North Texas

Mar 08 2017, RITA COOK

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.

Mar 07 2017, ANDREA RIDOUT

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

Mar 02 2017, MARSHALL HINSLEY

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.

Mar 01 2017, RITA COOK

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.

Feb 28 2017, JULIE THIBODEAUX

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.

Feb 27 2017, AMY MARTIN

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

Feb 22 2017, RITA COOK

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.

Feb 21 2017, JULIE THIBODEAUX

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.

Feb 20 2017, MINNIE PAYNE

Back to the Garden: Fort Worth herbalist's personal care business springs from her rural roots

Stephonia Roberts of Mrs. Jack's Body Food uses natural ingredients from her garden for her soaps, lotions and bath salts.

Feb. 20, 2017

Native Americans and our other ancestors cured ailments and promoted health naturally by using plants and herbs. Fifty-three-year-old Stephonia Roberts, founder of Fort Worth-based Mrs. Jacks Body Food, says her natural personal care products do the same thing.

Feb 14 2017, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Why the Great Backyard Bird Count is a hoot

The first year my husband and I participated in the Great Backyard Bird Count, we were prepared to count birds and take names. On the weekend of the worldwide citizen scientist event, our canopied backyard deck in Fort Worth was our bird blind. Binoculars? Check. Bird guides? Check. Checklists? Check.