Our ability to remain and thrive in this place that we love is dependent on groundwater conservation and protection. But what does that have to do with collecting seeds?

The ongoing drought is having serious impact to the aquifers and the people living in the Texas Hill Country. Action is the best medicine. What can we do?

Hays County Master Naturalists are uniquely positioned to look out over our little piece of heaven and document this brave new world. Trees and plants that were still green on August 6 are stressed now and even dying.

We work almost daily trying to keep our bit of Texas as free of non-native plants as possible and to support high quality habitat for all critters that cherish, as we do, a Hill Country place of their own.

We inspire children of all ages to increase habitat for wildlife, preserve the health of our streams and aquifers, learn about geology, and protect our night skies from light pollution.

“From there to here, from here to there, funny things are everywhere.” So says Dr. Seuss and I agree that the creature known as the irritable back—the North American porcupine—is one of those funny things. Here are some of my trail camera photos and fun facts about our wild friend.

“San Marcos Springs and Spring Lake are rare ecological jewels among Texas water resources.” I invite you to walk with me along the boardwalk at this unique wild sanctuary.