We asked a range of experts who work with landowners to share some common complaints they hear. Their insights reveal why certain plants are often maligned and what happens when a plant is viewed from just one perspective.

No single person in Texas history has done more to preserve and protect public lands. The impact of his work may be felt every time you set foot on a Texas trail.

2024 Christmas Bird Count

“We had the highest species count we have ever had over the 9 years we've surveyed the San Marcos circle.” Drumroll please!

A large bird flew across my path, landing on a fence post near my neighborhood entrance. As I got closer, I realized it was a bird I’d never seen in my area before.

A teaspoon of good soil can hold billions of bacteria, yards of fungal threads, thousands of single-celled organisms, and dozens of nematodes. What’s the impact on plants?

Hays County Master Naturalists gathered at the Wimberley Community Center to celebrate another year of accomplishments and to honor the HCMN Class of Agaritas.

2024 Photography Contest Results
This year marks two decades of celebrating the region’s natural beauty through nature photography. Check out this year’s winners!

Snails can be found worldwide, even in Antarctica. By most estimates, they’ve existed for ~600 million years, making them one of the oldest-known animal species.

Fall Bluebirds—their arrival felt like a quiet reminder of nature’s resilience and its ability to bring unexpected joy.

Over 200 speakers from across the state made presentations on a variety of topics at the 2024 TMN Annual Meeting. Check out highlights of talks made by your Hays County colleagues…Impressive!

Thirty-four field sessions were offered at this year’s TMN Annual Meeting. Hays County Master Naturalists led the way with “boots on the ground.”

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!