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Jan 21 2022, AMY MARTIN

Former Boy Scout camp shelters nature in urban Dallas

Jan. 21, 2022

It was 1999, and the news was circulating in north Oak Cliff like wildfire. 

Developers sought to buy and rezone the 160 rugged, wooded acres of the Boy Scouts’ old Camp Brooklawn. It was a stab to the heart for those Oak Cliff residents who'd spent their childhoods playing in the woods along Five Mile Creek back in the 1930s when the area was rural, except for a few abbreviated thoroughfares. 

Reflective pond with lily pads and large frog sculpture in a garden setting.
Jan 19 2022, BRANDI ADDISON

Fort Worth Botanic Garden aims to be 'beacon for conservation'

Fort Worth Botanic Garden, merged with BRIT in 2020, is creating a 20-year master plan with Studio Outside to enhance facilities and focus on conservation. Community input is sought through forums to promote environmental impact, education, and sustainability, aiming to be a conservation leader statewide.
People dancing joyfully outdoors on a sunny day.
Jan 14 2022, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Oak Cliff Earth Day 2022 is a go

After a two-year break, the 13th annual Oak Cliff Earth Day will be held on April 3, 2022, at Lake Cliff Park, Dallas, featuring entertainment, environmental education, and a focus on "Environmental Justice for All." The event supports eco-friendly living, with vendor and sponsorship opportunities available.
Horned lizard camouflaged on rocky ground.
Jan 12 2022, MICHAEL SMITH

Can the horny toad bounce back?

The Texas horned lizard, a rare reptile, has been disappearing from its native regions due to habitat changes and reduced prey availability. Efforts by zoos and conservationists focus on captive breeding and reintroduction, with successful releases showing promise but requiring suitable habitat and significant effort for broader reintroduction.
Motion fails with 4 yes, 5 no, 0 abstain; vote breakdown listed.
Jan 06 2022, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Arlington denies gas well permit after activists file lawsuit

On Tuesday, Liveable Arlington claimed victory as the Arlington City Council, by a 5-4 vote, denied Total Energies' request to drill more gas wells near a preschool. The grassroots group's lawsuit contested Total's drill zone map for violating setback ordinances. This decision marks their second success against Total.
Someone observing through a spotting scope by a lake.
Jan 03 2022, JOHN KENT

North Texas teen racks up lofty birding score

In a birding career that has spanned more than half of his life, Ty Allen of Burleson has observed and logged 284 avian species in Johnson County, 371 throughout Texas and 383 in the United States. It’s a count that is continually being revised upward.

Not bad for someone who just turned 19.
Quiet river surrounded by lush green trees on a sunny day.
Dec 23 2021, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Fort Worth buys 275 acres for new park

Fort Worth procured 275 acres for Rock Creek Ranch Park, located by Rocky Creek Ranch and Benbrook Lake, preserving portions as natural land. Acquired for $6.75 million, it combines Open Space, park fees, and bond funds. Planned amenities and natural areas emphasize community input, with development post-2026 bond program.
Solar panels reflecting wind turbines and clouds.
Dec 20 2021, JULIE THIBODEAUX

New leaders taking on environmental roles in DFW

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency appointed Dr. Eartha Nance as the new administrator for Region 6, succeeding David Gray. Michael Fletcher was named Co-CEO of EarthX. Both bring extensive expertise to their roles, with Nance focusing on environmental justice and Fletcher on expanding EarthxTV's reach.