Urban Sustainability

Participants receive a guide with many activities to get young children interested in nature, including songs, dances and snacks. $30 (includes admission fee). Preregistration required.

Volunteers needed to help pick up litter in Fort Worth parks and waterways. Sign up on website. Gloves, bags and T-shirts provided.

Earth Day celebration hosted by the city of Fort Worth, featuring educational booths, food and entertainment. Follows Cowtown Cleanup.

One of the largest Earth Day celebrations in the U.S., this annual free two-day festival showcases green vendors and organizations. Hours from 10 am to 6 pm. Parking is $10.

Annual green fest hosted by Greenfellows, featuring green vendors and entertainment.

Learn about cohousing and the vision of Dallas Cohousing, a plan to retrofit an existing building in urban Dallas. The group has targeted a property close to downtown in the Cedars neighborhood, with room for 10-12 households. Contact: angela@dallascohousing.org.

Join Environment Texas to educate and reach out to new supporters and build the clean energy movement. Followed by a picnic at the park. Contact: jennifer@greencorps.org.

Environment Texas is hosting an action meeting to discuss media outreach for the upcoming activist workshop and press conference. Learn more about the campaign for clean air. Contact: jennifer@greencorps.org.

New meetup for green folks in the fashion and jewelry industry. Network to share ideas on organic and recycled fabrics and materials and sustainable production methods.

Learn all about backpacking from experienced Dallas Sierra Club leaders. Lunch of backpacking food is included or BYO. Bring a writing utensil and a water bottle. $20/members, $30/nonmembers.