Urban Sustainability

Volunteers needed to help tend wildflower and butterfly gardens, perform maintenance on soft surface trails and pick up litter. Info: friendsofosgray@ gmail.com

Student group promotes vegan/vegetarian lifestyle and animal welfare. Info: alexandria.kaye@yahoo.com

Green building authority Beth Johnson will give a slide presentation on how green homes are built better for people, pocketbook and planet as a guest speaker hosted by Plantation Homes/McGuyer Homebuilders, Inc. The event includes a tour of a LEED certified model home. Free.

RSVP: 972-772-7947 or jvalls@mhinc.com

Discussion of Aldo Leopold's groundbreaking book A Sand County Almanac. Donation requested.

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.

Meetings are free and open to the public.

Everything you need to know to live off-grid presented in a full-day class. Start with evaluating your energy usage at home, then use that audit in class to determine how & what is needed to “stand alone.” $30.

Outdoor living spaces have become the rage in new home building and renovations. Students will learn and discuss styles of outdoor living spaces, landscape suggestions to incorporate within and these spaces, patios, decks and paving illustrations, fencing and irrigation options.

Free. Info: 972-742-2296

Annual holiday party to mingle with friends. Bring a dessert or appetizer to share. Drinks provided. There will be no formal program or speaker. This meeting is for socializing and enjoying a break from a busy holiday schedule.

Michael Smith of the Crosstimbers Connection Group will speak about Texas reptiles and amphibians-natural history and conservation. Socialize with members after the meeting at Gingerman, 3716 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Fort Worth.

BRIT is open to the public on the first Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for public tours (beginning at 10:30 a.m.), exhibits, and self-guided tours of its LEED Platinum building.

Visitors may also explore the pocket prairie, geology wall, braided gardens and wetland area.

In addition, each First Saturday will feature a unique selection of programs and entertainment focused around a particular theme. These programs will include lectures, book chats, exhibits, classes / demonstrations, and more.

Free.

UPDATE: Cancelled due to inclement weather predictions.