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Two North Texas green spaces honored as Lone Star Legacy Parks

Two North Texas parks, Kiest Park in Dallas and Tandy Hills Natural Area in Fort Worth, have been designated as Lone Star Legacy Parks by the Texas Recreation and Park Society for their historic significance, unique natural features, and community relevance.

Repurposed bus delivers nature education to Dallas kids

Jennifer Stuart debuted her rolling eco-friendly classes at the Twelve Hills Nature Center in April.​ Photo by Stacey Potter Jemison. Additional photos by Andrea Ridout.

May 15, 2017

Jennifer Stuart is using a repurposed bus to introduce kids to a world she says a growing number of children are unfamiliar with – the outdoors. 

DFW wins nationwide iNaturalist Challenge 

In a surprising victory, DFW citizen scientists won the nationwide iNaturalist Challenge, surpassing San Francisco. Over 500 North Texans made 24,000 observations, with Sam Kieschnick leading the effort and highlighting the importance of these records in showcasing local biodiversity. The competition spurred enthusiasm and highlighted species like the showy pink primrose.

Landmark tree defended from vandal by Dallas neighbors

A vandal was stopped when neighbors noticed he was cutting up a park tree for firewood in the Dixon Branch Greenbelt last month. Photos by Amy Martin and Scooter Smith.

April 25, 2017

“The tree which moves some to tears of joy is in the eyes of others only a green thing that stands in the way." - William Blake

Fort Worth-based nonprofit forms to host state park cleanups

Steve and Ryan Riella, frustrated by litter in state and national parks, founded Cleaner Parks, a Fort Worth-based nonprofit organizing cleanups in North Texas. They aim to expand their efforts nationwide, hosting events like the upcoming Isle du Bois Cleanup and engaging volunteers to preserve nature's beauty.

Dallas' urban heat island to be focus of Texas Trees symposium

A Texas Trees Foundation study reveals Dallas' urban heat island exacerbates city temperatures by nearly 20 degrees, impacting health, economy, and infrastructure. The March 23 symposium aims to address these issues with research and solutions presented by experts, highlighting tree planting and green spaces as key strategies.

Every Mavericks’ three-pointer plants another tree in Dallas

Trees for Threes volunteers planted trees at Reverchon Park in Dallas this spring.

Dec. 20, 2016

Every time the Dallas Mavericks score a three pointer, the city of Dallas gets a little greener. That’s because since 2010, Trees for Threes, a partnership between the Mavs, PWC, a Big Four accounting and consulting firm; Arbological Services; and the Dallas Independent School District, plants one tree for every three point basket.

'Cool Schools' to expand tree canopy at DISD campuses

Design for the Onesimo Hernandez Elementary campus in Dallas, one of two pilot schools in the Cool Schools Program. Courtesy of Texas Trees Foundation.

July 21, 2016

Some Dallas area elementary schools will be shadier and greener in the coming school year, thanks to the Texas Trees Foundation’s Cool Schools initiative.