The Native Prairies Association of Texas aims to raise $50,000 to buy the Paul Mathews Prairie in Hunt County. Photos courtesy of NPAT.
Sept. 7, 2017
The Julia Burgen Linear Park, named for the former city council member and early environmentalist, was dedicated in Arlington in May.
July 25, 2017
In the world of ecology, sometimes moving forward means looking around.
In 1995, Arlington’s city council had a big decision to make for flood control of Johnson creek. One path was to follow the Army Corps of Engineers idea for a massive concrete ditch through the city.
Senate Bill 14 and House Bill 70, ban cities, counties and even HOA from restricting property owners’ removal of trees or other vegetation.
July 24, 2017
Bills to pre-empt local ordinances protecting trees throughout Texas are being pushed through the legislature right now, unless public opposition stops them. More than 100 cities in Texas that already have tree ordinances would be affected.
Texas Historic Tree Coalition president Mary Ann Graves rebuts those who want to overturn local tree ordinances. Above, a tree is protected by wood planks during construction at a private residence in Austin on June 12, 2017. Austin Price/The Texas Tribune.
July 24, 2017
In June, Dallas, more than 30 live oaks were hacked by property owners along Forest Lane in Northwest Dallas. This action currently violates Dallas’ tree ordinance, which could be put in jeopardy if Governor Abbott gets his way. Photo by Rita Beving.
July 21, 2017
Jason shares a simple tip for providing food for the birds and bees.
Jakob Mutchler shares his all-natural formula for getting rid of aphids.
