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Joni Carswell – Texan by Nature Conservation
Listen to Texan by Nature CEO and President, Joni Carswell, talk conservation on Sunday Night Live show on SoundCloud!
Houston Methodist is tapping into virtual reality technologies to ease the pain for cancer patients
Virtual reality goes far beyond playing games with titles like Arizona Sunshine, Moss, Robo Recall, and Tetris Effect. VR also is playing an ever-growing role in health care settings. The global market for VR in health care could reach $3.8 billion in 2020, according to one estimate. VR is touching all corners of heath, including robotic surgeries, training, pain… Read More
Faces in the Valley: Allen Williams
Traditionally, student learning takes place inside a classroom, within the walls of a school. Students aren’t expected to go outside during class time or get their hands dirty. One school district employee is taking steps to change that. Allen Williams, landscape habitat specialist for PSJA ISD, says his goal is “to expose as many teachers… Read More
Field Day to focus on playas, wind development
Landowners, Master Naturalists, educators, and the interested public are invited to a Playa Field Day Oct. 8, that features a timely panel presentation on “Playas & Wind Development: Practices, Protocols, & Outcomes.” The field day will be from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Floyd County Friends Unity Center at 990 FM 786, adjacent… Read More
7 Oaks Ranch named Business of the Month by Ozona Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber of Commerce would like to recognize 7 Oaks Ranch as our Business of the Month. 7 Oaks Ranch (known to many previously as The Jack Ward Ranch) is a hunting, livestock and recreational property primarily focused on wildlife conservation and responsible land stewardship. Kelly Walker owns the ranch and manages the property with… Read More
Laura Bush-supported plan helps Galveston Bay oyster beds
Impressions: 100,000,000+ GALVESTON, Texas (AP) — A program meant to help restore storm-battered Galveston Bay oyster beds has gained support from a statewide conservation initiative founded by former first lady Laura Bush. The Galveston County Daily News reports Texan By Nature has picked Galveston Bay Foundation’s oyster shell recycling program as one of six programs… Read More
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