May 11, 2024

Bank of America: Shred Event - Fort Worth

May 11 2024 - 8:00am to 12:00pm
The Shops at Clearfork
5188 Monahans Ave.
Fort Worth , TX

Employees, customers, clients and members of the community are all welcome. Spread the word and invite your family and friends to participate. 

Accepted items:

• Old bills
• Old checks 
• Letterhead 
• Brochures 
• File folders 
• Post-its
• Paper 
• Newspaper
• Envelopes
• Photos
• Dated bank statements
• Credit card offers 
• Old tax information 

No box limit. Shredding ends when truck is full.

Free.

Directions: Come in on Monahans, turn left on Ozona (we will collect the items there) then exit on Marathon.

May 13, 2024

Greater Fort Worth Sierra Club Environmental Book Club: Beautiful Swimmers - Arlington

May 13 2024 - 6:30pm
Fielder Museum
1616 W Abram
Arlington , TX

This book is a classic Pulitzer Prize-winning study of the Atlantic blue crab and the people of Chesapeake Bay who have depended on it for generations.

From Good Reads - "Nature enthusiasts and fans of fine literature alike will find Beautiful Swimmers a timeless and enchanting study in the tradition of Rachel Carson and Annie Dillard."

Come to the meeting for the discussion whether you have read the book or not. Note the new location: This is a very nice to meet and we are allowed to have food and beverages.

Info: Terry McIntire at tdmcintire@gmail.com

May 14, 2024

Dallas Sierra Club: The Pesticide Dilemma - Zoom

May 14 2024 - 7:00pm
Zoom TX

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.

Info: Victoria@DallasSierraClub.org.

May 15, 2024

Greater Fort Worth Sierra Club: City of Fort Worth Environmental Services - Fort Worth

May 15 2024 - 7:00pm
Fort Worth Botanic Garden
3220 Botanic Garden Blvd
Fort Worth , TX

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

May 18 2024 - 10:00am to 5:00pm
Garden locations TBA Dallas , TX

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

Jun 1 2024 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Sheri Capehart Nature Preserve
5201 Bowman Springs Rd
Arlington , TX

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

Jun 10 2024 - 11:00am to 12:00pm
Dallas Zoo
650 South R.L. Thornton Freeway Flamingo Room inside the Prime Meridian Cafe
Dallas , TX

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)

Jun 24 2024 - 8:00am to Jun 26 2024 - 5:00pm
Online TX

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.

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