Austin, TX
LASA ( Liberal Arts and Science Academy)
1012 Arthur Stiles Rd.
Austin, TX
Bethany Johnson
Blackland Prairie (You are Standing in a Prairie)
My East Austin neighborhood falls within an ecological region called the Blackland Prairie: a swath of central-east Texas named for its dark, fertile soil that is considered the most endangered in North America. With this project, I seek to invite actionable interest in Blackland Prairie conservation. I have installed a box containing custom packets of native Blackland Prairie seeds for individuals to take; the packets contain information about prairie ecology and seed planting. The work is sited in a high-traffic area of my neighborhood—next to a high school, bus stop, and free library—to invite community engagement.