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2009 Community Green Calendar
April 2009
Saturday, April 4th is “Don’t Mess With Texas Trash-Off”
Tuesday, April 7th is U.N. World Health Day
Wednesday, April 8th
Mayor’s Environmental Excellence Awards Presentation
9 am
Dallas City Hall, Council Chambers
1500 Marilla St., Dallas Texas 75201
Making Dallas the greenest city in America is a big task and will take the efforts of all Dallas residents to make it happen. For that reason, Mayor Tom Leppert, along with the Dallas City Council and Environmental Health Commission, will recognize those in the Dallas community who are at the forefront of environmental stewardship; those who are thinking beyond today, beyond the quick-fix.
The Mayor’s Environmental Excellence Award (MEEA) will identify Dallas residents who are working in the community to get others involved in improving the environment and creating a sustainable legacy for this generation.
Nominations were accepted through December 1st in several categories which include individuals, groups and entities deserving recognition for helping build a greener Dallas. Winners were selected based on multiple criteria which reflects the creativity, applicability and sustainability of the innovations submitted. Awards will be given in the following categories:
- Large Business
- Small Business
- Non-Profit/Not-For-Profit
- Governmental Agency
- Student/School
On April 8, Mayor Leppert will recognize seven winners in five categories for their ingenuity, hard-work, and grassroots dedication toward improving life in our city and helping to build a greener Dallas.
Saturday, April 11th
Home Chemical Collection Day
9 am - 3 pm
McCommas Bluff Landfill, 5100 Youngblood Road, Dallas Texas 75241
More: Bring your household hazardous waste for proper disposal. Event is free to City of Dallas residents and residents of Dallas County HHW Network Member Cities. Please bring recent utility bill and current id.
For more information and a list of items that will be accepted visit Dallas County's Household Hazardous Waste web page.
April 12th-18th is National Environmental Education Week
Tuesday, April 14th
Tuesdays@Central featuring GreenDallas
7 pm – 8 pm
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, downtown Dallas at corner of Young and Akard Streets
More: Dallas Public Library invites Green Dallas to provide a presentation on Tuesday, April 14, to publicize the City’s Green Initiative’s successes, programs (vouchers, audits) and services, including the upcoming Earth Fest 2009 later in the week (4/17/09). We think it’s a win-win for Green Dallas and the Library.
Tuesdays@Central is an exciting weekly series of eclectic and engaging programs providing stimulating, entertaining and educational opportunities for the community. During our inaugural 2008 series, the Dallas Library provided more than 40 programs to more than 1500 citizens. or more information visit the Library's web site.
Friday, April 17th is EarthFest!
Downtown Dallas, Pegasus Plaza and AT&T Plaza
10 am – 2 pm
EarthFest is the premier Earth Day celebration for Dallas’ downtown community, offering an opportunity to get out of the office to celebrate, learn, and appreciate the environment on which we depend. For more information visit our EarthFest page.
Saturday, April 18th
Inaugural Jog With The Frog Run
(5K and 1K)
8 am for 1K Fun Run and 8:30 am for 5K Chip Timed Race
Fair Park Dallas, TX
Spring is here, and the race season is upon us. A new race has been designed using the familiar Fair Park. Join us on April 18, 2009 for the Inaugural Jog With The Frog 1K/5K run and family event. Food will be provided by Jason's Deli, Entertainment by the Black Prairie Band, Certified Course, and a kids area with displays from the Dallas Arboretum, Museum of Nature and Science, Face Painting and a Magician. Come out with your family and kick-start your weekend!
Register for the Jog with the Frog at their web site or at getmeregistered.com.
The Jog with the Frog Race benefits Educational First Steps.
Saturday, April 18th
Live Green Expo
9 am – 5 pm
Plano Centre, 2000 E. Spring Creek Pkwy. Plano TX
FREE family-fun event
Saturday, April 18th – May 10th (Weekends only)
Dallas Roars! at the Dallas Zoo
Dallas Zoo, 650 South R.L. Thornton Freeway (I-35E)
Saturdays from noon to 5 p.m. and on Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m.
The fourth year of Dallas Roars! celebrates spring at the Dallas Zoo with four weekends of fun. This exciting community event brings everyone into the park on April 18 and 19, April 25 and 26, May 2 and 3, and May 9 and 10 to see new exhibits, enjoy family entertainment, and visit their favorite animals.
The Dallas Roars! festival kicks off with the grand opening of Ghosts from the Bayou, a swamp habitat in the Pierre A. Fontaine Bird & Reptile Building, which features albino and standard American alligators as well as other creatures from the swamp. Thanks to Kimberly-Clark Corporation’s generous sponsorship, the Dallas Zoo is bringing back Butterflies, a seasonal walk-through exhibit of native Texas species. In addition, visitors can take a trip to the 4-D Adventure Theater to see two new motion films – “Planet Earth: Pole-to-Pole” and “Wild Earth Africa.” Special celebrations include a Party for the Planet, a Cinco de Mayo celebration, and activities for Mother’s Day.
“Dallas Roars is a great time to get outdoors and see the animals when they are especially active,” said Gregg Hudson, executive director of the Dallas Zoo and The Children’s Aquarium at Fair Park. “Come meet big, bad Boudreaux in the new swamp habitat. Due to the popularity of the Butterflies exhibit last spring, we’re bringing it back. We’ll highlight special days like Cinco de Mayo and Mother’s Day. The Dallas Zoo also is holding a Party for the Planet, which is especially close to our hearts and to our mission of conservation. Visitors will have fun opportunities to learn how to utilize our resources wisely and help save the wild places and the wildlife that lives on our planet.”
Sunday, April 19th
Oak Cliff Earth Day
11 am – 5 pm
Lake Cliff Park - 1200 N Zang Blvd
Free parking
More: Come join us for the third annual Earth Day celebtration in beautiful Oak Cliff. See information booths from environmental organizations, "green" retailers, plants sales, food booths, kid’s activities, and lots more! For more information visit their web site.
April 19th-25th is National Wildlife Week
Wednesday, April 22nd is Earth Day
Thursday, April 23rd
Go Green Lecture Series
12:30 pm– 1:30 pm
Mountain View College
4849 W. Illinois Ave. Dallas, TX 75211
The Go Green Lecture Series is a monthly event held on the 4th Wednesday of each month. Each lecture series event features a different guest speaker addressing the issue of the environment and going Green. The Go Green Lecture Series is the International Service Project of the Omega Omega Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society.
For more information contact Evens Pierre at (214) 860-8775.
Thursday, April 23rd
Environmental Fair presented by the City’s Equipment and Building Services Department
10 am – 2 pm
Dallas City Hall Lobby 1500 Marilla St, Dallas TX 75201
Friday, April 24th is Arbor Day
Saturday, April 25th
Butterfly Gardening Workshop at Texas Discovery Gardens
Texas Discovery Gardens at Fair Park
3601 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Dallas, Texas 75210
9 am to noon
Learn how to make a butterfly garden. Get the dirt on host and nectar plants, as well as native butterflies in Dallas. Dates fill up fast, so sign up early!
Included with the price of your registration are:
1. A flat of organically-grown starter butterfly host plants (worth $54).
2. Texas Discovery Gardens' brand new Butterfly Garden how-to DVD, featuring a thirty minute primer on native butterflies and organic gardening.
3. A copy of "A Garden for Butterflies," our reference packet.
Registration required. $60; $50 for garden members. For more information call: (214) 428-7476
Saturday, April 25th – Sunday, April 26th
Party for the Planet @ Dallas Zoo
Dallas Zoo
650 South R.L. Thornton Freeway (I-35E)
The Dallas Zoo celebrates Earth Day by throwing a Party for the Planet! Numerous activity booths will be featured, each with an important message about the environment and conservation. Your family will enjoy this fun learning experience at the Zoo. All activities are free with regular Zoo admission.
- Conservation action booths hosted by Dallas Zoo Conservation Education and Science Dept. and local conservation partners
- Professor Pflugelhorn's Ecology and Me, a magical ecology show, teaches the three “Rs” - Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. This program features magic, music, games, puppets, comedy and audience participation while teaching the audience that going green will help the environment and everything in it.
- Father Earth and Living Vine appearances
- Bayou Queen appearance
- Keeper Encounters
- Mural craft
- Bounce houses
- Carnival games with prizes.
- Community organizations including Dallas Police Dept., Dallas Fire Rescue, Dallas Public Library, and more
- Marketplace featuring face painting, airbrush tattoos, photo buttons, and airbrush art (fees apply)
April 26th-May 2nd is Soil Stewardship Week
Thursday, April 30th
Butterfly Gardening Workshop at Texas Discovery Gardens
Texas Discovery Gardens at Fair Park
3601 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Dallas, Texas 75210
9 am to noon
Learn how to make a butterfly garden. Get the dirt on host and nectar plants, as well as native butterflies in Dallas. Dates fill up fast, so sign up early!
Included with the price of your registration are:
- A flat of organically-grown starter butterfly host plants (worth $54)
- Texas Discovery Gardens' brand new Butterfly Garden how-to DVD, featuring a thirty minute primer on native butterflies and organic gardening.
- A copy of "A Garden for Butterflies," our reference packet
Registration required. Cost $60 ($50 for garden members). For more information call: (214) 428-7476.
