Green Living

The UTA Native American Student Association's 26th annual Scholarship Benefit Powwow returned this June after a two-year hiatus. Hosted in Arlington, the event attracted a diverse audience and featured Native American dancing, exhibits, and booths promoting social change. UTA announced a new scholarship and highlighted its Indigenous Land Acknowledgment.

The Dallas-based Climate Book Club, associated with Citizens’ Climate Lobby, has expanded due to a focus on hope, inspiring a Fort Worth club and hosting advocacy events. Despite initial COVID-19 challenges, the club continues to thrive, promoting environmental awareness and offering members educational, camaraderie, and hopeful experiences.

The "Big Bugs" exhibit at Fort Worth Botanic Garden, featuring David Rogers' sculptures made from forest materials, showcases giant insect sculptures. The exhibit highlights insects' ecological importance amid declining populations. It closes June 12, with admission details provided.

Fort Worth partners with the Texas Trees Foundation to develop its first Urban Forestry Master Plan. This initiative, supported by a $250,000 funding, aims to sustain and enhance urban forestry, engage stakeholders, and address tree conservation. The plan follows Fort Worth's historic green milestones and addresses illegal tree cutting concerns.

Great turnout for Oak Cliff Earth Day 2022! Photos by J.G. Domke and others showcase the event. Thanks to sponsors like Dallas College, Dallas Parks and Rec, and more. Marsha Jackson engaged attendees at Dallas College's booth.

Oak Cliff Earth Day returns April 3, 2022, at Lake Cliff Park, Dallas, after a two-year pause. The event features eco-friendly vendors, speakers, and entertainment, including Marsha Jackson, a 2020 environmental award winner. Hosted by Green Source DFW and the Memnosyne Institute, it is supported by Dallas College.

The Fort Worth Botanic Garden's popular "Butterflies in the Garden" exhibit features around 2,500 butterflies from various continents, facing initial challenges due to weather delays. The six-week event, running through April 10, emphasizes conservation and marks a celebratory post-renovation reopening.

The Dallas Zoo has partnered with Silver Creek Materials to recycle animal manure into retail compost called Zoo Poo. This initiative supports sustainability goals, with a portion of sales funding wildlife conservation. Silver Creek, a seasoned recycler, handles the zoo's herbivore waste, sold in stores and the zoo's gift shop.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency appointed Dr. Eartha Nance as the new administrator for Region 6, succeeding David Gray. Michael Fletcher was named Co-CEO of EarthX. Both bring extensive expertise to their roles, with Nance focusing on environmental justice and Fletcher on expanding EarthxTV's reach.