Mind Your Garden Tour
Thank you, Mind Your Garden and Texas Health Blue Zones for welcoming Women in the Environment and giving us a tour of the farm. It was a beautiful day and we loved to join in to learn what you are doing and the steps we can all take toward our own gardens and farms. Piloted…
New Year Bash
Current members and new members gathered together last week at Rudy’s BBQ for some delicious food, great conversation, and networking to discuss the upcoming 2024 year ahead. We have great plans this year for women in various industries to come together for fun and learning. Mark your calendars for some great upcoming events: March 21…
Dallas College 13th Annual Sustainability Summit
Women in the Environment proudly participated in Dallas College’s annual sustainability conference again this year. The full-day gathering included numerous exhibitors and collaborators, sharing their stories and environmental initiatives with the several hundred attendees. Keynote speaker William Kamkwamba, Malawian inventor, engineer and author gained remarkable renown in 2001 when he built a wind turbine to power electrical…
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Environmental Science and Civic Engagement
Women in the Environment and Texas Woman’s University Women in the Environment and Texas Woman’s University hosted “Environmental Science and Civic Engagement,” attended by biochemistry and environmental science students. Panelists included: Dr. Nasrin Mirsaley-Kohan leads the university’s Chemistry and Biochemistry division which recently committed to Green Chemistry in an agreement with the Beyond Benign organization. …
Thursdays on Tap with Women in the Environment
Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Perot Museum during their Thursdays on Tap event. From incredible food truck eats to having free roam of all the interactive exhibits, a great time was had by all—plus we had the chance to kick back, mingle, and network with our awesome WE members. Picture this:…
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Garden Tea Party
Thank you for attending Garden Tea Party with Neil Kaufman at Dallas College! We hope that you enjoyed Neil’s presentation and the propagation activity. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to Neil with any “budding” questions at nkaufman@dallascollege.edu.
Environmental Careers in the Utility Sector
This month, Women in the Environment had the opportunity to gather at Oncor Electric Delivery, and learn more about the variety of environmental careers that are found within the utility sector. Graciously hosted by Oncor, the event offered a unique glimpse into the intersection of environmental stewardship and corporate responsibility. Guests of the Environmental Careers…
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Lunch and Learn at the Trinity River Audubon Center
This week, Women in the Environment visited the Trinity River Audubon Center in Dallas. This visit proved to be a revelation, uncovering the layers of history, education, and environmental justice nestled within its grounds. With the backdrop of the beauty of the Trinity River, the Audubon Center’s significance extends beyond its scenic allure. As visitors,…
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Women in the Environment Annual Membership Luncheon
Women in the Environment sends a heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined with us at our annual membership luncheon and networking event this week. It was a joyous occasion as we came together to celebrate, welcome fresh leadership, and chart a vibrant path for the year ahead. This gathering marked a pivotal moment as…
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Annual Chocolate and Wine Reception
As always, the Annual Chocolate and Wine Reception is the biggest event of the year. Of course it is! Free snacks, chocolate, wine… and a chance to kick back and unwind with other women in the environmental industry. We always enjoy this event and are so grateful to everyone to came out this year.
UTA Sustainability — Women in Research
What a great experience as we learned from UTA professional women, who are working in the Environmental Space. We heard about the incredible work happening at the UTA Office of Sustainability and what its “green” warriors are accomplishing in the sustainability field. Our Panel:Gabriela Mustata Wilson, Ph.D., MSc, FHIMSS, SNAI, FIAHSI, Director of Health and…
Sustainability Initiative at the Dallas Zoo
Friday, July 29, 2022 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. – Presentation Join Women in the Environment at at The Dallas Zoo for a presentation on new and exciting sustainability initiatives at The Dallas Zoo, presented by Shannon College, manager of the Dallas Zoo Ambassador Animal Programs and co-chair of the zoo’s Sustainability Steering Committee.…
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Lunch and Learn Conversation: Green Careers
Tuesday, June 28, 2022 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Luncheon and Speakers Join Women in the Environment at Dallas City Hall to hear from a panel of environmentally-focused, public sector professionals converse about the wide variety of municipal sustainability jobs. Enjoy a boxed lunch from Dickey’s Barbecue while listening to industry experts discuss…
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Gutsy Mavericks to Quiet Heroes: Women Environmental Pioneers
Thursday, March 31, 2022 – 11:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. – Luncheon and Speaker Women in the Environment’s annual Women’s History Month Celebration March 2022 was a great success! We enjoyed lunch, provided by Glory House, at One Arts Plaza. And we were treated to a very interesting talk on historical women who were environmental…
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2021 Events
The North Central Texas Region’s first annual Solid Waste Management Symposium is being presented by Women in the Environment, an advocacy organization committed to sustainability and environmental stewardship. Managing landfill space, protecting the land, water and air—it’s all about awareness, collaboration and partnerships. Annual Chocolate and Wine Reception – November 2021 Each year, WE hosts…
Events Prior to 2020
A River Runs Through WE – March 2017 Canoe the Great Trinity Forest – Women in the Environment River Expedition. Led by Charles Allen wiht Trinity River Expeditions. A River Runs Through WE – January 2017 Lunch and learn the history of the Trinity River. Presentation by Lucy Hale, Trinity River Audubon Center. Bonton Farms…