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Earth Day fests pop up across North Texas in April

Earth Day celebrations in North Texas span April weekends with events like Arlington's River Legacy Earth Day, Lewisville's ColorPalooza, and Dallas's Oak Cliff Earth Day. Activities include nature walks, art, environmental education, and more. EarthX film festival and eco expo feature screenings and exhibits promoting environmental awareness.

Join us at Oak Cliff Earth Day April 14, 2019

Join us at Oak Cliff Earth Day, April 14, 2019, for a grassroots green festival featuring entertainment, eco-education, and vendors. Vendor space ($30-$55) and sponsorships (starting at $100) are available. Register by March 19 for bonuses. Contact Lybo Buchanan for vendor space and Wendel Withrow for sponsorship.

Gardening class aimed at North Texas newbies

The Newcomer’s Guide to Gardening in North Texas, hosted by McKinney and partners, offers free expert advice on gardening challenges like fire ants, clay soil, and erratic weather. Scheduled for January 12, it features six presentations by horticultural professionals aimed at North Texas gardening newcomers.

How to recycle your holiday tree in North Texas

We've gathered information from North Texas cities on their Christmas tree recycling programs. Courtesy of Storyblock.

Updated Jan. 8, 2019

When the holidays are over and you're ready to dispose of holiday trees, boxes and wrapping paper, you may be able to recycle some or all of the refuse. Check the guide below to learn what your community offers. Check your city's website, if you don't see it listed.

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Green Gift Guide: Pets will go wild for these eco-gifts

Surprise your pet with eco-friendly, durable, and chemical-free gifts from local and national merchants. Options include indestructible dog toys, ceramic cat canisters, vegan dog chews, bird seed treats, and chicken coops. Online finds offer recycled toys, hemp collars, feeder cams, and organic cat grass. Prices may vary by merchant.

Green Gift Guide: Fun eco-friendly gifts for kids

The Green Gift Guide suggests eco-friendly gifts for kids, including science kits, knitted finger puppets, solar lanterns, recycled art kits, bamboo dining sets, and museum experiences. These gifts, available locally and online, promote environmental awareness and creativity through sustainable materials and engaging learning activities.

Volunteers spruce up Hines Park in Dallas

Southwest Airlines volunteers, alongside Trinity Park Conservancy and Groundwork Dallas, spent a November weekend improving Hines Park. Efforts included planting, litter cleanup, and developing a rock garden. Regular volunteer days and recent additions like a loop trail and amphitheater have transformed the park.

Fort Worth Botanic Garden 'Green Team' sets zero waste goal

Fort Worth Botanic Garden's 'Green Team,' formed in March, aims to achieve zero-waste by diverting 90% of waste from landfills. They've turned many trash bins into recycling bins and partner with local nonprofits. Efforts have cut waste by 54% so far, with a goal of 60% by early 2019.

Styrofoam recycling drop-off held in Lucas

The grassroots recycling drop-off in Lucas accepts #6 styrofoam items on the first Saturday of the month. Photo by Julie Thibodeaux.

Nov. 7, 2018

With a population of 7,493, Lucas is small compared to nearby urban hubs like Plano and Dallas. But when it comes to recycling, Lucas is taking some big steps. Thanks to some dedicated volunteers, Lucas is one of the first North Texas cities to have its own styrofoam recycling drop-off.

That's a 180-turn from last year, when the city of Lucas announced it was going to end curbside recycling.