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International elephant experts descend on Cowtown

In December, 160 elephant researchers, practitioners, and students from around the world — plus 20 who joined virtually — gathered at the Fort Worth Zoo for the 21st International Elephant Conservation and Research Symposium. The event was organized by the Azle, Texas-based International Elephant Foundation and hosted by the Fort Worth Zoo,

We saved the best for last-minute gift green ideas

You may be grabbing these gifts just under the wire but we think they’re some of the best choices of the year. This is the fifth and final installment in a five-part series comprising our 2025 Green Gift Guide.

Here's 8 green gift ideas for kids

Teach your children how to care for the planet by giving them gifts with an eco-friendly twist. This is the third in a five-part series, making up our 2025 Green Gift Guide by Andrea Ridout.

Dallas ecopreneur gives pre-owned T-shirts a second look

Camille Lee, owner of Wear Em Out Tees, is doing her part to ensure that reusable T-shirts don’t go to waste. Her Dallas-based online company specializes in upcycling “pre-loved” tees and new shirts destined for landfills.

Shared experiences offer alternatives to material gifts

Don’t know what to buy for a loved one who has everything? Consider gifting them classes, hikes or festive outings. This is the first in a five-part series by Andrea Ridout comprising our 2025 Green Gift Guide.

Central Texas farm grows fresh produce while helping the disabled

GrowOn at AGFarm in Bryan, Texas, started by Sharon Wells in 2013, grows fresh produce using aquaponics while empowering individuals with disabilities through volunteer work. The farm, operating sustainably without synthetic chemicals, sells produce directly and trains volunteers in various skills to foster mental and physical growth.