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A Legacy of Conservation – A Conversation with Regan Gammon
TxN: Where did you grow up and what is your favorite memory from your childhood? Regan: I grew up in Midland, Texas. My favorite memories of Midland revolve around the easy-going feel of the West Texas town and the beautiful stars that were painted across the dark night sky from horizon to horizon. The desert’s… Read More
5 Ways to Help Bats
Written by Abbey Mesler, Programs Intern, Texan by Nature If we didn’t have bats, the world would be a different place. There are more than 1,390 species of bats around the world that fill important roles in their ecosystems. They eat insects, and control pests, their guano makes a great fertilizer, they disperse seeds, and they… Read More
5 Ways to Improve Northern Bobwhite Habitat
Written by Kaleb Ward, Programs Intern, Texan by Nature Northern Bobwhite Quail are a staple native wildlife species in Texas, but their habitats are being degraded and destroyed at an alarming rate, and with habitat reduction comes a massive decline in overall population numbers. With so many native grassland habitats being converted into agricultural fields… Read More
What Makes Me Texan by Nature – Abbey Mesler
I have called Texas my home since I was three years old. I grew up in Katy, Texas just outside of Houston. While I was in elementary school, I was involved in a YMCA father-daughter program called Adventure Princesses. This program included many activities and adventures; however, my fondest memories are of the camp outs… Read More
What Makes Me Texan by Nature – Kaleb Ward
Born and raised in the West Texas desert oil town of Odessa, state pride was instilled in me from an early age. There are few things bigger in Texas than our football, and being a graduate from the world famous Permian High School, I can tell you that West Texas football is an entirely different… Read More
5 Ways to Help Save Our Ocean
Written by Missy Almgren, Programs Intern, Texan by Nature Our earth depends on the ocean to survive. The ocean contains the food we eat, the water we drink, and the air we breathe. It makes up 70% of the surface of our planet and provides 50-70% of the oxygen we breathe. For many, the ocean… Read More
5 Ways to Keep Your Labels Green
Written by Austin Sankey, Programs Intern, Texan by Nature With dozens of labels and certifications on our food and products nowadays, it can be all too easy to become overwhelmed and overlook those that make a meaningful effort to responsibly conserve our greatest resources. Out of the hundreds of options you have on your routine… Read More
5 Ways to Reduce Your Impact While Traveling
Written by Abby Rodgers, Programs Intern, Texan by Nature Summer is finally upon us, and for a lot of people that means it’s time to go on a vacation! Traveling has many positive benefits, like taking a healthy break from work and daily life and learning about new cultures; however, there may be a few… Read More
On Track to Conserve – Interview with Union Pacific
If there’s one thing that Texas businesses know how to do, it’s get the job done. At Texan by Nature (TxN), there’s nothing we love more than seeing industry leaders making strides in both their craft and in conservation as part of their company’s culture. With only weeks to go until the TxN 20 submission… Read More
Two Hours in Nature Leads to Better Health
Those who love spending time in nature often provide a multitude of reasons why: the beauty of a wild place, the quiet and calm away from our increasingly urban lives, the fresh air and the ability to relax. What nature lovers describe without even knowing it is that nature is beneficial for their mental, emotional,… Read More