Learn about DFW’s unique growing season(s), climate, soils, plants and water resources in this two-day class. Raise safe, nutritious food for your family, teach children to know and enjoy gardening. Complete the course and volunteer 10 hours within the program (generally at the garden where your class was hosted). COST: $30 per person. Payment must be received by Aug. 15. TO REGISTER: Pay in advance by going to http://northtexasvegetablegardeners.com/index.php/citizen-gardener/classes

Event is hosted by the Texas Environment Meetup Group. This is another DVD by Geoff Lawton to get you started with permaculture. If you saw the "Food Forest" DVD, you need to see this one, too. Based on the 72-hour Permaculture Design Certificate Course as devised by Bill Mollison, join Geoff Lawton as he takes you into the world of permaculture design and introduces you to a new way of looking at the world. This 80-minute DVD includes: •Permaculture Ethics •Concepts and Themes in Design •Methods of Design •Design through Observation and Analysis •Zone Planning •Sector Analysis •Patterns •Climate •Trees •Soil •Earthworks •Aquaculture •Community Strategies. Come early to order food or a smoothie; stay later if you want to discuss this.

Sail aboard The Chamonix II. Enjoy delicious seafood, wine and cold beer provided by Rahr and Sons brewery. Benefits Connemara Conservancy. Tickets are $50.