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The Sky is the Limit: Laura Bush on Conservation
A Conversation with Former First Lady Laura Bush From admiring the Texas sky as a child to passionately advocating for conservation both during and after her time in the White House, Mrs. Laura Bush has been a longtime admirer — and protector — of nature. Mrs. Laura Bush among the bluebonnets in the Native Texas… Read More
The Future of Conservation is Collaboration
An Essay by Joni Carswell, CEO and President of Texan by Nature Environmental solutions will come as citizens — all citizens — make conservation a part of their daily life and decision-making process. I dream of a future where non-profit groups focused on conservation are no longer needed. It’s a future where all citizens,… Read More
Spring Creek Nature Trail receives certification for being Texan by Nature
Spring Creek Nature Trail, a 14-mile natural hike and bike trail, was recognized for being a project that not only conserves natural areas but also benefits people. Its managing organization, the Bayou Land Conservancy, received the Texan by Nature Project Certification for the trail this month. Jill Boullion is the executive director of the Bayou… Read More
Why some doctors are prescribing a day in the park or a walk on the beach for good health
Taking a walk on a wooded path, spending an afternoon in a public park, harvesting your backyard garden and even looking at beautiful pictures of Hawaii can all make us feel good. Certainly, for many of us, it’s beneficial to have time outside in natural environments. Being cooped up inside can feel unnatural and increase… Read More
Health Companies Want to Reward You For Going Outside
SPENDING TIME IN NATURE IS INCREASINGLY CONSIDERED LEGITIMATE MEDICINE, AND DOCTORS AND INSURANCE CARRIERS ARE TREATING IT AS SUCH. BUT HOW EXACTLY CAN WE EXPECT THIS MOVEMENT TO PLAY OUT—AND AFFECT OUR WALLETS AND GEAR PURCHASES—IN THE FUTURE? With nature-prescription initiatives popping up across the country (at the time of publication, there were 71… Read More
Former First Lady Laura Bush speaks at Syracuse University, focusing on literacy and her family’s legacy (video)
Laura Bush leaned into the microphone and smirked. “I’m happy to be here,” she said. “As you notice, I’m wearing orange.” With a witty tone, the former First Lady spoke Wednesday night for the D’Aniello Family Speaker Series held at the Martin J. Whitman School of Management. Bush, 72, discussed her experiences advocating for literacy,… Read More
Tiger Prairie tribute to Katy heritage
Proud of the new sign for the Tiger Prairie are, from left, standing: Rhonda Burrough, Katy High School environmental teacher; Della Barbato,director of education, Native Prairies Association of Texas; Jim Willis, co-founder/president of Wildlife Habitat Federation; and Susan Barker, Katy High School science instructional coach; in front: students Nandita Deo, Andie Gunn, Brooklyn Garibay and Stone Garza. Tiger Prairie at Katy High… Read More
Natural resources are ‘a gift to be used for living and prospering:’ Letters to the editor
The election on May 4 isn’t about saving Lost Dog Trail, but about the possibility of enhancing it and other trails so that more people can enjoy them. Last week while visiting El Paso, Joni Carswell, Executive Director of Laura Bush’s Texan by Nature, shared with me outstanding projects where mountain bikers enjoy extraordinary wilderness… Read More
Friends of RGV Reef named 2019 Conservation Wrangler
Since 2014, Friends of RGV Reef has been creating habitat for juvenile red snapper and other fish by deploying artificial reef materials such as sunken vessels, concrete rail ties and cinder blocks 13 miles northeast of the Island jetties in the Gulf of Mexico. (Courtesy photo) SOUTH PADRE ISLAND — Just keep swimming, is a… Read More
Wetlands: Water’s original filter
Marshes, swamps, lagoons and bogs; there are many different types of wetlands, but did you know that they are capable of filtering wastewater? Two innovative, constructed wetlands in the Dallas-Fort Worth area have the ability to divert over 180 million gallons of treated wastewater per day from the Trinity River and naturally filter it for reuse. Tarrant… Read More