REI will partner with Groundwork Dallas in building a campsite and trail maintenance at the Trinity River Audubon Center in the Trinity Forest. Bring a hat, water bottle, sunscreen, and work gloves, and lots of enthusiasm! For the younger volunteers they can make seed balls to help with the prairie restoration. A free lunch will be provided for the volunteers and you can stay Texas Turtle-Palooza and enjoy the museum and trails of the Trinity River Audubon Center.

Host Organization: REI Dallas/Plano

Phone: 972-490-5989

Sat, May 14 - “A Culture of Cooperation” by Permaculture instructor and consultant Dick Pierce. Free class features Community, Collaboration, Caring, Co-mingling, Co-Housing, EcoVillages, Kinship – “More Cooperation, [maybe] Less Competition?” Talk to other groups while here. Doors open at 6:30 pm to talk to other groups at the Dallas AgriLife Research Center, 17360 Coit Rd, Dallas 75252. Dick speaks from 7 until 8:30.

Fri, May 13 - “Permaculture & Alternate Finance/Banking/Commerce” by Permaculture instructor and consultant Dick Pierce and retired banker Steve Carlson. Free lecture features Re-Localization, Transition, Equity, Local /Slow Money, Local Food, Co-op’s, Co-op Business, Renewables. Doors open at 6:30 pm to talk to other groups at the Dallas AgriLife Research Center, 17360 Coit Rd, Dallas 75252. Dick speaks from 7 until 8:30.

FRI, MAY 20 NOON LEARN AT LUNCH

Raise Backyard Chickens by Leslie Finical Halleck, NHG GM, MS. Learn
the basics of starting your backyard flock to enjoy fresh eggs, compost
and entertainment! Chicken Sale May 21st.

SAT, MAY 7th 3PM 

FREE Film: Vanishing of the Bees Refreshments and a great film about the plight of the bees and how we can help. From www.vanishingbees.com

What: Second Free Screening of "The Power of Community"

When: Thursday, May 5, 2011 7:00 PM

Where: Horizon Unitarian Universalist Church,
1641 W Hebron Pkwy,
Carrollton, TX 75010

Why: This is the story of Cuba, and how its people, in the wake of
the Soviet Union's collapse, pulled together as communities to provide for accessible, healthy food for all, and changing their transportation model to bicycles and public transport.

When the Soviet Union collapsed in 1990, Cuba's economy went into a tailspin. With imports of oil cut by more than half – and food by 80 percent – people were desperate. This film tells of the hardships and struggles, as well as the community and creativity of the Cuban people. They share how they transitioned from highly mechanized agriculture to using organic farming and urban gardens. It is an unusual look into the Cuban culture during this economic crisis.

The Dallas Farmers Market welcomes its momentous 70th season. The Chef at the Market summer series kicks off at 10 am; the Inner City All Star Band will be performing on the plaza. Support local farmers, produce dealers, specialty food vendors and restaurant vendors.

Benefitting Trees for Humanity

5pm-8pm

Picnic with food being offered by John Wolf

6:30-9:30pm

Dance begins! with DJ D-Train

(follow him @DJ_dtrain on twitter)

Treesforhumanity.org

Tree sapling give-away to the first 50 families

Contact Monica Hochberg on monicahochberg@att.net or 214-597-6800

This coming Friday, April 22, is Earth Day, and Slow Money DFW is excited to be part of the big Earth Day Dallas festival in downtown Dallas on both Friday AND Saturday!

We will have two booths - #818 and #820 - which will be located between Routh and Jack Evans streets.

The festival exhibit hours are 10:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Come see us and learn more about Slow Money DFW and the fast-growing Slow Money Movement. Meet local farmers at our Producer's Showcase and sign up for great raffle prizes. We look forward to seeing you! Look here for more Slow Money DFW at Earth Day Dallas details. And be sure to spread the word and tell all of your friends!