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North Texans lauded by state Sierra Club chapter

The state Sierra Club chapter honored North Texans for environmental contributions during the 2019 Lone Star Sierra Club Awards in Austin, including Mark Stein for leadership in fundraising, and Temeckia Derrough for activism. Green Source DFW received an Environmental Reporting Award.

AgriLife specialist schooled North Texans on sustainability

Dotty Woodson, a horticulturist dedicated to spreading enthusiasm for water conservation and gardening, retired after 30 years, including 24 with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension. Honored by public figures, she's known for her engaging talks, TV appearances, and plans to focus on orchids post-retirement.

Pumpkin collection highlights need for more waste diversion

Cowboy Compost, a Fort Worth-based compost recycler, held a pumpkin collection earlier this month. Photos courtesy of Brandon Castillo.

Dec. 11, 2018

On Dec. 1, Cowboy Compost set up five locations around Fort Worth to collect pumpkins from residents. Thanks to the city's Park and Recreation Department, we had collection points at two recreation centers, two parks as well as SiNaCa Studios on Magnolia Avenue. Altogether, we collected about 11,600 pounds of pumpkins or almost six tons!

Memnosyne cofounder honored at United Nations

Mary Ann Thompson-Frenk, Memnosyne Institute cofounder, received the Women’s Entrepreneurship Day Civic Pioneer Award at the UN for innovative global and cultural activism, social empowerment, and charity work. She spoke on “Social Impact Investing” and expressed gratitude for support received in her pursuit of positive global impact.

Green Source DFW to receive Peacemaker Award

Green Source DFW and Memnosyne Institute celebrate their 2018 Media Accountability Award from the Dallas Peace and Justice Center. Green Source DFW educates on North Texas environmental issues, uniting the community. The 2018 Peacemaker Awards Banquet honors notable local peacemakers and justice seekers in Dallas in Dec.

Local greenies to be feted at Green Source DFW Awards

Celebrate local environmental heroes at the 7th annual Green Source DFW Sustainable Leadership Awards on Nov. 15 at the Dallas Arboretum. Categories include Environmental Reporting, Innovation, Conservation Activist, Green Project, and Volunteer of the Year. The event features dinner, entertainment, and specialty awards.

Finalists announced for 2018 GSDFW awards

Finalists for the 2018 Green Source DFW Sustainable Leadership Awards were announced after public voting ended on Sept. 30. A panel will select winners in each category, to be revealed on Nov. 15 at the Dallas Arboretum event. Sponsorships remain available.

Buoyant Memnosyne director helped revive Oak Cliff Earth Day

Coke Buchanan, director for three centers at Green Source DFW's parent nonprofit, the Memnosyne Institute, died Monday at the age of 66. Above, Coke at the Memnosyne booth at Oak Cliff Earth Day in 2012. Photos courtesy of the Buchanan family.

June 5, 2018