Conservation

North Texas Renewable Energy Group Meeting

North Texas Renewable Energy Group Meeting

MayFest 2012 - Fort Worth

MayFest is a four-day festival with live music, food and fun for all ages. MayFest is held in Trinity Park, along the banks of the Trinity River, in the Fort Worth Cultural District.

Date & Time

May 3 – 6, 2012
Thursday and Friday 3:30 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m.
Sunday 11:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.

Tickets

All prices are for a one day ticket to Mayfest:

Every Drop Counts: Rainwater Harvesting - Plano

Want to learn how to capture some rainy day water for use in the hot summer months ahead? Discover how to start collecting water and where to find materials for rainwater harvesting.

Registration required- to register, please visit https://livegreeninplano.obsres.com/Info.aspx?EventID=3

TUE, May 29 7-8:30PM

Drip irrigation is 90% efficient, promotes healthier plants, and is usually inexpensive and easy to install. Come and learn about types of drip irrigation and the basics of how to install it at this free class. Registration of 8 people is required in order to hold the class.

To register, please visit: https://livegreeninplano.obsres.com/Info.aspx?EventID=3

Class meets at the Environmental Education Center, 4116 W, Plano Parkway, Plano 75093 Hope to see you there!

TUE, May 15 7:00pm-8:00pm
MON, June 25 7:00pm-8:00pm
MON, July 23 7:00pm-8:00pm
MON, August 20 7:00pm-8:00pm

Saving the Most Valuable Asset —Trees! - Plano

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.

Energy and Natural Resources Public Policy Forum - Arlington

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.

Grapevine Farmers Market - Grapevine

Thursday, Friday and Saturday of each week, March 22-Oct. 20, 2012, 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. around the gazebo. Our family has been in the Farmer’s Market Business for several generations. As a result, produce is not just a career-choice, its a passion. We guarantee you the best selection around: if we wouldn’t feed it to our kids, you won’t find it in our market. Visit www.farmersmarketofgrapevine.com for the most up-to-date list of selections

www.farmersmarketofgrapevine.com

Ride the Southside to celebrate National Bike Month! - Fort Worth

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.