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Oct 11 2016, BARBARA KESSLER

Howard Garrett has sown seeds of organic gardening nationwide

Organic gardening expert Howard Garrett, shown with his pup Tater, will be receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Green Source DFW Sustainable Leadership Awards on Nov. 3. Photo courtesy of Facebook.com/thedirtdoctor.

Oct. 11, 2016

Smiling man in a white hat and red shirt, outdoors with green leaves in the background.
Oct 10 2016, JULIE THIBODEAUX

You're Invited to the Green Source DFW Sustainable Leadership Awards

Join Green Source DFW and the Memnosyne Institute for North Texas' green Oscars – the Green Source DFW Sustainable Leadership Awards Dinner on Nov. 3 at the Dallas Arboretum. This year, organic gardening pioneer Howard Garrett will receive the Lifetime Achievement award and will also be speaking at the event.
Children climbing a rock wall with safety harnesses.
Sep 17 2016, JULIE THIBODEAUX

North Texas green events fill up fall calendar

In September, the heat subsides and in North Texas fall can be as invigorating as spring. It’s also when another round of green festivals crop up. Here’s a list of the some of big eco-friendly events on the calender in the coming months.
Women in white dresses and hats pose in front of a float at an outdoor event.
Jul 05 2016, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Moms Across America march for bees at 4th parade

Dressed as suffragettes and bees, supporters of Moms Across America built a float for the Arlington 4th of July Parade to raise awareness of MAAM's campaign to label GMOs and eliminate toxic pesticide residues from the environment.
Large stone house with manicured lawn and an oil rig in the background.
Jun 24 2016, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Former Fort Worth rep relaunches local environmental group

Former Fort Worth state representative Lon Burnam is reviving the Tarrant Coalition for Environmental Awareness, initially founded by his parents in the 1980s. The group, now led by Joan Meeks, seeks to unify environmental activists and address pressing local issues like nuclear waste transit and air pollution.
Jun 21 2016, Julie Ryan

Dallas City Council backs air quality resolution sponsored by DFW CAN

Members of the DFW Clean Air Network celebrate after the Dallas City Council approved a measure that urges action to improve air quality. Front row: Marilyn Hamaker, Chris Guldi, Cherelle Blazer and daughter and Tammy Bounds​. Back row: Corey Troiani, Richard Guidi and Lon Burnam. 

June 21, 2016

May 30 2016, Julie Ryan

#ExxonKnew protest puts Dallas activists in national spotlight

The Dallas chapter of Code Pink was one of a dozen regional organizations represented at last week's #ExxonKnew rally. Photos courtesy of Linda Cooke.

May 30, 2016

On Wednesday, North Texans rallied outside ExxonMobil’s annual shareholder meeting in downtown Dallas while inside shareholders’ efforts to hold Exxon accountable for its role in climate change made small progress – one resolution won, of 9.