Blooming Between Buildings: Nature in Downtown Fort Worth

 


Many people believe that the big city and nature can’t coincide, and my time in downtown Fort Worth with my cousin this weekend proved otherwise. This past weekend, I was blessed with the opportunity to show my cousin Adrianna from New Jersey around Fort Worth. On Saturday, March 7th, we decided to spend the day downtown. The sky was bright blue with not a single cloud in sight, and the weather was a perfect 72 degrees. It was a beautiful day in the Fort.

We grabbed coffee, and the first thing my cousin noticed was how clean the environment and streets were around the city. There wasn’t a single piece of trash in sight, and as people who care about nature and the impact of environmental degradation, that made us happy. We then approached Sundance Square, and before I could even say anything, my cousin mentioned how surprised she was by the greenery in the city. We both agreed that’s how it should be.

Green trees, bushes, flowers of all different kinds, and vines were sprawled all across the square, and it was beautiful. Our favorite part was the botanical area shown in the picture above. Certain flowers, ivy, eucalyptus, and lavender were everywhere, and seats were spread out so people could sit and admire the beauty of the green room. Walking into the green room immediately gave me a sense of relief and peace. The sun was glistening in, people were smiling and having great conversations, and nature was, as always, present and vibrant.

It made me realize that we aren’t just dependent on nature, but that nature takes us back to our roots, providing true happiness and a sense of purpose that fills a void in our souls. Nature incorporated into a city makes an area feel more peaceful and at home, because before all of the industrialization, all we had was nature. Nature, even in the biggest of cities, should never be forgotten, because it’s a part of us.

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