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.
North Texas
Environmentalists, cities push back against proposed disposal well near Lake Arlington
A natural gas company wants to put a wastewater injection well in east Fort Worth next to Lake Arlington, a major water source for North Texas. The proposed site is located near the intersection of Cravens and Berry Streets, about 9,000 feet from Lake Arlington Dam, according to the city of Arlington.
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.
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
Dallas' urban heat island to be focus of Texas Trees symposium
A Texas Trees Foundation study reveals Dallas' urban heat island exacerbates city temperatures by nearly 20 degrees, impacting health, economy, and infrastructure. The March 23 symposium aims to address these issues with research and solutions presented by experts, highlighting tree planting and green spaces as key strategies.
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.
High-level radioactive waste could roll through DFW if West Texas dump site OK'd
High-level radioactive waste from the nation's nuclear reactors could start traveling through North Texas as early as 2021 if a West Texas dump site is allowed to expand its operations.
Rewilding the Trinity River to be explored at Dallas symposium
D Magazine has invited experts to discuss returning the Dallas Trinity River corridor back to its natural landscape. Above, wading birds in the Great Trinity Forest. Photo courtesy of Ben Sandifer/DallasTrinityTrails.blogspot.com.
Feb. 27, 2017
Dallas-based conceptual artist Ashley Milow explores how humans view animals, nature
Above, a 2013 installation by Ashley Milow. Read more about the artwork here.
Feb. 21, 2017
Dallas-based artist Ashley Milow wants to change the way we look at nature and animals how we approach our own animality.
LLELA prepares for its closeup with bioblitz planned on April 1
Last April, experts from across the state came together at Tandy Hills Natural Area in Fort Worth for the largest bioblitz ever held in North Texas. Volunteers not only recorded 3,000 observations of flora and fauna at the 160-acre prairie remnant, they inspired another group of naturalists to host their own bioblitz.