The Dallas-based vegan accessories company Cyckochik is hosting a "compassionate" shopping event. Featuring female artists and artisans, cocktails, munchies and a DJ. Cause partners include the The Humane League's Dallas Office.
Inaugural event celebrating native prairie, local food, art and music.
Guest speaker Calvine Tillman, former mayor of DISH.
Participants will learn the basic principles of winterizing their irrigation system and indoor water pipes protecting them during the potential cold weather during our North Texas winter. Participants will also learn basic indoor and outdoor water conservation techniques minimizing winter water usage. Free. Info: Fran Witte, fwitte@cityofirving.org
This class, will expand on the basic form of hot composting and will instruct students on a variety of other composting styles including worm composting, sheet composting, Bokashi, cold composting and more. Free. Info: Fran Witte, fwitte@cityofirving.org
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.
Citizen's Climate Lobby (CCL) is a non-profit nonpartisan organization working on creating the political will for a livable world. CCL's mission is to empower normal citizens, who care about their world, to engage in conversations with their elected officials.
Agenda for this month’s meeting: Introductions and action items for the month from 11am to noon. From noon to 1pm, we will listen to the national call with the guest speaker, Charles Kennel, former director of Scripps Institution of Oceanography. He recently co-authored an article in the journal Nature arguing that it is time to abandon the 2C warming goal and track a range of vital signs instead, provoking “hot” debate in the climate science world.
Info: Shawn Reeder at dallas@citizensclimatelobby.org
To learn more about our organization, dial in to our intro call Oct 29th at 7pm. Conference number: 1-866-642-1665. Pass code: 440699#
At Texas Renewables 2014, we will explore today’s energy landscape, give a nod to how we got here, acknowledge the significant contribution the renewable energy industry is making, and discuss the very real role it will play and challenges it will face in shaping Texas’ energy future
Attendees, in the company of hundreds of colleagues old and new, will have the opportunity to hear and meet dozens of distinguished and accomplished speakers who are deep in the fray. Their experience and perspectives will matter as we continue pursuit of a critical and ever growing share of this state’s energy mix.
Learn how to reduce the waste carried to landfills by composting more and throwing away less. This program teaches the composting process, the different types and methods of composting, as well as how to compost and its importance. Space is limited. Free. Register: 214-670-3155.
Prairie enthusiasts, master naturalists, bird watchers, landowners, educators and anyone else interested in prairies is welcome.
Troy Mullens as the guest speaker. If you've ever tried to identify an insect on Google, you've probably run into Troy's photographs. This will be an informative meeting for landowners, gardeners and prairie enthusiasts. Refreshments will be served at 6:30pm and the meeting will begin at 7pm.
Info: Jo Ann Collins: JoACollins@gmail.com or 817-689-0098.