Members of the Bois D'Arc Patriots, a group of activists, and the East Dallas Tenants and Small Homeowners' Alliance, circa 1970s. Dallas native John Fullinwider, an original member of the Patriots, is one of nine guest lecturers participating in Downwinders at Risk's College of Constructive Hell-Raising, a continuing ed course on community organizing beginning in January. Courtesy of Downwinders at Risk.
Nov. 8, 2016
Cedar Hill’s Beautification and Environmental Sustainability Board is enlisting volunteers to collect one million pieces of trash during November through January. Photo by Julie Thibodeaux.
Nov. 7, 2016
Cedar Hill’s Beautification and Environmental Sustainability Board has set a lofty cleanup goal for the city. Recently the board challenged residents and businesses to pick up one million pieces of litter between Nov. 1 and Jan. 31 in a campaign it’s calling Bitter for Litter.
Volunteers make seed bombs with clay, organic compost and native, non-GMO seeds for the upcoming Great Seed Bomb on Nov. 5 in Fort Worth. Courtesy of the Great Seed Bomb.
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.
Oct. 31, 2016
A woman walks into a bookstore . . . No, wait. The woman owns the bookstore and now she’s bought a hardware store.
It makes perfect sense, right?
The We Mean Green Fund committee is currently hosting a StormDrain Artscape Design contest.
Oct. 26, 2016
Athletic programs at the University of North Texas have long been known for their “Mean Green” teams. Now UNT students use the slogan to show they’re serious about sustainability.
Peekaboo, a rescued Egyptian fruit bat, front, and friends hanging out at Bat World Sanctuary in Weatherford. Photos courtesy of Bat World Sanctuary.
Oct. 26, 2016
In November, proposals for reform of the Texas Railroad Commission will be voted on by the Texas Sunset Commission, which reviews state agencies' performance.
Oct. 24, 2016
The public debate over effectiveness of the powerful, misnamed Texas Railroad Commission filled hearing rooms at the state capitol in August. The focus was recommendations from the Texas Sunset Commission staff that reviews state agencies' performance.
Vegan corn dogs are one of the popular items at the Texas Veggie Fair. Courtesy of Texas Veggie Fair.
Oct. 21, 2016
For long-time vegans and vegetarians, newbies to the way of life or just folks tinkering with the idea of making your diet meatless, the seventh annual Texas Veggie Fair on Saturday, Oct. 22, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Reverchon Park in Dallas is a good way to figure out if the lifestyle is for you.