Nature

Jan 10 2017, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Ecosystem's survival tied to prevalence of native plants, author says

Native plants have been touted for their water saving properties and importance to pollinators in recent years but a professor of entomology and wildlife ecology says the need for native plants is more dire than many experts have let on.

Jan 09 2017, Julie Ryan

Dallas tree advocates say city's new urban forestry unit is 'big deal'

The creation of a staffed forestry division in Dallas is the dream of city’s Urban Forestry Advisory Committee. Photos courtesy of Urban Forestry Advisory Committee.

Jan. 9, 2017

Dallas launched its new Urban Forestry Division Jan. 1, joining Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio and Houston, all cities with professionally staffed forestry programs or departments.

Dec 20 2016, RITA COOK

Every Mavericks’ three-pointer plants another tree in Dallas

Trees for Threes volunteers planted trees at Reverchon Park in Dallas this spring.

Dec. 20, 2016

Every time the Dallas Mavericks score a three pointer, the city of Dallas gets a little greener. That’s because since 2010, Trees for Threes, a partnership between the Mavs, PWC, a Big Four accounting and consulting firm; Arbological Services; and the Dallas Independent School District, plants one tree for every three point basket.

Dec 18 2016, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Film Review: French documentary 'Seasons' thrills with poetic view of animal history

A new nature documentary Seasons, directed by Jacques Perrin and Jacques Cluzaud, the French filmmakers who made Winged Migration and Oceans, offers animal lovers an emersion into a world where wild things rule.

Nov 15 2016, RITA COOK

Dallas nonprofit to plant 1,000 trees to offset losses in 2015 DFW tornado

In partnership with Texas Trees Foundation and Keep Rowlett Beautiful, RETREET's goal is to plant 1,000 trees over the next few years in Rowlett, Garland and other communities hit by the Dec. 26 tornado.

Nov. 15, 2016

Nov 01 2016, RITA COOK

Riders return to 'bomb' Fort Worth trails with wildflower seeds for second year

The Great Seed Bomb is a finalist in the 2016 Green Source DFW Awards on Nov. 3.

Nov. 1, 2016

If you are planning to get out and enjoy the end of the excellent weather in North Texas next weekend, why not pull out your bike and ride for a good cause while you’re at it.

Sep 19 2016, RITA COOK

North Texas monarch fests celebrate butterflies on their way to Mexico

A monarch tagged with a Monarch Watch identification tag. The tags are used by citizen scientists to help researchers gather information about monarch migration. Courtesy of the Texas Butterfly Ranch. Read more about tagging monarchs.

Sept. 19, 2016

Sep 12 2016, Julie Ryan

Native Plant Society of Texas to plant monarch waystations on I-35 in October

The Native Plant Society of Texas is hosting the Welcome the Monarchs Field Day at the Hill County northbound rest area on Oct. 13. Courtesy of MonarchJointVenture.org.

Sept. 12, 2016

Aug 30 2016, AMY MARTIN

WHO you gonna call? Blackland Prairie Raptor Center provides ER for birds of prey

Barred owl at the Blackland Prairie Raptor Center in Lucas. This is first in a series of North Texas Wild columns about wildlife rescue centers in North Texas. Photos courtesy of BPRC.

Aug. 30, 2016

Jul 15 2016, Julie Ryan

State offers new grant for monarch butterfly 'ranches'

On May 2, the Texas State Soil and Conservation Board began offering grants for Monarch habitat restoration on rural land and public butterfly gardens in cities. Courtesy of National Wildlife Federation.

July 15, 2016

Home, home on the range is not the same when the monarchs don’t play.