DFW Earth Day Celebrations 2011

April 22, 2011 is Earth Day. Learn new ways to reduce your carbon footprint. There's more to "going green" than just switching out light bulbs and recycling--but that's a great start!

1. Earth Day Dallas
When: April 22-23, 2011 (10 AM - 5 PM)
Where: Downtown Dallas Arts District
What: Be engaged. Be entertained. Be inspired. Be green. Earth Day Dallas seeks to plant environmental seeds that will flourish throughout our world.
Celebrate Earth Day 2011 by joining the Earth Day Dallas festival featuring two days of exhibits, a speaker series, short films, music, entertainment, food and fun for everyone. It’s an exciting time for North Texans to come together to discover how we can all make a positive impact on our community and grow a greener Dallas together.

2. EarthCare Patio Party & Fair at Central 214
What: Join the “green” scene at this casual patio event benefiting Trust for Public Land and The Nature Conservancy. Enjoy a variety of sustainable wines and Central 214 bites, a Recycled Art Exhibition by Southern Methodist University Meadows’ artist Alisha Driggers (also to be displayed during Kimpton EarthCare Week at hotel Lumen). Suggested $20 charity donation at the door.
RSVP to: Allison.gray@hotelpalomar.com
When: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 from 5:30 p.m.– 7:30 p.m.
Where: Central 214 at Hotel Palomar Dallas, Courtyard Patio, 5680 North Central Expwy. at Mockingbird Lane Dallas, TX 75206. 214-443-9339

3. Biodegradable Easter Grass
Find out more about earth-friendly Easter grass.

4. Earth Day at Calloway's Nursery
Attend a free Earth Day Organics clinic at 10:15 a.m. on Earth Day, April 22, 2011. Learn sustainable and earth-friendly gardening techniques. Share your organic tips too. The Earth Day event is free and available at all Calloway's locations in DFW.

5. Ways to Conserve Energy
DFW experienced rolling power outages in February 2011. Here are some simple ways to save energy.

Earth Week 2011 Ideas

What can you do this Earth Week 2011? There are many green ideas for Earth Week 2011.

Earth Day T Shirts Spread the green message with Earth Day 2011 Shirts
Precycle Purchase items with less packaging in order to have less waste when your done with the product
Hybrid Light Bulbs Use hybrid light bulbs in your home and office
Upcycle Convert waste materials into new things that are functional or beautiful, or both.
Sustainable Reading Plant a new tree for every book you read
Earth Day Wine Celebrate Earth Day 2011 with a glass of Earth Day wine
Turn off the lights Turn off all electricity for one hour. Light a candle and spend quality time with family and friends
Earth Day Movie Take the kids to see Disneynature’s African Cats Movie at a theater near you
Paperless Technology Invest in a kids ereader or kids tablet
Famous Environmentalists Learn about famous environmentalists such as Margaret Mead, John Muir, Jane Goodall, David Suzuki and Gaylord Nelson.
Pick up the garbage Spend some a couple hours picking up litter at your local river
Walk, ride or bike Skip the car! Walk, bike, or take the bus to work
Skip the Steak Give up meat for one day
Green Week Activities Teach children the value of the our planet earth. They are our future.

Monday, April 18, 2011