The Native Prairies Association of Texas is starting a chapter in Fort Worth. Prairie enthusiasts, master naturalists, bird watchers, landowners, educators and anyone else interested in prairies is welcome.
Info: Jo Ann Collins, joacollins@gmail.com or 817-689-0098.
The Native Prairies Association of Texas Dallas Chapter now has a name: Blackland Native Prairie Association of Texas (BNPAT). This newly formed chapter is a branch of the Native Prairies Association of Texas and will represent 13 Blackland counties: Collin, Ellis, Fannin, Grayson, Henderson, Hunt, Kaufman, Lamar, Navarro, Rains, Rockwall and Van Zandt.
At this meeting, members will be asked to give input on projects, workshops, field trips and other activities that they would like implemented in the coming year.
Info: Leigh Ann Ellis, laellis55@aol.com
Women in the Environment, a DFW-based networking and educational organization for women pursuing environmental careers, is having their annual Art with RePurpose event on Sept. 11.
It will feature unique eco-art and jewelry for sale made with recycled, repurposed, upcycled, sustainable and organic materials.
There will be food, wine and a silent auction.
$10-$20/pre-reg by Aug.31, $15-$25/at door.
Donations can be made 6 a.m. to midnight to more than 1,600 certified nonprofits listed on www.NorthTexasGivingDay.org, including 56 local environmental advocacy groups. Donations of $25 and above will be amplified by $2 million in bonus funds and prizes.
See link for list of green North Texas nonprofits that are participating:
https://www.northtexasgivingday.org/#npo-category/environment
The North Texas Corporate Recycing Association and the Greater DFW Recycling Alliance have joined forces to present the North Texas Recycling Awards. Guest speaker Damon Carson, owner and founder of Repurposed Materials. $45/members, $75/nonmembers. $400/member table of 10.
Monthly meeting of the Dallas chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas.
Bumblebees are declining worldwide in part due to the habitat changes associated with urban sprawl. However, establishing and maintaining urban green spaces may help to attenuate those declines. This presentation will discuss ongoing research about the use of urban green spaces by bumblebees in Denton County.
Speaker Bio - Jessica Beckham is a PhD student in environmental science at the University of North Texas. Her research involves a multidisciplinary approach to studying the bumblebees of northeast Texas. In particular, she is interested in finding ways that humans and bees can coexist.
If you are new to bee keeping or are thinking about it, this class is for you. Responsible for 1 in every 3 bites of food, our pollinators are in decline and in need of human helpers. Join the Texas Honeybee Guild and learn the difference between bee "havers" and bee "keepers," bee biology, natural beekeeping and bees in the urban vs. rural settings. Discover how permacuture principles influence colony placement, the use of top bar hives, essential oil applications & holisitc hive management. Create your own pollinator portfolio of diverse plant species. Cost includes hive observation and take home bee care package
Cost: $15, $10 for members.
RSVP required: 972-474-9100 or LDunn@WetlandCenter.
Lunch will be available for purchase or bring your own - there are no vending machines at the Wetland Center.
Volunteers needed the third Saturday of each month (except June, July, August & December) to help plant, mulch and weed nursery trees. Wear closed toe shoes, a hat and sunscreen. Water, safety glasses tools provided.
Info: Tyler Wright, tyler@texastreesfoundation.org
Enjoy displays of live and pinned insects, family friendly activities, butterfly house tours, crafts and more. Included w/ admission: $8. Discount for kids and seniors.
Public welcome.