Environmental leaders urge North Texans to push green legislation
As of May 3, there were about a dozen environmental bills still in play in the House. Courtesy of Texas Legislature.
May 3, 2017
North Texas
Audubon-certified golf course in Arlington is 'birdie' friendly
Tierra Verde Golf Club in Arlington, an Audubon-certified sanctuary, harmonizes golf with nature. With sustainable practices protecting wildlife and habitats, it offers green space amidst urban sprawl. Renowned for bird species and eco-friendly design, the course balances ecological preservation and recreational pursuits.
Nonprofit aims to brighten South Dallas with solar training
Students test irradiance outside the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center in Dallas. The class was participating in Good Faith Impact's solar installation training held last month. Photos courtesy of Good Faith Impact.
May 1, 2017
Landmark tree defended from vandal by Dallas neighbors
A vandal was stopped when neighbors noticed he was cutting up a park tree for firewood in the Dixon Branch Greenbelt last month. Photos by Amy Martin and Scooter Smith.
April 25, 2017
“The tree which moves some to tears of joy is in the eyes of others only a green thing that stands in the way." - William Blake
Just Say 'No Toll Road': Dallas Green Alliance endorses eco-friendly city council candidates
The Dallas Green Alliance contributes several thousand dollars to environmentally friendly candidates via grassroots fundraising. Pictured DGAco-chair Brandon Pollard kneeling with board members Anna Albers, Vijay Barnabas, Corey Troiani, Clarice Criss, co-chair Erica Cole and Becky Rader.
April 21, 2017
North Texas science marchers do their research with clever signs
Like a cold lab room, the weather was fittingly chilly and gray for the March for Science in DFW on Earth Day morning. And while the message was serious, there was plenty of heartwarming humor to be found at marches held in Dallas, Fort Worth, Denton and Sherman.
Earth Day Texas dives into ocean advocacy with new exhibits, keynote Sylvia Earle
This year, ocean health will be a focus of the festival with keynote speaker oceanographer and environmentalist Sylvia Earth, along with exhibits, film screenings and a dive pool from Go Dive Now.
April 19, 2017
Starting Friday, Earth Day Texas will once again descend on Dallas with a few things you'll remember from past years and a number of things new as well. Here is a snapshot:
What’s New in 2017
Proposed disposal well near Lake Arlington to be discussed at public forum
A proposed disposal well near Lake Arlington is getting pushback from local municipalities and environmental groups in Tarrant County. As a result, State Representative Nicole Collier, who represents district 95, is hosting a forum to address the topic on Thursday, April 20, at 6 p.m. at the Handley Meadowbrook Community Center in Fort Worth.
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
Chick Pics! Fowl fans flock to North Texas poultry show
The North Texas Poultry Showcase at Fair Park in Dallas celebrated growing urban interest in poultry, with diverse participation from all ages. Organized by the Dallas County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, the event featured bird and egg competitions, fostering community involvement and showcasing different poultry breeds through showmanship and artistry.