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Apr 17 2017, RITA COOK

Tiny house workshop hosted by big fan of living small

Former Dallas resident B.A. Norrgard Breen will be leading a workshop on tiny houses on April 21 and 22 at Earth Day Texas in Dallas. Courtesy of EDTX.

April 17, 2017

Apr 17 2017, ANDREA RIDOUT

Chick Pics! Fowl fans flock to North Texas poultry show

Maranda Haschke of Decatur brought her prize-winning Belgian d'Uccle rooster, Billy, to compete at the North Texas Poultry Showcase at Fair Park in Dallas on April 8. Photos by Andrea Ridout.

April 17, 2017

Apr 12 2017, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Dallas native opens vegan cowboy boot store in Big D

Dallas native Kat Mendenhall opened MendRT, a vegan cowboy boot store, in the Design District. The store offers faux leather western fashion, expanding from her successful online business and features custom-made boots. Mendenhall aims to attract mainstream shoppers, despite most customers being from outside Texas.

Mar 31 2017, ANDREA RIDOUT

Avian experts nest in tiny house in Dallas County

Wildbird trainers Lindsey and Simon McNeny share a tiny house with their birds on the property of Rogers Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Hutchins. Photo courtesy of Kim Louis Design.

April 3, 2017

Little by little the bird makes its nest. - French Proverb.

Mar 21 2017, RITA COOK

Dallas eco-bedding company offers discount for Green Source DFW readers

Dallas-based Dolphin Blue launched NaturalHealthyBedroom.com last April.

March 21, 2017

It’s where we spend from six to 10 hours a day. But we should wake up to the fact that our bedrooms aren't the healthiest rooms in our homes, says a Dallas-based eco-retailer.

That’s why Dolphin Blue, founded by Dallas greenie Tom Kemper in 1994, launched NaturalHealthyBedroom.com in April last year.

Mar 14 2017, VET

Artcycle Club: Make a wind sock

Dallas artist VET shows you how to make a wind sock with a few simple materials. Wind sock image courtesy of The Frugal Crafter.

Mar 08 2017, RITA COOK

Artist paints mod mural in rural Collin County

March 9, 207

A Texas artist recently created some interesting roadside art for residents and drivers through Collin County.

Houston-born Nathan Randall Green was hired by Light Farms to create the abstract mural at its 1,070-acre master-planned community in Celina, Texas.

The community, developed by Republic Property Group, already includes progressive amenities such as hiking and biking trails, a greenbelt system, a fitness center and a bike-sharing program.

Mar 07 2017, ANDREA RIDOUT

Breadmaking secrets shared by eco-friendly baker in Navarro County

GreenSourceDFW.org writer dishes on the Barefoot Baker's breadmaking class. Photos by Andrea Ridout.

March 7, 2017

Mar 01 2017, RITA COOK

All Out Trinity brings outdoor recreation to the river

All Out Trinity will be held Saturday, March 4 on and near the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge, Continental Avenue Pedestrian Bridge and West Dallas Gateway.

By Rita Cook

March 1, 2017

While next week, a group will discuss their dream of returning the Trinity River to its natural landscape, this Saturday, an event is being held that aims to bring the community closer to the river through recreation.