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Humans at fault for many nuisance species spoiling state’s environment

by admin | Nov 25, 2017 | Land Stewardship, Native Landscapes, Wildlife

We should have our hands slapped over some of the things we’ve done in this state by letting plants and animals run wild. Think about it: We now have tens of thousands, probably more, of exotics — axis deer, black bucks, fallows, oryx, etc. — throughout the Hill...

Reforestation Experts Help Restore a Wild Blanco River

by admin | Nov 2, 2017 | Land Stewardship, Native Landscapes, Riparian Management

Each week, Ina Alexatos drives throughout Wimberley in a Subaru Forester with the words Trees for the Blanco printed across the side. She visits riverside landowners one by one to consult them on letting their banks go wild. She then stakes orange flags to mark where...
It’s Time for Texas’ Second Annual Pollinator BioBlitz

It’s Time for Texas’ Second Annual Pollinator BioBlitz

by admin | Sep 12, 2017 | Native Landscapes, News, Wildlife

In support of Texas’ second statewide Pollinator BioBlitz, organizations and sites around the state will soon be hosting a variety of events to get people outdoors to observe pollinators of all types in yards, natural areas, gardens, parks and community centers. Of...
Volunteers Work to Protect Native Trees Along South Llano River

Volunteers Work to Protect Native Trees Along South Llano River

by admin | Jul 15, 2017 | Native Landscapes, News, Riparian Management

On Sunday, July 9th, volunteers from the Texas Master Naturalist Program joined staff from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Llano River Watershed Alliance, Hill Country Alliance, and Texas Tech University Field Station at the South Llano River State Park in...
Gregg Ranch First Corporate Supporter of Hill Country Beautification Project

Gregg Ranch First Corporate Supporter of Hill Country Beautification Project

by admin | Jul 14, 2017 | Native Landscapes, News

The Gregg Ranch development leads the way as the first major corporate sponsor of the Gateway to the Hill Country Beautification Project. Located at US Highway 281 and Texas Highway 71, the Project will feature native Texas wildflowers on 56 acres of grassy median,...
Texas Lone Star Land Stewards Recipients Named, Hill Country Landowners Kim Bergman and Pam Mabry Bergman Honored

Texas Lone Star Land Stewards Recipients Named, Hill Country Landowners Kim Bergman and Pam Mabry Bergman Honored

by admin | May 2, 2017 | Land Stewardship, Native Landscapes, News, Wildlife

AUSTIN – They restore vital woods and waters, help bring back diverse wildlife ranging from rare species to popular game animals, share their knowledge with neighbors, and open their gates to youth groups and researchers. They are recipients of the 2017 Lone Star Land...
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