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EarthX 2023: Celebrating Environmental Innovation

April 22, 2023 No Comments

I recently had the pleasure of attending EarthX 2023, an event that continues to inspire and educate on environmental issues. This conference holds a special place for me, as it’s been a consistent highlight over the years.

Why I Recommend EarthX

EarthX has become a must-attend event for me, and I highly recommend it to others who are passionate about environmental sustainability. The speaker sessions and documentary film series are particularly enlightening, offering deep dives into critical environmental topics and solutions.

Excitement Builds for EarthX

This year, I headed to Dallas for EarthX, held at the Texas State Fair Grounds. The anticipation was high, and I was eager to immerse myself again in the latest innovations and discussions surrounding environmental conservation.

General, Professional, Road Trip, Texas

Design Workshop – Houston Site Walk

January 11, 2023 No Comments

Exploring Urban Parks with the Houston Team

I recently had an exciting experience that I’d love to share with you. On January 11, 2023, I spent the day at our Houston design studio, where I had the opportunity to meet the team and participate in my first site walk.

Houston Design Studio Visit

My day started with a warm welcome from the Houston team. It was great to finally put faces to names and get to know the talented individuals I’ll be collaborating with on various projects.

Site Walk to Urban Parks

The highlight of the day was going on a site walk to two nearby urban parks, Midtown Park and Bagby Street Park. Seeing the firm’s projects come to life was incredibly inspiring. It’s one thing to see designs on paper, but witnessing the physical spaces and how they interact with the community brings a whole new level of appreciation for the work we do.

General, Texas, Travel

An Unforgettable Night at Willie Nelson’s Ranch

October 30, 2022 No Comments

Celebrating Lucktoberfest at Willie’s Ranch

I’m thrilled to share my recent adventure at Willie Nelson’s Luck Ranch for Lucktoberfest. On October 30, 2022, my girlfriend and I had the pleasure of attending this unique event, thanks to her luck in winning free tickets from a local radio station.

A Night of Fun, Swag, and Music

The evening was nothing short of magical. We were greeted with an array of German-inspired music that set the perfect festive tone for the night. The atmosphere was lively, and the crowd was full of energy and excitement. My girlfriend and I managed to score a lot of free swag, adding to the fun and making it a memorable experience.

General, Texas

Austin Resource Recovery’s Annual Circular Austin Showcase

August 30, 2022 No Comments

Continuing my green adventures in Austin, I attended the City of Austin’s Circular Austin Showcase. This was a “shark tank” style pitch event where entrepreneurs propose businesses/products based on recycled or upcycled waste materials. I was previously involved in 2021 [RE]verse Pitch Competition as an initial contestant (didn’t make finals) with an idea for vermicomposting to pitch for that year’s Circular Showcase.

General, Texas

Urban Axe Throwing League

May 15, 2022 No Comments

One of the athletic hobbies I picked up while living in South Austin during the pandemic was axe throwing! I enjoyed my axe throwing experiences when I went on dates. But then it hit me, I can do axe throwing without dates and have fun on my own. That’s when I decided to join an axe throwing league at Urban Axes Austin.

I initially started off like most amateur throwers, with a double handed overhead throw. I was decently fair at this throwing style. Over time I noticed the seasoned leagues and professionals honed their throwing style to just single handed. So I decided to make the switch and deal with the learning curve.

General, Nature, Texas

PEAS Community Farm “Spring into Fun Day”

May 14, 2022 No Comments

I went to the “Spring into Fun Day” garden tour hosted at Cummingham Elementary by PEAS (Partners for Education, Agriculture, and Sustainability.) During my time in Austin, I’ve crossed paths with PEAS’ educational and outreach efforts. I’m very impressed with what they have achieved and how they leverage partnerships within the community.

After parking and walking onto the school grounds, I headed over to the elementary school garden. This is both an educational and production garden. Students are taught how to grow and care for produce, along with science lessons.