Saving the Houston Piney Woods

A Conservation Journey

  • Write to Congress 101: Stand Up for National Parks!

    Write to Congress 101: Stand Up for National Parks!

    I have just three things to share.

  • A Humming Spring

    A Humming Spring

    At the start of April, I took an early-morning walk in my neighborhood.

  • What Sprawl Costs Us

    What Sprawl Costs Us

    A few weeks ago, I went up north to New Caney, TX to visit one of my dearest friends. New Caney is just north of Kingwood and includes part of the Piney Woods. After the visit ended, as I was driving back to Houston on the 59, I saw a newly deforested site next to…

  • Update & an Event

    Update & an Event

    It’s been a minute since I’ve posted (or rather: if I’m allowed to call two months a minute. It’s certainly felt fast-paced).    

  • The State of the Blog

    The State of the Blog

    It’s been a busy season, but more posts are in the works!

  • Something’s Burning

    Something’s Burning

    On the night of Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, I was scrolling on Instagram, and saw an interesting Houston Botanic Garden event advertised for the very next day. I made the instant decision to go (and luckily my afternoon was free). Even though the topic wasn’t easy, I’m so grateful I went.

  • Review: Longleaf

    Review: Longleaf

    Just before the start of summer, on May 22nd, 2024, I had an adventure seeing an innovative Houston music ensemble, Loop38, play a newly commissioned piece, titled Longleaf. Ben Morris, who is a composer, jazz pianist, and an Assistant Professor of Composition from Stephen F. Austin State University, created the multimedia piece. When Longleaf‘s recording…

  • Houston, We Have a [Sprawl] Problem

    Houston, We Have a [Sprawl] Problem

    Welcome to my blog, Saving the Houston Piney Woods: A Conservation Journey. Here I write about the Piney Woods on the northeastern edges of Houston, which threaten to disappear due to sprawling urban development.