By Julie Thibodeaux

Looking ahead, there are happenings for all ages to love this week. While up-and-coming conservationists can mingle at a new networking group, kids will enjoy close encounters with reptiles and adults can take a crash course in preparing food the way Grandma did.

June 14, 2013

Fort Worth artist Helen Altman spends a lot of time thinking about nature and animals. Her environmental focus is reflected in her artwork, which is valued by collectors from San Diego to New York City. 

June 9, 2013

June 3, 2013

• On May 25, according to organizers, the March Against Monsanto was held in 58 countries and more than 400 cities, including Dallas and Fort Worth. 

By Julie Thibodeaux

 •Advocates say fight’s not over

May 21, 2013

 By Julie Thibodeaux

Sharks were dealt a blow May 20, when the HB 852, the bill to ban the shark fin trade in Texas, died in the Texas Senate.

• Dallas and Fort Worth Monsanto protests planned May 25 • "Boxed Water is Better" aims to put cartoned water on shelves in Texas

 By Julie Thibodeaux

MARCH IN MAY

By Julie Thibodeaux

Photos by Phillip Shinoda and Julie Thibodeaux

The Friends of Tandy Hills Natural Area threw a real downhome green shindig at Prairie Fest last weekend, April 27.

By Phillip Shinoda

Oak Cliff Earth Day 2013 was an eco-friendly success according to the people attending the event on Sunday, April 21. The atmosphere was very laid back and friendly, sort of like visiting your favorite cousin. There was plenty of entertainment and education going on. The Mutt Strut was one of the main events

The green-themed hardware store hosts its soft opening on Earth Day • A Peep at the Coops showcases the backyard chicken craze

April 21, 2013

GREEN OPENING