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Year in Review: Local greenies got it in gear in 2013
Jan. 6, 2014
By Julie Thibodeaux
Remarkable things happened on the green front in North Texas in 2013, thanks to local green movers and shakers. New green businesses sprang up while eco-activists discovered strength in numbers. Here are some of the year’s highlights:
Debbie Branch: Pushing a green agenda in Fort Worth
Debbie Branch, left, and other members of Fort Worth's Sustainability Team: Stephanie Zavala, Becki Begley and Sam Gunderson. Photo courtesy of city of Fort Worth.
Dec. 11, 2013
If you want to know what’s going on with sustainability in Fort Worth, ask Debbie Branch.
Earth Day Dallas declares itself 'green capital' of Texas with new name, new leader
Earth Day Dallas recently announced it's now
Earth Day Texas.
Photos courtesy of Earth Day Texas.
Nov. 19, 2013
JFK Groves planted by Texas Trees Foundation
Nov. 13, 2013
By Phillip Shinoda
Two Fort Worth families compete to get greener by Earth Day
The Green-Off contest, hosted by the city of Fort Worth, kicked off last week.
Photo courtesy of Keep Fort Worth Beautiful
New Children’s Adventure Garden promotes environmental awareness at Dallas Arboretum
The Rory Meyers Children's Adventure Garden at the Dallas Arboretum opened in September. Photos courtesy of the Dallas Arboretum.
Nov. 19, 2013
UNT students discover natural beauty in new dye garden
Fiber students at The University of North Texas created a dye garden on campus in October.
Photos courtesy of UNT
Oct. 31, 2013
Horses 'make hay' at the Botanical Research Institute of Texas
The Botanical Research Institute of Texas in Fort Worth has brought in a colorful herd of quarter horses to clean up their restored prairie. Photos by Karl Thibodeaux
Oct. 29, 2013
Southwest Nature Preserve in Arlington holds grand opening
The view from atop what was once called 'Kennedale Mountain' at the newly opened Southwest Nature Preserve in Arlington. All photos courtesy of the Arlington Parks and Recreation Department
Oct. 22, 2013