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How to celebrate Earth Day in North Texas

Earth Day festivals have blossomed across North Texas over the years. Fortunately, they don’t all happen on April 22. Instead, more than 20 environmentally themed events are spread out across the month so greenies can party all through April. The celebrations kick off on Saturday.

Artcycle Club: How to turn old books into art

Altered book by VET. Photo courtesy of the artist.

This is a new feature on GreenSourceDFW.org by the Dallas artist known as VET. We will be posting her DIY projects on GreenSourceDFW.org as an occasional series. 

In this video, she shows you how to turn old books into artistic designs.

Fort Worth couple crafts quirky recycled art with discards

King's Whimsey Kitty made from upcycled material. Photos courtesy of the Kings.

April 12, 2016

Estate sales, garage sales and flea markets all are perfect hunting grounds for Karla King and her husband Tim of Fort Worth. The pair make clever use of discarded junk not ready to go the landfill. Their whimsical creations can be found in galleries and craft fairs under the aptly named King’s Whimsey

Wind farm expert cofounded Dallas-based Breeze Energy

Walter Hornaday, the cofounder of the Dallas-based Breeze Energy, now makes a living selling wind power to customers across Texas but he got his start in the industry on the production side more than 20 years ago.

7 best places for long hikes in DFW 

Oak Cliff Nature Preserve in Dallas offers 8 miles of trails on 120 acres. Courtesy of Texas Land Conservancy

North Texas Wild April 1, 2016

Escape from the urban stress and get in shape on some of the wildest trails in North Texas