Reporter's carpet research uncovers environmental hazards of modern materials.

A program of Greenspace Dallas, the Lone Star Trail Building School is a two-day course held bi-annually at a Texas nature preserve. Participants learn all aspects of trail building, including design concepts, corridor flagging and construction. The fall session will be held Nov. 8-9 in Buescher State Park in Smithville, Texas.

A family of vultures is being observed by a group of students at the University of North Texas in Denton. The project leaders say their mission is to help people see past vulture stereotypes, learn what they’re up to in their daily lives and help protect them.

The Green Thistle Emporium, east of downtown Fort Worth, celebrates zero-waste ethos with refillery, handmade upcycled products.