Michael Fazi is raising funds for his Eagle Scout project by hosting a Spaghetti Dinner. Dinner is $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under.

All proceeds from the dinner and all donations will go to support the construction of an outdoor classroom in Tandy Hills Natural Area. (See http://tandyhills.org/)

The eight new benches will be used for the Kids On the Prairie Program, which introduces city school kids to the wonders of nature.

Please join the Greater Fort Worth Sierra Club for an Almost Friday hike on the Trinity Trail. Meet at 6 PM at the parking lot just south of the Hoffbrau Steakhouse before the Trinity River Bridge on University for an evening hike of 3-4 miles. This trail is located just off University Drive on the west side, south of I-30 and University Dr. exit. If you get to the zoo, turn around. Bring water and snacks and comfortable shoes and clothing appropriate for warm weather. Please no dogs. Hike cancelled if raining.

Dallas Interfaith Power & Light will be hosting a screening and round-table discussion of the Nova documentary Power Surge. This film looks at the state of "green energy" in the United States and the potential impact of technology on softening the blow of global climate change. In addition, participants of this new faith-based initiative will be presented with an opportunity to comment on the draft mission and principles.

Enjoy holiday lights and decorations along a half-mile trail, family-friendly entertainment, photos with Father Christmas and Mother Nature, hot beverages and treats. $9/adults, $6/children. Online ticket discount.

The Heard Museum and Prairie and Timbers Audubon Society offer guided bird walks on the Heard Museum and Sanctuary on the second Saturday of each month, September - May. Walks begin promptly at 8 a.m. and last 1.5 hours. If you come a few minutes late the group may have already started their walk so it is important to be on time. Walks are free with regular admission.

The Heard Museum and Prairie and Timbers Audubon Society offer guided bird walks on the Heard Museum and Sanctuary on the second Saturday of each month, September - May. Walks begin promptly at 8 a.m. and last 1.5 hours. If you come a few minutes late the group may have already started their walk so it is important to be on time. Walks are free with regular admission.

Details TBA.

Activities include: - Preview of Dinosaurs Live! Life-Size Animatronic Dinosaurs along a nature trail.
- Guided trails.
- Enjoy Native Texas Butterfly House & Garden.
- Historical Exhibits.
- Hourly Drawings.
- Visit with Heard affinity groups.
- Animal talks and interpretation at animal enclosures.
- Blackland Prairie Raptor presentation.
- Hamburger or hotdog and a bottled drink.
- Brisket and concessions available for purchase.Cost: $15; Combo ticket includes Sept. 28

Produce market featuring local growers. $10 buys a craft beer of your choice with chef's fresh plate pairing, prepared with produce from the garden.
Music by Kelly Brown and Local Honey with the Rueffer Brothers and nuevo-flaminco guitarist Russ Hewitt. Benefits the Promise of Peace Garden.

Held on six consecutive Thursdays.
• Get the scoop on green living topics such as water conservation, responsible yard care,
managing household waste, green building and renovation, energy efficiency and air quality.

• Understand how daily decisions impact the environment - for better and for worse.

• Discover simple ways to inspire people in making greener choices.

• Contribute 24 hours of volunteer service, matching your passion for the environment with
new skills and fun opportunities.