A coalition of local environmental activists pushed for the Climate Plan amendment to be included in the Dallas city budget. Courtesy of Rita Beving.
Sept. 26, 2018
Dallas City Council and mayor responded last week to environmentalists' push for a city climate action plan. The Council gave unanimous approval of the environmental initiative at the final City budget vote Sept. 18.
It was a 180-degree turn from past eras at City Hall.
Give to your favorite local environmental groups online on Sept. 20 through the annual online event.
Sept. 18, 2018
You can get more bang for your donation buck during the annual North Texas Giving Day on Thursday, Sept. 20.
This is the 10th year for the online event, which encourages donations to charities in 20 North Texas counties - including dozens of environmental and animal welfare groups.
The club now provides speakers on environmental topics for free.
Sept. 4, 2018
Looking for a speaker for your garden club or youth group? Dallas Sierra Club members want to share their expertise on ecology and the outdoors.
That’s why the local conservation group launched a new outreach speakers program to supply local schools, civic clubs, churches and nature groups with eco-friendly presentations.
My Possibilities, which caters to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, received Plano's Green Business Certification this month. Photo courtesy of city of Plano.
Aug. 31, 2018
A Plano campus for adults with cognitive disabilities was recently recognized for its green savvy.