Transforming Urban Land Into Living Laboratories

We’re transforming how North Texas communities grow food, educate, and reclaim urban landscapes.

Econautics is a Fort Worth–based 501(c)(3) creating Living Laboratories where children and adults learn conservation, sustainability, agronomy, and permaculture through hands-on education. From East Fort Worth to communities across Tarrant County and North Texas, we’re building pathways to food security, careers, and environmental stewardship.

Initiatives

Econautics builds healthy, resilient urban communities through Living Laboratories that provide hands-on eco-education.

We partner with schools (K–higher ed), educators, and neighborhoods to teach conservation and sustainability practices that address environmental, economic, and health challenges.

PARTNERSHIPS

Econautics collaborates with educators, health and wellness organizations, landowners, agriculturalists, and conservation partners.

Together, we expand access to outdoor education, environmental stewardship, and community-based learning.

Support

Econautics is launching its first Living Laboratory in East Fort Worth (Woodhaven), in Tarrant County, Texas — the first of many to come.

Your support helps create spaces where education, food, and conservation come together.

IMAGINE AN URBAN COMMUNITY THAT THRIVES

  • Where nutritious food is grown locally in clean air, water, and healthy soil.l.
  • Where children can safely play outdoors, explore nature, and experience its everyday wonders.
  • Where communities are rooted in shared values of compassion, curiosity, and a commitment to sustainability.

 

Let’s make these dreams a reality.

Together, we no longer need to imagine it — we can build it.

Growth in Action

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Growing Greens and Dreams

By integrating sustainable farming practices in urban settings, we’re addressing food insecurity, enhancing biodiversity, and reducing our carbon footprint.

We invite you to join us in bringing the community together and explore new pathways toward a greener, healthier Tarrant County.

Eco-Education

Econautics is working hand-in-hand with educators to make learning fun with hands-on activities in science, nutrition, reading, farming and more! 

We’re also teaming up with local colleges to study, test and demonstrate a variety of sustainable practices and eco-technologies. Find out how we’re inspiring communities to work for a greener future. 

YOU CAN MAKE OUR FUTURE SUSTAINABLE

Dean Waterman, MBA

Executive Director

Dean earned his Masters in Business Administration from Trinity Theological where he emphasized nonprofit management. He has a Certificate in Strategic Leadership from the Jack Welch Management Institute. Dean brings his networking insight, management education and skill for strategic development to the role of Executive Director. He leads our fundraising initiatives and implements programs on-site at the Woodhaven urban agriculture hub. Dean grew up on a small farm and has a deep appreciation for the natural world and creating positive impacts on youth and students of all ages. Dean and his wife have a love of the outdoors, and believe in being stewards of the land others graciously protected in generations past.