Through their support of sustainability and environmental education across the state of Texas H-E-B makes a large impact towards millions of children in Texas being able to regularly access and connect with nature. Through their support of program’s like the Texas State Parks Centennial, Families in Nature, Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center, and so much more they are supporting the work of many of Texas Children in Nature Networks partners in...

As Project WILD coordinator for Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Kiki Corry trains and supports the Project WILD facilitators across the state of Texas. She brings experience from both the classroom and informal educational settings. Certified to teach middle and high school biology, she taught 5th-8th grade science at Cornerstone School. Kiki moved from volunteer trail guide to Education Coordinator at Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve,...

In 2022 and 2023 Fernanda was instrumental in organizing the passage of the Houston Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights at the Houston Mayor’s Office of Education and Youth Engagement. Fernanda is a first-generation college graduate of the University of Houston and a recent graduate from Harvard Graduate School of Education. She currently works for the Office of Harris County Judge...

Michelle Medina is an occupational therapist and homeschool parent with a passion for helping families connect in nature. “Forest Friends” weekly meetups started in 2022 with 6 homeschool families and has grown into an online community of nearly 600 families. Wild+Free RGV is a network connecting nature-oriented families to weekly meetups, educational programs from area nature centers and local nature advocacy initiatives. Michelle has...

The City of Pearland Delores Fenwick Nature Center (DFNC) is the premiere urban nature center of the south Houston area. The DFNC uses native animals, interactive exhibits, in-person programs, and social media content to capture the interest of the Pearland community and educate all visitors about native wildlife and habitats. In addition to the nature...

For 21 years, Ready to Grow Gardens has helped children fall in love with gardening, nature, and science. During the 2023 school year, the Ready to Grow Gardens team of garden educators will work in 38 school gardens in the Houston area serving as a "gateway" for thousands of children to learn how to grow fresh, healthy fruits and vegetables. Ready to Grow Gardens works with schools to integrate what is planted and garden activities into...