Lifestyle

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.

Celebrate an eco-friendly St. Patrick's Day with ten green ideas: reuse decorations, opt for biodegradable glitters, try meatless recipes, shop locally, use reusable dinnerware, choose eco-friendly disposables, enjoy outdoor activities, use public transport, donate to environmental causes, and choose natural dyes over chemicals.

Waco Friends of the Climate's Climate Crisis Art Exhibit returns in person to promote climate change awareness through art. Held at Art Center Waco from April 4-29, the exhibit invites Texas artists to inspire emotional engagement and action on climate change, offering cash prizes. Submissions close April 1.

Wicked Bold, a vegan chocolate company in Flower Mound, Texas, was founded by Deric and Brooklynn Cahill to offer sustainably sourced, additive-free chocolates. Their products, including spicy Cayenne Dark Chocolate and Sea Salt varieties, are available at Dallas-Fort Worth Whole Foods and online.

Valentine's Day presents an opportunity to celebrate love sustainably. Suggestions include eco-friendly activities like biking, vegan dining at TLC Vegan Café, virtual cow hugs from The Gentle Barn, cooking classes at Indulge, local gift boxes, Texas-made goods from Go Texan, Flying Wish Paper, and organic socks from Maggies Organics.