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A prairie visit led to 52 chigger bites from brief exposure due to deviating from a paved path. Key chigger prevention tips include staying on trails, using repellent, and brushing off clothes. Chiggers' vile larval bites are treatable with proper skin care. Sulfur soap and urea aid healing, while loose, protective clothing deters bites.

The Village Creek Drying Beds in Fort Worth closed to the public due to oil cleanup efforts, affecting local bird-watchers. While officials reported no public threat from the spill, residents worry about wildlife impacts.

Bill Hitch couldn't believe it when he saw it- there was a long linear bulldozed gash in the woods - trees toppled, green intimacy obliterated on the narrow intimate trail of Fred E. Harris Greenbelt.

Tucked behind the Dallas Zoo, the Native Plant Propagation Center, launched in 2022 by the Texas Conservation Alliance and the Dallas Zoo, promotes biodiversity by propagating over 30,000 native plants. It supports restoration projects, educates the public, and fosters partnerships to integrate native plants and ecological awareness into urban settings.

The Sustainability Coalition of Texas (SCOT) introduces sustainability through networking and education in North Texas, founded by environmental professionals. SCOT emphasizes networking events to boost sustainability awareness. Planning for growth, SCOT envisions expanding state-wide, guiding Texans toward a greener future through collaboration.

E-commerce growth has led to increased cardboard waste in DFW, often sent to landfills instead of recycling. Dallas and Fort Worth promote recycling education to counter this trend, emphasizing breaking down boxes for recycling bins or drop-off stations. Effective waste separation is crucial to prolong landfill life.

Forest Bridge, a for-profit LLC in Dallas, focuses on planting native trees in urban areas. Co-founded by Marianna Verlage Archibald and Jillian McFarland, its mission is to add green spaces and counter the heat island effect. They target sustainable brands and innovate with marketing efforts like geofencing.