Dan Moulton presents the caustic impacts of over the counter pesticides and why, despite many studies showing their cancer producing effects, many cities and residents in the U.S. still use these toxic staples.
May 14, 2024
Dallas Sierra Club: The Pesticide Dilemma - Zoom
May 15, 2024
Greater Fort Worth Sierra Club: City of Fort Worth Environmental Services - Fort Worth
Dr. Cody Montana Whittenburg, the Environmental Services Director for the City of Fort Worth, discusses the new department and how it will serve the city.
Cody's presentation will cover the following:
1) City of Fort Worth Environmental Service Department overview
2) Updates on key projects and initiatives to include landfill gas
3) Upcoming events and ways to get involved or to share ideas.
Potluck Dinners are back! Bring your favorite appetizer, side, salad or dessert to share, and don't forget to bring your own non-alcoholic drink of choice. (Please consider bringing vegetarian options.) We encourage guests to arrive early, between 6:35-6:40 p.m., to partake of food prior to the start of the meeting.
May 18, 2024
Dallas County Master Gardener Association: 2024 Garden Tour - Dallas
Five residential gardens and one public garden will be showcased on the self-guided tour in East Dallas and Old Lake Highlands. Educational opportunities offered.
Purchase tickets online. Garden locations emailed to ticket holders.
$18 - online prior to 6 p.m. on May 17.
$22 - online after 6 p.m. on May 17.
See website link below.
June 1, 2024
Friends of Sheri Capehart Nature Preserve: A Wild Hike with Amy Martin - Arlington
Come re-create the adventure chapter on Sheri Capehart Nature Preserve from Wild DFW: Explore the Amazing Nature Around Dallas-Fort Worth with members of Friends of Sheri Capehart Nature Preserve. You’ve read about Eastern Cross Timbers in Wild DFW, Now experience the finest remnant of it in North Texas.
June 10, 2024
Women in the Environment: Sustainability at the Dallas Zoo - Dallas
Presentation: "From Roar to Restore: The Vital Role of Zoos in Conservation & Sustainability Efforts" at the Dallas Zoo.
Discount Zoo Admission Prices:
$14 for Adults
$11 for Children (3-11)
Children 2 and Under Free
Zoo Members Free
Parking is $12
Presentation is free with Zoo Admission
Buy tickets on the link below.
June 24, 2024
Keep Texas Beautiful: Conference - Online (June 24-26)
The Keep Texas Beautiful Conference is the primary statewide educational event for community leaders to network, gain knowledge on environmental issues, recycling, and litter prevention, and recognize community excellence.
David Buggs, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer for Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), is the keynote speaker.