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Standing Rock film screening in Dallas to include panel

Green Source DFW and the Memnosyne Institute will host a free screening of *Awake*, a film about Standing Rock protests, on Nov. 20 in Dallas. The event includes a panel discussion led by Mary Ann Thompson-Frenk, highlighting ongoing environmental and human rights activism against the Dakota Access Pipeline.

Enrollment open for DFW community organizing school

Downwinders at Risk's College of Constructive Hell-Raising in DFW, starting January 16, 2018, trains activists in social change strategies, historical context, and networking. Enrollment for 20 students is $200, with classes held bi-weekly at Meadows Conference Center, featuring veteran speakers and a focus on effective campaign initiation.

North Texas greenies gather for Green Source DFW Awards 

North Texas environmentalists celebrated achievements at the Green Source DFW Sustainability Leadership Awards, hosted by the Memnosyne Institute. Wendel Withrow led the event, announcing a partnership with Oak Cliff Earth Day and recognizing winners in various categories, including DCCCD, Recycle Revolution, and Liveable Arlington.

EARTHx growing exponentially with new name, new leader

EARTHx, formerly Earth Day Texas, grew from a Dallas event into the world's largest eco-expo. With a new name and CEO Steven Kornajcik, EARTHx aims to educate and provide solutions for environmental issues, hosting diverse initiatives like EARTHxFilm to attract both national and international attendees.

Recycling mural makes splash at Dallas construction site

Dallas artist VET created the colorful fence art from disarded materials. Photos by Patsy Davila.

Nov. 6, 2017

A chain link fence in the Bishop Arts District in Dallas recently got an eco-friendly makeover. The once drab border surrounding an apartment complex construction site at 305 Melba Street now sports a vibrant underwater scene made from discarded materials. As a result, a colorful seahorse, toothy shark, trailing seaweed, undulating waves and stylish school of fish is drawing smiles and compliments from local residents.

'The People's Architect' to be honored at Green Source DFW Awards

Brent Brown, founder of bcWorkshop, will receive the Green Source DFW’s 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award on Nov. 9 at the Dallas Arboretum.

Nov. 3, 2017

City designer. Urban planner. Public architect. Sustainability expert. Community advocate. Brent A. Brown, AIA, LEED AP, is a man of many titles. On Nov. 9, he will be recognized with one more distinction as the recipient of the 2017 Green Source DFW Lifetime Achievement Award

Texas Climate Change Tour coming to DFW

The Texas Climate Change Tour, hosted by Public Citizen, will stop in Dallas and Fort Worth on Nov. 8-9 to raise awareness about climate change impacts in Texas. Sponsored by local environmental groups, these free events include presentations on climate data, Q&A sessions, and advocate for political action.

Chefs paired with sustainable farmers for food fest in Dallas

Chefs for Farmers showcases Dallas' best chefs along with​ local and regional farmers. Photos courtesy of Chefs for Farmers.

Oct. 31, 2017

Chefs For Farmers might be just one of the best farm-to-fork festivals you will attend this year. A four-day affair from Nov. 2 to 5, the festival promises a mouthwatering extravaganza of local food from some of the best chefs in the country.  

As farmers take center stage while chefs rock the best locally sourced dishes, guests can take it all in bite by bite.