We support projects that forge connections with nature and increase public action for the environment.
Examples of Previously Approved Projects:
Engaging students/community partners in the creation of pocket prairies/native gardens used in hands-on learning.
Field trip to a local natural area to learn about native wildlife and ecology and participate in a civic project (e.g. planting trees or native wildlife flower seed).
Projects that engage local educators on local conservation issues and provide resources and training for how to incorporate in learning settings.
Community events that engages local families in a day of wildlife watching or citizen science and includes opportunities to learn how they can help local wildlife.
Example Grantees:
Greenspace Dallas - Trinity River Crew
Austin Youth River Watch - Austin Environmental Leaders Program
Ecology Action of Texas - Purple Foundation Tree Classroom Project
EcoRise - The Texas Rural Initiative and Texas Collective Impact Project
Families in Nature - Guide Training - The Ecological School Project
Frontera Land Alliance - Nature Discovery Program
Partners in Environment Agriculture and Sustainability - PEAS Ambassadors Volunteer Pilot Program
Save Barton Creek Association - Barton Creek Time Spring Project
Save Our Springs Alliance - Barton Springs University
St. Edward's University Wild Basin - Inclusive and Equitable Nature Experiences at Wild Basin Project
TreeFolks - Translating Urban Forest Education Into Action Project
Impact Spotlight:
PEAS
Ambassadors Volunteer Program
Over 750 volunteer hours dedicated to revitalizing and maintaining school campus “Nature Labs” including native wildflower meadows, rain gardens, and pollinator gardens.
Over 175 teachers benefitted through grant.
Over 3,000 students reached.
Save Barton Creek Association
Barton Creek Time Stream Project
Won a 2023 Excellence Award from the Texas Digital Library.
Launched a free curriculum for AP environmental and aquatic science teachers, expected to reach 3000 students.
EcoRise
Texas Rural Initiative
In one project year served 10,864 students, 194 teachers, 83 schools, 38 Texas cities—and 34 school districts.