http://www.meetup.com/DFW-Tarrant-County-Greenweavers/events/53196872/

Earthships are self sustained, off-grid houses made out of recycled materials that provide for all human needs of shelter, comfort, water and power. Earthships collect their own rain water, create their own solar & wind power, and maintain a consistent temperature in any climate through thermal mass. This workshop is an in depth overview of how to build an Earthship, and how each system works. There is a fee of $100 for the instructor, and includes the instruction booklet. The workshop will take place at our transitional community just South of Tyler, on April 7th and 8th. Please register for the Earthship Biotechture Training course weekend April 7th and 8th, at: http://www.biotechtur... 

PLANET SHARK SPEAKER SERIES
“Demon Fish: Travels Through the Hidden World of Sharks”
Speaker: Juliet Eilperin
Thursday, April 5, at 7 p.m.
TI Founders IMAX® Theater, MNS Science Building
 (1318 S. 2nd Ave. in Fair Park)

Presented in partnership with Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), MNS brings you experts in exciting fields of oceanography. Listen to and engage with industry experts on topics such as underwater imaging and robotics, “The Shark Lab” in the Bahamas, marine fish and ocean exploration. Speaker Seriesticketholders can enjoy Planet Shark: Predator or Prey before and after the event (until 9 p.m.)

About Juliet Eilperin

CONNEMARA LAUNCHES ‘HOPS FOR HABITAT” BREWFEST SERIES

• Allen to host first charity fundraiser on April 7
• McKinney, Dallas also scheduled to host events

 A popular North Texas brewery and local farmers will take center stage beginning this spring when the Connemara Conservancy launches its first “Hops for Habitat” Brewfest Series on April 7 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Old Farm House at Montgomery Farm.

Rahr & Son Brewing Company of Fort Worth will be this year’s featured brewery for the series of events designed to raise money to support the Connemara mission of working with landowners and communities to protect and conserve critical natural landscapes remaining throughout North Texas.

Food will be provided by a variety of local farmers and producers throughout the series.

Tickets for the Allen event, at $50 each and limited to 100 attendees, go on sale to the public on March 5 at connemaraconservancy.org.

Sponsorships also are available for the entire series.

ALLEN TO CELEBRATE A GREENER AND HEALTHIER LIFESTYLE APRIL 7
Full day of family activities scheduled for fourth annual EarthFest

The public is invited to join nonprofit organizations from across Allen and throughout North Texas who will gather April 7 at the Connemara Meadow Preserve for a festival filled with outdoor activities for the entire family.

EarthFest 2012 - A Celebration of Nature, Health and Community - will offer adults and children a chance to learn more about the wonders of nature while enjoying the great outdoors.

The family friendly event, which begins at 10 a.m. and runs through 2 p.m., will feature:

• an egg hunt featuring colorful handmade eggs filled with wildflower seeds
• hands-on environmental activities for the entire family
• nature walks and bird watching
• kayaking and canoeing demonstrations
• wildlife presentations
• and much, much more

Next Time, Choose Drought Tolerant Plants

Saturday, March 17, 2012, 10 am—Noon; Held at the *CR; $5 Fee
Presenter: Brice Creelman, Shades of Green, Inc.

*CR - Community Room, Municipal Court Building, 301 Century  Pkwy

Reservations:  Andrea Smith, City of Allen - asmith@cityofallen.org - 214-509-4553

 
Tue, 04/10/2012 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm
"Gasland" Movie Viewing - Plano

Angelika Theater
7205 Bishop Rd.
Plano, TX 75024
United States

The Texas Democratic Women of Collin County will host the showing of the film "Gasland" on Tuesday, April 10, 2012, at the Angelika Theater in Plano TX.
 
What:  The movie, "Gasland" -- Showing and Panel Discussion of Josh Fox' 2010 documentary about fracking.
When: Tuesday, April 10, 2012. 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Where: Angelika Theater, Plano TX (At Shops of Legacy, Tollway & Legacy)
Hosts: Texas Democratic Women of Collin County
 

New York Av. Blackland Prairie Park - 3rd Saturday Stewardship Saturday
 
Prairie restoration workday
Saturday, 3/17/12  - St. Patrick's Day!
9 a.m. - noon

Arlington Parks & Recreation staff will be on-hand with chainsaws for brush and small tree removal.  Volunteers are needed to prepare areas for cutting and to clear cut branches afterwards.  We'll take the last 1/2 hour or so to admire the early spring wildflowers….and a grand showing of the green in honor of St. Pat's Day!

 
We can only benefit by understanding better the available routes to clean energy. PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE DATE CHANGE!!!!

Casey will be sharing with our group not only how Solar systems work, how to price them, how to size them, but will also talk to us about his company and how they are trying to make it affordable for regular folks to get them installed.

We are looking forward to meeting you and helping you find new markets, or customers and expanding your knowledge (and being expanded by you as well!). 

Don't forget to contact Jon early if you would like to order lunch from The Texas Harvest Pie Company!

RSVP for this event by going to the website below:

 
Turn your lights off to show support for Earth Hour & "a commitment to a better future".
 
For more info & ideas, see:

 

DARE THE WORLD TO SAVE THE PLANET

We only have one planet.  You can help protect it. Participate in the world’s largest single campaign for the planet: Earth Hour. It starts by turning off your lights for an hour at 8:30 pm on March 31, 2012 in a collective display of commitment to a better future for the planet.  Think what can be achieved when we all come together for a common cause.

Volunteer Fair in Coppell – March 26

It IS Easy Being Green! Find Out How. Your chance to learn about simple ways to be green AND get involved in your community!

Volunteer Fair In Coppell Monday, March 26, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

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