UT Southwestern Medical Center surrounds a large active rookery in the heart of the Southwestern Medical District, north of downtown Dallas. Photo by Mei Ling. Original post at GreenSourceDFW. By Amy Martin — April 28, […]
Texas buckeye trail hikes kick off Saturday
Original post at GreenSourceDFW. By Amy Martin – March 24, 2023 Hundreds visit the Bonton Woods every early spring, hoping to see the Great Trinity Forest’s Texas buckeyes — radiant with conical clusters of fragrant yellow-ivory blooms. In […]
New urban greenbelt to improve park equity in South Dallas
Trust for the Public Land’s vision for a neglected part of Dallas recently got a funding boost. Rendering courtesy of Trust for Public Land. Original post at: https://greensourcedfw.org/articles/new-urban-greenbelt-improve-park-equity-south-dallas By Amy Martin Nov. 8, 2022 […]
Texas prairie advocates gather to share conservation tactics
Spring wildflowers are breathtaking at the hilltop prairies of Tandy Hills Natural Area. Photo by Don Young. See original post at: https://www.greensourcedfw.org/articles/texas-prairie-advocates-gather-share-conservation-tactics By Amy Martin Nov. 4, 2022 Jeff Sargent’s words sounded grim: “North Texas […]
Ned Fritz Scholarship winner inspired by Arlington nature center
Heather van Waasbergen accepts her certificate at the award ceremony conducted by Nancy Bateman, right, in July. Photo courtesy of First UU of Dallas. By Amy Martin Sept. 9, 2022 Original post at https://greensourcedfw.org/articles/ned-fritz-scholarship-winner-inspired-arlington-nature-center […]
Hiker’s guide to dirt trails in DFW
Walkers explore a prairie at Spring Creek Forest Preserve in Garland. Photo by Adam Cochran/Wild DFW. By Amy Martin Aug. 18, 2022 Original post at https://greensourcedfw.org/articles/hikers-guide-dirt-trails-dfw Local cities invest millions in paved paths, yet largely ignore the public’s passion for […]
Dirt trails lead to close encounters with nature
A trail traces through wildflowers on a slope at Tandy Hills Natural Area. Photo by Don Young/Wild DFW. By Amy Martin Aug. 18, 2022 Original post at https://greensourcedfw.org/articles/dirt-trails-lead-close-encounters-nature A few years ago, I shattered […]
Gourmet vegan restaurant just steps from Dallas parks
Original post at https://greensourcedfw.org/articles/gourmet-vegan-restaurant-just-steps-dallas-parks By Amy Martin Aug. 12, 2022 Blending plant-based versions of comfort foods with unique vegan creations, Belse ensures everyone in your party goes home happy. Settle in with a sizable entrée or cobble together […]
Creek banks restored after Dallas neighborhood protests
Original post at https://greensourcedfw.org/articles/ash-creek-banks-restored-after-dallas-neighborhood-protests By Amy Martin July 21, 2022 This is Part 2 of the Ash Creek Renovation in East Dallas. To catch you up, the banks of a beloved neighborhood creek were clearcut last year by construction workers during a $69.28 million […]
Creek clearcutting spurs Dallas neighbors into action
Original post at https://greensourcedfw.org/articles/ash-creek-clearcutting-spurs-dallas-neighbors-action By Amy Martin July 21, 2022 Like many of her neighbors, Kristi Kerr Leonard bought her home for its access to a little bit of wildspace in the city. Her […]
Protections being proposed for Texas mountain lions
A mountain lion in the Davis Mountain examines the landscape. Courtesy of Ben Masters/Fin & Fur Films. See the original post at https://greensourcedfw.org/articles/protections-being-proposed-texas-mountain-lions Amy Martin June 17, 2022 In Texas, it’s open season on mountain lions (Puma concolor), […]