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In April, we cultivated our new Huerto Familiar on the south side of San Antonio, strategically located within a mile and a half of the Galeria E.V.A . This initiative marks a significant step in our ongoing commitment to fostering local food security and community engagement. The huerto, known as Huerto Casa Nopal, embodies a unique philosophy, defining itself as a "space of remembrance." This concept underscores a dual purpose: to revitalize and remember the inherent richne

This past weekend, the Coalition for Regenerative Ecologies and Agriculture (CREA) took an inspiring trip to visit the Texas Tribal Buffalo Project in Welder, Texas. Joined by fellows from UTSA and Alamo Colleges’ St. Philip’s College , students and professors experienced firsthand the impactful work being done to restore the cultural heritage and ecological balance of the land. Upon arrival, we were warmly welcomed by Ranch Manager, Denise Lozano and Lucille Contreras , th

During our April 2025 fellowship visit to Sovereignty Ranch , we had the opportunity to immerse ourselves in a living example of regenerative agriculture and ecological stewardship. Guided by Mollie and Ryland Engelhart, co-founder of Kiss the Ground , we explored hands-on practices that restore soil health, support biodiversity, and build resilient communities. This experience deepened our understanding of how regenerative systems can heal both land and people. It reaffirmed

Last week, the Coalition for Regenerative Ecologies and Agriculture (CREA) Fellows visited Gardopia Gardens on the city’s east side. Gardopia is transforming San Antonio by increasing access to fresh food, educating the community on sustainable practices, and tackling issues of nutrition and food justice. Their work is not just about growing food; it’s about growing healthier, more resilient communities. We were greeted by Dominic Dominguez, the Chief Operating Officer, and

In March 2025, our Coalition for Regenerative Ecologies and Agriculture (CREA) fellowship brought us to Gardopia Gardens in San Antonio, Texas, where we engaged with a vibrant model of urban agroecology and community empowerment.  Guided by co-founder Dominic Dominguez, we explored how small-scale, neighborhood-based gardening can transform food deserts into hubs of health, education, and ecological renewal. Through hands-on learning and dialogue, we witnessed the power of lo

In our garden, the Spring is an invitation for reflection, regeneration, and experimentation. We reflect on the seeds that gift us abundance; we regenerate the soils that feed us; we experiment with new ways to support life. The lessons we learn, we weave into our intentions, our relationships, our art, our work. This March, we flow into a new season with two new projects with the intention of extending our study of regenerative artistic practices. The Huertos Familiares  pro

This week, Terra Advocati, the University of Texas San Antonio , and Alamo Colleges St.Phillips College kicked off our Coalition for Regenerative Ecologies & Agriculture (CREA) Spring Fellowship Program at the San Antonio Food Bank , a cornerstone of support for communities across Southwest Texas. We were warmly welcomed by M itch Hagney, the Director of Food System Resiliency , who guided us through their expansive facility and shared the incredible impact the Food Bank ha