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North Texas Paddling Tail Receives National Designation
By Amy Martin The Trinity River Paddling Trail was named a National Recreation Trail in late October. Photo by Amy Martin. The Trinity River binds us. It is the fluid webbing that holds North Texas together. We live in its watershed and every drop of rain not absorbed by the soil heads toward the river.… Read More
2020 Texan by Nature 20 Texas Monthly Feature
2020. It really is its own sentence. In 2020, we’ve become more aware of and grateful for nature’s role in our mental and physical health. In 2020, conservation science has moved forward. Nature cleans our air and water, provides food, offers cost effective solutions, powers our activities, and serves as a recreational outlet. Now, more… Read More
7 DFW-Based Companies Land on the 2020 Texan by Nature List for Conservation and Sustainability Efforts
The Texas-led conservation nonprofit founded by former First Lady Laura Bush honored 21 companies with Texas operations that are committed to conservation. Here are this year’s North Texas honorees. For the second year, conservation nonprofit Texan by Nature (TxN) has announced its annual list of the TxN 20—a ranking of companies with Texas operations that… Read More
Texan by Nature Recognizes American Campus Communities as Conservation and Sustainability Leader
Texan by Nature (TxN), a Texas-led conservation non-profit founded by former First Lady Laura Bush, today announced American Campus Communities (ACC) was named for the second year in a row to the Texan by Nature 20 (TxN 20), an official ranking of companies with Texas operations that have made a demonstrative commitment to conservation. The… Read More
Texan by Nature Unveils the 2020 Texan by Nature 20
Texan by Nature Unveils the 2020 Texan by Nature 20 Companies Across the State of Texas Recognized in the TxN 20 for Their Leadership in Conservation & Sustainability AUSTIN, Texas — Texan by Nature (TxN), a Texas-led conservation non-profit founded by former First Lady Laura Bush, today announced the honorees of the 2nd annual Texan… Read More
Beach Bound? Don’t Leave Home Without These Top Picks!
With a holiday weekend ahead, and mindful of cooler days approaching, this is THE time to head to the beach. Before you leave home, make your trip even better with this carefully curated selection. Cutwater Spirits’ Canned Cocktails When you’re relaxing on the beach listening to the waves, pop open one of Cutwaters’ canned cocktails.… Read More
Mayor Eric Johnson proclaims “Lights Out Nights” in Dallas to help bird migration
DALLAS — Mayor Eric Johnson is urging residents and businesses to turn out non-essential lights at night during a critical migratory period for birds in the United States. Light pollution, prominent in major metropolitan areas, threatens birds migrating throughout the country. To raise awareness as part of the Lights Out Texas initiative led by former First… Read More
Texan by Nature, a Non-Profit that Works to Help us Conserve and Appreciate our Beautiful Texas Land
Texan by Nature is an organization formed in 2011 by Mrs. Laura Bush with the idea to unite land conservation and business leaders who believe Texas’ prosperity depends on the conservation of our wonderful natural resources. Our guests on Shades of Green from Texan by Nature are: Joni Carswell – CEO and President, and a fourth-generation… Read More
Women of Innovation – Joni Carswell’s Keynote Presentation
Dallas Startup Week kicked off on August 20, 2020, with its first-ever virtual debut. Texan by Nature’s CEO & President, Joni Carswell spoke at the Women of Innovation event, a two-day summit providing networking and empowerment for female entrepreneurs. Joni spoke about her experiences with innovation and leadership, the lessons she has learned along the… Read More
Here’s What You Can’t Miss During Next Week’s Dallas Startup Week
Following a series of exciting announcements—like partnering with Global Entrepreneurship Week and opening nominations for the State of Entrepreneurship awards—the DEC Network’s annual anchor event is finally here. Dallas Startup Week kicks off this Sunday, Aug. 30, with its first-ever virtual debut. The free conference will feature more than 100 sessions, panels, and speakers, including three niche summits.… Read More