September, 2011

Trinity Bird Count - DFW

Mon, 09/26/2011 (Ongoing) - Sat, 11/12/2011 (Ongoing)
Various Locations, See Website Calendar TX
See map: Google Maps
website

Join us for a The Trinity Bird Count is an exciting new effort to count
every bird species in and along our Trinity River in Dallas! Birds are
among the most beautiful and intriguing visitors and residents of the
forests, grasslands, river banks and neighborhoods along the Trinity
River.

This year, the Trinity Commons Foundation begins an
exciting new project to learn about the Trinity's birds - the Trinity
Bird Count. With 636 of the 957 bird species in North America, Texas is
for the birds! Come enjoy the Trinity and help investigate the birds
that live along the Trinity or that visit here during their migration.

Where will we count birds?

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Vote for TREEs Trinity River Video Contest

Mon, 09/26/2011 (Ongoing) - Fri, 09/30/2011 (Ongoing)
Online Contest TX
See map: Google Maps
website

Vote online for the best video in support of the Trinity River Video Contest.

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4-Week Spring Forest QiGong Series - Addison

Thu, 09/29/2011 - 6:30pm - 9:30pm
TX
Phone: 214-233-5738
See map: Google Maps
website

~Our 4 week evening course begins Sep 29
from 6:30 - 9:30 PM $182 including the $47
Home study course. This is our Fundamentals
of Spring Forest Qigong Certified course
taught by Colin Ryane certified L1 SFQ Instructor.

Colin Ryane
214 233 -5738
Colin@HappyQi.com
www.HappyQi.com

Spring
Forest QiGong (SFQ) is a
simple, efficient & effective method for helping you heal physical and emotional pain enhance the
quality of your life and the lives of others.


Anyone & everyone - regardless of ability, age or beliefs -can practice the techniques of Spring Forest
Qigong to become healthier
and happier.

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Free Spring Forest QiGong Intro - Addison

Tue, 09/27/2011 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Private Residence, Register for Location Addison, TX 75001
Phone: 214-233-5738
See map: Google Maps
website
Bring your friends to our Sep Intro eve. FREE 

 

Try  Spring Forest Qigong with Happy Qi !

 

RSVP as this is a private residence with incredible views.We will send you the location when you RSVP

~ in the Addison - North Dallas Area

 

to RSVP:ui   Intro@HappyQi.com

Check out our web site for inspiring information:

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Trash Makeover Fashion & Art Reuse Challenge - Austin

Sat, 09/24/2011 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Highland Mall
6001 Airport Blvd
Austin, TX 78752
Phone: 512-326-5655
See map: Google Maps
website

TCE is throwing an exciting party at Highland Mall
in Austin to celebrate Texas Campaign for the Environment’s 20 years of
protecting our air, water, land and health – and you’re invited to join
the party or become a sponsor! The celebration will be TCE’s first-ever Trash Makeover: Fashion Reuse Challenge. Judged by a celebrity panel with Liz Watson serving as emcee, local designers will compete with each other by creating fashions comprised of recycled materials. The VIP reception begins at 6 pm and the main event is from 7 to 9 pm in a former clothing store on the lower level of the mall.

Click here to sponsor the event or to purchase tickets. $50/person Admission

If you are unable to attend but want to be involved, please consider giving a 20th Anniversary contribution.

The Trash Makeover will be a Zero Waste event - at least 90% of discards will be reused, recycled or composted.

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Bison Tour - Lewisville

Sun, 09/25/2011 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area
201 E Jones St
Lewisville, TX 75057
Phone: 972-219-7980
See map: Google Maps
website

Bison Tour: Last Sunday of each month (except July and August), 2:00 p.m. (time subject to change during the heat of the summer)

Once each month, visitors are invited to roam over to LLELA’s bison
area for a guided tour. Participants will meet herd owner Robert Vaughan
at the gatehouse, then drive out for an opportunity to see the bison up
close (great photo opportunity!) and learn more about bison natural
history and husbandry.

All ages are welcome; registration is required at
972-219-7980. The tour is available for only $2/person in addition to
LLELA’s regular gate fee of $5/person. The bison are normally off view
in a secure area of LLELA, so this is a chance to visit a part of the
preserve most people don’t get to see.

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Grass ID Class & Hike - Ft Worth

Sun, 09/25/2011 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ft Worth Nature Center & Refuge
9601 Fossil Ridge Rd
Ft Worth, TX 76135
Phone: 817-392-7410
See map: Google Maps
website

Grasses provide food and shelter for many animals and are the dominant species in the prairie ecosystem, but their identification can be challenging. Learn the basics of grass identification and take a short hike to see some of our native grass species. FREE (with paid admission).

Current Admission fees:

$5 Adults (13-64)

$2 Children (3-12;under 3 FREE)

$3 Seniors (65+)

$1 Discount per person (with Military ID)

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Tree ID Class & Hike - Ft Worth

Sat, 09/24/2011 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ft Worth Nature Center & Refuge
9601 Fossil Ridge Rd
Ft Worth, TX 76135
Phone: 817-392-7410 ‎
See map: Google Maps
website

We are getting close to our trees losing all of their leaves and making it more difficult to identify these green machines. Join us for a short hike as we learn about the local trees around the Refuge and receive help identifying them. FREE (with admission)/MEMBERS FREE.

Current Admission fees:

$5 Adults (13-64)

$2 Children (3-12;under 3 FREE)

$3 Seniors (65+)

$1 Discount per person (with Military ID)

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Vegetarian Network of Dallas Lunch - Richardson

Sun, 09/25/2011 - 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Veggie Garden Restaurant
516 W Arapaho Rd, #112
Richardson, TX 75080
Phone: 972-479-0880
See map: Google Maps
website
Regular Fourth Sunday of the Month Compassionate Animal
and Earth-Friendly Lunch
 
Fresh and Delicious Newly Designed Vegan All-You-Can-Eat Cantonese Buffet (no MSG) prepared by
two new expert vegan chefs with over 30 years experience!  

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Solar Home Tour - Houston

Thu, 09/15/2011 (Ongoing)
Various Locations Houston, TX
Phone: 512-751-1875
See map: Google Maps
website

Be a part of the world's largest grassroots solar event!

The
Texas Solar Energy Society is pleased to announce four Solar Tours this
October in conjunction with the American Solar Energy Society's National Solar Tour.

Join our TXSES chapters and colleagues around the state. Look for a self guided tour near you!

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Sustainable Leaders Roundtable - Dallas

Wed, 09/21/2011 - 6:30pm
REI Dallas
4515 LBJ Fwy
Dallas, TX 75244
See map: Google Maps
website

Sustainable Leaders Roundtable is a group that was started in June
to bring together the leaders of all of the green and sustainable groups in the
Metroplex.  Over 50 different organizations, including non-profits,
governments, business groups, advocacy organizations, and universities are
members.

Free and open to community leaders.

Email Mitch Fine at mitchphine0770@gmail.com for more information.

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"Will There Be Enough Water in Texas?" Forum - Irving

Sat, 09/24/2011 - 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Irving Central Library
801 W. Irving Blvd
Irving, TX 75060
Phone: 214-688-4125
See map: Google Maps
website

A public forum on the water situation in north Texas will be held on Saturday, Sept. 24.  The forum, titled “Will There Be Enough Water in Texas,” will be co-sponsored by six area chapters of the League of Women Voters of Texas and two area groups of the Sierra Club.  It will be held at the Irving Central Library, 801 W. Irving Blvd, from 1:00-4:30 and is free to the public.

Several distinguished speakers have agreed to present information on the supplies and delivery of water in our region and will answer questions from the audience. They include Lewis McMahan, a Director of the Texas Water Development Board, Tod Maurina of the North Texas Groundwater Conservation District, Denis Qualls of Dallas Water Utilities, and Tyson Broad of the Sierra Club. A talk on the basics of Texas water law will be given by Simone Kiel of Freese and Nichols, a consulting firm to the State of Texas.

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