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Class of students and a teacher posing in a tech classroom.
Oct 09 2018, MARSHALL HINSLEY

North Texas teens tackle ocean trash with robots

North Texas students participate in a national robotics competition to address ocean sustainability, designing robots to tackle plastic waste. The BEST Robotics program, which promotes STEM education, involves creating robots for cleaning tasks, along with comprehensive student engagement in engineering projects, research, and community awareness on environmental issues.
A hand holding a street-level air quality monitor on a sunny day.
Sep 18 2018, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Air monitoring training to be held in Dallas

Downwinders at Risk is hosting a free air monitoring training on Sept. 22 at GoodWork, Dallas. Attendees will learn to use portable monitors for the DFW Air Research Consortium. After three sessions, participants can borrow monitors for projects. The event involves classroom and field training.
Sep 04 2018, MINNIE PAYNE

Dallas Sierra Club launches speakers program

The club now provides speakers on environmental topics for free.

Sept. 4, 2018

Looking for a speaker for your garden club or youth group? Dallas Sierra Club members want to share their expertise on ecology and the outdoors.

That’s why the local conservation group launched a new outreach speakers program to supply local schools, civic clubs, churches and nature groups with eco-friendly presentations. 

Aug 31 2018, MINNIE PAYNE

Special ed campus in Plano is keeping it green

My Possibilities, which caters to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, received Plano's Green Business Certification this month. Photo courtesy of city of Plano.

Aug. 31, 2018

A Plano campus for adults with cognitive disabilities was recently recognized for its green savvy.

Jul 24 2018, MINNIE PAYNE

Nature Expo returns to Dallas library

Learn about the natural world from local experts on Saturday, July 28, at the downtown Dallas library.

July 18, 2018

Nature lovers of all ages can talk to wildlife experts, master naturalists and environmental advocates at a free expo this Saturday in downtown Dallas.

The second annual Nature Expo, hosted by the Dallas Public Library, will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on July 28 at the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, 1515 Young St., downtown Dallas.

Potted plants on a ledge, including ferns and succulents.
Jul 17 2018, MARSHALL HINSLEY

Secret Garden: Dallas author shares tips for indoor growing

Dallas horticulturalist Leslie Halleck unveils indoor gardening secrets in her book "Gardening Under Lights," showing how grow lights can replace sunlight for year-round indoor cultivation. The guide covers various plants, lighting techniques, and setups for both novice and experienced gardeners, offering detailed tips and practical advice.
Monarch butterfly on yellow flowers in a lush green garden.
Jun 15 2018, MARSHALL HINSLEY

Monarch gardens give wings to classroom lessons in Denton

STEAMGrown Gardens, a Denton nonprofit founded by Jen Bailey, aims to bolster monarch butterfly habitats at underfunded schools while aligning with Texas's STEAM curriculum. The initiative involves grants and volunteer support for creating wildflower gardens that serve as educational tools and help boost student engagement and ecological knowledge.
Dancers in colorful attire perform energetically on an outdoor stage.
Apr 11 2018, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Oak Cliff Earth Day and Run for Environment set for Sunday

Oak Cliff Earth Day is back! New organizers Green Source DFW and its parent nonprofit, The Memnosyne Institute are hosting the event Sunday, April 15, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Lake Cliff Park in Dallas. This year, Green Source DFW’s fourth annual Run for the Environment will kick off the festival at 9:30 a.m.