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City of Fort Worth offering free native plants to residents

Fort Worth residents picked up free native plants and learned about local wildflowers and their pollinators at a Native Neighborhoods event held in September. Photos by Michelle Villafranca.

April 17, 2018

A new city of Fort Worth program aims to teach residents the benefits of native landscaping by giving them a starter kit.

Create your own pocket prairie

Amy Martin offers tips for creating a mini-prairie wildscape in your backyard. Above, the Native Texas Park at the George Bush Presidential Center in Dallas. Photo by Scooter Smith.

April 3, 2018

Fort Worth task force considering fee for Botanic Garden

A task force is considering a $12 admission fee for the Fort Worth Botanic Garden to fund $3.7 million in infrastructure repairs. Concerns arise about accessibility for low-income visitors. The task force will make a recommendation to the City Council, with discussions ongoing through TCEA meetings.

Environmental magnet school in DeSoto offers taste of farm life

The greenhouse at Ruby Young Elementary Medical & Environmental Magnet Academy in DeSoto. Photos courtesy of Patty Wallace.

March 23, 2018

Abraham Lincoln said "The greatest fine art of the future will be the making of a comfortable living from a small piece of land." A hundred and fifty years later, with the growing popularity of urban gardening, his words appear to ring true. As part of that trend, more schools are teaching students the value of growing your own food, including one DeSoto elementary magnet school.

Native plant sales spread sustainable gardening in DFW

Native plant sales in North Texas promote sustainable gardening, emphasizing drought-tolerant species that support wildlife. The Native Plant Society of Texas, founded in 1981, and Dr. Doug Tallamy advocate for native plants' ecological roles. Various sales occur in the region throughout April and May.

Wolfgang Puck Catering dishes on its sustainable practices

Wolfgang Puck Catering served custom pancakes at a Perot Museum event in Dallas. Photo courtesy of Wolfgang Puck Catering Dallas

Feb. 21, 2018

When you think of Wolfgang Puck, sustainability is probably not the first thing that comes to mind. 

But a spokesperson for Wolfgang Puck Catering Dallas says the company works with sustainability partners across DFW on a regular basis. 

Seedling Farm nurtures gardening crusade in south Dallas

Seedling Farm, led by Dr. Owen Lynch, was established to address South Dallas's food desert and job desert challenges. Located at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center, it distributes thousands of seedlings annually, fostering local agriculture and economic revival through partnerships and community involvement.

Urban prairie hidden in Crawford Park

Crawford Memorial Park in Dallas features a thriving 27-acre Blackland Prairie, offering diverse ecosystems with native grasses and plants. This urban prairie, sustained by undisturbed soil, attracts naturalists and future plans include enhancing trails. The park balances developed areas with its untouched southern third, promoting ecological diversity.