Economic growth in the 1800s and early 1900s relied on abundant water supplies provided by naturally pressurized flowing artesian wells. But in a rapidly urbanizing Hill Country, the Blanco River and the vast groundwater system to which it belongs are failing. 

Part 1 - The Coloring Book’s 2nd place Exemplary Project win at state rewarded the work of 61 HCMN volunteers. Let’s look at all the activities we’ve been working on. Part 2 - The Coloring Book welcomed young explorers and their guardians to diverse nature locales.

Our video team’s goal is to give folks pride in our natural resources with a mix of humor, wonder, and education.

HCMNs work to conserve and educate others about the wildlife and plants that grow on the Texas landscape. But have you ever looked below the surface—the surface of the water, that is?

The Hill Country Alliance successfully hosted its 11th annual Leadership Summit, From Vision to Action, bringing together Hill Country leaders and conservationists eager to learn from one another. Three HCMNs were invited presenters.

Members of the HCMN had the opportunity and delight to attend the 2023 Texas Master Naturalist Annual State Meeting. There were simply not enough hours to drink it all in!

Remember hearing that distinctive “Bob-White” whistle? When I hear that beautiful sound, I recall long past days of sitting on the porch and whistling the notes in reply.