Cory is a naturalist, writer, and podcaster. He's also certified in Permaculture Design from the Permaculture Institute of North America and a member of the Native Plant Society of Texas.
Hey y’all, Cory here. This week’s newsletter is all about what it takes to keep San Antonio vibrant—not just in spirit, but in practice. We’re diving into the pressures facing local restaurants, the essential work of the San Antonio Food Bank, and the plants that make
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Hey y’all, Cory here. This week marks a big moment for San Antonio—Civic Park at Hemisfair is finally complete (more on that below). But beyond Hemisfair, spring is in full swing. SĂclovĂa takes over Broadway, Monarch Fest celebrates pollinators, and the city’s migratory birds are putting on
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Hey y’all, Cory here. San Antonio is busy this week—whether you’re into St. Patrick’s Day festivities, springtime events, or catching a Spurs game. The weather’s warming up, the wildflowers should be popping soon (though it’s a tough year for bluebonnets), and there’s plenty
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Hey y’all, Cory here. San Antonio is shifting—spring is teasing its arrival with blooming Mexican Plums, warmer afternoons, and a city that’s starting to feel more alive again. It’s that time of year when patios fill up, festivals start popping up on the calendar, and the
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Our San Antonio River is just over 240 miles long. It’s headwaters start right here in Bexar County and the river flows through four additional counties until it finally joins the Guadalupe River just 10 miles from the San Antonio Bay on the Gulf of Mexico. The river’s
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Hey y’all, Cory here. San Antonio is in that in-between season, where hints of spring (and summer?) are starting to show. Trees are budding, patios are filling up, and the city is waking up in more ways than one. Whether you’re looking for a great meal, a community
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Hey y’all, This week is a tale of two seasons—the coldest air of the year is here today, with Friday and Saturday looking just as brisk. But by Sunday? We’re in for a spring preview, with temperatures climbing fast. So, for the next couple of days, it’
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Hey y’all, Cory here. If this past week has felt like a weather roller coaster, you’re not alone. One day, we’re getting hints of spring, and the next, winter is making sure we don’t get too comfortable just yet. But if there’s one thing we
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Hey y’all, Cory here. This week’s edition is packed with picks for the weekend, a feature to help you lock in the perfect Valentine’s Day reservation, and a Texas Nature Journal entry highlighting an event where you can give back to San Antonio’s waterways. Let’s
Hey y'all, Cory here. With our freezes behind us, late winter in San Antonio is starting to hint at spring. Mornings still call for a jacket, but the afternoons are warming up, making it the perfect time to start looking ahead—whether that’s planning for outdoor adventures,
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Hey y'all, Cory here. As we come out of the cold snap and into a slightly milder week, it feels like a moment to catch our breath and start making some late winter or early spring plans. Some of the finest times in San Antonio and Central Texas
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Hey y'all, Cory here. While this week has been milder, don’t get too comfortable—next week’s forecast shows that winter isn’t letting up anytime soon, with Tuesday shaping up to be the coldest day of the week. If you missed last week’s edition, we