Documentary, produced by Dallas-based Dolphin Blue, “Cry Heard ‘Round the World: The Journey to DC to Take a Stand for Mother Earth,” follows college students and other Texans on a bus trip to Washington, DC for the largest climate rally in the history of the United States to protest the Keystone XL pipeline. The documentary also chronicles the effects of the pipeline on ordinary people. Limited seating. Reservations required on website. Free.

Trailer. 

The Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture brings Tony Robinson, adjunct professor of environmental sustainability at SMU and associate editor at EarthPeople Media, back for another series on Culture and the Environment: Humans in the Natural World. The lecture series will continue over four Wednesdays: February 12th, March 12th, April 9th, and May 14th and is open to members, non-members and teachers. 

ECOLOGY, February 12. Ecology is a truly interdisciplinary field, integrating such disciplines as biology, philosophy, chemistry, ethics, etc. What does ecology tell us about how the human organism interacts with its environment? Do human beings have a different kind of relationship with the biosphere than other organisms? Is culture part of the answer?

The Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture brings Tony Robinson, adjunct professor of environmental sustainability at SMU and associate editor at EarthPeople Media, back for another series on Culture and the Environment: Humans in the Natural World. The lecture series will continue over four Wednesdays: Feb. 12, March 12, April 9 and May 14 and is open to members, non-members and teachers.

ECOLOGY, February 12. Ecology is a truly interdisciplinary field, integrating such disciplines as biology, philosophy, chemistry, ethics, etc. What does ecology tell us about how the human organism interacts with its environment? Do human beings have a different kind of relationship with the biosphere than other organisms? Is culture part of the answer? 

Jessica Winters and Angela Scott are organizing the march against the agricultural giant, joining a global demonstration.

Info: sweet_southern_jess@yahoo.com

Fort Worth entrepreneur Joan Meeks, president of Commodity Recycling Solutions, will be speaking about the importance of recycling for the health of the environment.

Don Crowson, Arlington Fire Chief & Director of Emergency Mgmt, will discuss the Arlington Fire Department's involvement with gas wells – inspections, regulatoins, testing. 

The city of Irving hosts its annual green film fest, featuring environmental films, including Bat City USA, a documentary about the Austin bats.

Friday, April 11
West Irving Library, 4444 W. Rochelle Road

• The Carbon Rush - 10:30 a.m. - duration: 84 min.
• Bat City USA - noon - duration: 36 min. 
• Cafeteria Man - 1 p.m. - duration: 65 min.   
• Garbage! The Revolution Starts at Home - 2:15 p.m. - duration: 76 min.

Saturday, April 12
West Irving Library, 4444 W. Rochelle Road

Voted Best Outdoor Cultural Event by Fort Worth Weekly. 

[ibimage==6767==original_size==none==self==ibimage_left]Held in the picturesque Tandy Hills Natural Area, this popular down-home festival includes wildflower tours, nature hikes, green vendors, storytellers, plein air painters, live music and food.

Brave Combo performs at 6:30 pm.

Free.

Learn more about MGFA upcoming events: Lobby Training at Black Beauty Ranch, Lobby Day in Denton, and a Screening of Speciesism: The Movie! There will be vegan snacks and good company! 

Local chapter of bipartisan lobby group aimed at creating the political will for a livable world. Visitors welcome. Info: swetha.kannan@gmail.com.