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Mason's fascination with the natural world began during his childhood, exploring the woods and farmland near Omaha, NE, where he grew up. From camping in Nebraska with his boy scout troop to hiking through the Rocky Mountains on family vacations, he was always keenly observing and questioning the plant and animal life around him. This curiosity deepened during his undergraduate studies in Architecture at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln, where he also pursued a minor in Landscape Architecture.

After graduating from UNL, Mason embarked on a 6-week, 9,030-mile road trip across the central Great Plains, assisting with a documentary on regenerative agriculture. This journey ignited his passion for integrating regenerative food systems into landscape design, a focus he continued to explore in his graduate studies at the University of Texas at Austin. There, he earned his Master’s in Landscape Architecture in 2024, receiving the Award of Excellence in General Design from the 2024 ASLA Student Awards and the inaugural Frederick R. Steiner Book Prize for outstanding preparation for professional practice.

When Mason isn’t exploring the outdoors in Austin—whether walking, hiking through Turkey Creek, or taking photos—you might find him cooking at home, working on his book, rock climbing, or traveling.