The Alpha Zeta Eta Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society at North Lake College has launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise money for improvements to its 8-year-old community garden. Donation deadline is Jan. 31. Photos courtesy of North Lake College.
Jan. 16, 2017
The Clean Water Fund hosts the second annual Wine Wingding at Stoney's Wine Lounge in Dallas on Thursday, Dec. 8. Courtesy of Stoney's.
Dec. 5, 2016
Support local water conservation efforts while savoring wine, food and jazz music on Thursday when the Clean Water Fund’s North Texas office hosts its second annual Wine Wingding Dec. 8, at 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Stoney’s Wine Lounge in Dallas.
Green Revolution is a program geared to students in 6th through 12th grade in Fort Worth ISD.
Dec. 2, 2016
History tells us that since the beginning of time, man has wanted to belong, especially young people. Green Revolution, a program developed in 2012 by the Botanical Research Institute of Texas in Fort Worth, and funded by Rainwater Charitable Foundation and grants, teaches students, ages 12 through 18, to belong environmentally.
The We Mean Green Fund committee is currently hosting a StormDrain Artscape Design contest.
Oct. 26, 2016
Athletic programs at the University of North Texas have long been known for their “Mean Green” teams. Now UNT students use the slogan to show they’re serious about sustainability.
A celebration was held Oct. 4 for the 10,000 child visitor to the Clinton and Edith Sneed Environmental Research Area, near Sherman. Photo courtesy of Austin College.
Oct. 4, 2016
The Dallas Sierra Club hosts the second Earth, Wind & Fire Energy Summit at the Addison Conference Center on Oct. 22-23.
Sept. 26, 2016
Lisa Weeks is the owner of Love Thyself Day Spa in Richardson, which has a roster of sustainable practices. Courtesy of Facebook.
Sept. 20, 2016
Theologians teach us that as human beings, we first learn to take care of ourselves. Love Thyself Day Spa in Richardson goes a step further by teaching clients to love themselves and Earth in an eco-minded way.
The Grove in Dallas is teaming up with Unreasonable Institute to host a 5-day accelerator for early/idea-stage entrepreneurs tackling social and environmental problems.
Aug. 2, 2016
Photos courtesy of GSA.
June 17, 2016
The U.S. General Services Administration is partnering with the Botanical Research Institute of Texas in Fort Worth to ensure more federally owned buildings will feature eco-friendly landscaping that conserves water and supports pollinators while staying cost effective and attractive.
"The project is to create a calculator tool that shows you to how you can improve your landscape and reduce cost and your carbon footprint at the same time,' said Heather Bass, a BRIT researcher working on the project.
Photos courtesy of Julie Thibodeaux.
May 23, 2016
All you trash picker-uppers and dumpster divers take note. You can win a year’s worth of wind energy by refurbishing your finds or turning them into art or home decor.
Dallas-based Breeze Energy, a 100 percent Texas wind energy company, is sponsoring a contest in an effort to make the public become more “green conscious,” with first prize being a free year of Breeze Energy and second prize a Breeze Beach Cruiser custom bike designed by Villy Custom.
The University of Dallas Sustainable Business Network hosts quarterly events free.
March 29, 2016