Green Living

Three North Texans, including Wendel Withrow, Renee Roberson, and Haley Samsel, will be honored at the Texas Sierra Club Environmental Awards on October 16 at Chez Zee American Bistro in Austin. The event will be held both in-person and virtually, recognizing their environmental advocacy.

Urban stormwater in North Texas causes creeks and rivers to be overwhelmed with water and pollutants, contributing to erosion and increased flooding. Solutions include using permeable surfaces, rain gardens, and green infrastructure to retain water and reduce pollutant runoff, as well as community efforts to improve water management and reduce pollution.

The May episode of Green Source On the Air features Howard Garrett on organic gardening, and plant-based entrepreneurs Kelli Myatt of Healthy Hippie Cafe, and Andrew Ridout of Frankly Good vegan cookies. Join hosts Wendel Withrow and Victoria Howard for insights on sustainable living.

Fort Worth partnered with Downtown Fort Worth Inc to dim lights for migrating birds, as part of Lights Out Texas, helping billions of birds navigate safely. This aligns with initiatives inspired by BirdCast and other conservation efforts to tackle light pollution, crucial since many U.S. birds migrate via Texas.

Using an old phone as a security cam can help monitor spaces like a tool shed with the Alfred Camera app. By utilizing two smartphones, one as a camera and one as a viewer, users can receive alerts and view recordings. The app offers features like motion alerts, two-way talk, and night vision.

EarthxTV's partnership with NowThis Earth aims to engage Millennial and Gen-Z audiences with daily environmental news and solutions. Launched by EarthX, the platform seeks to inspire and provide balanced discussions. The collaboration extends NowThis Earth's reach, addressing urgent environmental issues and empowering young people to act.

The Arlington vote advances a fully funded Fort Worth-Dallas Regional Trail plan, bridging a gap between the two cities with a 30-mile trail. A projected 2023 completion promises expanded connectivity and health benefits, as supported by Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price.

Three University of North Texas graduates launched Wildscapers Landscaping Company to restore local ecosystems by planting Texas native plants in Denton. Their goal is to create urban "wildscapes" that serve as ecological corridors for wildlife, promoting biodiversity and resilience to climate change.

EarthxTV, a year-round online platform by EarthX, launching Sept. 21, emerged after a successful virtual Earth Day event. It will offer environmental content including original series like "Green Justice" and "EarthxCEO." The mission is to be the leading streaming network for environmental programming.

Mindfulness enhances nature walks by helping individuals focus on the present moment, observing nature's details without distractions. Practicing mindfulness, inspired by ancient meditation traditions, improves mental health and reduces stress. Techniques include focusing on breath, ignoring stray thoughts, and truly experiencing nature's sights and sounds.