Topic: Urban Sustainability
All Day Two Day Festival
APRIL 21-22
FAIR PARK
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John Davis of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept will talk about what the future holds for Texas' wildlife. In addition, the Dallas Stormwater Management Outreach Department will describe what storm water is, how it is regulated, the primary sources of pollution of storm water in Dallas, what the city of Dallas does to protect it, and what private citizens can do. Contact:...
Join the Texas Land Conservancy for a day of volunteering and guided hiking at this 120-acre preserve, featuring 8 miles of trails. Bring water and work gloves and pruning tools (loppers or handsaws) if you have them. Children over 12 welcome with adult. Park along Pierce street. From Pierce street, turn into the entrance for Primrose Oaks Apartments. The entrance...
Paradise on the Porch Happy Hour fundraiser. $1 from each drink and $2 from each taco basket will go to the Promise of Peace Community Garden.
This program teaches the composting process, the different types and methods of composting, as well as how to compost and its importance. Free. RSVP on website
This program covers the basics and benefits of rainwater harvesting and the effects stormwater has on the environment. Participants will learn how to collect and utilize rainwater at home and have the opportunity to construct their own 55-gallon rain barrel. $50 per barrel. RSVP on website.
This program will give a general overview on drip irrigation, new water conserving technologies, cycle and soak, lawn care during drought, foundation watering, tree watering, irrigation scheduling and rainwater harvesting. Free. RSVP on website.
Part of UUCOC's First Tuesday Social Justice Film Series. The film Occupy Love chronicles how the dominant system of power is failing to provide us with health, happiness or meaning and that's become the catalyst for a profound awakening. Occupy Love movie trailer. Free.
REI and Groundwork Dallas host clean up and trail maintenance day around Fish Hole Lake, which is part of the Elm Fork Green Belt Park project. Lunch will be provided afterwards and participants get a REI T-shirt. Free. Contact Renee for directions: 972-490-5989...
Shop for great bargains and help the Ellis County SPCA shelter.
