Dec 7 2024

TCEQ: Public Comment on State Methane Emissions Standards for Oil and Gas Facilities - Online (Thru Dec. 31)

Oct 1 2024 - 7:00am to Dec 31 2024 - 11:45pm

Online TX

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is accepting public comments on the proposed rulemaking (Rule Project Number 2024-027-113-AI).

The proposed rulemaking (Rule Project Number 2024-027-113-AI) will address applicability, emission standards, monitoring, recordkeeping, testing, and reporting requirements for designated oil and gas facilities. The rules would set emission standards and/or control requirements for emissions of greenhouse gases (primarily methane) from existing facilities in this industry.

All comments should reference proposed rule project number 2024-027-113-AI. All written stakeholder comments must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, December 31, 2024.

See talking points from Liveable Arlington.

See website link below.

Event Website:

https://tceq.commentinput.com/?id=M8Te4Qg9j

Dallas Arboretum: Holiday at the Arboretum - Dallas (Nov. 13 - Jan. 5)

Nov 3 2024 - 9:00am to Jan 5 2025 - 8:00pm

Dallas Arboretum

8525 Garland Rd

Dallas , TX

See map: Google Maps

Holiday at the Arboretum returns with a garden transformed for the magic of the season including the return of the beloved Christmas Village and the 12 Days of Christmas Gazebos!

Event Website:

https://www.dallasarboretum.org/events-activities/holiday-at-the-arboretum/

River Legacy Center: Bug Squad - Arlington (Nov. 16-Feb. 8)

Nov 16 2024 - 9:00am to Feb 8 2025 - 5:00pm

River Legacy Nature Center

703 NW Green Oaks Boulevard

Arlington , TX

See map: Google Maps

Visiting exhibit features talking animatronic members of the Bug Squad. Guests will learn about each of their superhero stories, super abilities and the unique traits they use each day.

Families are invited to explore various science topics and gain an appreciation for diversity through hands-on exhibits and play areas. Get some air on a trampoline and jump like a grasshopper, explore a multi-platform ant colony climber, and even play with color to mix and design your own wing pattern.

Produced by Omaha Children’s Museum.

Adults - $10
Military, First Responders and Seniors - $9
Kids - $7

Event Website:

https://riverlegacy.org/event/bug-squad-visiting-exhibit-by-omaha-childrens-muse…

Fort Worth Botanic Garden: Lightscape - Fort Worth (Nov. 22 - Jan. 5)

Nov 22 2024 - 5:30pm to Jan 5 2025 - 8:00pm

Fort Worth Botanic Garden

3220 Botanic Garden Blvd

Fort Worth , TX

See map: Google Maps

Third annual event featuring custom designed light displays against the backdrop of nature throughout the Gardens. Details and ticket sales on the link below.

Event Website:

https://fwbg.ticketapp.org/portal/pages/lightscape?_gl=1%2A93qxcd%2A_gcl_au%2AMT…

Heard Museum: Holidays at the Heard - McKinney (Dec. 6-7)

Dec 6 2024 - 6:00pm to Dec 7 2024 - 9:00pm

Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary

1 Nature Place

McKinney , TX

See map: Google Maps

Bundle up your family, get out of the house, and experience the most unique family-friendly holiday event in North Texas. On December 6 & 7, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Holidays at the Heard will bring the beauty of the holiday season into nature.

Holiday lights and décor will accentuate a lovely half-mile Heard nature trail. Your family will be enchanted by this nighttime hike through the woods. Also, you'll get a glimpse of the Dinosaurs Live! exhibit along the trail. Please note that the dinosaurs will not be animated during the event. In keeping with the Heard’s role as a nature preserve, this light display is designed to enhance, rather than overpower, the sanctuary’s natural beauty. Festive music will delight audiences under the stars in the Heard outdoor amphitheater. Watch for additional details (coming soon).

Support the Heard and have fun with the whole family at this fun, holiday fundraiser. Tickets are $17 for adults & seniors and $14 for kids 3-12 (children 2 and under are free). Tickets for Heard Museum Members are only $5 per person.

Event Website:

https://www.facebook.com/events/979719680582206

Compost Carpool: Pumpkin Composting Drop-Off - Fort Worth

Dec 7 2024 - 10:00am to 2:00pm

Mindful Market

1201 Wesleyan St.

Fort Worth , TX

See map: Google Maps

About 1 billion pounds of pumpkins are thrown away in the United States every year.

Compost Carpool is hosting a pumpkin recycling events at Mindful Market as an easy, clean and convenient way for the communities we serve to sustainably dispose of these nutrient-rich materials and turn them into compost to feed the soil and support local farms.

All sizes of pumpkins and gourds will be accepted. Please no painted, bleached, wax or glitter covered pumpkins.

Donation is requested to support our 501c3, Compost Carpool Food Project.

The Food Project supports communities that are underserved by working with local farmers, grocery stores, food suppliers and distributors to limit food waste, increase access to nutrient-rich foods and educate consumers, bridging the gap between abundance and food insecurity to improve health outcomes. Details on the website link below.

Event Website:

https://compostcarpool.com/#pumpkins