Urban Sustainability

Using River Legacy's unique riparian forest as a backdrop, regional forester Courtney Blevins will teach participants about the structure, function and value of trees. Learn about the Texas Tree Trails program and its benefits of identifying trees, learning about historical trees and accessing trees and tree trails using the Texas Trees Trails Web site. This adult workshop is best suited for ages 10 and up. RSVP: 817-860-6752. Free. Donations accepted.

Dallas City Council hosts a public hearing on the gas drilling ordinance before its final vote on it. 

Environmental groups are urging residents to attend this hearing to ensure a strong ordinance is passed.

Contact Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings and the Dallas City Council : http://www.texasenvironment.org/CustomMessageOnly_TargetTemplate_choices.cfm?ttid=35

Kids' Christmas Bird Count gives children a taste of the real Christmas Bird Count, the 100-plus-year-old annual citizen scientist survey that provides data on population trends of North American species.

$7. RSVP: Lisa Cole at 972-219-3930 or lisacole@unt.edu.

Enjoy a holiday tour of the 1869 Minor-Porter log home. Activities include corn husk doll making, ornament making, butter churning, candle dipping and enjoying treats. $5. Info: Lisa Cole at 972-219-3930 or lisacole@unt.ed

The Greater DFW Recycling Alliance or the North Texas Corporate Recycling Association join forces to host this holiday luncheon. $35/nonmembers. $10/members. Canned food donations appreciated.

For information about joining either group, visit:

http://ntcra.org/join-ntcra-today/

https://www.recyclingstar.org/support-us/join.html?view=Contributions

UPDATE: The luncheon has been rescheduled for Dec. 11.

Join the Greater Fort Worth Sierra Club at this informal get-together.

Join the Dallas Sierra Club for a service project. Then walk the beautiful trails just south of Dallas. Info: Ginger Bradley @ 469-223-7902.

 Learn about adding a solar energy power system to your home. Free. Info: 972-699-1687 or KirkMiller@DallasSierraClub.org. 

Public meeting to discuss options for the preservation and protection of this 13-acre Blackland Prairie remnant.

Learn about creating change through your investments. Jason Smith III of Edward Jone will be available to answer your questions on how to invest green. In addition, a representative from the Sierra Club will discuss the Fort Worth Plastic Bag Ban.

Happy Hour & appetizers. Admission donation: new unwrapped toys. Info: Joan Meeks @ 817-300-6958.