Join UNT Sustainability and its event partners, Schneider Electric & HKS Architects, at DFW's premier networking event for sustainability professionals. Meet individuals from the public and private sectors and start conversations that build long-lasting partnerships. Ticket price includes refreshments and one free drink of your choice. $15.
All tools, water and snacks will be provided. Volunteers needed to plant mostly flowers, some shrubs, in the two Torian Cabin gardens first, then travel across the street and do the same for the beds that are behind the Senior Center on Church Street. The Church Street gardens will be mostly comprised of shrubs, grasses and ground covers. RSVP: mjtellin@grapevinetexas.gov
All tools, water and snacks will be provided. Volunteers needed to weed and tidy the two Torian Cabin gardens first, then travel across the street and do the same for the beds that are behind the Senior Center on Church Street. RSVP: mjtellin@grapevinetexas.gov
The North Texas Corporate Recycling Association's annual awards luncheon, honoring green advocates and professionals in North Texas. $75/ members; $45/members. Brief tour of the Arboretum @ 11 a.m.
The Dallas CPC will hold a workshop on the proposed gas drilling ordinance in the morning and host a public hearing in the afternoon.
The march, held in conjunction with world-wide marches, protests the maker of GMO seeds. Starts at Dallas City Hall and proceeds down Young Street past the OmniHotel and the Dallas Morning News and Belo/WFAA admin. offices.
Screening and discussion of Robert Redford's film, Watershed, exploring a new water ethic for the new west. Free. RSVP: 817-860-6752.
Twelve Hills Nature Center is a 501(c)3 nature center created and operated by a volunteer board and with no paid staff. Volunteers needed to help spruce up the 5-acre protected area.
Learn about urban gardening and tour the Promise of Peace Garden at White Rock United Methodist Church. Free.
Learn the basics of turning that garden debris into garden gold through composting. Learn what to put in, what to leave out and how to mix, moisten and manage your way to successful soil enrichment. Also learn to use specialized red worms to compost your food waste and create a fertile soil amendment for plants. $5-$9.