Using the concept of “cues to care” from native landscaping and Karen Zacarías’s Native Gardens, this article examines how visible stewardship shapes both our yards and our neighborhoods.

By Eva Laporte Some artistic partnerships become part of a project's DNA, and that has certainly been true of our collaboration with Robert Cardoza over the years. I first met Robert in 2016 when Zach and I moved back to Texas, and it quickly became clear that his artistry, generosity, and commitment to language access … Continue reading Artist Spotlight: In Conversation with Robert Cardoza of Stage Hands, LLC

photo: From left, Paul DeBoy, Anne-Marie Cusson, and Monica Rae Summers Gonzalez with the Gardeners in "Native Gardens" at Syracuse Stage. (Photo by Michael Davis.) by Eva Laporte Surround Project Chose a Comedy! Karen Zacarías’s Native Gardens At Surround Project, we’re always looking for plays that open the door to meaningful conversation – stories that … Continue reading Artist Spotlight: Karen Zacarías

Inspired by Swing State and the work of climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe, this blog reflects on the power of conversation, relationships, and shared courage in confronting climate change and building resilient communities.