Eco-friendly gift ideas for Father’s Day
Dads these days know that it’s keen to be green – so why not honor your father with a gift that shows his love of Mother Earth?
Green Living
food, gardening, recycling, green businesses
Weather holds for Green Source DFW Run for Environment
The Green Source DFW Run for the Environment at Bachman Lake Park in Dallas on Saturday drew a upbeat crowd despite a rainy forecast and flooding from the night's previous rain. Around one hundred folks, including 52 runners and walkers.
Purple fields provide backdrop for annual lavender fest
The 9th Annual Lavender Festival at Lavender Ridge Farms, Gainesville, takes place May 27-29. Visitors can explore lavender fields, cut bouquets, and enjoy lavender-themed cuisine. The family-owned farm, with 160 years of history, offers arts and crafts, food vendors, and wine tastings amidst its scenic fields.
Rangers ballpark tops list of vegan-friendly stadiums in U.S.
Globe Life Park, home of the Texas Rangers, tops PETA's list of vegan-friendly ballparks in the U.S. for its new all-vegan food cart, featuring vegan nachos, chili with Beyond Beef, and black bean tamales. The initiative was influenced by a grassroots campaign led by fan Twalla Grant.
Eco-friendly Mother's Day gifts from local green retailers
Sunday is Mother’s Day and if your mom is as hip as you are, surprise her with an eco-friendly gift from a local merchant. When you shop local and go green, you honor not only your own mom but also this amazing planet that cares for us all. Mom will love you for it and so will Mother Earth!
Chick Pics! Fowl fans flock to North Texas poultry show
The North Texas Poultry Showcase at Fair Park in Dallas celebrated growing urban interest in poultry, with diverse participation from all ages. Organized by the Dallas County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, the event featured bird and egg competitions, fostering community involvement and showcasing different poultry breeds through showmanship and artistry.
Avian experts nest in tiny house in Dallas County
Wildlife trainers Lindsey and Simon McNeny live in a 192-square-foot home, "The Perch," designed for their avian companions. They run "Window to the Wild," educating on wildlife conservation. Located at Rogers Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Hutchins, the McNeny's home fosters sustainable living and avian care.
Breadmaking secrets shared by eco-friendly baker in Navarro County
The Barefoot Baker in Navarro County, led by John Mureiko, transforms humble ingredients into bread masterpieces using eco-friendly practices. His family-run business delivers organic, non-GMO bread to Dallas. Mureiko emphasizes time and temperature in baking, offering breadmaking workshops while using a wood-fired oven and sustainable methods.
All Out Trinity brings outdoor recreation to the river
All Out Trinity will be held Saturday, March 4 on and near the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge, Continental Avenue Pedestrian Bridge and West Dallas Gateway.
By Rita Cook
March 1, 2017
While next week, a group will discuss their dream of returning the Trinity River to its natural landscape, this Saturday, an event is being held that aims to bring the community closer to the river through recreation.
V-Eats in Dallas offers plant-based versions of Texas classics
No self-respecting Texan would believe that a Southern barbecue sandwich, tortilla-encrusted fried chicken or chili-Frito pie could be made without meat; but boy howdy, they sure can be - and right here in Dallas. V-Eats incorporates an entirely vegan and eco-friendly lifestyle into its Oak Cliff-chic persona, from the paint on the walls to the meticulously hand-picked wine list, while creating a fine-dining experience like no other plant-based restaurant in Dallas.