North Lake College will plant 250 trees in its renovated parking lot this fall. Courtesy of North Lake College.
April 30, 2018
When it comes to trees, North Lake College in Irving has earned its bragging rights.
The inaugural Trash Dash 5K at Harry S. Moss Park in Dallas was moved to May 12 due to trail conditions. Photos courtesy of organizers.
March 26, 2018
Bicyclists and trail runners at Harry S. Moss Park in Dallas know the 284-acre wooded hideaway is an urban treasure. Now the park’s loyal fans and an army of eco-friendly high school students are organizing an event aimed at keeping the wild space from disappearing under a mountain of trash.
The greenhouse at Ruby Young Elementary Medical & Environmental Magnet Academy in DeSoto. Photos courtesy of Patty Wallace.
March 23, 2018
Abraham Lincoln said "The greatest fine art of the future will be the making of a comfortable living from a small piece of land." A hundred and fifty years later, with the growing popularity of urban gardening, his words appear to ring true. As part of that trend, more schools are teaching students the value of growing your own food, including one DeSoto elementary magnet school.
Lori Delacruz Lewis is seeking feedback on her sustainability workbook from higher education teachers. Courtesy of Storyblock.
March 12, 2018
Lori Delacruz Lewis wants to know what higher education teachers think of her sustainability workbook.
TCU's research station/farm in Costa Rica allows students to immerse themselves in one of the most biologically diverse landscapes on the planet. Courtesy of TCU.
March 9, 2018
More universities are seeing collaboration as a way to foster environmental education, outreach and research.
The North Texas Unitarian Universalist Congregation established the Ned Fritz Scholarship to help educate young environmentalists. Photo courtesy of Texas Land Conservancy and the Fritz family.
Feb. 16, 2018
A North Texas church congregation association wants to help budding environmentalists continue the legacy of a pioneering Dallas environmentalist.
Georgeann Moss, right, with Dr. Brenda Floyd, one of the sustainability project managers at Eastfield College, was recently named executive administrator for Sustainability Outreach and Initiative at Dallas County Community College District. Courtesy of Lori Delacruz Lewis.
Jan. 8, 2018
Dallas County Community College District is gearing up to expand its sustainable footprint in 2018 with the hiring of Georgeann Moss as the new executive administrator for Sustainability Outreach and Initiative.