North Texas

The Amon Carter Museum exhibit "Trespassers: James Prosek & the Texas Prairie" highlights endangered Texas prairies through immersive, exquisitely detailed art. Watercolors, sculptures, and multimedia works illustrate prairie fragmentation and wildlife displacement, stirring awareness of this vital ecosystem's plight.

The 2023 Green Gift Guide for Kids highlights eco-friendly gift ideas, including a Made in Texas onesie, bird workshops, gardening kits, and STEM toys. The guide features unique offerings like Lump of Coal products, dragon playsets, and recycled material toys, promoting sustainability and creativity for young eco-conscious gift recipients.

The 2023 Green Gift Guide features eco-friendly gifts such as Farmer’s Defense sleeves, reMarkable 2 tablets, organic fruit baskets from Harry and David, and Lomi composters. It highlights sustainable products like Confetti Snacks, Crystal deodorant, and Susan’s Own CBD products, promoting gifts that align with environmental and health-conscious living.

The Caddo Lake Institute, founded in 1993 by Eagles frontman Don Henley, protects the Texas lake's environmental integrity from development and invasive species. The organization collaborates with agencies to restore natural water patterns, tackle pollution, and safeguard threatened species like the American paddlefish.

Midland, Texas is challenging Pilot Water Solutions' permits to inject oil wastewater near T-Bar Ranch, a vital water source. The Railroad Commission conceded Midland's standing to contest these permits due to environmental concerns. Midland's case highlights tensions between water needs and wastewater disposal in West Texas.

North Texas school districts emphasize environmental education through diverse curricula. Dallas ISD incorporates conservation, eco-friendly practices, and subjects like Aquatic Science. Fort Worth ISD focuses on renewable resources and environmental impacts, with initiatives like the Trinity River Turtle Survey and school gardens.

The Moore Park Big Tree Grove in Dallas, a haven for the Black community during segregation, received historic protection from the city and the Texas Historic Tree Coalition. This landmark includes 16 historic trees and was part of the first trees officially protected for historic value by the city council.

The Texas Historic Tree Coalition held six tree dedication ceremonies this year, celebrating landmark trees like the Fort Parker Pecan, West Dallas Gateway Pecan, Comanche Creek Live Oak Grove, Singing Trees, and Comanche Council Live Oak. These ceremonies resumed after delays due to the pandemic and other challenges.

After watching the documentary *Catching the Sun*, Tracy Wallace and Mark McCollum founded Green Careers Texas in 2016 to promote solar power and provide solar industry training for low-income individuals in Dallas. They overcame challenges to create a training facility, supporting career paths and fostering community resilience.

Rooted In, a nursery in Pilot Point founded by sustainability experts Daniel Cunningham and Clint Wolfe, offers heat, drought, and cold-tolerant plants. With 40 years of experience, they prioritize eco-friendly gardening and hold workshops. Their specialties include native grasses and water-wise plants, fostering community and sutainable landscaping.