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.