TCU Frogs jump in to save rhinos
Some students at Texas Christian University, whose mascot is the endangered horned frog, have leaped into the efforts to stop poachers in South Africa from killing off the world’s rhino population.
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Flint heros headline conference tailored to North Texas activists
Melissa Mays and Nayyirah Shariff, who exposed Flint’s water crisis, will speak at the Root and Branch Revue in Dallas, urging mistrust of officials and promoting activism. This multi-day event empowers local activists with workshops on environmental justice and community organizing, emphasizing citizen science and political accountability.
Botanical Research Institute of Texas program teaches teens to be green leaders
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.
Cedar Hill aiming at million mark during three-month trash cleanup
Cedar Hill’s Beautification and Environmental Sustainability Board is enlisting volunteers to collect one million pieces of trash during November through January. Photo by Julie Thibodeaux.
Nov. 7, 2016
Cedar Hill’s Beautification and Environmental Sustainability Board has set a lofty cleanup goal for the city. Recently the board challenged residents and businesses to pick up one million pieces of litter between Nov. 1 and Jan. 31 in a campaign it’s calling Bitter for Litter.
Student green fund empowers sustainability programs at UNT
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.
Earth Day Texas launches expedition series at John Bunker Sands Wetland Center
Earth Day Texas is hosting a trip to John Bunker Sands Wetland Center on Oct. 15. Photo courtesy of John Bunker Sands Wetland Center.
Oct. 4, 2016
Earth Day Texas brings environmental programs to North Texans yearround not just on Earth Day. Now they’re hoping to get more people out in nature with the new Earth Day Texas Expeditions series.
Austin College’s Sneed Prairie celebrates educational milestone
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
Fort Worth City Council to consider proposed fee for Botanic Garden
The Fort Worth City Council is considering an entrance fee for the Fort Worth Botanic Garden to fund infrastructure repairs and enhancements. The garden faces financial challenges, with $1.5 million unmet operational needs yearly and $15 million in capital repair delays.
Texas environmental atlas maps out state’s ecological legacy
There's plenty of Texas lore to read in The Texas Landscape Project: Nature and People but environmentalists, Texas history buffs and geography lovers alike will enjoy just perusing its maps, aerial views and historic photos. The richly illustrated 500-page environmental history atlas was published by Texas A&M University Press in June.
Water conference to address supply challenges, solutions for North Texans
Speakers will talk about the current state of Texas' water supply, threats and conservation methods on Sept. 17. Above, a rainwater catchment system. Courtesy of Innovative Water Solutions, one of the speakers at the conference.
Aug. 17, 2016