This is a collection of published works, news events, presentations, and film work for Jennifer Bristol. I hope to continue to add to this as I get things published or continue speaking on the topic of finding balance with nature and connecting children to the outdoors.
Books
- Cemetery Birding: An Unexpected Guide to Discovering Birds in Texas A&M University Press – July, 2023
- Parking Lot Birding: A Fun Guide to Discovering Birds in Texas, A&M University Press – April, 2020
- Contributor – Texas State Parks the First 100 Years 1923-2023, by George L. Bristol – TCU Press
Book Reviews
- Texas Highways Magazine– Dan Oko- October 2020- About Parking Lot and Cemetery Birding
- · Texas Parks and Wildlife Magazine, August, 2020
- · Austin American Statesman, – Michael Barnes- May 2020
Publications
- Texas Parks and Wildlife Magazine, January 2019 feature, Camping at School
- Texas Parks and Wildlife Magazine, July 2017 article- Natural Play
- Texas Parks and Wildlife Magazine, August 2016 article- There’s an App for That
- Texas Parks and Wildlife Magazine, April 2016 feature- 35 Ways to Get Out and Play
- Texas Parks and Wildlife Magazine, May 2016 article- A Family That Birds Together
- Texas Parks and Wildlife Magazine, November 2014 Article – Fire Craft 101
Guest Blogs and Podcasts
- Texas Standard – Cemetery Birding- Click here to listen
- Marfa Radio – Nature Notes- Cemetery Birding 2023- Click here to listen
- Marfa Radio – Texas State Parks the First 100 Years- 2023- Click Here to listen
- Bird Nerd Book Club Podcast – with Hannah Buschert – Click here to listen
- Marfa Public Radio– Nature Notes program
- Women Birders Happy Hour: with Hannah Buschert – Click here to hear the PodCast
- Spill the Beans Pod Cast– Birds and Nature
- Texas Children in Nature
- Children & Nature Network
- Passport to Texas– Podcast- https://passporttotexas.org/2017/07/04/
- Under the Texas Sky– Podcast- https://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/releases/?req=20190312a
Awards
- Westcave– Celebration of Children and Nature- Enduring Dedication Award https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGMtdguBV5E
- Phil Hardberger Park Conservancy– Champions of Conservation Award https://www.philhardbergerpark.org/champions-of-conservation-event
- Texas Biding Classic– Most Valuable Birder Award- 2018 & 2019
In The News
- Grand Opening for Will Smith Zoo School- San Antonio- https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/San-Antonio-Zoo-opens-new-nature-exploratory-12489241.php
- Texas Heritage For Living, Summer 2016 issue; Into the Wild
- River River Radio; Nacogdoches talk to help parents prioritize outdoor play
- Children & Nature Network; Texas Children in Nature Aims to End Nature Deficit Disorder
- San Antonio Express News; Showing Kids the Wild Side of Life
- Texas Parks and Wildlife Department; New National Initiative Mirrors Texas Children in Nature Effort
- News 8 Time Warner Cable- February 4, 2015 Topic- Texas Children in Nature
- Texas Parks and Wildlife Department; News Release- Texas Nature Challenge Connects the Families with the Outdoors
- Austin American Statesman; Burning Pines “Kick Ash” Run at Bastrop State Park
- Bastrop Advertiser; National Trails Day
- Texas Parks and Wildlife; News Release – National Trails Day
Speaking Engagements
- Birding the Border 2023 – AgriLife – keynote 2023
- Association for Learning Environments – South Texas Chapter- Keynote- 2019
- Texas Association for Environmental Educators – Keynote – 2018
- Texas Children in Nature Summit– Keynote and workshops- 2018 & 2017
- SFA’s Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture- 2016- Get Out and Play to be Healthier, Happier and Smarter
- Podcast With Sustainable Mind– 2015- topic- Children in Nature http://asustainablemind.com/014-jenniferbristol-2/
- SXSW Eco- October 2014 Topic- Breaking Down Barriers, Creating Access to Nature for Families. This was a really fun talk that I put together with my father, George Bristol. George is a writer, conservationist and one of the most skilled political consultants ever.
- Texas Master Naturalist Conference – 2015 – Topics – Engaging Young Families in Outdoor Activities and Connecting with Families Through Media to Get Them Into Nature
- Children & Nature Conference – 2015- Topic- Engaging Diversity in Careers in the Outdoors
- Children & Nature Conference– 2015- Topic- Texas Children in Nature
- Informal Science Educators Association– February 20, 2015 Topic- Network Weaving to Build Smart Communities.
- Camp Fire Central Texas– February 4, 2015 Topic- Fundraising
- Leadership Austin- November 21, 2014 Topic- Creating Access to Nature in and Urban Setting. Building Multi-generational stewards.
- Camp Fire Program Advisory Luncheon – November 12, 2014 Topic- Connecting children with nature to build leadership skills.
- University of Texas, Pricilla Pond Flawn Family Lab- October, 2014 Topic- Family Nature Clubs. Follow up blog for Texas Children in Nature.
- Austin Youth River Watch– July 2014 – Community Form on Austin Teens and the Environment video from the talk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwJKiXuWZYY
- Texas Master Naturalist– Workshop
Film Work
I’ve worked on over 20 films, TV shows, music videos and advertisements, this is a short list of that work.