Natural Awakenings Dallas - April 2016 Read the April 2016 edition of Natural Awakenings Dallas. Health Fair in Rockwall Rockwall's ninth annual Holistic Health Fair, a day of information, giveaways and fun, will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., May 7, at The Center at Rockwall City Place. Read More » Making Commuting Fun TryParkingIt.com, a ride-match and trip-logging program available for commuters in North Central Texas, is now more interactive and user-friendly to allow users to earn points and go far! Read More » Assistance Dogs Now Trained in Irving Baylor Scott & White Health and Canine Companions for Independence has opened on the Kinkeade campus a dog training center, where it will provide highly trained assistance dogs and ongoing support cost-free to individuals with physical and developmental disabilities. Read More » Celebrating 65 Years of Ennis Bluebonnet Trails Ennis was designated in 1997 as the official home of the Texas Bluebonnet Trail and will showcase more than 40 miles of mapped driving Bluebonnet Trails from April 1 to 30. Read More » Personal Shades of Green These eco-conscious North Texas community leaders have made a difference in their lives and surroundings by rethinking and re-visioning their actions to be more sustainable. Read More » Earth Day Texas Unique Exhibit Powered by Breeze Energy Earth Day Texas will gather experts in areas ranging from renewable energy to community gardens and ocean conservation to urban planning from April 22 through 24 at Fair Park, in Dallas. Read More » A Cafe in the Heart of North Haven Gardens North Haven Gardens has been part of the community since 1951, and always maintains its deep commitment to finding plants that succeed in the local climate and providing gardeners with the support they need to grow their dream landscape. Read More » Sustainability in the Big Leagues Sports are greening up and becoming more environmentally conscientious! Read More » Wellness Retreat in Red Oak Wellness and lifestyle instructors will be holding a weekend wellness retreat from 7:30 p.m., May 20, to noon May 22, at shooting Star Ranch and Retreat, in Red Oak. Read More » A Farmers’ Market With Benefits in Grand Prairie Find locally grown fruits and vegetables, meats, honey, pasta, spices, candles, soaps and more every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. beginning April 2. Read More » Take a Journey to Medieval Times The festival for the entire family, the Scarborough Renaissance Festival, returns to Waxahachie on April 9 through May 30, promising interactive fun for everyone every Saturday and Sunday, including Memorial Day. Read More » Biosphere Pioneer Mark Nelson to Keynote Sustainability Summit Dr. Mark Nelson will be the keynote speaker for the Dallas County Community College District 2016 Sustainability Summit, held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., April 15, at Cedar Valley College. Read More » Creative Events Mark Art Center’s Golden Anniversary Creative Arts Center of Dallas is celebrating 50 years of innovative and transformational arts education in North Texas with creative events and projects. Read More » DARK Act Defeated: Senate Vote Reflects Citizen Demands The Deny Americans the Right to Know, or DARK Act, was defeated in the U.S. Senate in March, representing a major victory for consumers. Read More » Letter from Publisher Please come see us at the Groundwork Village, Powered by Breeze Energy, at the Earthday Texas Expo in Fair Park on April 23—we love to meet you and hear your ideas. Read More » In-Print