My deep love for nature has always been a guiding force in my life, motivating me to pursue a path as a Texas Master Naturalist. From a young age, I was the kid with pockets full of leaves, rocks, and other natural treasures, eager to study and understand the world around me.
Jean Higgins
“Eleven Ways of Seeing a Crow”
Linder O’Rourke, Class of 2023 – “Eleven Ways of Seeing a Crow” (Inspired by Wallace Stevens’ “13 Ways of Looking at a Blackbird”)
Our Tribe’s Fortune: Bronze 250 Hours – Jean Higgins
Jean Higgins, Class of 2022 – “Indeed, every child, regardless of their background or circumstance, deserves the opportunity to embrace the inherent splendor of nature as an essential part of their upbringing.”