August, 2012

Young Explorers - Southlake

Fri, 08/31/2012 - 9:00am - 12:00pm
Bob Jones Nature Center
355 E. Bob Jones Rd
Southlake, TX
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For ages 3 to 5 - The curriculum will be the same each week. The Young Explorers program is designed to help children discover the wonders of nature through hands-on activities, science experiments, nature lessons, stories, crafts and hikes. Register: http://activenet11.active.com/southlake/ Also held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

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Evening Stroll with a Naturalist - Fort Worth

Thu, 08/30/2012 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Fort Worth Nature Center
9601 Fossil Ridge Road
Fort Worth, TX
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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 their home. Bring water and wear weather appropriate clothing. Pre-registration required. $10 (includes admission fee)/MEMBERS $5.

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Q&A: Permaculture Design Certification Course - Fort Worth

Fri, 08/31/2012 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Elizabeth Anna Farm and Garden Market
2825 Eighth Ave.
Fort Worth, TX
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I would like to have a Q&A about the up coming course. These credits you receive may transfer to your needed college credits. You maybe able to find a sponsor. We have a barter space for those who need to work for the fee. Often students become partners on our farm and landscape work. In Wayne's course, there is always a fresh relevant hands-on project. Housing can be made available; applications available upon request. You can earn discounts for every person you sign up, up to 6 that is.

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Webinar: Tracking energy use in houses of worship

Wed, 08/29/2012 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Free online course
http://www.txipl.org/
TX
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Texas Interfaith Power and Light is hosting a free webinar geared to houses of worship. Participants will learn how to use the free online ENERGY STAR & Portfolio Manager for Congregations tool to measure and track energy use. Click here to register: https://energystar.webex.com/mw0306ld/mywebex/default.do?service=7&nomenu=true&main_url=%2Ftc0505ld%2Ftrainingcenter%2FLoading.do%3Fsiteurl%3Denergystar%26apiname%3Dj.php%26servicename%3DTC%26needFilter%3Dfalse%26rnd%3D5717454224%26ED%3D182165157%26UID%3D1361988877%26HMAC%3D131eb1890e80cf573e69563300c205417ed0a9c1%26RT%3DMiMxMQ%253D%253D%26FM%3D1&siteurl=energystar For more information email amanda@texasimpact.org. Feel free to invite others to participate.

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Film Screening: "Fuel: Change Your Fuel...Change Your World" - Fort Worth

Sat, 08/25/2012 - 7:15pm - 9:15pm
Westside Unitarian Universalist Church
901 Page Avenue
Fort Worth, TX
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"Fuel: Change Your Fuel...Change Your World" was a New York Times' Critic's Pick and a winner at the Sundance Film Festival for best documentary audience award. Come check out some solutions to the world's addiction to oil and bring friends. As usual, free popcorn and tap water will be available. Hosted by the Green Sanctuary committee. For more information, contact Linda Hanratty at llswenson@yahoo.com. See film trailer at http://thefuelfilm.com.

E-waste Recycling Fundraiser - North Richland Hills

Fri, 08/31/2012 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Richland Senior High School
5201 Holiday Lane
North Richland Hills, TX
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Help the Richland Hills Band raise $2,000 and 10,000 lbs. Minimum $5 donation to help out these kids. Sponsored by Electronic Waste Disposal.

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Tilley Bridge Dedication and Picnic - Fort Worth

Sat, 08/25/2012 - 10:00am - 2:00pm
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Event, hosted by Streams and Valleys, celebrates the dedication of the Phyllis J. Tilley Memorial Bridge, a pedestrian bridge connecting Trinity Park and downtown. Ribbon cutting is open to the public 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Picnic celebration features live music, air boat rides and entertainment from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Ticket prices: Gourmet Picnic Basket for Six - $400, Picnic Basket for Two - $100, Children’s Picnic Sack -$10.

Eco Tuesday Happy Hour - Dallas

Tue, 08/28/2012 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
The Wine Therapist
1810 Skillman St near Live Oak
Dallas, TX
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EcoTuesday is a structured networking event for sustainable business leaders that takes place on the fourth Tuesday of each month in cities across the country. Here's a brief outline of what takes place at each event: Arrive at the venue, settle in, and meet new people. Learn about the cutting edges of sustainable business from an expert. Quickly introduce yourself & your project to a roomful of people. Network with people you learned about during the Introduction Circle. EcoTuesday is open to everyone and is free. Please go to www.ecotuesday.com to sign up for the national newsletter & read blog posts from Ambassadors across the country. To learn more about sponsoring an EcoTuesday event, please go to http://www.ecotuesday.com/sponsor. Dallas news & blog posts are featured here: www.ecotuesday.com/dallas.

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Time for Energy Efficiency is Now - Dallas

Sat, 08/18/2012 - 10:30am - 11:30pm
REI
4515 Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Dallas, TX
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This event is hosted by DFW Ecovillage.The Texas Public Utility Commission has approved a 50 percent increase in wholesale electricity rates. Our speaker CT Loyd will explain many DIY no-cost and low-cost ways to make homes more energy efficient. He will also explain when DIY is appropriate and when we might need the help of a professional.

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Geocaching 101 - Arlington

Sat, 08/25/2012 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
River Legacy Living Science Center
703 N.W. Green Oaks Blvd.
Arlington, TX
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This adult workshop will introduce you to the technology of this techno-treasure hunt. Instructor Chad Etheridge will lead you through separating fact and fiction, demystifying space-age GPS technology and simplifying the concept of latitude and longitude. Workshop will include an hour indoor presentation followed by outdoor work in the field to discover some actual geocaches. Bring a GPS unit or GPS-equipped smart phone. A limited supply of GPS units will be available. Best suited for ages 10 and up. Space is limited, please RSVP to 817-860-6752.

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DVD Showing: "Introduction to Permaculture"

Sun, 08/19/2012 - 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Veggie House
2309 South Goliad (Hwy 205)
Rockwall, TX
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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.

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Film Screening : "Revenge of the Electric Car"

Sat, 08/18/2012 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Dallas MakerSpace (DMS)
2995 Ladybird Lane Dallas, TX 75229 (off Monroe and Walnut Hill)
Dallas, TX
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The North Texas Electric Auto Association is hosting this free showing of "Revenge of the Electric Car." (See the trailer at http://www.revengeoftheelectriccar.com/.) There will also be updates on members projects and a Q & A session.

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