In the U.S., creating space for conservation and outdoor use is directly tied to public lands. But what do you do when most land is privately held? And how do you encourage conservation and nature appreciation in major cities like Dallas? For Joni Carswell and Texan By Nature, an organization founded by former First Lady Laura Bush, the answer comes down to everyone - businesses, nonprofits and citizens - working together to focus on what we share around the outdoors.   Catch Joni’s beliefs around conservation, her love of Texas, tips for encouraging conservation in your own backyard, plus the inside scoop on why, exactly, it always looks a little bit like the George W. Bush Presidential Library’s lawn is getting out of hand.      Mentioned in the show:   Austin, Texas El Paso, Texas Laura Bush National Parks Bird Watching Texan By Nature: https://www.texanbynature.org West Texas US Fish and Wildlife Natural Resource Management Monarchs Land restoration Biodiverse habitat pollinators Ogallala, Texas George W Bush Presidential Center Dallas, Texas Blackland Prairie  Rainwater capture Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower  Crawford Texas Texas State Parks Texas Bee Keepers Association Health benefits of going outside Texas Parks and Wildlife Texas Children in Nature Conservation Wranglers  Texas Monthly MagazineTexan By Nature 20  Guadalupe Peak, Texas   Favorite Gear: Icebreaker Gloves  Most Essential Gear: Polarized sunglasses   Affiliate links above. Register for our newsletter for a chance to win a free Humans Outside decal: https://humansoutside.com/contact-us/ Don’t forget to follow @HumansOutside on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humansoutside/ Share your own outdoor life with the hashtag #humansoutside365. Connect with us on Facebook: https://humansoutside.com/ How are you spending your outdoor time? Leave us a message and we might feature you on our weekly Outdoor Diary episode. Call ‪(360) 362-5317‬.