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.
Nature
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.
Weekend Green: Trinity River Audubon hosts Dollar Days • Texas Discovery Gardens Open Late on the Fourth • Astronomy Night Hike at Connemara Meadow
By Julie Thibodeaux
We found some cheap deals this week that’ll motivate you to leave the comfort of your AC to get outdoors and explore nature. You might even be lured to venture out on a Sunday after dark to view the night sky.
HAPPY TRAILS
Fort Worth kicks off xeriscaping contest during the dog days of summer
• The inaugural EcoScape contest is open to residents of Fort Worth and almost 30 surrounding communities. Deadline to enter is Aug. 16.
By Julie Thibodeaux
Artist Cynthia Daniel recycles metal for her craft
• Old satellite dishes and license plates inspire whimsical designs
By Rita Cook
East Dallas resident Cynthia Daniel says she started out creating her art with used metal because it was less expensive than buying new metal, but now it is her material of choice.
BRIT's gardens grow wild during long hot summer
BRIT’s parking lot gardens are sporting a natural look these days. Photos by Karl Thibodeaux.
June 21, 2013
Weekend Green: Texas Parks and Wildlife seeking Young Professionals • Snake Fest at Texas Discovery Gardens • Pickling Workshops
By Julie Thibodeaux
Looking ahead, there are happenings for all ages to love this week. While up-and-coming conservationists can mingle at a new networking group, kids will enjoy close encounters with reptiles and adults can take a crash course in preparing food the way Grandma did.