Water

Why is home energy performance (both the need for and source of energy) important and who thinks so? What's likely to be inefficient, unhealthy, or dangerous in homes that most people don't know about or underestimate? Why is it important, and what's the best way to prioritize and implement energy upgrades and retrofits for existing homes prior to installing active solar or wind? Do "green homes" sell faster or for more money? What are some examples of progress and challenges as the residential market transforms to green building/retrofitting in North Texas? Presenter is Beth Johnson, green realtor. Free.

Festival hosted by the city of Plano at the Shops at Legacy features speakers, demonstrations, hands-on activities, entertainment and a green art show.

New this year, butterfly bike rides from the Austin Bike Zoo. There will also be a mountain bike track and an instrument petting zoo. 

 Free.

Hosted by NYR (Neal's Yard Remedies) Organic and Executive Producer Peter Kindersley. 

Unacceptable Levels examines the results of the chemical revolution of the 1940s through the eyes of affable filmmaker Ed Brown, a father seeking to understand the world in which he and his wife are raising their children. 

One night only. $11.

 Dr. Laura Gough, Department of Biology at UTA, will speak discuss her research, the influence of global warming and climate change. 

FEB 2014

Devotions, Movie and Discussion, Richardson, TX — 02/12/2014 at 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Moral Imperatives for Climate Action from a Baha'i Perspective, Irving, TX — 02/14/2014 at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Climate Sermon "The Six Americas - Which One Do You Live In?", Denison, TX — 02/16/2014 at 11:15 am - 12:15 pm
Sermon on our beautiful, fragile Mother Earth, Austin, TX — 02/16/2014 at 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Learn how to install, use and maintain a rain barrel or ask questions you may have. Free. To pre-order a rain barrel, click here to visitrainbarrelprogram.org/plano.
 

Learn basic birding techniques on this guided hike where participants can see up to 30-plus species. Bring binoculars, field guides, sunscreen and insect repellent. Wear long pants, closed-toed shoes. All ages welcome. Free.

The 2014 Green Source DFW Sustainable Leadership Awards are presented by the Memnosyne Institute to recognize people and groups in the DFW area for their exceptional leadership in the enhancement and protection of the environment. There are five categories:

Patrick Dickinson, a turf specialist with the Urban Water Program at Texas A&M AgriLife Research in Dallas, will teach you how to care for your lawn like an expert. Subjects covered will include basic care for your lawn, common turf problems and how to water efficiently.

Also, there will be drawings to win bags of Green Sense organic fertilizer donated by Rohde’s Nursery and Nature Store.

Learn about different plant and animal species on an interpretive kayak paddle around the lake. Participants must bring their own kayak. The specific meeting location will be determined at a later time. Event is free with $7 admission. Info: Danielle.Bradley@tpwd.texas.gov or 940-637-2294.