January, 2012

Green Dallas Fort-Worth Mixer - Dallas

Tue, 01/17/2012 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
The People's Last Stand
5319 E Mockingbird Lane, Suite 210
Dallas, TX
Green Source DFW is hosting this opportunity for the environmentally conscious to mingle. Appetizers, first round of drinks, courtesy of Green Source DFW. Free.

Business Case for Sustainability - Fort Worth

Mon, 01/23/2012 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Live Oak Lounge
1311 Lipscomb
Fort Worth, TX
Former mayor of Austin, Will Wynn, will speak at the first of a four-part series. Contact: Brandy O'Quinn at 817-905-5200 or b.oquinn@urbanstrategiestx.com.

Organic Gardening: Healthy Soil, Healthy Food - Plano

Tue, 01/10/2012 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Davis Library Building 'B'
7501 Independence Parkway
Plano, TX
Plano community gardeners share their experience with soil, water and insects while producing lush, organic vegetables. Contact: 972-769-4150 or suzannew@plano.gov.

Organic Gardening: Healthy Soil, Healthy Food - Plano

Tue, 01/10/2012 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Davis Library Building 'B'
7501 Independence Parkway
Plano, TX
Plano community gardeners share their experience with soil, water and insects while producing lush, organic vegetables. Contact: 972-769-4150 or suzannew@plano.gov.

Purple Martins Seminar - Ft Worth

Sat, 01/28/2012 - 9:00am
Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge
9601 Fossil Ridge Road
Fort Worth, TX 76135
Phone: (817) 392-7410

Join Steve Woodward, owner of Wild Bird Centers for a seminar on Purple Martins at the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge. 

Learn all about Purple Martins, their long relationship with man and how to effectively attract and maintain a successful Purple Martin colony.  The seminar will be held at the Hardwicke Interpretive Center & Refuge. 

http://www.fwnaturecenter.org/

FONC members receive free Admission to the park.  

Click here for more information.

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Night Hike on Campión Trails - Irving

Fri, 01/27/2012 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location to be provided upon registration Irving, TX
Phone: (972) 742-2296

Explore the nighttime world of animals of Campión Trails with native species experts and learn more about the sights, smells and sounds of nature at night. Night hikers are invited to challenge their skills in spotting signs of animal life and sharpening other senses. Learn more about the kinds of animals that call Irving home. Registration is required for all participants.

Restrictions
Due to the nature of the Night Hike, which explores animals in their habitat at night, Night Hikes are limited to children ages 5 years and up. Strollers will not be allowed. Other opportunities are being planned for children 5 years and younger. For questions, call (972) 742-2296.

Friday, Jan. 27
7 to 9 p.m.
Location to be provided upon registration

To register online click here.

For more information, call the Office of Environmental Stewardship at (972) 742-2296.

Lawn Care Seminar - Healthy Lawns with Less Water - Dallas

Sat, 01/28/2012 - 8:00am - 10:00am
Richland College Performance Hall (Building “F”)
12800 Abrams Road
Dallas, TX 75243
Phone: (214) 670-3155.

The Lawn Care Seminar is offered FREE every winter. Come and learn from local experts ways you can have healthy lawn with less frequent watering. Discover the most effective and earth-friendly way to care for your lawn.

NEXT SEMINAR:

Richland College Performance Hall (Building “F”)
12800 Abrams Road, Dallas, TX 75243
Saturday, January 28, 2012
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Click here for a map of Richland College.

Sleeping with the Fishes Aquarium Overnights - Dallas

Sat, 01/28/2012 - 6:00pm - Sun, 01/29/2012 - 9:00am
Children's Aquarium at Fair Park
1462 First Avenue
Dallas, TX 75210
Phone: 469-554-7300

Guests will spend the night literally…sleeping with the fishes! Sleep in and among our 5 aquatic zones and thousands of fish in the galleries of the Children's Aquarium at Fair Park. Take a special, guided tour in the evening, participate in activities and crafts, get a delicious nighttime snack and then in the morning, a continental breakfast and a special keeper talk!

Check-in begins at 7:00 p.m. Check-out is at 10:00 a.m. the following morning.

Chaperones: We require one adult chaperone per ten participants, additional chaperones are always welcome. Chaperones must accompany participants throughout the overnight experience, including all walks, tours, and activities. Boys and girls sleep in separate areas. Chaperones must enforce and abide by Children's Aquarium at Fair Park rules. We do not allow outside food or beverages (except water, no glass bottles) on our programs. Smoking and alcohol consumption are not allowed during our programs. We reserve the right to search any coolers you bring into the aquarium, and if you are found with alcohol, you may be asked to leave the program with your group, and your overnight will not be refunded.

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Prairie Dog Day - Ft Worth

Sun, 01/29/2012 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge
9601 Fossil Ridge Road
Fort Worth, TX 76135
Phone: (817) 392-7410

Groundhog Day is just around the corner and since we do not have Groundhogs checking their shadows, we are going to ask our resident Prairie Dogs. Join us as we hike to the Prairie Dog Town and learn about their interesting lifestyle.  $5 (with paid admission)/MEMBERS FREE.

Boatman & Birdman Tour - Ft Worth

Sat, 01/28/2012 - 12:00pm - 2:30pm
Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge
9601 Fossil Ridge Road
Fort Worth, TX 76135
Phone: 817-392-7410

Some of our favorite visitors to the Nature Center in the winter are the American White Pelicans.
People are amazed that we have pelicans at the Nature Center. Join us for a talk about their natural history and then hop in a canoe and go look for this elusive bird and other aquatic birds.

Parents must sign a liability waiver for minor children. Maximum 12 participants for canoeing, no cost or limit for indoor presentation. Pre-registration required. $20 (includes admission fee)/ MEMBERS $15.

Evening Stroll with a Naturalist - Ft. Worth

Thu, 01/26/2012 - 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge
9601 Fossil Ridge Road
Fort Worth,, TX 76135
Phone: (817) 392-7410

Come and enjoy an evening stroll on the Nature Center’s trails as we explore nature before
nightfall. Evening provides a unique opportunity to view animals that make the Nature Center home. Bring water and wear weather appropriate clothing. Pre-registration required. $10 (includes admission fee)/MEMBERS $5.

Zero Waste Bootcamp

Sat, 01/21/2012 - 10:00am - 4:00pm
Faith Memorial Church
1914 South Ewing Ave.
Dallas, TX

The Zero Waste Boot Camp will be held Jan. 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Faith Memorial Church, located at 1914 South Ewing Ave. in Dallas. The workshop, hosted by Adbongo, a Dallas-based business incubator/accelerator, is aimed at green and sustainable businesses, leaders, and anyone interested in learning more about zero waste. The cost is $75 in advance and $95 on the day of the event. Students and seniors pay $25.

This event is one of a series of boot camps Adbongo is hosting in preparation for a project it’s developing called the Dallas Resource Recovery Park, across from McCommas Bluff Landfill. John Bush, president of Adbongo, said the co-op will create the city’s first sustainable business community, focused on people, profits and the planet. “Every type of business is welcome as long as they are committed to zero waste and the triple bottom line,” said Bush.