Green Tip Guy: Nonprofit cleaning up Dallas parks
Green Tip Guy Jason Winningham talks to Aaryaman Singhal, COO of Groundwork Dallas, about volunteer opportunities the nonprofit hosts every Saturday at Dallas parks.
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UNT prof: Kids are learning to conserve water
UNT Prof. Rudi Thompson secured $7 million to study water conservation in Dallas through an Environmental Education Initiative, teaching Pre-K to 5th graders conservation techniques like building aquifers. This program saves $3 million annually and over 22 billion gallons of water. Thompson continues to promote sustainable habits.
Buckeye Trail named for local environmental trailblazers
The Texas Buckeye Trail in Dallas has been renamed the Ned and Genie Fritz Trail to honor the couple's environmental contributions. They were key figures in the conservation movement, preserving numerous natural areas and preventing the Trinity River's channelization, thus safeguarding important Texas ecosystems.
Nature-themed art offers respite from summer heat
Nature-themed art exhibits in North Texas offer a respite from summer heat, showcasing works inspired by nature. Highlights include Claude Monet at Kimbell, Frank X. Tolbert's "Texas Birds," Liz Ward's Mississippi River drawings, Helen Altman's conceptual art at Talley Dunn Gallery, and Natasha Bowdoin's botanical installations.
What can a climate emergency teach us? How to be human again
Dallas environmental journalist Anna Clark reflects on the June 9 Dallas storm in which hundreds of trees were toppled, 350,000 residents lost power and one person was killed. Above, a tree felled in a Dallas neighborhood by the storm. Photo by Dick Guldi
June 18, 2019
When my co-worker said Pilates saved her life, she wasn’t exaggerating.
“My Sunday afternoon class was the only reason I wasn’t at home or in the garage when the crane collapsed into our building,” she told me.
Plant propagation is worth digging into, says Dallas author
Dallas horticulturist Leslie Halleck's second book, "Plant Parenting," is a visually rich guide on plant propagation for novices and experts. It covers techniques for multiplying houseplants, vegetables, and flowers sustainably and cost-effectively, fostering beginning gardeners while enriching experienced ones.
Austin hotel makes top green lodgings list
Habitat Suites in Austin, Texas, ranks fourth on Expedia's Top Ten Eco-Friendly Stays list. The solar-powered hotel, owned by Eduardo Longoria, features organic amenities, eco-friendly practices, and offers a vegetarian and vegan breakfast. Rates are moderate, and each suite includes organic cotton bedding and eco-friendly toiletries.
Dads will love these green gifts
Consider eco-friendly Father's Day gifts: Bishop Cider offers gluten-free, vegan ciders; enjoy meals at sustainable local eateries; shop Texas Olive Ranch olive oils; get a durable Leatherman tool; try Maximus LED Camera Floodlight for security; receive discounts at Natural Grocers; choose Brazos Walking Sticks; or gift an iFixit toolkit.
North Texas storm topples trees across region
Severe storms in North Texas toppled hundreds of trees, causing power outages and a crane collapse that killed a Dallas resident. The Texas Trees Foundation emphasizes proper tree planting and care to prevent storm damage, advising certified arborists for maintenance. Trees enhance community health and offer numerous benefits.
New park designed to cool Dallas campus
A new park opened at Dan D. Rogers Elementary as part of a Dallas ISD greening initiative. The Texas Trees Foundation's Cool Schools program, tackling urban heat and pollution, installed 90 trees and recreational facilities. More schools will join the initiative, backed by anonymous donations.