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The Fort Worth Nature Center, once a planned state park, showcases structures from the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) built during the Great Depression. Their legacy highlighted by a dedicated statue was recognized for transforming landscapes and fostering an environmental ethic, with future plans for restoration.

Celebrate a "green" Father's Day with eco-friendly gifts and activities. Enjoy birdwatching at Tierra Verde Golf Club, explore bird feeders, puzzles, online learning, and nature guides. Choose sustainable suitcases, veggie chips, and eco-friendly wines. Consider a cast iron skillet, hydration blends, LED work lights, or vegan treats for Dad.

Celebrate Mother's Day on May 14 by honoring Mother Earth with eco-friendly gifts. Consider options like kayaking on the Trinity River, healthy Indian cooking, nature walks at Fort Worth Nature Center, supporting Rogers Wildlife Center, eco-friendly products, and sustainable treats like Uli’s Gelato and Bala hydration.

The 6th annual Climate Crisis Art Exhibit in Waco, hosted by Waco Friends of the Climate, showcased over 100 artworks from Texas artists, judged on climate relevance, artistic excellence, and originality. Winners are displayed online; Judi Simon received first place with a $1,000 prize.

Dallas appoints Garrett Boone as the city’s first Greening Czar to transform vacant city-owned land into green spaces. Boone, a seasoned environmentalist, will lead this initiative, with an aim to create more parks and improve green space access for Dallas residents, enhancing neighborhoods across the city.

EarthX, the world’s largest green expo, returns April 21-23, 2023, at Fair Park, Dallas, after a pandemic hiatus. The free event features exhibitors, speakers, films, and conferences addressing environmental issues. Highlights include the NextGen Pavilion, Environmental Justice Conference, and specialized ticketed conferences.

The free Oak Cliff Earth Day on April 16 at Lake Cliff Park offers entertainment, environmental education booths, green vendors, and food trucks. Highlights include performances by Bandan Koro and local schools, and a proclamation ceremony honoring the West Dallas Gateway Pecan Tree. Hosted by Green Source DFW and the Memnosyne Institute.

Pizza Verde, a 100% plant-based pizzeria in Fort Worth, was founded by Jennifer and Landon Cabarubio, offering a diverse vegan menu with unique toppings and their own dairy-free mozzarella. After pop-up beginnings, they opened a brick-and-mortar location, expanding DFW’s vegan dining scene.

Texas State Parks mark their 100th anniversary with free entry during celebrations. Events highlight historic achievements and focus on future improvements while raising funds for park enhancements. Despite challenges, like the potential loss of Fairfield Lake Park and new ventures like Palo Pinto Mountains Park, the Centennial aims to engage more visitors statewide.

A prescribed burn was conducted by a fire team at the Botanical Research Institute of Texas to maintain a 1.5-acre urban prairie. The burn, a crucial ecological tool, prevents shrub overgrowth and enriches soil. Experts and professionals attended a workshop to learn about fire's role in sustaining healthy prairies.