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Rockwall author Mick Tune advocates exploring the wilderness in his book "Wildering." Tune combines advice with engaging stories to inspire readers to embark on safe and educational outdoor adventures. His curiosity-driven approach led him to paleontology, finding joy in learning alongside community experts and outdoor experiences.

Debbie Cooley, founder of Aledo-based M-Pak, serves military and federal clients while promoting eco-friendly practices. Her initiatives include recyclable packaging, green shipping options, and office sustainability practices. Cooley is committed to environmental causes, joining global sustainability initiatives and implementing recycling programs locally.

This series introduces eco-friendly products to promote environmental responsibility. Featured items include BioLite’s solar kit, House of Marley's audio gear from recycled materials, Nimble's plant-based phone chargers, Hamama’s microgreens grow kits, Savvy Rest's organic sheets, Elm West’s blankets, Monarch Watch initiatives, Behr's VOC-free paint, and Sola-Tile's recycled wall coverings.

At the dawn of 2020, as we set goals for a greener year, ponder these powerful green quotes from environmentalists like Greta Thunberg and Jane Goodall, highlighting urgent climate actions, sustainable living, and personal responsibility to inspire positive environmental change.

Saving animals is addictive. We rarely are privy to the full impact we have on the world. With wildlife rescue and rehabilitation, it’s right there in front of you — until you’re hopefully able to release back to the wild. To hold an animal that would be dead if not for your efforts is rewarding to the extreme and exhausting as well.

Do you have a favorite green product, method, nature escape or other green tip you'd like to share? Or do you have a green resolution for 2020? Are you putting in a monarch garden, buying an electric car or learning how to use an air monitor this year? Tell us about it! We will publish your submissions in an upcoming article.

When you’re shopping for holiday gifts, don’t forget the little pals who enrich our lives so much - our animal friends. Choose gifts that will make them happy but also help our planet at the same time. Support these local and national merchants with goodies that you’ll find around DFW and online.

North Texans are increasing efforts to aid migrating monarch butterflies by creating waystations like those in Fort Worth and Flower Mound. Local groups and cities participate in conservation, addressing population decline due to habitat loss and herbicides. These initiatives support monarchs' survival by providing essential milkweed and nectar sources.

The 2019 Green Gift Guide offers eco-friendly gift ideas across four categories: Women, Men, Kids, and Pets. Each installment includes items like planet-friendly lotions, eco-friendly utensils, educational toys, and organic pet treats sourced from local North Texas shops and online stores.

Lake Lewisville dam's rumored risk is overstated, though repair is needed for serious but fixable seepage. Impact on the Lake Lewisville Environmental Learning Area is minimal. During the $150 million, multi-phase project, access will be restricted, but the enhancements may improve wildlife habitats.