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Eco-Friendly Pest Control for Your Texas Garden
Written by Richard Gillespie, LawnStarter Most everything’s bigger in Texas — except when it comes to garden pests. The worst garden pests in Texas tend to be the smallest, such as aphids and spider mites. While these tiny creatures threaten our plants, and sometimes our health, using synthetic pesticides to get rid of them can… Read More
Conservation Wrangler Update: Oaks & Prairies Joint Venture
OPJV Progress Since 2019 Following the Conservation Wrangler Summit in 2019 the Oaks and Prairies Joint Venture (OPJV), along with their partners, have worked tirelessly to conserve and restore native grasslands in the Oaks and Prairies geography. Through their flagship Grassland Restoration Incentive Program (GRIP) they provide technical and financial assistance to landowners that have… Read More
Monarch and Pollinator Conservation Initiatives: A Webinar with Ward Laboratories, Inc.
Casey France of Ward Laboratories, Inc. and Amy Snelgrove of Texan by Nature joined together to discuss “Monarch and Pollinator Conservation Initiatives” during a live webinar. Over 100 people from across the nation attended the event and participated through a Q+A with Casey and Amy. As pollinator populations continue to face threats, Casey introduces a… Read More
Conservation Wrangler Update: Friends of RGV Reef
Since the Conservation Wrangler Summit last year, 2019 Conservation Wrangler Friends of RGV Reef (FoRGVR) has been busy building resilient structures to support the gulf. If you missed the Summit, make sure you check out Gary Glick’s presentation to learn more about Friends of RGV Reef. Decades of trawl fishing in the Gulf of Mexico… Read More
Water Conservation Webinar: Leveraging Relationships To Save Water
On April 7, 2020 Freese and Nichols hosted the Water Conservation Webinar: Leveraging Relationships To Save Water. The webinar included three topics of focus covered by four speakers. Part 1: Transformational Water Conservation Projects at TxN (4:00-33:00) Texan by Nature is a conservation non-profit founded by former First Lady Laura Bush with the mission of uniting… Read More
Our Need for the Outdoors: The Role of Nature During COVID-19
Co-Authored by: Dr. Jay Maddock, Texas A&M University, Dr. Bita Kash, Houston Methodist Hospital, and Taylor Keys, Texan by Nature As the coronavirus continues to spread, large parts of the United States and the World have been placed under stay at home orders. For most everybody, staying at home and physically, not socially, distancing yourself from other people,… Read More
What Makes Me Texan by Nature – Christie Cowan
What makes me Texan by Nature? In simplest terms, my unwavering loyalty and pride for all things truly Texan make me Texan by Nature. My born and raised standard for quality brisket, my instinctual conviction to be friendly yet fierce, and my fiery adoration for what’s inarguably and unobtainably better in Texas – from NASA… Read More
Thinking Outside the Tackle Box: Recycling Fishing Line to Protect Wildlife Along the Texas Coast
This blog is brought to you by Audubon Texas, Galveston Bay Area Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists (TXMN-GBAC), Houston Zoo, and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality -Galveston Bay Estuary Program It is no secret that plastic pollution in our oceans is a threat to hundreds of species, with marine animals and birds ingesting, or becoming… Read More
Growing Up Texan – An Interview with Eva Vaughn
At Texan by Nature, we collaborate with like-minded individuals who care about our state’s people, prosperity, and natural resources. Get to know one of our social ambassadors, Eva Vaughn, in this interview about her background in conservation and love for Texas! TxN: Where did you grow up and what is your favorite memory from your… Read More
5 Ways to Make Your Diet More Sustainable
Written by Abbey Mesler, Programs Intern, Texan by Nature Food production accounts for 30% of global greenhouse gases, 70% of freshwater use, and 40% of land use. At Texan by Nature, we recognize the impact that every single person can make. This is the #TxN5WayFriday series, providing weekly insight on being Texan by Nature. Here are 5… Read More