14 Jul

Arlington group searching for pecan trees developed by O.S. Gray Nursery

By JULIE THIBODEAUX

July 16, 2014 

The Friends of O.S. Gray Natural Area are on a pecan tree hunt. 

They’re looking for something unique – six varieties of pecan trees patented by O.S. Gray, an Arlington nurseryman and namesake of the park.

Gray, whose plant nursery operated in Arlington from 1932 to 1986, was an innovative pecan tree grower and expert.

14 Jul

Teens gearing up for Solar Car Challenge in Fort Worth

By RITA COOK

This year 25 U.S. high schools will be competing at the Solar Car Challenge at Texas Motor Speedway July 21-22. A two-day cross country trip to Austin follows. Photos courtesy of the Solar Car Challenge.

July 15, 2014

High school students from across the country may be modeling the cars of the future at Texas Motor Speedway next week.

13 Jul

The Grove grows along with Dallas-Fort Worth’s sustainable coworking trend

By JULIE THIBODEAUX


The Grove in Dallas' historic West End district is one of nearly a dozen coworking spaces that have sprouted up in North Texas. 

 July 14, 2014 

Coworking spaces are popping up worldwide and North Texans looking to ditch their homes offices for shared office space will find them across the Metroplex.

08 Jul

Recycle Relay aims to bring Dallasites up to speed on recycling

By JULIE THIBODEAUX

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The city of Dallas Environmental Education Initiative is hosting the Recycle Relay July 12 at 8 a.m. at the Trinity River Audubon Center in Dallas. 

July 8, 2014

By Julie Thibodeaux

07 Jul

Population Media Center: Slowing human population growth is key to sustainability

By RITA COOK

The world's population is now up to 7.2 billion. Population Media Center, whose Texas headquarters is located in Fort Worth, performs outreach on issues related to population in 50 countries. Images courtesy of Population Media Center.

July 8, 2014 

By Rita Cook 

06 Jul

Arlington Conservation Council cruises parade in solar-powered float

By JULIE THIBODEAUX


The Arlington Conservation Council shows off their solar-powered float made with recycled material for the Arlington Fourth of July Parade. Photo courtesy of Paul Knudsen.

July 7, 2014

01 Jul

Wildflower Ecovillage is putting down roots in Greenville

By Penelope Taylor

About 15 dwellings are planned for the Wildflower Ecovillage, formerly known as the DFW Ecovillage, on this 70-acre property in Greenville, northeast of Dallas. Photos courtesy of Wildflower Ecovillage.

July 2, 2014

By Penelope Taylor

01 Jul

T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST: Green Source DFW seeks designer for inaugural ‘Run for the Environment’ tee

By JULIE THIBODEAUX









30 Jun

Texas Campaign for the Environment in Dallas says ‘Don’t mess with North Texas’

By JULIE THIBODEAUX

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Zac Trahan, director of Texas Campaign for the Environment's Dallas office, explains to the Dallas City Council in January why the city needs to ditch plastic bags. Bag makers behind him sport "No Bag Ban" shirts. Courtesy of the Dallas Morning News.

July 1, 2014  

By Rita Cook 

29 Jun

State prairie conservation group to launch chapters in Dallas and Fort Worth

By JULIE THIBODEAUX

The Native Prairies Association of Texas is hosting meetings July 14 in Fort Worth and July 16 in Dallas in hopes of starting two North Texas chapters. Photo courtesy of NPAT.

June 30, 2014

A statewide organization that promotes prairie conservation throughout Texas wants to bring its mission to North Texas.

24 Jun

Rainwater harvesting expert Nate Downey to speak at Richland College June 27-28

By JULIE THIBODEAUX

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Nate Downey will present a hands-on workshop covering cistern and tank installation at Richland College this week. Above, Colorful water tanks dot the landscape. Photos courtesy of Nate Downey. 

June 24, 2014 

By Minnie Payne

23 Jun

BRIT offers discount on rain barrels

By RITA COOK

North Texas residents can order 50-gallon rain barrels for $75 each until Sept 7 through the Botanical Research Institute of Texas in Fort Worth. Above, colorful rain barrels at the Common Grounds Community Garden in North Richland Hills. Photo by Karl Thibodeaux.

June 23, 2014

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