Announcements

Dallas Eco-op Seeking Associate Parnerships from Local Sustainable Businesses

The Dallas Eco-op (full disclosure, the eco-op has close ties to Green Source and served as the host for our anniversary reception and awards ceremony) is accepting applications for Associate Partnerships from local sustainable business, individuals and non-profits. This is a great opportunity to synergize and enhance the mission for sustainability here in North Texas.  Those interested in applying  should contact Heather Rinaldi at rancher@txwormranch.com. Below is some info on the Dallas eco-op and what they are looking for in Associate Partners.

Dallas Eco-op
10137A Shoreview, Dallas, TX 75238
 Associate Partners program

Looking for partners to synergize with which are:

• environmental and/or food sustainable organizations

• a locally based business

• interested parties can be nominated by an Executive Member for vote on agreement for inclusion in the Eco-op.

Announcing the Green Source Environmental Leadership Awards Reception

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Voting for finalists in our first Environmental Leadership Awards ends Monday, February 13th (still plenty of time to cast your votes and help to honor the hard work of our many nominees.) Well over 2,000 votes have been cast but our efforts to honor the hard work of individuals and organizations helping to make DFW more green and sustainable will not end there. On February 28th, from 5:30-7:30pm we'll be holding a reception benefitting Green Source DFW and co-sponsor Eco-Op, who'll host the event. To RSVP or become a supporter follow the link  - 

http://environmental-awards.eventbrite.com/

Live Oak Community Garden Needs Help - Dispose of Big Pile of Trees

It is a big pile of trees of which to dispose!  The garden land is owned by Gardeners in Community Development, and we offer gardening opportunities there for refugee families.   The current gardeners at Live Oak Community Garden include Cambodian, Bhutanese, and a Congo family, and with the tree now no longer blocking the sun we will add up to 10 more.  The produce grown is very needed by these folks, they eat some and sell to other needy families.  Our program is a 501(c)(3), and the garden land is tax exempt because we provide services to impoverished people there.  Grants and cash donations have taken a hit these last two years, so we are struggling.

This problem actually exists at two locations.  On Fitzhugh street at the Live Oak garden, the lot address is 1303 N Fitzhugh.  The tree workers also left a pile on the next street up, at 1312 N Prairie.

VOTE DAILY for nominees for the Green Source DFW Environmental Leadership Awards

SEE THE NOMINEES AND VOTE TODAY! 

Josephine Keeney is a tireless volunteer on the Board of the Arlington Conservation Council and in the North Central Texas Native Plant Society. Kelly Clemons led an effort to raise $19,000 for the Deep Ellum Urban Gardens. Downwinders at Risk has been endeavoring to keep our air clean for years while the Dallas Parks Foundation has struggled to provide Dallas with a citywide systems of sustainable parks. These and others are nominees for our 2012 Environmental Leadership Awards.

 The winners will receive funding as well as recognition at a Spring reception.  VOTE TODAY AND DAILY in our Environmental Leadership Awards to honor these nominees and others working hard to make DFW more green, clean, and sustainable.

Last Chance for Nominations for the Green Source DFW Environmental Leadership Awards

Last Chance for Nominations

MAKE YOUR NOMINATION TODAY!

The Green Source DFW Environmental  Leadership Awards are presented by the Memnosyne Foundation to recognize people and groups in the Dallas - Fort Worth area for their exceptional leadership in the enhancement and protection of the environment. There are Five categories,

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Green Source DFW Network Mixer Monday, November 14, 2011 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM State and Allen Lounge and Restaurant - Uptown - Dallas

http://gsdfw-mixer.eventbrite.com

You are invited to attend:
Green Source DFW Network Mixer
Monday, November 14, 2011 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
State and Allen Lounge and Restaurant - Uptown - Dallas

Take this opportunity to mix and mingle with other environmentally minded people in a certified Green Resuaurant.

State and Allen Restaurant
Food, Spirits & Wine in the Heart of Uptown – Dallas       State and Allen Lounge is one of those Dallas neighborhood bars that's as real and as effortlessly fun as the people who frequent it.  A place for a quick cocktail, or impeccably prepared food accompanied by a selection from an impressive wine list.

We're your living room away from home, where you can hang out on our patio and enjoy good drinks, maybe catch a sports game on the big screen—and above all, have a great time with old friends while making new ones.  We think you’ll find we’re the best place in Dallas.

Sustainability + Me" event, presented Net Impact DFW

Sat. Nov. 5th, from 2PM until 5PM at KERA-TV http://www.whatsustainabilitymeanstome.com/.

Anna Clark – “Becoming a Citizen Consumer”
Jeff Kiec – “Creating Sustainable Neighborhoods”
Elizabeth Dry – “The Green Brick Road: Education Diverse Populations”
Mitch Fine – Progressive Capitalism and The Business Case for Green”
Tony Robinson – “Renewable, Clean and Smart Energy”
Joan Meeks – “Resources and Recycling: The Building Blocks”
Gary Gene Olp – “The Built Environment”

Great Quote Contest

Come up with a green quote.  You can post a favorite.quotation. Or, if you create your own, the next great environmental pearl of wisdom could be generated by...YOU.  To Enter    post it to the wall of our Facebook page.

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