Doug Dillow of Green Spaces Alliance presents for TPR's Think Earth on April 22, 2022.

1. Think Earth: Green Spaces
Texas Public Radio
Friday, April 22, 2022

2. Land Conservation & Stewardship Picture Your World Urban Land & Water
Our mission is to sustain the natural environment
and enhance urban spaces through
land conservation, community engagement,
and education.

3. Land Conservation & Stewardship

4. • The Edwards Aquifer
• Riparian areas & floodplains
• Farmland
• Wildlife habitat
• Scenic views
What We Protect

5. Areas of Conservation Interest

6. Urban Land & Water
Community Gardens
Individualized support for
community gardens with a goal
of long-term sustainability

7. Benefits of Community Gardens
• Build community
• Create equitable access to
healthy food
• Connect people to nature
• Replenish wildlife habitat
• Encourage healthy lifestyles
• Trap and store carbon
…and more

8. We Support Gardeners
• Guidance, training, & mentoring
• Resources:
– Materials
– Project funding
– Educational workshops
– Networking
– Volunteer days

9. Picture Your World
Youth Photography Program

10. Purpose & Goals
• Encourages area youth ages 8-18 to explore
their natural environment through a camera
lens
• Goals:
– Show community youth their beautiful
surroundings and get them outdoors
– Teach students new skills alongside
seasoned photographers and professional
naturalists
– Build the next generation of environmental
sustainability advocates

11. Programming & Outreach
• September to June for ages 8-18
• Weekend workshops Sundays at local parks
and natural areas
• Title 1 school program for 5th & 6th grade
students at 6 SAISD schools, 1 SWISD school
• Citywide nature photography exhibition every
spring
○ Open to area youth 8-18, winning photos
showcased locally

12. Green Spaces Alliance Staff
Doug Dillow | Chief Executive Officer
doug@greensatx.org
Clay Thompson | Director of Conservation and Stewardship
clay@greensatx.org
Carra Garza | Picture Your World Program Manager
carra@greensatx.org
Grace Carlin | Urban Land and Water Program Manager
grace@greensatx.org
Sharon Mullen | Environmental Education Coordinator
sharon@greensatx.org
Desire Stones | Communications Manager
info@greensatx.org
108 East Mistletoe, San Antonio, TX 78212, 210-222-8430
www.greensatx.org