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A heron stands by a pond near a grassy golf course.
Jun 08 2023, ANDREA RIDOUT

Father’s day is chance to show love for the planet

Celebrate a "green" Father's Day with eco-friendly gifts and activities. Enjoy birdwatching at Tierra Verde Golf Club, explore bird feeders, puzzles, online learning, and nature guides. Choose sustainable suitcases, veggie chips, and eco-friendly wines. Consider a cast iron skillet, hydration blends, LED work lights, or vegan treats for Dad.
Colorful "Wild DFW" graphic with flowers and a bird.
Jun 03 2023, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Buy 'Wild DFW' on local site to benefit Green Source DFW

Purchase Amy Martin's 'Wild DFW: Explore the Amazing Nature Around Dallas-Fort Worth' on Pretty Things and Cool Stuff; proceeds support GreenSourceDFW.org. This guide, praised for its comprehensive insights into North Texas nature, enriches Green Source DFW's environmental reporting.
Sign and trees on grassy roadside under cloudy sky.
Jun 02 2023, INSIDE CLIMATE NEWS

Arlington approves new fracking zone near homes and schools

The Arlington City Council approved a fracking zone near homes and schools, despite residents' objections. It's a victory for TotalEnergies, facing legal challenges over horizontal drilling. Texas law limits city control over drilling, influencing the council's 8-1 vote pending final approval.
Lake with swimmers and a sign warning of no lifeguard.
May 27 2023, TEXAS TRIBUNE

Texas parks officials want to buy Fairfield Lake State Park land

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is determined to buy Fairfield Lake State Park’s 5,000-acre property, previously leased for decades, from its current owner, Todd Interests, who plans private development. Despite previous missed opportunities, the state remains committed to preserving and expanding the park for future generations.
Tiny wooden house with large windows, a front porch, and outdoor seating on gravel.
May 26 2023, ANDREA RIDOUT

Tiny home building business started by Dallas vet

Army veteran Peter Huggler and Christina Wester founded Indigo River Tiny Homes in Dallas, leveraging their construction skills from Habitat for Humanity. Their company builds custom tiny homes, combining sustainable materials with innovative designs, and supports veteran organizations while promoting eco-friendly living.
May 26 2023, MARK FADDEN

Will ‘smart’ gondolas be the next new way to get around DFW?

May 25, 2023

Traffic congestion is a decades-old problem in Dallas-Fort Worth, and it took a Mountain View, California-based company to bring an innovative solution to North Texas — with a brief stop in New Zealand first. 

With plans for high speed rail in the Metroplex stalled, a transportation option that most associate with amusement parks and ski resorts is under discussion.

Four DFW cities — Arlington, Dallas, DeSoto and Plano — have expressed interested in pursuing gondola-style mobility networks to address their growing traffic congestion issues. 

Man wearing a cap examining a tree in a lush forest.
May 19 2023, JIM DOMKE

Amateur botanist earns accolades while chasing plants in North Texas

Jeff Quayle, a self-taught botanist from Fort Worth, has documented nearly 2,000 plant specimens, discovered a new species named after him, and received awards for his work. His lifelong passion began in childhood, and he continues to share his knowledge through plant walks and iNaturalist.
Bare trees with pink markings in a grassy woodland, under a clear blue sky.
May 18 2023, MARK FADDEN

Colleyville residents gear up for round 2 to save native forest

Colleyville residents are fighting a renewed proposal to develop a historic Cross Timbers forest containing nearly 1,000 trees, some up to 200 years old. Despite initial success in halting development plans, rezoning was approved, prompting concerns over tree preservation and environmental impact. The city council will consider the proposal further in June. =
People sitting on chairs in a field, looking at the sky on a sunny day.
May 11 2023, AMY MARTIN

Two solar eclipses to be viewable in Texas

Texans can view two solar eclipses soon: an annular eclipse on Oct. 14, 2023, visible in West and South Texas, and a total eclipse on April 8, 2024, visible across North Texas. Eclipses occur at the New Moon phase when Earth's, Moon's, and Sun's orbits align perfectly.