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   World Environment Day
   J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
   1515 Young St., Dallas, TX
   Saturday, June 5th, 1:00–5:00 pm
    Storytime at 1 pm. Craft activity from 2-5 pm in the Children's Center!
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Texas Honeybee Guild with the Pollards: 1:00–1:30 pm
The Pollards will bring an enclosed observation hive and talk about the joys and challenges of keeping bees. The Pollards, who market Extra Virgin Zip Code Honey, manage over 100 honeybee colonies in the Metroplex.
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Sol Calinao, Dallas Farmers Market: 1:40–2:10 pm
The Dallas Farmers Market is one of the largest open air markets in the United States and is recognized as a true farmers market where farmers sell their crops. Sol Calinao is public relations director for the market.
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Dan Probst, Bageniece Farms, "Raising Backyard Chickens": 2:20–2:50 pm

At his farm in Poetry, Texas, Dan raises chickens, ducks, turkeys and geese. He has been instrumental in advancing the cause of backyard chicken keeping in North Texas. Come learn what’s involved in raising chickens and see a “chicken ark” (also known as a “chicken condo”).

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Max Kalhammer, City Bicycle Coordinator: 3:00–3:30 pm
Max will provide an overview of efforts underway to improve the City's bicycling culture and bicycle-related infrastructure. He will explain the work of a new Bicycle Advisory Committee which is helping to draft an updated Dallas Bike Plan and explore the unfolding long-term vision.
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Robert Curry, Dallas Urban Forest Advisory Committee: 3:40–4:10 pm
Come learn about the important environmental, recreational, social and aesthetic benefits of a thriving urban forest and how your actions can contribute to a healthier urban forest in Dallas.
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Film Screenings & Environmental Fair
1:00 - Mad City Chickens. How one urban community changed the status quo about raising backyard chickens. 79 minutes; Library Auditorium (1st floor)
3:00 - Ingredients: the local food movement takes root. Explores the rise of the local food movement as it has emerged in Oregon's Willamette Valley. 67 minutes; Library Auditorium (1st floor)
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Book sale: 1:00–5:00 pm
A fresh crop of used books will be available for your inspection and purchase. Drop into BookEnds, the library’s used book store, for great deals on gently used mystery, fiction, and young adult titles.