Nature and Wildlife

May 13 2022, AMY MARTIN

'Deep in the Heart' is love letter to Texas wildlife

May 13, 2022

With cinematography as big as Texas, Deep in the Heart inspires.

The latest feature-length film by Ben Masters debuted at the opening night of the EarthX Film Fest at Annette Strauss Square in the Dallas Arts District on Thursday.

May 07 2022, JULIE THIBODEAUX

EarthX Film Festival moves to Dallas Arts District

EarthX Film Festival 2022 will be held in the Dallas Arts District from May 12-15, showcasing 24 features and 54 shorts across five venues. The theme “A Celebration of the Outdoors” highlights environmental conservation. The festival opens with Ben Masters’ "Deep in the Heart," narrated by Matthew McConaughey.

May 06 2022, AMY MARTIN

Bill is game changer for Texas wildlife, say advocates

May 6, 2022

The nation's wildlife has been in crisis for a decade or more, with one-third of species — more than 1,600! — facing an elevated risk of extinction.

May 05 2022, BRANDI ADDISON

Dallas designer paints picture of coral crisis

Dallas designer Breanna Cooke merges her skills in body paint and costume design with environmental activism, focusing on the coral reef crisis. Through her "artivism," she creates vibrant designs to initiate climate discussions and partners with the Glowing Glowing Gone campaign, producing sustainable activewear to promote ocean protection.

Apr 27 2022, MARSHALL HINSLEY

Volunteers plant 300 trees in Dallas parks

Dallas volunteers planted 300 trees in six parks as part of the Branching Out program to enhance the city's tree canopy, addressing damage from past storms. The initiative supports Dallas's goal to increase urban forest coverage from 32% to 37% under its climate action and urban forest plans.

Apr 19 2022, MICHAEL SMITH

The four most common lizards in North Texas

The text discusses four common lizards in North Texas: the Texas spiny lizard, green anoles, little brown skinks, and Mediterranean geckos. These lizards exhibit unique behaviors and adaptations, contribute to insect control, and thrive in backyards without harming humans. Avoiding harm, such as tail injury, is advised.

Apr 14 2022, AMY MARTIN

North Texas guide leads 'forest bathing' walks

April 14, 2022

It's a splendid spring day and a group of my treehugger friends gather to learn a new way of experiencing a forest.

French native Laurence Turcios, the proprietor of Slow Trails Forest and Nature Therapy, is to teach us the art of shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, from Japan.

Apr 08 2022, MARSHALL HINSLEY

'Lights Out' campaign is gaining momentum, say organizers

For its third year, the 'Lights Out' campaign urges Texans to turn off outdoor lights from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. during peak bird migration (April 22-May 12) to prevent distractions and collisions. The initiative is growing, with increased city participation and surveys to reduce bird casualties.

Apr 05 2022, BRANDI ADDISON

Wildlife agencies ask Texans to help save kangaroo rats

Wildlife agencies urge Texans to assist conservation efforts for the declining Texas kangaroo rat, whose numbers have decreased due to habitat loss. Initiatives include habitat restoration, prescribed grazing, and voluntary collaboration with landowners to avert stricter regulations and ensure the species' survival.

Mar 22 2022, BRANDI ADDISON

Corps preserves some of the last Fort Worth prairies

Rocky Creek Park, managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, preserves one of the last Fort Worth prairies at Benbrook Lake. The updated master plan designates 1,100 acres as Environmentally Sensitive Areas, protecting significant landscapes and habitats. The park offers diverse wildlife, trails, and unique prairie ecosystems.