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The Fort Worth Botanic Garden's popular "Butterflies in the Garden" exhibit features around 2,500 butterflies from various continents, facing initial challenges due to weather delays. The six-week event, running through April 10, emphasizes conservation and marks a celebratory post-renovation reopening.

Vegans can now indulge in comfort food at Project Pollo in Dallas, offering delectable plant-based dishes like Mushroom Impossible Cheeseburgers and Buffalo Mac N’ Cheez. Founded by Lucas Bradbury, the chain is expanding rapidly, aiming to promote animal welfare and affordable, tasty vegan options nationwide.

Residents celebrated the removal of Shingle Mountain, a massive shingle heap, from Floral Farms. Now, they aim to transform the contaminated site into a regional park. Activists are collaborating with local entities and seeking city engagement to secure rezoning and funding for the project's realization.

The Dallas Zoo has partnered with Silver Creek Materials to recycle animal manure into retail compost called Zoo Poo. This initiative supports sustainability goals, with a portion of sales funding wildlife conservation. Silver Creek, a seasoned recycler, handles the zoo's herbivore waste, sold in stores and the zoo's gift shop.

The Green Valentine Gift Guide showcases eco-friendly gifts, highlighting Black-owned businesses like Cinnaholic in Fort Worth for vegan treats, Chocolate Secrets for decadent bonbons, and Makers Connect for artisan gifts. It features plant-based eateries like Sankofa Kitchen and unique products from local enterprises such as Jammit Jam and White Rock Granola.

Fort Worth Botanic Garden, merged with BRIT in 2020, is creating a 20-year master plan with Studio Outside to enhance facilities and focus on conservation. Community input is sought through forums to promote environmental impact, education, and sustainability, aiming to be a conservation leader statewide.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency appointed Dr. Eartha Nance as the new administrator for Region 6, succeeding David Gray. Michael Fletcher was named Co-CEO of EarthX. Both bring extensive expertise to their roles, with Nance focusing on environmental justice and Fletcher on expanding EarthxTV's reach.

Fort Worth plans to purchase two solar-powered waterwheels in collaboration with Tarrant Regional Water District to clean litter from the Trinity River. These eco-friendly machines, inspired by Baltimore's successful "Mr. Trashwheel," aim to enhance water quality and aesthetics, with funding sought for construction and maintenance.

Three North Texans, including Wendel Withrow, Renee Roberson, and Haley Samsel, will be honored at the Texas Sierra Club Environmental Awards on October 16 at Chez Zee American Bistro in Austin. The event will be held both in-person and virtually, recognizing their environmental advocacy.