Water Conservation

Water Conservation

Author: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department December 9, 2020 Duration: 11:38
On the podcast we talk with Melissa Alderson who is the Conservation Education Manager at Texas Parks and Wildlife. We’ll learn why she's so passionate about water, and she'll also share with us common sense tips on saving water and why it's so important – and not just for our future, but also for the future of wildlife.

There's a particular quality to the light just before sunset in the Hill Country, and a certain quiet that settles over a pine forest in the Big Thicket. Under the Texas Sky captures those moments and everything in between, bringing the vastness of the state's landscapes right to your ears. Hosted by Cecilia Nasti and produced by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, this podcast is an invitation to step outside, whether you're on a remote trail or just imagining one from your couch. Each episode feels like a conversation with a friend who knows a secret fishing spot or the best way to set up a tent in the wind. You'll hear from biologists tracking elusive species, park rangers sharing stories from the field, and fellow enthusiasts who simply love to cook a meal over an open flame. It’s not just about extreme adventures; it’s about the tangible skills and the subtle wonders that make spending time in nature so rewarding. Tune in for practical advice that ranges from identifying bird calls to mastering campfire cuisine, all woven into narratives that remind us of our connection to the wild. This is more than a guide-it’s an audio companion for anyone who believes a deeper appreciation for the outdoors enriches daily life. So, find a comfortable spot and let this podcast be your soundtrack to discovering why life truly is better outside, under that wide and welcoming Texas sky.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 54

Under the Texas Sky
Podcast Episodes
Women in Conservation – Joann Garza-Mayberry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:04
Texas Game Wardens ensure the protection of our natural resources and our people. Nearly nine percent of Texas Game Wardens are women; on the podcast we meet Officer Joann Garza-Mayberry and learn how her path to becomin…
Wanderlist – Accessible Outdoors [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:33
No matter your ability, nature is waiting for you. On this edition of Under the Texas Sky’s Wanderlist, Cecilia Nasti and Louie Bond talk about accessibility in the great outdoors.
Rainwater Collection [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:26
We'll unravel the mystery of how capturing rainwater sustains and conserves at the same time, with special guests farmer Tim Miller of Millberg Farm in Kyle, Texas, and Texas Parks and Wildlife Green Team members Annalis…
Wanderlist - Musical Texas [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:06
Throughout the years, Texas cities and towns have been the inspiration for songs. In this edition of Under the Texas Sky's Wanderlist, producer Randall Maxwell and TPW magazine editor Louie Bond share the backstories beh…
Food as Fuel [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:54
What you eat and drink plays an important role in your stamina and stregnth when engaging in outdoor activities. Self proclaimed non-diet dietician Tina Laboy of Austin is on the podcast to talk about feeding our bodies…
Nature Tourism in Texas [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:30
Join us as we explore how nature tourism grew from just birdwatching to include outdoor activities and events like paddling, wildlife-watching competitions, and other ways of connecting with nature – including apps that…
Wanderlist - Raptors [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:12
This week’s Wanderlist features Cecilia Nasti and Louie Bond exploring places you can go in Texas to see birds of prey like eagles, hawks and falcons: the raptors. Cecilia talks with state ornithologist Cliff Shackelford…
Calling All Turkeys [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:40
Increase your chances of harvesting a longbeard this spring by "talking turkey." Hunter Education coordinator Steve Hall demonstrates the various ways to call turkeys to you in the field.
Wanderlist - Spring in Bloom [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:44
Join producer Randall Maxwell and TPW magazine editor, Louie Bond, for the first episode of our new feature, Wanderlist, as we explore amazing places with wildflowers. Randall also chats with Andrea DeLong-Amaya of Austi…
The Art of Nature: Clemente Guzman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:07
Wildlife artist Clemente Guzman is a master of pen, pencil and brush, and he illustrated Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine for 29 years. We talk to the artist about his wild work, and his journey telling the stories of nat…