Mid-South Urban Ecology Project

07/31/2026

🖤 In Memory of Xeus

Not every member of a conservation project plants trees or clears invasive plants.

Some simply remind us why we care in the first place.

Xeus did that.

He protected my family for 11 years, faithfully.

He brought smiles to children, comfort to visitors, and reminded us that every animal has value…not because of what it can do for us, but because it is part of the world we’re working to protect.

His time with us was far too short, but his impact will last much longer.

As we continue restoring habitats, creating spaces for wildlife, and reconnecting people with nature, we’ll carry a little of Xeus’ spirit with us.

Rest easy, buddy. Thank you for the joy you brought to so many.

“Patience is a conservation practice.”

💚🐾

07/07/2026

Day 2: It Became More Than Goat Grazing

By the second day, something unexpected happened.

Neighbors started stopping by just to see what was going on.

Families walked over to meet the goats. Kids laughed as they watched them work. People asked questions about conservation, land restoration, and what this property could become. Some stayed to pet the livestock guardian dogs. Others brought us snacks, drinks, or simply spent a few minutes talking before continuing their day.

For two days, this vacant lot became a gathering place.

It reminded me that restoring land isn't just about removing brush. It's about creating spaces where people feel welcome, where conversations happen, and where neighbors begin imagining what's possible together.

The goats did an incredible job clearing the land, but the real success was watching the community reconnect with a place that had been forgotten.

This is exactly why the Mid-South Urban Ecology Project exists.

The land is changing.

And so is the neighborhood.

07/06/2026

Sometimes the best part of the day is slowing down.

I stopped by Shelby Farms today and shared a handful of fresh, tender grass with a couple of curious horses. No agenda. No rush. Just a simple reminder that we don’t always have to take from nature… sometimes we can simply enjoy being part of it.

Moments like these remind me why conservation matters. Patience isn’t just a virtue… it’s a conservation practice. 🌿🐴

06/30/2026

Day 1: The Goats Arrive

Day one of restoration was unlike anything most people had seen in the neighborhood.

Thirty-two goats arrived with one job. EAT! to begin reclaiming this neglected property by doing what goats do best: browsing invasive vegetation. Queen D's Farm and Bees

By the end of the first day, the lot had already begun to open up. Grasses and low vegetation were reduced, and for the first time, we could really begin to see the property beneath the overgrowth.

Just as important, the project sparked conversations. Neighbors stopped by, asked questions, shared stories, and became part of the experience.

Tomorrow, I'll share what happened after the second day of grazing and one of the biggest lessons we learned.

06/30/2026

Marble Avenue Restoration | Day 0: The Beginning

Every transformation starts with a vision.

When I first stood on this property, I didn't just see an overgrown vacant lot. I saw potential.

Years of neglect had allowed kudzu, invasive vegetation, and brush to take over, but I knew this space could become something much greater. It is a place for conservation, education, wildlife habitat, and urban agriculture.

These photos capture where the journey began.

Tomorrow, I'll share what happened when 32 goats arrived to help begin the restoration.

This is only the beginning.

Follow the journey.

06/26/2026

06/19/2026

The goats are on site today in North Memphis. 🐐🌱

We’re at 2322 Marble Ave, 38108 working to clear overgrown vegetation and begin restoring this property as part of the MSUEP conservation project.

We’ll be here today until about 5 PM and back tomorrow from about 7 AM–5 PM.

Bring the kids, come see the goats, ask questions, and follow the progress as we work to transform this space.

North Memphis deserves investment, stewardship, and restoration.

06/19/2026

Today marked an important step for a conservation project in North Memphis.

We brought in 32 goats to begin clearing overgrown vegetation and invasive plants from a property that has been neglected for years. Their work is helping us take the first steps toward restoring and improving this land.

MSUEP exists to support conservation, environmental stewardship, education, community development, and sustainable land management. This page will document that journey—the challenges, victories, lessons learned, and transformations along the way.

This is more than a cleanup project.

It’s an investment in North Memphis.

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Shout out to Queen D's Farm and Bees for the partnership and assistance.

Follow along as we work to create positive change, one project at a time.