Wildlife management, issues, support, and rehabilitation
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.
Get thee to Dallas City Hall at noon today says the Dallas environmental coalition.
http://www.downwindersatrisk.org/2013/09/dallas-city-staff-trying-to-pull-a-fast-one-on-eve-of-final-gas-ordinance-hearing-and-vote/
The Dallas City Plan Commission is holding a public hearing on the new proposed gas drilling ordinance they’ve been writing this summer. Among the most important issues they are considering: how far away drilling should be from homes, schools and businesses, and whether we should allow drilling on city-owned park land. This is likely the last chance to come express concerns.
SEE MORE:
http://dfw.cbslocal.com/2013/08/07/city-of-dallas-debates-gas-drilling-site-distance/
http://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/editorials/20130630-editorial-plan-commission-must-craft-tough-drilling-ordinance.ece
In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Education is hosting a garage sale. All proceeds benefit the Wylie big cat sanctuary. Update 9/20: The Friday sale is cancelled due to weather but Saturday is on.
$1 admission to the Dallas Arboretum during August. Discounted parking $5.
Experience the great outdoors this summer by taking a stroll through theTrinity River Audubon Center in Dallas when it lowers its admission to $1 during July and August.
The park features 5 miles of trails through wetlands, forest and prairie on the edge of the Great Trinity Forest.The site also offers great birding opportunities with the 60 resident bird species.
In addition, you can tour the 21,000-square-foot LEED-certified visitors center, which features educational exhibits and a nature store. Bring a lunch for the picnic area.
Irving-based Radio Free Rescue will feature Gabriela Cowperthwaite, the filmmaker behind the documentary ‘Blackfish,’ on its online broadcast this week.
The film, which exposes the cruelty behind marine entertainment parks, opens Friday at the Angelika in Dallas.
The archived interview is available on the website.
The Dallas Arboretum decks out for the autumn with fall flowers as many as 50,000 pumpkins, gourds and squash to form the storybook pumpkin village. Take home a pumpkin from the pumpkin patch. Trick or treat during Family Fun Weekend Oct. 26-27.