Aug. 25, 2014
Summers in Texas extend deep into September, even October. Months after the longest day, the ground continues to absorb and radiate heat.
Trapped in our air-conditioned caves for too long, we need relief! Here is a selection of nature places to go green while cooling off.
• Last year, the U.S. Forest Service locked the gate to significant areas of Lake Fannin Park, a wilderness gem on the Red River
• As a result, volunteers who restored the historic park have been unable to continue.
• Efforts are underway to transfer the land to county control.
The city of Dallas Environmental Education Initiative is hosting the Recycle Relay July 12 at 8 a.m. at the Trinity River Audubon Center in Dallas.
July 8, 2014
By Julie Thibodeaux
Learn about North Texas native prairies on Saturday, May 3, at two free events: Native Plants and Prairies Day in Dallas and Prairie Day in Fort Worth.
Photo courtesy of North Texas Master Naturalists.
April 30, 2014
Earth Day Texas will be showcasing more than 800 green exhibitors April 26-27 at the Eco Expo in Fair Park in Dallas.
Photos courtesy of Earth Day Texas.
April 16, 2014
Hope is the thing with feathers
That perches in the soul
And sings the tune without the words
And never stops at all
- Emily Dickinson
Dallas Green Drinks members listen to presenter Salah Boukadoum of Soap Hope at the Aloft Hotel in Dallas. Photo courtesy of Eduardo Hope, Jr.
Feb. 3, 2014
Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park in Mansfield features an area of exposed rock with notable geologic features.
Photos courtesy of the city of Mansfield
