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The Fall Equinox once again finds us with our hands in the soil, harvesting the last of the summer crops, prepping the soil for the Fall and Winter gardens, reflecting on all that the land has gifted us. It finds us pulling overgrown weeds from a garden which was left largely untended during the long summer months. One bed in particular required a tremendous amount of attention and care. The vines, which had previously offered more beans than we could eat or share, were curle

When our group of students from UTSA and the Alamo Colleges arrived in the bustling port of Veracruz this June, the air was heavy with salt and moisture from the early rains. Waiting for us was our guide and partner, Antonio Carrillo Bolea , the kind of person you hope to travel with in Mexico. Antonio is not just our team leader while in Mexico, he is a practitioner, a teacher, and a visionary who has spent years building regenerative systems through his work with Estampa Ve

The Coalition for Regenerative Ecologies and Agriculture (CREA) Study Abroad Program offers students from the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) and St. Philip's College (SPC) an immersive experience in regenerative agriculture and ecological stewardship. This six-week program includes two weeks in San Antonio and 3 weeks in Veracruz, Mexico, where students engage in hands-on learning with practices such as vetiver systems, agroforestry, permaculture, and beekeeping. P

During our May 2025 fellowship visit to the Texas Tribal Buffalo Project , we engaged deeply with the living legacy of the buffalo and its profound significance to Indigenous foodways, ecological balance, and cultural sovereignty. Guided by Ranch Manager Denise Lozano, and founder Lucile Contreras , we witnessed how the reintroduction of buffalo to ancestral lands is not merely an act of conservation, but a powerful movement of healing, restoring ecosystems, revitalizing tra

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