In this issue: Next Master Composter Meeting, Sustainability Summit, Tiny Homes and more.
Fall Master Composter Meeting
Mark your calendars for the Fall Master Composter Meeting on Wednesday, September 6th at 5:30 p.m. at the Parks and Recreation Board Room located at 717 W. Main Street (Corner of Main and Cooper).
Dustan Compton with the Tarrant Regional Water District will join us and speak on rainwater harvesting techniques including rain barrel making. Please RSVP to let me know you plan to attend.
2017 DCCCD Sustainability Summit
The Dallas County Community Colleges District will be hosting the 7th annual Sustainability Summit at Cedar Valley College on Friday, November 3rd. This all day event includes guest speakers, workshops, vendors and synergy sessions. This years keynote speaker is Mustafa Santiago Ali, the Senior Vice President of climate, environmental justice and community revitalization for the Hip Hop Caucus. His talk is titled, "Moving Vulnerable Communities from Surviving to Thriving."
A schedule of breakout Sessions includes topics such as solar communities, backyard biospheres, growing native, pollinator gardens, urban farming and Texas Native Wildcats. Registration will open as we get closer to the event date and the full event schedule has been finalized.
Tiny House & Simple Living Jamboree
On October 27-29, tiny house owners, enthusiasts and curious seekers will gather to attend the Tiny House & Simple Living Jamboree at the Arlington Convention Center. Learn more about these sustainable homes, view the many models and attend workshops.
