Tour Story : Jewel in the Rough: Pristine Prairie on a Working Ranch
The Battle over Barton Springs isn’t unique to Austin. It’s just one of thousands of such struggles playing out across the country (and the world.) That becomes so clear as we tour the film in different locations. At the Aurora Picture Show we met Susan and Peter Conaty. They’re trying to keep a place called Nash Prairie from being turned into a bunch of ranchettes. Here are some links to their story.
- BIOONE Online Journals - Jewel in the Rough: Pristine Prairie on a Working Ranch
- Nash Prairie offers rare glimpse of ancient plain
Conaty said he hopes to build a prayer garden on church grounds using seeds from native plants on the Nash Prairie. Building a spiritually-based nursing home also has been discussed, Conaty said.
“I think she’d be really pleased to be a part of it,” he said.
Whatever the groups decide, Conaty said Groce’s generous legacy already has had a positive impact on the community.
“It’s not about how much money you give,” Conaty said. “It’s about what God has given us.”
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About The Unforeseen
The Unforeseen, executive produced by Terrence Malick and Robert Redford, premiered at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival. Called "the best film at the festival, hands down" by Film Comment's Gavin Smith, the film documents the struggles between development and preservation of Austin Texas.