Coppell, TX: We have felt the extreme weather...

It’s time to Connect the Dots between climate change and extreme weather...

Saturday May 5th, 2012 The Coppell Nature Park will be doing a "hands on artistic activity" to educate and document the climate change we have experienced in Coppell, TX.

We will be doing this along with thousands of people around the world to support the communities on the front lines of the climate crisis.

When: Saturday May 5^th, 2012

Time: 11:00am to 1pm

North Texas Renewable Energy Group Meeting

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.

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.

Dallas will participate in the Worldwide Vegan Bake Sale on Saturday, April 28 at Beauty Bar in Dallas from 12 – 4 pm. 

This year marks Dallas’ 3rd participation in the Worldwide Vegan Bake Sale, an annual event where different organizations across the globe raise money for various causes, charities, and benefits. This year’s bake sale will include items for sale from local favorites Spiral Diner and Nib Chocolates, as well as a variety of treats such as whole pies and cakes, cookies, cupcakes, and brownies.

Dallas organizer Jade Degrio has this to say about this year’s beneficiary, the United Farm Workers of America (UFW):

It is crucial for any movement that fights against oppression to recognize and work against all forms of it, whether it’s the oppression of people or of animals. Using proceeds from the bake sale towards raising awareness and promoting legislative action that helps human lives in an industry we all rely on is an acknowledgement that, as people who are working towards living a cruelty free lifestyle, we need to think about our consumption at all points of contact.

Local Businesses Join UTA Students for Economic Development Event
Students are working with local community to bring downtown and student body together.

 

Graduate Students from the School of Urban and Public Affairs and School of Architecture at The University of Texas at Arlington are partnering to create a unique economic development opportunity in the heart of downtown Arlington. Downtown Front and Center is a temporary “better block” and park installation inspired by previous projects in Oak Cliff and downtown Dallas. It will bring together local businesses, community organizations, and UTA students, and demonstrate how a currently underutilized space can develop into something that gives back to the community. It will help participants and visitors realize the potential of downtown Arlington.
 

City Design & Future of Dallas - featuring Brent Brown AIA & LEED AP and the bcWORKSHOP
Four Tuesdays, 6-7:30 p.m., April 24, May 1-15 
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