The City of Arlington Master Composter volunteers hold composting classes the second Saturday of every month at the composting display in the Science Center's parking lot area. The class includes demonstrations of proper pile building, and a worm compost bin. Attendees will receive a free book. No need to register, just show up. Dress for the weather. For more information, call 817.459.6778 or visitwww.arlingtontx.gov.

Free.

Sustainable East Dinner at 7 pm to socialize, get-acquainted, and plan an abundant future for the eastern area of DFW which is energy-lean, time-rich, less stressful, healthier and happier.  Come meet some new people and get involved in this Transition Initiative to build a resilient local economy for a bioregion that is from the towns around Lake Ray Hubbard to the area around Lake Tawakoni and from I-30 to I-20, give or take a few miles.For those who are interested in general sustainability in their own community.

December Meeting of the Dallas Sierra Club:

Robert Ruth, architect, will discuss planning, designing and remodeling homes for comfort, health,
energy efficiency, and water conservation.  He will cover best building design and remodeling

Our two-day intensive course fulfills the educational requirements for the LEED GA exam, as well as covering everything you would need to know to pass the GA exam. You will review all LEED rating systems, go over other essential concepts, and take practice exams. Flash cards and student workbook included. Flash cards and student workbook included.

Meets:

W & Th: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, 2 Sessions

Hours:

16.00

The Association of Energy Engineers Certified Carbon & GHG Reduction Manager (CRM™) program is designed to provide recognition for professionals who have distinguished themselves as leaders in the growing field of carbon reduction. The designation CRM identifies individuals who have demonstrated high levels of technical expertise in energy management and environmental practices. This course has been approved by AIA for continuing education credits through AEE and qualifies for GBCI's (CMP) for LEED ® professionals. For prerequisites or to register visitwww.uta.edu/ded/ced/crm

   

Meets:

W, Th & F: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM, 3 Sessions

Three of the highest expenses of your life are your hot water, your food, and your home. That's because they all take energy.

Living sustainably saves energy, thus money, particularly as we transition to higher, and then even higher, costs of that energy

But not all ways of living sustainably are practical. And some sustainable living is most practical (like solar hot water) when you do-it-yourself.

We have three speakers to talk about practical sustainability--all experts in their fields.

Phil Fisher, licensed electrician, solar designer/installer, and owner of Solar Systems Installations, will discuss solar hot water (now often best if you DIY) and hot water by heat pump.

Join the City of Plano and Elliott’s Hardware for a FREE Do-It-Yourself Energy Efficiency Workshop. You’ll learn simple techniques to save money and make your home more energy efficient. At the end of the workshop, you will receive your own Energy Efficiency Tool Kit* to help you get started with your energy efficiency updates!  

Limit 25 households per workshop. 

*Plano residents only. Limit one (1) toolkit per household. If you have received a toolkit from a previous workshop, or if you are a non-resident, you may attend the education program but you will not receive a toolkit.

FREE.

Join the City of Plano and Elliott’s Hardware for a FREE Do-It-Yourself Energy Efficiency Workshop. You’ll learn simple techniques to save money and make your home more energy efficient. At the end of the workshop, you will receive your own Energy Efficiency Tool Kit* to help you get started with your energy efficiency updates! 

NOV 17, 7:00 p.m.
DEC 8, 7:00 p.m. 

Limit 25 households per workshop. 

Featured Speaker: Liz Johnston, owner of The Greener Good

PUBlic Knowledge

A monthly adult
gathering celebrating brains and brew, presented at a local watering
hole by the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History

7 Leaders in Sustainability share their personal journeys on the
“Road Less Travelled” and offer ideas for actions that each of us
can take in our lives to make a tangible and positive difference
in our lives, communities, and our world, TODAY!

Cocktail Reception from 5:00PM-6:00PM, sponsored by VEEV.

It is strongly
recommended
that you register for the event as soon as possible, as there is limited
seating available and we anticipate a standing-room only crowd. 

For those who cannot
attend, all of the presentations and speakers will be available for
viewing/downloading after the event, so everyone will have access to the
event after it is concluded.

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