Big Spring in Dallas on its way to historic landmark designation
The Dallas Landmark Commission began the process to protect a 15-acre parcel encompassing a natural spring in Dallas. Photo courtesy of Ben Sandifer/Dallas Trinity Trails.
Feb. 5, 2016
North Texas
Green Tip Guy: Give a green gift for Valentine's Day
Jason suggests making a bouquet of paper flowers this Valentine’s Day.
#Greenfor2016 contest offers big prizes for Fort Worth greenies
Put your green thinking caps on, Fort Worth. You could win a $500 Amazon gift card. Recyclebank, a New York City-based company that provides recycling education for the city of Fort Worth, launched a contest last month called #GreenFor2016.
North Texas Outdoor Pursuit Center offers cure for nature-deprived generation
Feb. 2, 2016
Christopher Gibson is doing his part to cure nature deficit disorder.
The 48-year-old owner of the North Texas Outdoor Pursuit Center in Carrollton said he was inspired by the 2005 book The Last Child in the Woods by Richard Louv, which laments that people today are spending too much time indoors.
Local Foods Kitchen in Fort Worth serves up locally sourced fare
Local Foods Kitchen opened in July. Photo courtesy of Facebook.com/localfoodskitchen.
February 1, 2016
She helped her family found City Café in Dallas. She trained with Julia Childs and even did a stint in Paris at the three Michelin starred L’ Arpege, but when veteran chef and caterer Katie Schma decided to open her own restaurant with a local food theme she chose a North Texas city known for its small-town feel – Fort Worth.
Green Tip Guy: Repurpose ice cream containers
This is the time of year when gardeners are starting seeds for their spring gardens. Jason and his guest Lauren show how ice cream cartons can be repurposed as seedling or small plant containers.
Green Grocer reopens as eco-friendly micro mart
For those fans of Green Grocer in Dallas who were saddened to hear that the green market was closing this month – rejoice. The store, which specializes in stocking nearly exclusively organic foods, local produce when possible and no GMOs, is back.
North Texans blast state’s contested clean air plan
Around 100 people filled the TCEQ public hearing in Arlington last week to let the agency know they're not happy with its clean air plan. Photo by Julie Thibodeaux.
Jan. 26, 2016
Checkered Past Winery serves up Texas libations with vintage vibe
Jan. 25, 2016
Checkered Past Winery’s name hearkens back to another era but the new venue that opened in December is all about progressive concepts – like drinking local.
Film recounts how Dallas Audubon Center rose from illegal dump site
I remember reading about how the Trinity River Audubon Center in Dallas was built on the site of a former landfill. However, it wasn’t until I saw the documentary Out of Deepwood that I appreciated that history.