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Earth Day Texas launches 'Earth Day Monthlies' program

Earth Day Texas launches 'Earth Day Monthlies' in collaboration with Westwood School to encourage daily eco-conscious living. Events will be held at local breweries, featuring sustainability discussions. Additionally, they plan an environmental film series with TEDxSMU. The first EDMo event is on September 17, focusing on sustainable food.

Fall brings another round of green fests to North Texas

In spring around Earth Day, it seems every community in North Texas has a green fest going on. Not so, some cities save their celebration for when it cools down in September. Here’s a calendar to keep track of the green gatherings in the coming months.

Dallas Urban Farms growing sustainable cash crops on Deep Ellum rooftop

Dallas Urban Farms installed an aeroponic farm on a Deep Ellum rooftop to sustainably grow produce using 90% less water. They partner with City Square and Hilton Anatole to supply fresh produce and food for the homeless, with basil, leafy greens, zucchini, squash, and peppers as initial crops.

ACC's bird float misses flight in Fourth parade

Arlington Conservation Council volunteers pose in front of their state bird float. The birds were made from old pizza boxes and magazines. Photos courtesy of Paul Knudsen.

July 14, 2015

Every year, the Arlington Conservation Council trys to top themselves with their creative floats bearing sustainable themes for the Arlington Fourth of July parade. 

Perot exhibit reveals how animals are built to survive under extreme pressures

The Perot Museum hosts "Amazing Animals: Built to Survive" through Sept. 7, 2015. Photo by Jean Lachet.

July 6, 2015

If you ever wondered how animals, insects or even a small shrimp can make it in nature despite its many perils then you won’t want to miss this new exhibit at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science called “Amazing Animals: Built to Survive.”