North Texas

North Texas activist Wendel Withrow will discuss Edward Abbey's influential memoir "Desert Solitaire" on February 19 at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. Celebrating its impact, Withrow attributes the book to inspiring his environmental career and activism. Hosted by the Greater Fort Worth Sierra Club, attendance is free.

Treat your loved ones with eco-friendly Valentine's gifts. Options include local foods like White Rock Granola and Teasom teas, plus vegan treats from Reverie Bakeshop. For experiences, consider a drive-in movie at Coyote Drive-In, a romantic meal at Healthy Hippie Cafe, or an evening at the Perot Museum.

Jason shows how a common household plant can sooth a dry nose.

Angel Carter initiated the Fish Creek Cleanup Challenge after noticing persistent litter at Fish Creek Linear Park in Arlington. Despite COVID-19, the third annual event proceeds on January 30, 2021, adhering to social distancing. In 2020, 800 volunteers participated. Carter emphasizes education and community engagement for effective volunteer recruitment.

Downwinders at Risk, a Dallas-based clean air advocacy group, is empowering citizens to monitor local air quality using portable devices. They train individuals to use these monitors, enabling them to gather data for personal or advocacy purposes. This initiative helps fill gaps due to limited official monitors in North Texas.

Solar United Neighbors simplifies solar adoption in Texas via co-ops, aiding cost reduction and decision-making with collective buying power and expertise. Hanna Mitchell details this process, explaining motivations, costs, tax credits, payment options, and co-op benefits, encouraging Texans to find or start co-ops for solar installations.

Dallas woman Jennifer Stuart created a 13-foot "temperature scarf" that visualizes 2019's North Texas climate, using yarn colors to depict temperature data inspired by The Tempestry Project. This project fosters awareness and conversation about climate change through creative textile artistry and community collaboration.

A great horned owl met an untimely end in our Fort Worth neighborhood last month. My husband and I discovered him one Sunday morning. We kept hearing crows yelling in a nearby tree. Like bluejays, crows will join forces to scare predators away.

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Charley Amos, a Texas Master Naturalist, attracts 97 bird species to his Arlington yard by offering water, native seeds, and shelter without using chemicals. He warns of habitat loss and encourages using native plants. Amos’ favorite bird-watching spot is Big Bend National Park. His global bird count approaches 1,200.