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Berry Springs Park!

Berry Springs Park!The land was once owned by John Berry, a Texas settler who in 1846 built a gristmill on the springs that run through the land and are named for him. This social chapter hike got good times and views of the old oak, …more

Field Trip with Ed Sones

Field Trip with Ed Sones

Raptors Up Close: Field Trip with Ed Sones By Beverly Penn This was an amazing opportunity for our members to hear the remarkable story of Ed Sones’ and his team, and their rescue mission for birds in Central Texas and beyond.  We learned so much …more

The most unloved, least understood bird

The most unloved, least understood bird

The most unloved, least understood bird ” A turkey vulture is a perfect creature. It is is neither predator or prey. It exists out the typical foodchain, beyond the kill or be killed laws of nature. although without death it would starve. On six-footwings it …more

I get more than I give when I volunteer

I get more than I give when I volunteer

I get more than I give when I volunteer by Skip Beaird Newly retired, my search for ‘the right’ volunteer opportunity had a Goldilocks quality. I wanted a good fit which would let me connect to people and nature. Training for Wild Basin trail guides …more

BCTXMN Pollinator Garden Springs Into Action

BCTXMN Pollinator Garden Springs Into Action

Pollinator Garden Committee was able to put plans into action and completed planting for two of their sites this Spring.

Effie Lee Newsome

Effie Lee Newsome

Effie Lee Newsome (1885-1979) was a Harlem Renaissance writer, naturalist, and gardener.

George Washington Carver

George Washington Carver

George Washington Carver

Return of the Hummingbirds

Return of the Hummingbirds

Hummingbirds will be migrating to Central Texas soon

New Fox & Coyote Project in Travis County BCP

New Fox & Coyote Project in Travis County BCP

New volunteer opportunity helping a researchers study canids in Travis Co BCP

Winter Birds on the BCP

Winter Birds on the BCP

Tips on winter birding from Travis County Balcones Canyonlands Preserve