Sustainable Business

Women in the Environment: Networking Breakfast - Grapevine

Join Women in the Environment for its annual Networking Breakfast. Members will have an opportunity to share their story, product, business cards and passion for the environment with other like-minded women (and men). Non-members are invited, too, but only members will have the opportunity to share their information. Walk the gardens after the breakfast for a great way to celebrate the morning! $20-$25.

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Native Prairies Association of Texas Fort Worth Chapter: Tandy Hills Natural Area Bio Blitz - Fort Worth

Speakers: John Tandy of Friends of Tandy Hills Natural Area and Bruce Benz of Texas Wesleyn University

Women in the Environment: Chocolate & Wine Networking Event - Carrollton

Do some pre-holiday shopping with local artists on hand at this annual networking event. Free.

Green Drinks Dallas: Monte Anderson - 10 Years of Urbanism - Dallas

Green leaning real estate developer Monte Anderson presents 10 Years of Urbanism and Social Impact Business. What is Monte Anderson thinking these days after 10 years of urban development and ownership in south Dallas? What about urban density? Gentrification or 'gentle-fication'? What does a for-profit business with a social-impact vision look like? Join the conversation!

City of Dallas: Healthcare Sustainable Best Practices for Waste Diversion - Dallas

The goal of the event is to provide education, examples of waste diversion best practices and networking opportunities for anyone that works in or with the healthcare industry and is involved with waste diversion, sustainability, asset management or purchasing.

Objectives are to share:

· City of Dallas Zero Waste Plan goals and how those goals will impact how hospital’s will manage their waste streams

· Waste diversion best practices for the healthcare industry with an overview provided by UTSW Medical Center and Parkland Health and Hospital System

Women in the Environment: Green Eggs & Ham Networking Breakfast - Irving

You will have an opportunity to share your story, your product, your business cards and your passion for the environment with other like-minded women (and men). Non-members are invited, too, but only members will be provided the opportunity to share their information.

WE members/$15; nonmembers/$25. http://greeneggsandhamnetworking2015.eventbrite.com

Join or renew for $30. http://2016earlybirdindividualmembership.eventbrite.com

City of Arlington: Ecofest - Arlington

A free, family-oriented event, helps build a sense of community, stimulates environmental awareness, and promotes stewardship across North Texas. Free.

City of Dallas: Green Fest - Dallas

Come browse the stalls at the Dallas Farmers Market and visit local vendors, artisans and groups that will provide useful information on ways to help reduce your environmental footprint, save money and live healthy.

Vendors interested in booth space should contact: Freddie Ortiz, 214-670-4168 or freddie.ortiz@dallascityhall.com.

Check website for updates.

Greater Fort Worth Sierra Club: Botanical Research Institute of Texas Tour - Fort Worth

Learn about BRIT’s research programs, herbarium, libraries, educational programs and sustainable building. BRIT is green from the ground up; learn how and why as you tour BRIT's amazing LEED platinum home. The Fort Worth Sierra Club will be joining a public tour that is given the first Saturday of each month. Must RSVP before July 1. RSVPs will be closed after that date. Meet at the main entrance. Info: Diane Lancaster, at dianelan@gmail.com or 817-845-4139.

Botanical Research Institute of Texas: Prairie Day - Fort Worth

The family-friendly, annual festival of arts and crafts features flight demonstrations of majestic wild birds and live music from Texas musicians. Families will learn about hardy Texas native plants that grow on the prairie. Children will learn how to build a bug house or paint using leaves, and everyone will learn about the cultural and natural history that defines our region through activities and games for the whole family.

Schedule of Entertainment

Birds of Prey Presentation...9:30am

Prairie Nature Walk...10am

Live Encounters with Native Snakes...10:30am

BRIT Tour...11:30am

Raffle & Announcements...Noon

Featuring The Prophets and Outlaws – A Southern Rock Band with Soul!...11am - 1pm