Green Tip Guy: Aromatherapy makes good sense
Jason offers tips for enjoying natural aromatherapy.
North Texas
Feisty Arlington activist took on environmental issues big and small
Harriet Varnum Irby, a prominent Arlington activist, dedicated four decades to environmental causes and fought against gas drilling despite her failing health. A memorial will be held on March 17 at First Jefferson Unitarian Universalist Church. Contributions can be made to the Harriet Varnum Irby Fund in her memory.
New coalition aims to unite DFW sustainability leaders
UTA's Institute for Sustainability and Global Impact invites sustainability stakeholders to meet March 1 to create a Regional Center of Expertise. Courtesy of Storyblock.
Feb. 19, 2018
Environmental entities abound in North Texas and UTA’s sustainability director wants to unite them to boost their regional impact.
Green Tip Guy: Make a healthy vegan spinach dip
Jason shares a healthy, plant-based recipe for spinach dip.
Wolfgang Puck Catering dishes on its sustainable practices
Wolfgang Puck Catering served custom pancakes at a Perot Museum event in Dallas. Photo courtesy of Wolfgang Puck Catering Dallas
Feb. 21, 2018
When you think of Wolfgang Puck, sustainability is probably not the first thing that comes to mind.
But a spokesperson for Wolfgang Puck Catering Dallas says the company works with sustainability partners across DFW on a regular basis.
Seedling Farm nurtures gardening crusade in south Dallas
Seedling Farm, led by Dr. Owen Lynch, was established to address South Dallas's food desert and job desert challenges. Located at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center, it distributes thousands of seedlings annually, fostering local agriculture and economic revival through partnerships and community involvement.
Scholarship named for famed Dallas environmentalist
The North Texas Unitarian Universalist Congregation established the Ned Fritz Scholarship to help educate young environmentalists. Photo courtesy of Texas Land Conservancy and the Fritz family.
Feb. 16, 2018
A North Texas church congregation association wants to help budding environmentalists continue the legacy of a pioneering Dallas environmentalist.
Urban prairie hidden in Crawford Park
Crawford Memorial Park in Dallas features a thriving 27-acre Blackland Prairie, offering diverse ecosystems with native grasses and plants. This urban prairie, sustained by undisturbed soil, attracts naturalists and future plans include enhancing trails. The park balances developed areas with its untouched southern third, promoting ecological diversity.
Ecopreneurs put 'green' polish on fume-free nail salon in Dallas
Brandon and Lucy Lyon opened the eco-friendly Pink Pedi Salon last February in a LEED-certified building. Photos courtesy of Pink Pedi.
Feb. 12, 2018
Walking into this trendy little mani-pedi salon tucked away in an eco-friendly shopping area on Sylvan Avenue in Oak Cliff, you notice something missing.
It’s the harsh smells of chemicals that permeate so many salons these days.
North Texas cities combating climate change from bottom up
Dallas and Fort Worth are among 12 Texas cities that have signed the Mayor's Climate Protection Agreement. Above, City of Dallas Environmental Quality Department at a recent Clean Air Action Day. Courtesy of Green Dallas Facebook page.
Feb. 9, 2018