Although it appeared that youth were spared the ravages of COVID-19, a full picture of their experience is only now emerging. Data released by the CDC a few weeks ago show that during the pandemic, a third (37%) of high school students reported experiencing poor mental health with 44% saying that they felt persistently sad […]
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It’s become a well-known phenomenon, healthcare workers (HCWs), burned out, exhausted, worn out mentally, emotionally, and physically, from the Covid-19 pandemic are leaving health care in droves. They have faced life-threatening situations, pathogen exposure, and shift overload, all with limited to nonexistent resources and support. This has taken a toll. The rate of depressive disorders
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Texas Trees Foundation Urges Immediate Action from the City of Dallas Regarding Ash Tree Infestation The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), an invasive, wood boring beetle that targets ash trees, is posing a substantial threat to Dallas’ urban forest, on both public and private land. EAB kills unprotected ash trees within 2-3 years of infestation and
Texas Trees Foundation Celebrates the Completion of Seven Neighborhood Parks at Dallas ISD Schools The new Neighborhood Parks are equipped with new playground equipment, a loop trail, new trees, and additional amenities that encourage a healthy outdoor learning environment. DALLAS, TX (May 9, 2022) – Seven Dallas ISD schools are celebrating the opening of their
It is troubling, or should we say “treeoubling,” that the accepted norm in our cities are single rows of trees lined up like soldiers along a street. Project after project we tell the street tree to embrace the astonishingly small hole and to grow and flourish in the poorest of soil surrounded by hardscape surface.
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Crow Holdings Announces Sponsorship of EarthX2022 Expo Company volunteers distribute 5,000 tree seedlings in partnership with Texas Trees Foundation Dallas, Texas – April 25, 2022 – Crow Holdings, a leading national real estate investment and development firm, announced today the company’s continued sponsorship of and participation in EarthX, an international nonprofit environmental organization dedicated to educating
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City of Wilmer Hosts Free Tree Giveaway for Earth Day The City of Wilmer will be hosting an Earth Day event on Saturday, April 23, where residence can claim a free tree seedling. DALLAS, TX (April 20, 2022) – The City of Wilmer has partnered with Texas Trees Foundation to giveaway 250 free tree
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Texas Trees Foundation Partners with Amazon to Help Create Cleaner and Healthier Cool Schools Through the work of the Texas Trees Foundation’s Cool Schools Program and contributions from Amazon, K.B. Polk Center for Academically Talented and Gifted will receive a new outdoor learning space and new trees. DALLAS, TX (March 24, 2022) – Texas
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE American Forests and Salesforce Provide New Trees for Dallas Parks Dallas Parks are receiving new trees in efforts to help the City of Dallas increase their tree canopy and help mitigate urban heat. DALLAS, TX (March 21, 2022) – 50 new trees were planted at Seaton Park in efforts to provide shade
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New trees were planted at Willoughby Park as part of the Branching Out Program which aims to mitigate urban heat by making Dallas parks cooler and greener. DALLAS, TX (March 18, 2022) – Willoughby Park received 50 new trees as part of a partnership with Texas Trees Foundation, American Forests, Salesforce, One Tree Planted, Origins
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