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Jennifer Bristol

Jennifer Bristol serves as the Children in Nature coordinator for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and formerly worked for Camp Fire.

Articles

Mother Neff natural playscape encourages kids to play outside
July 2017 Issue

Natural Playscapes Foster Sense of Place and Connection to Nature

Kids are loving playscapes made of natural and recycled materials.

Story by Jennifer Bristol
Jennifer Bristol holding binocular on a stand at sunrise in a grassy field.
May 2026 Issue

A Great Texas Birding Classic Team Tallies Hundreds of Species on a Trek From Big Bend to the Coast

The annual competition challenges participants to find as many species as possible.

Story by Jennifer Bristol
Roof garden at the Center for Urban Ecology.
July 2026 Issue

Quinta Mazatlán Opens the Center for Urban Ecology

South Texas landmark reimagines child's play with its latest addition.

Story by Jennifer Bristol