By Julie Thibodeaux
Julie’s Green Light - June 3 - FILM: 'OCCUPY LOVE' • SPACE JUNK TALK • NEW AGE OF ADVERTISING • BAREFOOT AUTHORS • JUICE MAN
By Julie Thibodeaux
Lot of good free and socially responsible events going on in DFW. Here are some outings coming up this week that caught our eye.
ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE
March Against Monsanto: Protestors say 'no' to GMOs in Fort Worth
• On May 25, according to organizers, the March Against Monsanto was held in 58 countries and more than 400 cities, including Dallas and Fort Worth.
By Julie Thibodeaux
Shark fin ban bill dies in Senate
•Advocates say fight’s not over
May 21, 2013
By Julie Thibodeaux
Sharks were dealt a blow May 20, when the HB 852, the bill to ban the shark fin trade in Texas, died in the Texas Senate.
Local radio host tackles animals welfare issues of all stripes
• Marjorie Asturias of Irving covers the gamut of animal rescue, protection and rights issues on 'Radio Free Rescue' Mondays at 8 p.m.
By Julie Thibodeaux
Julie’s Green Light - May 13 - TEXAS CAMPUS RECYCLING WINNERS - 'CLEAN' ART FROM RECYCLED LITTER WANTED
• Dallas-Fort Worth college students show environmental savvy by recycling • Reverse Litter art competition encourages North Texans to help local trash problem
By Julie Thibodeaux
Julie’s Green Light - May 6 - MARCH AGAINST MONSANTO on MAY 25th - BOXED WATER
• Dallas and Fort Worth Monsanto protests planned May 25 • "Boxed Water is Better" aims to put cartoned water on shelves in Texas
By Julie Thibodeaux
MARCH IN MAY
Prairie Fest brought people to the prairie
By Julie Thibodeaux
Photos by Phillip Shinoda and Julie Thibodeaux
The Friends of Tandy Hills Natural Area threw a real downhome green shindig at Prairie Fest last weekend, April 27.
Julie’s Green Light - April 29 - SMU CHEMIST GOES GREEN - SAVING DALLAS WATER - FORT WORTH BIKE SHARING LAUNCHES
• SMU student wins green chemistry award • Water-saving shower gadget • Fort Worth bike sharing stations open on Earth Day
By Julie Thibodeaux
GREENER LIVING THROUGH CHEMICALS
Earth Day Dallas brings out the green in Dallas
By Julie Thibodeaux. Photos by Phillip Shinoda.
The sun shone, the vendors were upbeat and the crowds turned out for Earth Day Dallas at Fair Park this weekend. While we heard some complaints about greenwashing, overall there was lots of green energy.
Julie’s Green Light - APRIL 22 - GECKO HARDWARE OPENS DOORS - CLUCKING ABOUT THE EAST DALLAS COOP TOUR
The green-themed hardware store hosts its soft opening on Earth Day • A Peep at the Coops showcases the backyard chicken craze
April 21, 2013
GREEN OPENING
Green crowd turns out for Green Source DFW meetup
By Julie Thibodeaux. Photos by Phillip Shinoda
A great group of greenies turned out for Green Source DFW’s pre-Earth Day mixer on Thursday, April 18. Business connections and new friends were made during the gathering at The People’s Last Stand in Dallas.
Here’s a snapshot of some of the multi-talented and eco-minded attendees:
Julie’s Green Light - April 15 - USGBC AWARD WINNERS - GREEN STREET ART WANTED - FARMER’S MARKETING CLASS
USGBC North Texas hosts Green Gala awards • Call for public art proposals that use recycled material • Course aims to boost sales of urban farmers
By Julie Thibodeaux