Learn the key points of tree selection and placement to ensure that trees that you plant are a success. Plus learn about the city of Dallas' electricity generation from a renewable source: biogas. Free. Info: KirkMiller@DallasSierraClub.org.
The Dallas City Council will begin discussions on a proposed plastic bag ban.
IN THE NEWS: http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/Dallas-City-Council-to-Discuss-Plastic-Bag-Ban-220299751.html
The UTA Community Garden is hosting a potluck, workday and meeting to discuss the garden's future.
COLLIN COUNTY
Collin County Farmers Market: http://www.collincountyfarmersmarket.org
Fairview Farms Marketplace, Plano: http://www.fairview-farms.com
Frisco Farmers Market: http://www.friscofarmersmarket.com
Georgia’s Farmers Market, Plano: http://www.georgiasfarmersmarket.com
McKinney Farmers Market at the Adriatica: http://www.chestnutsquare.org/programs/farmers_market.asp
DALLAS COUNTY
Carrollton Square Community Farmers Market, http://www.cityofcarrollton.com
Celebration Farmers Market, Dallas: www.celebrationrestaurant.com/farmersmarket
Coppell Farmers Market: http://www.coppellfarmersmarket.org
Cox Farms Market, Duncanville: http://www.coxfarmsmarket.com
Dallas Farmers Market: http://www.dallasfarmersmarket.org
Eden’s Organic Garden Center, Balch Springs: http://edensorganicfarm.com
Four Seasons Market, Richardson: http://www.fourseasonsmarkets.com
Grand Prairie Farmers Market: http://www.gptx.org/farmersmarket
Ruibal’s Rosemeade Market, Carrollton: http://rosemeademarket.com
Stroll through the butterfly house and gardens then go inside for a book signing and Q & A session with Ms. Ajilvsgi, who works as a butterfly and plant specialist in Austin. Considered among the nation’s top plant and butterfly experts, she is the author of “Wildflowers of Texas” and “Butterfly Gardening for Texas.” Local butterfly expert Dale Clark will also be on hand to answer questions. Free.
Note: Books will be on sale at gift shop. RSVP to SGardner@TexasDiscoveryGardens.org if you'd like to reserve a one.
Mayor Rawlings and the Dallas City Council will be voting on the three Trinity East drilling sites that were denied twice by the City Plan Commission. The three special-use permits at issue involve Trinity River floodplain and parkland in northwest Dallas.
Read the DMN editorial against the driling:
The 13th Renewable Energy Roundup & Green Living Fair is co-organized by the Texas Renewable Energy Industries Association and the Texas Center for Policy Studies. See new ideas in action, to taste, test, explore and interact with products and services for living sustainably. Friday & Sunday: $10. Saturday: $12. Weekend Pass: $25.
Free green expo hosted by the the city of Garland, GISD, Baylor Garland and the Garland Chamber of Commerce. Exhibitors will provide information on water and electric conservation, water pollution, recycling, safety, gardening and green alternatives. Free health screenings, information and flu vaccinations will also be available. The H20 5K race starts at 8:15 a.m.
Learn how to recognize helpful garden insects and attract them to your yard in order to prevent pests and diseases through organic techniques. Amanda Vanhoozier will teach the class. Free.
Learn about converting to sun power. Free. Info: Melinda Haggerty, 972-769-4391, or Nancy Casillas, 972-769-4313