Reversing the Curse
By Gerry Koning. At his death, the second Adam, Christ, was unclothed except for the crown of thorns he wore to the cross. These thorns seem to signify that, along with humanity’s sins, Jesus also bore the curse of creation.
Wombats of the Wilderlands: A Glimpse Into A Rocha USA’s Partnership in Australia
By Tristy Osbon. Wilderlands proactively works to protect Australia’s biodiversity forever, one square meter at a time, presenting conservation and protection as a viable path for sellers and buyers…
Creature Feature: The Chain Pipefish (Syngnathus louisianae)
By Nick Davis. The Chain Pipefish represents a valuable opportunity for conservation research due to its data-deficient status and the limited understanding of its ecology in the Indian River Lagoon. This lack of data is particularly concerning given the ongoing degradation of the pipefish’s habitat, which may threaten its presence in the lagoon.
My Roots Will Reach to the Water
By Rev. David Schoenknecht.
There’s nothing quite like the twilight crescendo of a million humming mosquitos to make you forget the roaring of urban traffic. The morning mist that rises silently between rocky islets stills the soul. The clarity of water that’s potable without treatment refreshes the spirit. The sudden appearance of a summer squall—with no apps to predict its coming—and then the swift parting of its ragged clouds like a curtain to reveal the Milky Way restores our wonder.
Delicate Resilience: Bracted Twistflower
by Michaela Stenerson and Madeline Padgett The Bracted twistflower, Streptanthus bracteatus, is a species of annual flowering plant in the mustard family Brassicaceae that is native and endemic to only five counties in Central Texas. The plant was ...
Finding Climate Solutions in Nature
Should climate action come before biodiversity conservation? In the words of our friend and climate scientist, Katharine Hayhoe, indigenous groups, communities of color, and the poor often suffer the effects of climate change ‘first and worst’. We add ...
A Living Inheritance
Sylvie Vanhoozer’s The Art of Living in Season reminds me of a French camellia: petals within petals, each layer enfolded in the next. Throughout the book, Vanhoozer depicts her childhood in the southern French town of Provence, then enfolds it in her cu ...
Farewell Interns
The changing of seasons can symbolize new beginnings. That is certainly the case for our latest Conservation Internship cohort, for whom the start of summer brings a close to their nine-month residency. Learn more about their next steps below: ...
Climate in Crisis: Finding Hope & Taking Action
"We humans are the reason why climate is changing, but that also means our future is in our hands." - Katharine Hayhoe, Saving Us If you are anything like me, you start your day by checking your email. You receive the latest headlines in those emails ...
Song of Springtime: Golden-cheeked Warbler
Known for its distinctive black-and-gold plumage and beautiful calls, the arrival of the Golden-cheeked Warbler signifies springtime in Central Texas. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpkAei-00EA Golden-cheeked Warbler Song via The American Bird ...