Education
Dallas woman to educate others on global warming after training with Al Gore in Chicago
By Julie Thibodeaux
In May, when the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced that the level of carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere had surpassed 400 parts per million, Karen Weiss of Dallas took it as a wake-up call.
Children in Nature Network / Nature Rocks fight Nature-Deficit Disorder in North Texas
By Rita Cook
“I believe that you are all here in this room today because you have a similar (nature) experience whether it’s from your childhood or one from a more recent time that made you feel truly connected to the natural world around you.”
Weekend Green: Rhino Bowl • Birding Contest • Geocaching at Cedar Hill State Park • Black Vegetarian Outing • Cliff Temple Community Garden Fundraiser
By Julie Thibodeaux
Lots of ways to liven up your week and even help some great causes at the same time. Bowling, birding, geocaching, a musical and a community garden bash - all happening this week in DFW!
UP YOUR ALLEY
Greenies converge at Green Source DFW Summer Mixer
By Julie Thibodeaux
More than 30 environmental enthusiasts turned out for the Green Source DFW Summer Mixer on July 18 at The People’s Last Stand in Dallas.
North Texas Sustainable Showcase reveals industry trends that are making buildings healthier - Part 1 of 2
This is the first of a two-part series on the North Texas Sustainable Showcase held in recently in Dallas.
By Dave Pennington
Weekend Green: Big Cat Aid • Green Source DFW's Mixer • Butterfly Farm Field Trip • Edible Wild Plants Primer
This week, Green Source DFW kicks off the fun with a get-together on Thursday for the green set. On Saturday, you can visit a real butterfly farm or sink your teeth into a course on edible wild plants at the Bob Jones Nature Center. You can also help some local big cats by picking up some treats at a fundraising bake sale.
Dallas launches mobile collection for batteries, oil, paint and antifreeze
July 5, 2013
• The BOPA program, launching in August, will help residents dispose of the top four household hazardous waste items safely and more conveniently.
