Join us as we hike, camp and backpack along the Little Missouri River through Ouachita National Forest in Arkansas. The three days will be packed with adventure from hiking along the trail, crossing numerous rivers, and climbing high rock bluffs. Basic survival skills and fire-making will be taught. All camping gear, transportation, and meals are included. Trip will be conducted by Frisco Wilderness Adventures & Outfitters. $170. Mandatory trip meeting at 6pm, Monday, August 8 at Liberty Recreation Center, 2601 Glencliff Dr, Plano, 75075.

Week-long summer camp for kids ages 7-11. Campers will enjoy the great out-of-doors with stream exploration, plant identification, and other educational activities. $80/child. Monday - Friday, 8:30am-12:30pm. Last week (06/20-06/24) will be at Oak Point Park, Plano.

Because our buildings have such a profound impact on our lives, the way we live is changing. The manner in which we use our buildings, their architectural design and how they are constructed necessitates a change to a more sustainable approach.

This class provides an interactive discussion where a panel of subject matter experts and you, the participants, will discuss renewable energy and high-performing green buildings. The class will conclude with a discussion of future building codes, standards, and government regulations, which will answer the question "What industry changes are pending?"

After this course, participants will be able to:

North Texas Green Council free movie night. Doors open at 6 pm; movie begins at 6:30. 214 742-3242.

This themed walk will be guided by a knowledgeable expert in a specific area. The walk is planned to take about two hours.

All ages are welcome.

Last Fall we did something similar with the subjects of Bugs, Owls, Feathered Friends and What's Sleeping in the Meadow.
Stay tuned for more information on this Spring's specific subject matter.

Please email rsvp@connemaraconservancy.org to register your attendance.

Join Texas Master Naturalist and Environmental Scientist, Rich Jaynes, to explore and understand the management plans for the four habitat areas of the Connemara Meadow Preserve - a riparian zone along Rowlett Creek that is important as a wildlife corridor; the floodplain grasslands and wetlands in the lower meadow, the hedgerows along perimeter and interior fence lines established during agricultural use, and upland grasslands are located in the upper meadow which has a terrace system from earlier agricultural use. The walk is planned to take about two hours. All ages are welcome. Free but email RSVP@ConnemaraConservancy.org to be notified of changes.

EarthFest 2011 - Saturday April 2nd

Sponsored by Keep Allen Beautiful

Connemara Meadow Preserve

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

FREE for the entire family

Bring the family and celebrate the great outdoors.
Nature walks, bird watching, kayaking, wildlife demonstrations, kite flying and more!

Additional support provided by: REI, Montgomery Farm, Wal-Mart Green Team and Watters Creek Community collaborators include Allen Parks Foundation, BlackLand Prairie Master Naturalists, Allen Garden Club, Allen Independent School District, City of Allen, Connemara Conservancy Foundation, Ecoliteracy Project, and Texas Health – Allen.

Bring your binoculars and field guides if you have them, and learn what to watch for in habits, characteristics and calls from Gailon and Rodney, both with Prairie and Timbers Audubon Society. You can expect about 30+ species. The walk is planned to take about three hours. All ages are welcome. We recommend wearing long pants, closed-toed shoes, sunscreen, and insect repellent.

Although free of charge, please register by phone to 214-351-0990 or email RSVP@ConnemaraConservatory.org so we can notify you of any changes in plans.

Open House at the Meadow - join us anytime this afternoon to wander (and wonder) at the Meadow by hiking the trails, watching the flora and fauna and enjoying being somewhere pretty much away from the hustle and bustle of Texas suburbia. No pets or bikes please.

Get-Acquainted Dinner at Cafe Elite to Meet Other Ecovillagers. It's time to take a break from skill building and relax with potential neighbors for our Hunt County Ecovillage. We will eat dinner at Cafe Elite on the NW corner of Preston and Plano Parkway in Plano. Good vegan food and good company so please join us at 6:30 pm at 1501 Preston Rd, Plano 75093. Cafe phone number is 469 828-0607. As always, RSVP is appreciated, particularly for a small restaurant like Cafe Elite. RSVP, please, to cv @ dfwnetmall.com (close spaces) or call Terry at 817 545-0140.