Study, Track, remOve and Prevent (STOP) is a survey method to gather data on types and abundance of litter. STOP consists of measuring a 100 ft (or less) transect, picking up all trash larger than a cigarette butt in that area, then cataloging items. Participants enter surveys into the Texas Litter Database (txlitter.org) where it is used by scientists for research. We'll talk about results...

Webinar with Mark Faries, PhD and Michael Lopez, DrPH of Texas A&M

This webinar will introduce the One Health model and its traditional use, and provide suggestions and real world examples for how One Health can be utilized as a framework for active living and nature programs.

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Webinar with Jonathan Lowell

By 2050, the population of Texas is predicted to double with resources and critical infrastructure expected to experience increased strain due to prolonged droughts, record-breaking heat waves, and destructive floods. In response, the University of Texas at Austin convened Planet Texas 2050, a research grand challenge focused on these looming realities of climate change and population influx in the state of...

Webinar with Corina Newsome, National Wildlife Federation

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Birds and people share ecosystems and resources, from the city to the country, from coast to coast, and everywhere in between. In a similar way, the injustices faced by people, especially Black and Brown communities, also impact birds, both in people’s freedom to enjoy them and in the science we use to conserve them. Join ornithologist Corina Newsome as she...

Webinar with Starla Simmons with the University of Texas at Austin

We depend on nature for our health, well-being, and survival. There is a growing body of research that proves the many benefits of spending time in nature from simply walking in the park to engaging in clinical ecotherapy interventions. Mindfulness is an ancient practice that has been clinically proven to support mental health. Participants in this workshop will gain an...

A Webinar with Melody Alcazar with the City of Austin and Kevin Lanza with UT Health

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As temperatures rise and heat waves become more frequent and intense because of climate change, it’s critical to understand how trees and other sources of shade affect temperatures and how children play, especially in under-resourced communities that often have higher temperatures, less nature access, and less supportive...