Dallas artist VET created the colorful fence art from disarded materials. Photos by Patsy Davila.
Nov. 6, 2017
A chain link fence in the Bishop Arts District in Dallas recently got an eco-friendly makeover. The once drab border surrounding an apartment complex construction site at 305 Melba Street now sports a vibrant underwater scene made from discarded materials. As a result, a colorful seahorse, toothy shark, trailing seaweed, undulating waves and stylish school of fish is drawing smiles and compliments from local residents.
Brent Brown, founder of bcWorkshop, will receive the Green Source DFW’s 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award on Nov. 9 at the Dallas Arboretum.
Nov. 3, 2017
City designer. Urban planner. Public architect. Sustainability expert. Community advocate. Brent A. Brown, AIA, LEED AP, is a man of many titles. On Nov. 9, he will be recognized with one more distinction as the recipient of the 2017 Green Source DFW Lifetime Achievement Award.
Chefs for Farmers showcases Dallas' best chefs along with local and regional farmers. Photos courtesy of Chefs for Farmers.
Oct. 31, 2017
Chefs For Farmers might be just one of the best farm-to-fork festivals you will attend this year. A four-day affair from Nov. 2 to 5, the festival promises a mouthwatering extravaganza of local food from some of the best chefs in the country.
As farmers take center stage while chefs rock the best locally sourced dishes, guests can take it all in bite by bite.
Zippered pouches made from upcycled bags by E.C. Stanton Community School are among the items that will be for sale at the R-Bazaar on Nov. 11 in Fort Worth. Vendor spaces are still available.
October 24, 2017
A Fort Worth church is kicking off the holiday season with an art show and sale that showcases goods made from upcycled items.
Storm Farms reopens Oct. 7 with its pick-your-own pumpkin patch. Photos courtesy of Storm Farms.
Sept. 29, 2017
Storm Farms in Arlington was a hit this spring with its pick-your-own strawberry patch. Now, the farm is kicking off the fall growing season with the opening of its pumpkin patch Oct. 7.
The Hyatt Regency Dallas parteners with Clean the World to recycle its leftover shampoo, conditioner, body lotion and soap and distribute it in impoverished communities. Above, recycled soap distributed to a community in Haiti. Photos courtesy of Clean the World.
Sept. 26, 2017
Have you ever wondered what happens to all those half-full containers of shampoo, conditioner, body lotion and soap that you leave behind at the hotel? One local hotel is making good use of it.