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Rustic Monarch Wrangler sign in a grassy field with distant buildings.
May 27 2019, MARSHALL HINSLEY

Rewilding North Texas is doable, says landscape architect

A Dallas-based landscape architect has some wild ideas about urban planning. According to Kevin Sloan, a city planning expert and UT Arlington professor, Dallas-Fort Worth could be transformed into a first-of-its-kind urban/rural hybrid, where people, bees, birds, butterflies and bobcats all thrive together.
Woman seated on a counter smiling, holding bananas in a colorful juice bar setting.
May 23 2019, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Veg cafe in Watauga promotes 'green' counterculture

The Healthy Hippie in Watauga, led by Kelli Myatt, introduces the Eco Club to promote sustainable living. For a fee, members gain access to compost and recycling services and workshops. Myatt envisions expanding the venue and becoming the first all-vegetarian vendor at the Texas State Fair.
Garden pond with lily pads, statue, and lush greenery.
May 21 2019, MINNIE PAYNE

Pond tour dips into North Texas backyards 

The 28th annual Tour of Ponds, hosted by the North Texas Water Garden Society, will be held on June 8-9, showcasing diverse backyard ponds across North Texas. The event offers a self-guided tour of 40 ponds, welcoming gardening and pond enthusiasts for a unique, educational experience. Participants can purchase a tour guide book for access.
Colorful landscape painting of rugged, orange hills with patches of green and blue sky.
May 15 2019, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Fort Worth painter inspired by ‘magic’ of natural world

Fort Worth painter Jim Woodson, inspired by the 'magic' of nature, showcases his work in "Time Enfolded" at Valley House Gallery, Dallas, until June 8. His 33-piece exhibit reflects the enchanting high desert landscape of New Mexico, where he connects his internal experiences with the external world.
Five jars of pickled foods on a red gingham tablecloth.
May 08 2019, ANDREA RIDOUT

Give Mom a unique green gift

Celebrate Mother's Day with eco-friendly gifts: Yims Foods offers award-winning pickled treats, Thrive Apothecary sells CBD products for well-being, and 5 Mile Chocolate provides sustainable two-ingredient bars. Other options include rustic jewelry by Ruth Semmi, Tula Hats, One Tiny Acre's soaps, recycled art cards from Beverly Ann Moore, and a bee-friendly garden kit from Pretty Things and Cool Stuff.
May 01 2019, Julie Ryan

Local candidates rated ‘green’ by DFW groups

The local chapters of Sierra Club and the Dallas Green Alliance endorsed candidates running in city elections on May 4.

May 1, 2019

Candidates in Dallas’ and Fort Worth’s municipal elections go before voters this Election Day, Saturday - some with endorsements from  two prominent environmental groups. 

Nineteen aspirants for mayor and city council in Dallas, along with council and county water board in Fort Worth, got green thumbs-ups.

Two people with canoes filled with items by a riverbank on a sunny day.
May 01 2019, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Paddlers, runners to pick up trash at Dallas parks

Groundwork Dallas and Trinity Park Conservancy host a canoe clean-up on the Elm Fork of the Trinity River on June 9. The Environmental League of Dallas holds the Trash Dash 5K on May 11 at Harry Moss Park, where runners either exercise or drop litter at stations along the route.
Close-up of a vibrant green leaf with visible veins.
Apr 26 2019, MARSHALL HINSLEY

Artificial leaf inventor to speak at Dallas Harvard Club

Harvard professor Daniel Nocera, inspired by the Grateful Dead's ethos of sharing, will discuss his artificial leaf, a technology for creating fuel and fertilizer from sunlight, at the Harvard Club of Dallas on May 2. Aimed at global accessibility, the event's admission is $35.
Rotting apples and eggshells on compost heap.
Apr 22 2019, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Fort Worth launches pilot composting program

Fort Worth launched a pilot residential composting program, a North Texas first. For an annual $20 fee, residents receive composting supplies and access to collection sites. The initiative aims to reduce landfill waste and methane emissions while creating valuable gardening products. Over 200 participants joined in the first week.