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National parks — your Rx for good health

National parks — your Rx for good health

by | Apr 7, 2020 | Children in Nature, Community Resilience News and Resources, Land Conservation and Stewardship, Land Stewardship, Legislature and Regulation, News, Planning and Development, Public Lands, Scenic Beauty

During the current COVID-19 pandemic, visitation to national parks is surging. As more parks close to protect visitors and staff, we can expect another influx when they reopen. In times of crisis and times of calm, national parks are America’s go-to places. Visitation...
Essential Austin nonprofit finding new ways to nourish community amid COVID-19

Essential Austin nonprofit finding new ways to nourish community amid COVID-19

by | Apr 7, 2020 | Children in Nature, Community Resilience News and Resources, Land Conservation and Stewardship, Local, Sustainable Agriculture, News

Tune into the Urban Roots Instagram feed and you’ll find a new series of videos featuring executive director Max Elliott teaching viewers how to plant peppers; showcasing his ready crop of kale and the helpful, aphid-eating ladybug larvae that live on the leaves; or...
As Texans are exposed to dangerous pesticides, lawmakers aren’t doing anything

As Texans are exposed to dangerous pesticides, lawmakers aren’t doing anything

by | Apr 6, 2020 | Land Conservation and Stewardship, Land Stewardship, Legislature and Regulation, Local, Sustainable Agriculture, News, Planning and Development

In the interim between legislative sessions, Texas lawmakers on the House Agriculture Committee will have an opportunity to examine an important but under-the-radar problem that’s making people sick in farming communities across the state. Then again, their attention...