Matt Grubisch with Texas Trees Foundation will be teaching about practices to help maintain trees and answering questions. 

Class meets at Environmental Education Center, 4116 W. Plano Parkway, Plano. 

Registration required! - Please visit  https://livegreeninplano.obsres.com/Info.aspx?EventID=3


THU May 14, 2012    7:00-8:00 p.m.


Learn about green living from local experts and then tour the Environmental Education Center, Plano's only LEED Platinum certified building. 

At this 3rd Saturday Tour & Talk, attendees will learn easy ways to improve air quality in North Texas and have the opportunity to speak with local vendors about their air quality concerns. Plano residents are also eligible to receive free giveaways! 

Location: Environmental Education Center, 4116 W. Plano Parkway, Plano, TX 75093 

SAT, May 19     9:30-11:00am 

To register for this event, please go to: https://livegreeninplano.obsres.com/Info.aspx?EventID=3

The Chamber is hosting an Energy and Natural Resources Public Policy Forum Thursday, May 17, 8:30 am - 1:30 pm at the Arlington Convention Center. The forum will touch on energy generation, water supply and other crucial infrastructure issues from a federal, state and local perspective.

Ride the Southside to celebrate National Bike Month!

Bring the family to join the Southside Bike Ride at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 19. Enjoy the family friendly, leisurely ride through Fort Worth’s south side neighborhoods on the 8.8 mile route, or ride a shorter 5 mile course – both kicking off at One Safe Place, 777 W. Rosedale St. Activities include vendors and sponsor booths offering health and safety information, a kid’s bike rodeo and members of the Fort Worth police, bike patrol and fire departments will be on hand with their safety equipment. Proceeds from sponsorships and donations benefit the Fort Worth Police Bike Patrol Support Group.

Celebrate National Bike Month in May by participating in Bike to Work Day!

Are you ready for gas-free and green? 

Location: Haggard Library, 2501 Coit Rd., Plano, TX 75075 

Thursday, May 17, 2012 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. 

https://livegreeninplano.obsres.com/Info.aspx?EventID=3

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The local Texas Campaign for the Environment office is hosting follow up meetings about the gas drilling issue  in Dallas. TCE is also launching a statewide campaign to urge Wal-mart to start a take back recycling program for old and obsolete electronics and this will be a forum to discuss this program. Electronic waste is toxic waste (it contains lead, mercury and many hazardous chemicals) that doesn’t belong in D/FW landfills – which are often situated close to area waterways. TCE is thus urging Walmart to match the recycling program Best Buy is offering in their retail stores nationwide, and we launched a “social media action”.  

As part of that action TCE is urging everyone to: 
 
Post a message today on Walmart’s “What’s on Your Mind” Facebook page calling on the company to take back e-waste for recycling. This link will take you to Walmart's customer feedback page. http://www.facebook.com/walmart/app_262083887168302

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The local Texas Campaign for the Environment office is hosting follow up meetings about the gas drilling issue  in Dallas. TCE is also launching a statewide campaign to urge Wal-mart to start a take back recycling program for old and obsolete electronics and this will be a forum to discuss this program. Electronic waste is toxic waste (it contains lead, mercury and many hazardous chemicals) that doesn’t belong in D/FW landfills – which are often situated close to area waterways. TCE is thus urging Walmart to match the recycling program Best Buy is offering in their retail stores nationwide, and we launched a “social media action”.  

As part of that action TCE is urging everyone to: 
 
Post a message today on Walmart’s “What’s on Your Mind” Facebook page calling on the company to take back e-waste for recycling. This link will take you to Walmart's customer feedback page. http://www.facebook.com/walmart/app_262083887168302

Irving is hosting an Eco-Movie Fest in honor of Earth Day on Saturday!

Saturday, April 21 | 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. | at two of our libraries – Central and West.

This event is FREE to the public!


Below are the movies that will be shown by location:

Central Library Movie Lineup | 801 W. Irving Blvd.

Fresh (the Video Project) 
1:30 – 2:40 p.m. | Running time: 70 minutes

“Fresh” celebrates the farmers, thinkers and business people across America who are re-inventing our food system. Each has witnessed the rapid transformation of our agriculture into an industrial model, and confronted the consequences: food contamination, environmental pollution, depletion of natural resources, and morbid obesity. Forging healthier, sustainable alternatives, they offer a practical vision for a future of our food and our planet.Learn more about this movie.

Dallas is celebrating the 100th year anniversary of the Houston Street Viaduct with a ciclovia!

Ciclovia is:
A chance to experience a place without cars and meet new friends.  Streets are closed off to auto traffic – bikes, trikes, skaters, roller bladers and walkers take over!

At Cyclovia de Dallas, an event organized by BFOC and the City of Dallas, the Houston Street Bridge will be off limits to cars and trucks while pedestrians, cyclists, skateboarders and other non-motorized travelers practice greener ways of getting around.

The bridge connects Oak Cliff to downtown Dallas and will be closed to motorists during the event, from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 14.

Activities will include kite flying, line dancing, bicycle races, skateboarding, live music, yoga, a bicycle safety rodeo, an urban market, healthy food trucks, a dog park, and more.

The Viaduct is an easy walk from Downtown via Houston Street.  Parking is abundant and DART’s Union Station has service from all lines.

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