The Cool Schools Program is the transformation of Dallas county school grounds into outdoor learning centers. The program is working on seven school campus this fall, bringing the total to over 30. Most of these schools are in low-served areas of Dallas. Learn more…
Identifying and Managing Emerald Ash Borer Spring and Summer Info Sessions were a success! EAB info sessions now held seasonally Summary: Information Sessions on Emerald Ash Borer The EAB [Emerald Ash Borer] has been around for a long time,” says Janette Monear, CEO of Texas Trees Foundation. Foresters within the Texas A&M Forest Service
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As we place sensors throughout the District to capture thermal comfort data, and soon begin Phase 2 of Equitable Engagement to gain feedback from District users on streetscape and park amenities, its important to revisit our roots. Explore how and why we use biophilia to inform the design process. Also, learn about the SWMD team’s
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Biophilia, a term coined by social psychologist Erich Fromm and popularized by biologist E.O. Wilson, is the philosophy that humans have an innate, biological affinity for the natural world. Importantly, research shows that there is a positive influence of greenery on human psychological and cognitive functioning; by using plants and their inherent shapes, colors, forms,
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As we embark on Phase 2 of the equitable engagement component of our project, consulting District users about streetscape and park amenities and programming, it seems important to revisit our experience with biophilic design and the consulting firm, Terrapin Bright Green. Terrapin is a consulting firm that specializes in design, whole systems thinking, and research
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Outdoor learning space with labyrinth, easels, instruments coming next By Karen Chaney School days at K.B. Polk Center for Academically Talented and Gifted are spent preparing for the future. On a recent spring Thursday, that meant planting 57 trees to bring cooler tomorrows. Learn more…
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Covid has not only been linked recently to healthcare worker burnout, but also negatively to the mental health of our youth. Evidence continues to show that experiencing nature and getting outside are great ways to combat the negative impacts of Covid and our sedentary lifestyles. Learn how these things impact healthcare workers and youth in
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Texas Trees Foundation Relocates to Pegasus Park Texas Trees Foundation has uprooted and relocated to The Water Cooler at Pegasus Park (3000 Pegasus Park Drive, Dallas, TX 75247). The Water Cooler is a community of nonprofit and social impact tenants at Pegasus Park. Pegasus Park is a unique office ecosystem intended to foster meaningful
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City of Fort Worth Announces Plan to Create Urban Forestry Master Plan Fort Worth, TX (May 17, 2022) – The Fort Worth City Council announced plans to move forward in partnering with the Texas Trees Foundation in creating the first Fort Worth Urban Forestry Master Plan, marking the city’s continual forward momentum in protecting, expanding,
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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
