North Texas

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.

Sep 20 2016, MINNIE PAYNE

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.

Sep 19 2016, RITA COOK

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

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.

Sep 15 2016, GREEN TIP GUY

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.

Sep 13 2016, RITA COOK

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.

Sep 12 2016, Julie Ryan

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

Sep 07 2016, Julie Ryan

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

Sep 06 2016, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Texas environmental atlas maps out state’s ecological legacy

There's plenty of Texas lore to read in The Texas Landscape Project: Nature and People but environmentalists, Texas history buffs and geography lovers alike will enjoy just perusing its maps, aerial views and historic photos. The richly illustrated 500-page environmental history atlas was published by Texas A&M University Press in June.

Aug 30 2016, Julie Ryan

Water conference to address supply challenges, solutions for North Texans

Speakers will talk about the current state of Texas' water supply, threats and conservation methods on Sept. 17. Above, a rainwater catchment system. Courtesy of Innovative Water Solutions, one of the speakers at the conference.

Aug. 17, 2016