Create an eco-friendly holiday with classic traditions, say local experts
The National Audubon Society’s Christmas Bird Count is held
Dec. 14-Jan. 5.
Find a local count to participate in during the holidays.
Wildlife
Dallas City Council to hold public hearing Dec. 11 before long-awaited vote on gas drilling ordinance
Gary Stuard of Dallas Residents at Risk speaks out against gas drilling at a Dallas City Plan Commission hearing in August. Photos: Green Source DFW
Dec. 2, 2013
Award-winning film depicting ocean plastic pollution epidemic to screen in Dallas Dec. 4
Organizers have met their goal to have at least 75 tickets reserved by Nov. 27, the quota needed to bring the film to a Dallas theater.
Photos
courtesy of Plastic Paradise.
Earth Day Dallas declares itself 'green capital' of Texas with new name, new leader
Earth Day Dallas recently announced it's now
Earth Day Texas.
Photos courtesy of Earth Day Texas.
Nov. 19, 2013
East Texans seek shutdown of Pegasus Pipeline
Jim Howell stands on the easement of the Exxon Mobile Pegasus pipeline which runs through his property in Gun Barrel City on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2013.
Photo by
Laura Buckman
New Children’s Adventure Garden promotes environmental awareness at Dallas Arboretum
The Rory Meyers Children's Adventure Garden at the Dallas Arboretum opened in September. Photos courtesy of the Dallas Arboretum.
Nov. 19, 2013
Green building certification comes in various shades of green
Rendering courtesy of Living-Future.org.
Public urged to speak out against carbon pollution at Dallas EPA forum
October 29, 2013
By Julie Thibodeaux
Horses 'make hay' at the Botanical Research Institute of Texas
The Botanical Research Institute of Texas in Fort Worth has brought in a colorful herd of quarter horses to clean up their restored prairie. Photos by Karl Thibodeaux
Oct. 29, 2013
Southwest Nature Preserve in Arlington holds grand opening
The view from atop what was once called 'Kennedale Mountain' at the newly opened Southwest Nature Preserve in Arlington. All photos courtesy of the Arlington Parks and Recreation Department
Oct. 22, 2013