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Wrapping Up Our Rescheduled 2020 Summit
The topic of our rescheduled 2020 Conservation Summit was “The Future of Conservation,” and in that spirt we hosted a virtual summit via livestream alongside some in-person speakers. For those of you who might have missed the panels, we have included videos of all three sessions below, the closing remarks, and some words of reflection… Read More
American Campus Communities Joins Lights Out Texas
American Campus Communities, Inc. (ACC) is the largest owner, manager and developer of high-quality student housing communities in the United States. The student housing company is a fully integrated, self-managed and self-administered equity real estate investment trust (REIT) with expertise in the design, finance, development, construction and operational management of student housing communities. As of… Read More
Lights Out Texas: How It All Started
Did you know that 1 out of every 3 birds migrating through the U.S. in spring passes through Texas? That means approximately one billion birds travel through the Lone Star State during spring migration! Because most migratory birds fly at night, bright lights of commercial and residential buildings can attract and disorient birds, causing collisions… Read More
What’s Your Favorite Wildlife Critter in Texas? – March Giveaway Spotlight
In 2021, the Texan by Nature team is excited to celebrate our 10-year anniversary! To give a big thank you to all of our friends and followers, we are hosting a giveaway on the 10th of every month on our Facebook and Instagram. These giveaways are made possible by the following amazing businesses and organizations… Read More
#TxN10Giveaway Sponsors
Texan by Nature turns 10 this year! In order to celebrate and show our gratitude to our supporters, we launched a monthly giveaway series for 2021. Anyone can enter these giveaways through Instagram or Facebook, and winners are selected at random each month. This giveaway would not have been possible without our generous sponsors. Below… Read More
Meet the TxN Board – A Conversation with Katharine Armstrong
Texan by Nature (TxN) was founded in 2011 by former First Lady Laura Bush to advance conservation in Texas. We partner deeply with conservation organizations and businesses, acting as an accelerator for conservation groups and a strategic partner for business. TxN’s Board of Directors is made up of impressive Texans that are dedicated to TxN’s… Read More
Dell Technologies – Platinum Supporter of Texan by Nature
Dell Technologies is truly a Texan company, through and through. From the time it was founded in the dorm rooms of UT Austin, Dell has always embodied that bold and passionate “Texan” ingenuity. Dell proves their commitment to protecting the environment through various company-wide initiatives, such as the reduction of e-waste, and the creation of… Read More
Conservation Partner Spotlight: Texas Hemp Coalition
Texan by Nature exists to bring conservation and business together. We believe in a collaborative model that pushes impact boundaries for our natural resources, people, and economic growth. We’re proud to partner with 95+ conservation organizations innovating new approaches in every corner of our great state. In this blog, we sit down with Ilissa Nolan-… Read More
Phillips 66 supports Texan by Nature Programs that Get Kids Outside, Boost Urban Green Space
Phillips 66 has been recognized internationally for its work in energy manufacturing and logistics, and for making cutting-edge advancements in the oil and gas industry since its inception. Beyond day-to-day business, Phillips 66 dedicates itself to making a difference for the environment, and our future, by sponsoring conservation projects that make lasting, on-the-ground changes. The… Read More
Where Do You Explore The Great Outdoors? #TxN10Giveaway
Texan by Nature was founded in 2011 by former First Lady Laura Bush to unite conservation and business leaders who believe our state’s prosperity is dependent on the conservation of our natural resources. At the broadest level we exist to advance conservation. We don’t typically create any of our own projects, we partner with 95+… Read More