to register for this class:

http://livegreeninplano.obsres.com/Info.aspx?EventID=3

Is your yard work piling up? Let it! Learn the basics of turning that garden debris into garden gold through composting. We cover what to put in, what to leave out, and how to mix, moisten and manage your way to successful soil enrichment. We'll also teach you to use specialized red worms to compost your food waste and create a fertile soil amendment for plants. 

Class meets at the Environmental Education Center, 4116 W. Plano Parkway. 

Saturday, March 3, 2012 8:00am-11:00am 

To register for this class, please visit the website listed below:

http://livegreeninplano.obsres.com/Info.aspx?EventID=3