Urban Sustainability

Three-D animated version of Dr. Seuss' classic tale brings to life his tale of environmental exploitation and consequences. Discussion following. Free.

Happy-hour forum for people who want to exchange views on how business, the local economy, and ecological practices/sustainability can work together. Discuss a variety of ecological, economy-friendly concepts, including "Good Returns" and "Zero Waste." Contact: Eduardo Hope, dallasgreendrinks@yahoo.com.

Learn sustainable gardening in a small space, including how to make a compost bin with worms. Take home a finished container and vermicompost bin. $60/nonmembers, $48/members. Registration required.

Class will be presented by Anna Clark, author of "Green American Style" and president of EarthPeople, and builder Alan Hoffman. Clark will share her experiences and reasoning for building the first LEED Platinum certified home in Dallas. Her builder Hoffman will then speak about the technical aspects of the home and ways attendees can transform their homes to be more sustainable and energy efficient. Jinen Adenwala, President of CVAL Innovations, LLC, will review reasons to save energy. Free. See Green Source DFW story about Clark's home.

Class covering safer cleaning methods, green products, making your own labels, recyclable refuse. Free.

Monthly outdoor activities designed to inspire families to connect with nature.

Event celebrating International Migratory Bird Day featuring guided bird walks, birding activities, owl pellet dissection and face painting. Admission: $6/adults, $3/children (ages 3 -12).

The Texas Trees Foundation is seeking volunteers to plant, mulch or weed nursery trees at one of the largest urban tree farms in the U.S. Volunteers needed the third Saturday of the month, except June through August. Contact: Tyler Wright, tyler@texastreesfoundation.org or 214-273-6687.

Student-organized sustainability and music festival, featuring student bands, economically priced food and booths showcasing environmental organizations and vendors. Free.

Dr. Kelly Kindscher, University of Kansas, will speak on "Prairie Ethnobotan: Honoring traditional knowledge for uses of native plants today.” Free.