LaJuan Tucker's guest appearances

LaJuan Tucker

Park Leaders Show

Hothouse

Scott Barlow

Nathanael Johnson

Martha Stewart

Theodore Roosevelt

Jeff Brown

Mike Kim

Mark Sieverkropp

Lee Cockerell

Matt Carroll

Jose Gonzalez

John Griffith

Jane Perrone

David Molnar

Steve Clark

John G. Miller

OwlTail

On this episode, we'll examine the relationship between natural history and social history. Join Leah as she sits down with park ranger LaJuan Tucker to talk about the conservation of urban wildlife, and how changing societal attitudes determine how we relate to our landscapes. LaJuan will explain how, in recent years, Austin's Parks and Recreation Department has implemented a new mandate to protect pollinator habitats, even when that means sacrificing the "manicured" look of the park in high-traffic areas.  We'll also zoom out and talk more broadly about the philosophy of conservation today. How should our parklands be used, and who gets to decide? Should we strive to preserve "native" landscapes, or build more community gardens? And how do we reconcile the romance of the Texas landscape with the racist realities of our past? We'll talk about the lingering effects of Jim Crow in Austin, from actual monuments to the Confederacy, to present-day structural inequality. And we'll hear about LaJuan's personal mission to encourage more young Austinites of color to seek careers in environmental conservation and city planning. Here, and in upcoming episodes as well, we'll begin to engage with the paradox of Austin as an environmentally progressive, yet socioeconomically segregated, city.  For a map of the many sites discussed in this episode, along with the full transcript, photos, and more, visit hothousepodcast.com. While you're there, sign up for the newsletter to get bonus Hothouse content! Email the show with plant questions and feedback at info@hothousepodcast.com and follow us on Instagram @hothousepodcast. This interview was recorded in April 2018 at Permanent RCRD Studios in Austin, Texas. Hothouse is produced by Leah Churner and engineered by Mike Moody. Music by Moonsicles. moonsicles.bandcamp.com.  

On this episode, we'll examine the relationship between natural history and social history. Join Leah as she sits down with park ranger LaJuan Tucker to talk about the conservation of urban wildlife, and how changing societal attitudes determine how we relate to our landscapes. LaJuan will explain how, in recent years, Austin's Parks and Recreation Department has implemented a new mandate to protect pollinator habitats, even when that means sacrificing the "manicured" look of the park in high-traffic areas.  We'll also zoom out and talk more broadly about the philosophy of conservation today. How should our parklands be used, and who gets to decide? Should we strive to preserve "native" landscapes, or build more community gardens? And how do we reconcile the romance of the Texas landscape with the racist realities of our past? We'll talk about the lingering effects of Jim Crow in Austin, from actual monuments to the Confederacy, to present-day structural inequality. And we'll hear about LaJuan's personal mission to encourage more young Austinites of color to seek careers in environmental conservation and city planning. Here, and in upcoming episodes as well, we'll begin to engage with the paradox of Austin as an environmentally progressive, yet socioeconomically segregated, city.  For a map of the many sites discussed in this episode, along with the full transcript, photos, and more, visit <a href="http://www.hothousepodcast.com/" rel="noreferrer nofollow noopener" target="_blank">hothousepodcast.com</a>. While you're there, sign up for the newsletter to get bonus Hothouse content! Email the show with plant questions and feedback at <a href="mailto:info@hothousepodcast.com" rel="noreferrer nofollow noopener">info@hothousepodcast.com</a> and follow us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hothousepodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@hothousepodcast</a>. This interview was recorded in April 2018 at <a href="http://www.permanentrcrd.com/studio" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Permanent RCRD Studios</a> in Austin, Texas. Hothouse is produced by Leah Churner and engineered by Mike Moody. Music by Moonsicles. <a href="http://moonsicles.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">moonsicles.bandcamp.com</a>.

Conservation & Identity | Park Ranger LaJuan Tucker

LaJuan Tucker received an introduction to conservation with the Texas Conservation Corps. She started as a crew member and eventually became a staff member. LaJuan worked directly with young people of color who were interested in college or careers related to conservation. In this interview, LaJuan explains the common questions and concerns young people have about careers in conservation. LaJuan parlayed her experience with the Conservation Corps to become a park ranger with the city of Austin, Texas. LaJuan credits her time with the Texas Conservation Corps as the catalyst to her becoming a park ranger. Had she not been exposed to conservation, she would not have become a ranger. With the Austin Parks, LaJuan works on impactful projects such as Wildlife Austin. Austin is doing critical work to protect the Monarch Butterfly. LaJuan Tucker is a model of the impact and headstart the Conservation Corps and Corps Network can give to young people.

LaJuan Tucker received an introduction to conservation with the <a href="http://www.americanyouthworks.org/texasconservationcorps" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Texas Conservation Corps</a>. She started as a crew member and eventually became a staff member. LaJuan worked directly with young people of color who were interested in college or careers related to conservation. In this interview, LaJuan explains the common questions and concerns young people have about careers in conservation. LaJuan parlayed her experience with the Conservation Corps to become a park ranger with the <a href="http://www.austintexas.gov/department/parks-and-recreation" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">city of Austin</a>, Texas. LaJuan credits her time with the Texas Conservation Corps as the catalyst to her becoming a park ranger. Had she not been exposed to conservation, she would not have become a ranger. With the Austin Parks, LaJuan works on impactful projects such as <a href="http://www.austintexas.gov/department/wildlife-austin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wildlife Austin</a>. Austin is doing critical work to protect the Monarch Butterfly. LaJuan Tucker is a model of the impact and headstart the Conservation Corps and <a href="http://corpsnetwork.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Corps Network</a> can give to young people.

From Corpsmember to Park Ranger with LaJuan Tucker