The Dallas Branch Out program kicked off in November. Photos courtesy of the city of Dallas Office of Environmental Quality and Sustainability.
Dec. 19, 2018
Dallasites, there’s still time to get a tree. Not for the holidays but to provide shade and other health benefits for decades to come.
The Nature Crawl will be held at four Arlington parks on Nov. 23. Above, hikers explore the Southwest Nature Preserve in Arlington. Photos by Jim Domke.
Nov. 14, 2018
An Arlington resident wants to entice residents to ditch the Black Friday sales and tear the kids away from their video games and go outside next Friday, Nov. 23, for a Nature Crawl.
Jim Domke, a former photo editor and writer for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, aims to introduce folks to four nature parks he describes as hidden gems in Arlington.
The grassroots recycling drop-off in Lucas accepts #6 styrofoam items on the first Saturday of the month. Photo by Julie Thibodeaux.
Nov. 7, 2018
With a population of 7,493, Lucas is small compared to nearby urban hubs like Plano and Dallas. But when it comes to recycling, Lucas is taking some big steps. Thanks to some dedicated volunteers, Lucas is one of the first North Texas cities to have its own styrofoam recycling drop-off.
That's a 180-turn from last year, when the city of Lucas announced it was going to end curbside recycling.
The theme of DCCCD's Sustainability Summit this year is the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals.
Oct. 17, 2018
Dallas County Community College District wants to introduce North Texans to keys for achieving international sustainability goals.
Give to your favorite local environmental groups online on Sept. 20 through the annual online event.
Sept. 18, 2018
You can get more bang for your donation buck during the annual North Texas Giving Day on Thursday, Sept. 20.
This is the 10th year for the online event, which encourages donations to charities in 20 North Texas counties - including dozens of environmental and animal welfare groups.
The club now provides speakers on environmental topics for free.
Sept. 4, 2018
Looking for a speaker for your garden club or youth group? Dallas Sierra Club members want to share their expertise on ecology and the outdoors.
That’s why the local conservation group launched a new outreach speakers program to supply local schools, civic clubs, churches and nature groups with eco-friendly presentations.
My Possibilities, which caters to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, received Plano's Green Business Certification this month. Photo courtesy of city of Plano.
Aug. 31, 2018
A Plano campus for adults with cognitive disabilities was recently recognized for its green savvy.
The Health, Home and Garden Expo will be held Sept. 15 at the Plano Event Center.
Aug. 14, 2018
Lion Bear Naked Soap Co. founders Alex Schreiber and Jason Schreiber, left and right, shown with employee Chris Klabunde, center, and daughter Ally. Photo courtesy of the Schreibers.
Aug. 7, 2018
Five years ago, a Denton couple developed cleaning formulas that are safe for people and the planet. Thanks to a whimsical name and a ultra-green business model, today their company's future appears to be growing brighter.
Arianne Shipley and Stephanie Zavala launched their Fort Worth-based public communication company Rogue Water last fall. Photo courtesy of Rogue Water.
July 31, 2018
Two Tarrant County marketing consultants are making a splash in North Texas as experts in water education.
Best friends Stephanie Zavala and Arianne Shipley each had 10 years’ experience as public education specialists for municipal water utilities when they found themselves working together for the city of Mansfield in 2015.
Learn about the natural world from local experts on Saturday, July 28, at the downtown Dallas library.
July 18, 2018
Nature lovers of all ages can talk to wildlife experts, master naturalists and environmental advocates at a free expo this Saturday in downtown Dallas.
The second annual Nature Expo, hosted by the Dallas Public Library, will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on July 28 at the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, 1515 Young St., downtown Dallas.