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Dec 02 2016, MINNIE PAYNE

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. 

Nov 07 2016, RITA COOK

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. 

Oct 26 2016, MINNIE PAYNE

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. 

Oct 04 2016, RITA COOK

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.  

Children pointing at a musical note display in an outdoor setting.
Sep 20 2016, JULIE THIBODEAUX

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 landscapes collage: river, suburb, starry sky, canyon, butterfly, kayak, oil field, tree.
Sep 06 2016, JULIE THIBODEAUX

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.
Aug 23 2016, RITA COOK

2030 District aims to promote sustainable buildings in downtown Dallas

Dallas building industry leaders have joined forces to make downtown Dallas more eco-friendly. Photo courtesy of Dallas 2030 District.

Aug. 23, 2016

A group of Dallas building industry leaders have joined forces to make downtown Dallas more eco-friendly with the launch of a local chapter of the 2030 District. The group is one of 13 chapters of the Seattle-based nonprofit whose mission is to promote urban sustainability nationwide.