North Texas

The 2023 Last Minute Green Gift Guide offers a variety of eco-friendly, locally sourced gifts perfect for the holiday season. Highlights include Crazy Water experiences, Half Price Books finds, unique coffee and pastries, Texas craft beers, quality tools, and vegan treats—all easily accessible from local businesses.

North Texas prairies, integral to the region, benefit from controlled fires to rejuvenate ecosystems and prevent wildfires. A workshop on Jan. 10-11 in Fort Worth aims to educate land managers on prescribed fire techniques, featuring expert speakers.

The 2023 Green Gift Guide for Pets recommends eco-friendly gifts that prioritize sustainability and pet well-being. Suggestions include natural treats, durable toys, stylish beds, and innovative pet care products—all aimed at reducing environmental impact while delighting your furry companions.

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.