Over 600 Texas Master Naturalists and nature experts came together in San Marcos to share their expertise, expand their knowledge, and celebrate achievements. Our people made this possible!

In a changing world of heat, urbanization, pollinating drones, and slow political will, what's the future of this miraculous butterfly migration?

Did you know that Texas has an official state insect? Wanna guess what it is?

I realized soon enough that the vulture was headed toward our pet’s gravesite—not intending to pay its respects but rather...

Two of the three populations of U.S. vultures are thriving thanks to their protection under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. But for black vultures, that protection is threatened.

Thanks to teamwork by the city, local birders, and HCMN, Dripping Springs became a Bird City in 2022 and has risen in the ranks of birding hotspots.

Situated on the western side of Comal County in the Texas Hill Country, this hidden gem is located within Guadalupe State Park.

"Vultures...silent sentinels of our natural world. ...nature’s cleaners, ecosystem guardians, flying giants, and devoted parents.”—iVAD

Organizing, launching, and sustaining a volunteer project is no easy task. So it's only fair that we show them off!

Adopt-A-Loop will inform us about species distribution and empower citizen scientists to assist in the conservation of Texas' wildlife.

But look how the surrounding land has been transformed! A dry creek now eddies around the site, its banks begging for wildflowers.

A very public native garden will serve as a model for water conservation and land management in this time of warming climate.

Be LIGHT SMART like this all year round! Millions of birds—and your pocketbook—will thank you.

Did you know that these hunters often create fishing lures with bread crusts, insects, and feathers...

I’m a San Marcos Greenbelt Alliance “old-timer,” going back to 2009. Since then, I have spent most of my Thursday mornings working on the SMGA trail system, and I’ve enjoyed every one of them.

“If you care about Nature, the community, and the impact you can make, consider coming to Trail Crew.” —Brandon Smith

Another fabulous public art piece graces a Wimberley park. Heather Carter celebrates nature by incorporating native grapevines, honoring fallen Ashe juniper trees, and creating interactive arches and windows from reclaimed materials in two gates at the Blue Hole.

Doves are among the most recognizable and numerous birds in Texas. The most common dove species in our area include Mourning Doves, White-winged Doves, Eurasian Collared-Doves, and Inca Doves.

I’ve taken lots of lizard pictures, but the behavior of these two long-tailed characters grabbed my attention.

“Caterpillars are built from the energy and nutrients stored in the leaves they have eaten. In effect, caterpillars are repurposed leaves that can walk.” —Doug Tallamy, PhD