{"id":2005631055,"date":"2014-11-25T23:17:12","date_gmt":"2014-11-25T23:17:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unthsc.edu\/operations?page_id=2005631055"},"modified":"2024-04-04T15:11:18","modified_gmt":"2024-04-04T20:11:18","slug":"earthday","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.unthsc.edu\/operations\/sustainability\/earthday\/","title":{"rendered":""},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unthsc.edu\/operations\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/UNT大象影院_EarthDay24_WebBanner_700x100_v2_2x.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-2008103508397\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unthsc.edu\/operations\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/UNT大象影院_EarthDay24_WebBanner_700x100_v2_2x-1024x146.jpg\" alt=\"Unthsc Earthday24 Webbanner 700x100 V2 2x\" width=\"1213\" height=\"173\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unthsc.edu\/operations\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/UNT大象影院_EarthDay24_WebBanner_700x100_v2_2x-1024x146.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.unthsc.edu\/operations\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/UNT大象影院_EarthDay24_WebBanner_700x100_v2_2x-300x43.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.unthsc.edu\/operations\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/UNT大象影院_EarthDay24_WebBanner_700x100_v2_2x-768x110.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.unthsc.edu\/operations\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/UNT大象影院_EarthDay24_WebBanner_700x100_v2_2x.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1213px) 100vw, 1213px\" \/><\/a>2024 Earth Day Celebration<\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #00778b\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unthsc.edu\/operations\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/Reusable_Zip-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-2008103508405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unthsc.edu\/operations\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/Reusable_Zip-300x250.jpg\" alt=\"Reusable Zip\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unthsc.edu\/operations\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/Reusable_Zip-300x250.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.unthsc.edu\/operations\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/Reusable_Zip-1024x852.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.unthsc.edu\/operations\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/Reusable_Zip-768x639.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.unthsc.edu\/operations\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/Reusable_Zip-1536x1278.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.unthsc.edu\/operations\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/Reusable_Zip-2048x1704.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Exploring the Hidden Gems of Sustainability at 大象影院<\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Earth Day started in 1970 when people demanded we protect public health by protecting our resources (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.unthsc.edu\/operations\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/Earth-Day_Public-Health-Timeline.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">learn more here<\/a>).\u00a0 大象影院 Sustainability has hosted an Earth Day Celebration since 2013 as we work towards a healthy planet and healthy people.\u00a0 This year we will celebrate through two events as we &#8220;Explore the Hidden Gems of Sustainability on Campus&#8221;.\u00a0 The first event is a Simulation Activity on Tuesday, April 23rd and the second event is the fair on Thursday, April 25th.\u00a0 Highlights include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>FREE succulent (simulation activity)<\/li>\n<li>大象影院 reusable zip bag<\/li>\n<li>FREE Boba, ice cream and popcorn<\/li>\n<li>Educational booths from both on and off campus<\/li>\n<li>Hands-on activities<\/li>\n<li>E-waste recycling, clothing swap, and book drive<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Click on the drop-down menus to learn more about the event as well as other ways to learn more and take action.<\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion shortcode-accordion-item\"><h3 class=\"accTitle\" style=\"background-color:#00778b;\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down\" style=\"float:right;\"><\/i>SIMULATION ACTIVITY: Tuesday, April 23rd 12pm-2pm<\/h3><div class=\"accContent\" style=\"height:auto;border:1px solid #00778b;\"><p style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"><p>Get a FREE succulent as you explore the &#8220;Hidden Gems of Sustainability on Campus&#8221; through this interactive simulation on Tuesday, April 23rd from 12pm-2pm at the Regional Simulation Center (LIB 1st Floor).\u00a0 This is a come and go event that will take about 10 minutes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion shortcode-accordion-item\"><h3 class=\"accTitle\" style=\"background-color:#00778b;\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down\" style=\"float:right;\"><\/i>EARTH DAY FAIR: Thursday, April 25th 3-5:30pm at MET Field<\/h3><div class=\"accContent\" style=\"height:auto;border:1px solid #00778b;\"><p style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"><h2><span style=\"color: #00778b;\"><strong><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unthsc.edu\/operations\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/ED_22_Collage.png\" alt=\"Four pictures at Earth Day Event 2022. First one is three people at the clothing swap, second is a picture of the vendor tables; Third is a picture of Funky Town Fridge, and the Fourth is a picture of people talking at a table. \" width=\"591\" height=\"473\" \/>FREE Snacks &amp; Drinks<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Bobaddiction Boba Tea and Fruit Drinks<\/li>\n<li>Texas Ice Cream<\/li>\n<li>KingKorn Gourmet Popcorn<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #00778b;\"><strong><em>Interactive Booths &amp; Activities<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Organizations and agencies from around the region<\/li>\n<li>Upcycle activity using plastic bags<\/li>\n<li>FREE 大象影院 Reusable Zip Bag (must have 3 stamps from booths)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #00778b;\"><strong><em>FREE Electronic Recycling<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Recycle general electronics, cables and cords, batteries and more<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/unitedelectronicrecycling.com\/items-we-accept\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Full list of accepted items<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #00778b;\"><strong><em>Clothing Swap &amp; Professional Attire Resource Closet<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Bring clothing of all sizes, genders, and conditions to donate, and take what you need<\/li>\n<li>Professional clothing will be donated to the student closet (students can take that day)<\/li>\n<li>Items not taken will be donated to <a href=\"https:\/\/transforminglives.org\/The-Resale-Shop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Resale Shop<\/a> (Center for Transforming Lives) that helps women and children in Fort Worth or recycled if in poor condition<\/li>\n<li>Collection now through April 24th in MET, LIB or IREB (or bring to the event)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #00778b;\"><strong><em>Book Swap (Hosted by Lewis Library)<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Bring books to share or take what you want<\/li>\n<li>Items left will be used to stock the Little Free Libraries on campus<\/li>\n<li>Collection now through April 24th in MET, LIB or IREB (or bring to the event)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #00778b;\"><strong><em>Student Food Pantry Donation<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Bring a pantry item to donate<\/li>\n<li>Most needed items: toiletries, pasta and breakfast items, canned goods, and healthy snacks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion shortcode-accordion-item\"><h3 class=\"accTitle\" style=\"background-color:#00778b;\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down\" style=\"float:right;\"><\/i>VIDEOS: Learn More About Sustainability<\/h3><div class=\"accContent\" style=\"height:auto;border:1px solid #00778b;\"><p style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"><p><em>&#8220;Sustainability is the continued protection of <strong>human health and the environment<\/strong> while fostering economic prosperity and societal well-being.&#8221;<\/em> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/2014-10\/documents\/framework-for-sustainability-indicators-at-epa.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fiksel et al. 2012<\/a>).\u00a0 All videos can be found on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLqSiulQLMn9paE-16mQ6fiWIxFAArNYDw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">大象影院 Sustainability Playlist<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<div>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #253746;\">Lifestyle, Health, &amp; Kids<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=E9n4-MezKgM&amp;list=PLqSiulQLMn9paE-16mQ6fiWIxFAArNYDw&amp;index=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em><strong>Why Should Health Care Professionals Care About Climate Change?<\/strong><\/em><\/a> &#8211; Dr. Amy Collins, a practicing emergency medicine physician, health care sustainability professional, and senior clinical advisor for Health Care Without Harm shared spoke about why health care professionals should care about climate change.\u00a0 (56min)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=6zrVFXk0nIM&amp;list=PLqSiulQLMn9paE-16mQ6fiWIxFAArNYDw&amp;index=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><em>Practicing Sustainability with Kids<\/em><\/strong><\/a> &#8211; Learn easy ways you can practice sustainability with your kids in this quick video. (10min)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=jE4nUjf4eFE&amp;list=PLqSiulQLMn9paE-16mQ6fiWIxFAArNYDw&amp;index=5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><i>Environmental, Cultural, Health, &amp; Financial Impacts of Menstruation &amp; Actions We Can Take<\/i><\/b><\/a> &#8211; Learn about the cultural, health, and financial challenges women face as well as the environmental impacts of menstruation (60min).<\/li>\n<li><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=p7gYTrtH2YM&amp;list=PLqSiulQLMn9paE-16mQ6fiWIxFAArNYDw&amp;index=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Caring for People &amp; Planet Through Social Enterprises<\/a><\/em><\/strong> &#8211; Social enterprises are businesses that utilize market-based approaches to address social and\/or environmental issues.\u00a0 Jenna Babbitt, Director of Social Enterprise for the Center for Transforming Lives, spoke about how social enterprises can improve both human and environmental health in various ways.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #253746;\">Food &amp; Gardening<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=r-RaunWbREU&amp;list=PLqSiulQLMn9paE-16mQ6fiWIxFAArNYDw&amp;index=4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><em>Cooking 101: Basic Cooking Skills for a Healthier You and Healthier Planet<\/em><\/strong><\/a> &#8211; By learning basic cooking skills, you can decrease your consumption of processed food which has positive health and environmental impacts.\u00a0 Jeka Sisco, <a href=\"https:\/\/info.bluezonesproject.com\/live-long-fort-worth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blue Zones<\/a>, performs a cooking demo to show you basic skills with a plant-based meal. (53min)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Tq5CEYOAj18&amp;list=PLqSiulQLMn9paE-16mQ6fiWIxFAArNYDw&amp;index=3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><em>Growing Food as Activism<\/em><\/strong><\/a> &#8211; Explore why food sovereignty is essential in addressing racial inequalities.\u00a0 (37 min)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=aeD8dolv7Go&amp;list=PLqSiulQLMn9paE-16mQ6fiWIxFAArNYDw&amp;index=5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><em>Sustainability in the Kitchen<\/em><\/strong><\/a> &#8211; What we eat and how we buy, eat, and store our food affects our own health and the health of the planet.\u00a0 Learn ways you can be more sustainable with your food. (10min)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=_Iu7Uwzi0qo&amp;list=PLqSiulQLMn9paE-16mQ6fiWIxFAArNYDw&amp;index=4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><em>Food Waste &amp; Composting: A Conversation with Cowboy Compost<\/em><\/strong><\/a> &#8211; Learn about why food waste matters, why composting is important, and opportunities available here in Fort Worth.\u00a0 (47min)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #253746;\">Sprouting Change: You, Food, &amp; the Environment<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A series of educational and how-to videos for the Sprouting Change: You, Food, and the Environment grant project.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><i><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=wnl0_V8gcfc&amp;list=PLqSiulQLMn9paE-16mQ6fiWIxFAArNYDw&amp;index=3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Grow Your Own Sprouts<\/a> &#8211; <\/b><\/i>Learn how to grow your own nutritious sprouts in an easy, convenient, inexpensive, and quick way.\u00a0 Kits will be available at the 大象影院 Earth Day Event! (6min)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLqSiulQLMn9paE-16mQ6fiWIxFAArNYDw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em><strong>Sprout Recipes<\/strong><\/em><\/a> &#8211; Learn a couple recipes using sprouts. (3min)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0CFS6byR0oI&amp;list=PLqSiulQLMn9paE-16mQ6fiWIxFAArNYDw&amp;index=4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em><strong>Composting 101<\/strong><\/em><\/a> &#8211; Composting is one of the best ways to reduce your impact on the environment.\u00a0 This video details how composting works and how to build a compost pile. (3min)<\/li>\n<li><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=OT3OCDo2rw0&amp;list=PLqSiulQLMn9paE-16mQ6fiWIxFAArNYDw&amp;index=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Food Storage 101<\/a><\/strong><\/em> &#8211; Learn how to properly store your food to extend the life of food and reduce waste.\u00a0 (5min)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=hWux8D26wNc&amp;list=PLqSiulQLMn9paE-16mQ6fiWIxFAArNYDw&amp;index=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><em>Container Gardening 101<\/em><\/strong><\/a> &#8211; Learn how to grow edible plants in small spaces using 1, 2, and 5 gallon containers.\u00a0 (3min)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #253746;\">Reduce &#8211; Reuse &#8211; Recycle<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=DL2dbjAOH6Y&amp;list=PLqSiulQLMn9paE-16mQ6fiWIxFAArNYDw&amp;index=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><em>Recycling 101 and Putting the Other R&#8217;s Into Practice<\/em><\/strong><\/a> &#8211; Here we discuss the basics of recycling including what we recycle on campus and how you can practice the other R&#8217;s &#8211; Reducing and Reusing.\u00a0 (12min)<\/li>\n<li><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=NJkaHUysfK0&amp;list=PLqSiulQLMn9paE-16mQ6fiWIxFAArNYDw&amp;index=3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Greening Your Closet &amp; Helping Those In Need in Tarrant County<\/a><\/em><\/strong> &#8211; Learn how to make your wardrobe more sustainable as well as how to help women and children experiencing poverty here in Tarrant County (32min).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #253746;\">At 大象影院<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ot39Am1suxM&amp;list=PLqSiulQLMn9paE-16mQ6fiWIxFAArNYDw&amp;index=6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><em>10 Tips from YOUR Sustainability Committee<\/em><\/strong><\/a> &#8211; 大象影院&#8217;s Sustainability Committee was established in 2012.\u00a0 Here representatives from the committee give 10 tips on how to be more sustainable.\u00a0 (5min)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=npPkMed8tgI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><em>Sustainability in Our Labs<\/em><\/strong><\/a> &#8211; The Lab Efficiency Action Program (LEAP) encourages labs to be more sustainable.\u00a0 Learn about the program and hear from researchers across campus.\u00a0 (4min)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=dgDKZNQyQW0&amp;list=PLqSiulQLMn9paE-16mQ6fiWIxFAArNYDw&amp;index=7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><em>Coming Back to Campus the Sustainable Way<\/em><\/strong><\/a> &#8211; As 大象影院 moves toward being more in person from the pandemic, why not come back in a better, more efficient and sustainable way?\u00a0 Learn 10 tips for coming back to campus the sustainable way.\u00a0 (8min)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion shortcode-accordion-item\"><h3 class=\"accTitle\" style=\"background-color:#00778b;\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down\" style=\"float:right;\"><\/i>ACTIVITIES ON YOUR OWN OR WITH OTHERS<\/h3><div class=\"accContent\" style=\"height:auto;border:1px solid #00778b;\"><p style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"><h2><span style=\"color: #00778b;\"><strong><em>Nature Walk<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #00778b;\"><strong><em>Spend some time outdoors this month.\u00a0 Here are some resources in our area:<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fwbg.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fort Worth Botanic Garden<\/a> &#8211; Close to campus, this place aims to be a<a href=\"https:\/\/greensourcedfw.org\/articles\/fort-worth-botanic-garden-aims-be-beacon-conservation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> &#8220;beacon of conservation&#8221;<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Nature Trails &#8211; Use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.traillink.com\/trailsearch\/?zipcode=76203\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this site<\/a> to find a trail near you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #00778b;\"><strong><em>Litter Cleanup<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #00778b;\"><strong><em>Litter on the ground eventually gets in our waterways causing issues for the environment, wildlife, and ourselves (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ciel.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Plastic-and-Health-The-Hidden-Costs-of-a-Plastic-Planet-February-2019.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ever heard of microplastics in tap water?<\/a>).\u00a0 Here are some resources:<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Need supplies?\u00a0 Contact <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unthsc.edu\/operations\/sustainability\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">大象影院 Sustainability<\/a> for bags and gloves.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fortworthtexas.gov\/departments\/code-compliance\/kfwb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Keep Fort Worth Beautiful<\/a> (or your local affiliate) has resources and events as well.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #00778b;\"><strong><em>7 Days of Gratitude Journal: Celebrating Our Planet &amp; Our Lives Here on It<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #00778b;\"><strong><em>Expressing gratitude may decrease stress, lead to better sleep, and increase feelings of happiness and compassion (<a href=\"https:\/\/emmons.faculty.ucdavis.edu\/gratitude-and-well-being\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">learn more here<\/a>).\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unthsc.edu\/operations\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/Earth-Day-2022-Gratitude-Journal_FINAL.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download the 7 day guide HERE!<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #00778b;\"><strong><em>Bike Ride<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #00778b;\"><strong><em>There are many places to ride a bike in our area.\u00a0 See resources below.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dallas.culturemap.com\/news\/city-life\/09-01-17-best-bike-trails-white-rock-arbor-hills\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Beginner&#8217;s Guide to Biking in DFW<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fortworthbikesharing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fort Worth Bike Sharing<\/a> &#8211; a city-wide network of bike stations.\u00a0 大象影院 students receive FREE annual memberships and employees receive $40 annual memberships.\u00a0 Register using your 大象影院 email address (students use promo code &#8220;untstudent&#8221; and employees use &#8220;untemployee&#8221;.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikedfw.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bike DFW<\/a> &#8211; Promotes cycling in our area and has many resources.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #00778b;\"><strong><em>Eco-Activity with Kids<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #00778b;\"><strong><em>Get your kids 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