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.