Urban forestry · Horticulture · Technology
Growing a future in
urban forestry.
I’m an urban forestry student at Stephen F. Austin State University, with a hands-on interest in native plants, healthier cities, and the technology that helps ideas take root.
Explore my projectsNacogdoches, Texas Stephen F. Austin State University
01 / In practice
Personal projects in plant propagation,
native trees, and indoor growing.
01 / Seed propagation
Acorns to young trees · Personal project
Research-grade oak propagation with systematic monitoring of seedling development and growing conditions. Recorded leaf counts, node counts, plant height, water pH, and other cultivation variables to document growth over time.
02 / Grafting
Dwarf scions on standard rootstock · Spring 2026
Trained by horticulturist Nick Romano to graft dwarf loblolly pine scions onto standard loblolly rootstock. My work includes preparing graft material and monitoring the graft unions as they establish.
03 / Native tree propagation
Cercis canadensis · 2025–2026
Collecting and preparing redbud seeds as part of my Native Tree Beautification Project, with work spanning propagation, site management, and long-term growth monitoring.
The broader project includes thousands of redbud seeds and approximately 50 dogwood cuttings on personal property.
1 project photo
04 / Indoor horticulture
Modular growing system · 2022–Jan. 2026
Designing a compact, cost-conscious indoor strawberry system for homes and apartments, with the goal of making year-round harvests more accessible.
02 / Background
Urban forestry · Degree in progress
Transferred in 2025.
Foundational coursework · Houston, Texas
Inventory Receiver
Cashier / Box Attendant
Drone Operator Certification
Three-person development team
Collaborated to develop and release a Java game addon with over 250,000 downloads, building experience in Java programming, version control, and community-driven updates.
03 / Get in touch
Interested in urban forestry, conservation,
and native plant restoration opportunities.