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Man holding recycle and compost signs above bins indoors.
Oct 03 2016, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Fort Worth conductor turns zero waste pilot program into business

Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra conductor Miguel Harth-Bedoya is known to wax poetic about his favorite composers during concerts. But lately there's a new topic you'll hear the extroverted orchestra leader proselytizing about, one that his fans couldn't have foreseen: compost.
Sep 27 2016, RITA COOK

DFW Solar Tour showcases real-world applications of renewable energy

The Environmental Education Center in Plano is one of the stops on the seventh annual DFW Solar Tour on Oct. 1.

Sept. 27, 2016 

How do solar energy, wind energy, energy efficiency and a variety of other sustainable technologies save money for the typical homeowner while consuming less of our natural resources?

You can find answers to those questions and more at the upcoming DFW Solar Tour, hosted by North Texas Renewable Energy Group on Oct. 1. The event is free.

Children pointing at a musical note display in an outdoor setting.
Sep 20 2016, JULIE THIBODEAUX

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.
Children climbing a rock wall with safety harnesses.
Sep 17 2016, JULIE THIBODEAUX

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.