Energy summit brings internationally known experts to Dallas
The Dallas Sierra Club hosts the second Earth, Wind & Fire Energy Summit at the Addison Conference Center on Oct. 22-23.
Sept. 26, 2016
North Texas
Green Tip Guy: Support your local farmer's market
Jason gives viewers a taste of the local farmers market scene with this tour of the Dallas Farmers Market. Here's a list of North Texas Farmers Markets. Photo courtesy of Grapevine Farmers Market.
Fort Worth City Council to consider proposed fee for Botanic Garden
The Fort Worth City Council is considering an entrance fee for the Fort Worth Botanic Garden to fund infrastructure repairs and enhancements. The garden faces financial challenges, with $1.5 million unmet operational needs yearly and $15 million in capital repair delays.
Richardson spa owner promotes green pampering, plant-based diet
Lisa Weeks is the owner of Love Thyself Day Spa in Richardson, which has a roster of sustainable practices. Courtesy of Facebook.
Sept. 20, 2016
Theologians teach us that as human beings, we first learn to take care of ourselves. Love Thyself Day Spa in Richardson goes a step further by teaching clients to love themselves and Earth in an eco-minded way.
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
North Texas green events fill up fall calendar
In September, the heat subsides and in North Texas fall can be as invigorating as spring. It’s also when another round of green festivals crop up. Here’s a list of the some of big eco-friendly events on the calender in the coming months.
Green Tip Guy: All natural fridge deodorizer
Jason shows you a DIY fridge deodorizer and it's not baking soda. Photo courtesy of Diatomaceous.org.
City of Fort Worth aims to divert 40 percent of residential waste from landfill in new 20-year plan
Sept. 13, 2016
The city of Fort Worth is launching what it says is its largest green initiative yet with a new Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan. City staff who have been working on the plan for two years say they are hoping the 2016-2036 plan will take the city to new level of sustainability over the next 20 years.
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
DFW Free Day of Yoga promotes sustainability for mind, body, spirit
Labor Day weekend saw the 10-year anniversary of DFW Free Day of Yoga. Above, Friday’s kick-off festival at the Latino Cultural Center in downtown Dallas. Photos by Christian Leigh Kramer.
Sept. 7, 2016