Texan by Nature (TxN) partners with 140+ conservation organizations across Texas to accelerate conservation action and impact. TxN aggregates and distributes conservation news and events from the partner network to increase engagement and awareness in conservation efforts. Browse opportunities to get involved with TxN and TxN’s conservation partner network below and use the search bar to find events in your area. See a full list of TxN’s conservation partners HERE.
Meet at the Outdoor Salado Classroom. Once gathered, the group will head out onto the trails on the east side of the park to find inspiration. Using pastels and clipboards, we will create several small pastel drawings out in the park. Encounter the tree that inspired Mayor Phil Hardberger, explore the Borrow Pit, and learn… Read More
Join us as we explore the fun, and sometimes wild, weather Spring brings to South Texas. Students will create tornado tubes and home made quicksand, learn how lightning is made, and put a cloud in a bottle!
ZimSculpt features more than 100 sculptures carved from various types of stone found in Zimbabwe. Live sculptors will be on site carving statues for the duration of the exhibit, which runs April 15-July 30, 2023. Botanic gardens are the perfect venue for sculptures, and this exhibit makes its Fort Worth premiere at the Fort Worth… Read More
Join us for the Spring Festival on the Katy Prairie Preserve! Visitors of all ages are welcome to enjoy FREE photos in the wildflowers, kite flying, prairie seed ball making, bluegrass music, food trucks, bird watching, insect sweep netting, and more! No registration needed.
The Hill Country Alliance’s 17th annual Hill Country photo contest is HAPPENING NOW and this year’s theme is “Home in the Hill Country." As more and more people call the Hill Country home, many of the region’s most special qualities – like sweeping open spaces, clear flowing waters, tranquil state parks, and starry night skies… Read More
Wild Spirit Wild Places® is pleased to present, SEEING BEES, a free outdoor art installation featuring the artwork of world-renowned photographer Dan Winters, will be on display at Waterloo Park starting April 23, 2022 through May 2023. The exhibition will be open daily during park hours. The exhibition is free to the public and engaging… Read More
Join us May 10th at the Colorado River Refuge/Bastrop County Nature Park for a morning outdoors learning about keeping a nature journal, with a special activity learning to capture the birds we see with watercolor paints! This class is lead by our knowledgeable Lost Pines Master Naturalists leaders and includes both listening and activity time.… Read More
Join Families in Nature for an afternoon at one of the most magical parks in Texas, Enchanted Rock! From breath taking geology to rare and vulnerable habitats this park is full of natural wonders. Hike the summit with us for stunning panoramic views of the Texas Hill Country, bring your binoculars and spend the day… Read More
Put your thinking and building skills to the test and learn some of the principles of engineering during this fun, hands-on engineering program. Activities include Aluminum Foil Boat Design, Egg Drop, and Paper Ball Run.
Bring some friends or family for a morning walk in the park! We'll have a kite-making table at the Open Fields by the Blue Playground and bubbles. We'll also have a discovery table with nature items to help you learn about birds and other flying wildlife here at the park! Afterward, take a walk in… Read More
Join Ms. Wendy and Mobi to hear stories about water, do cloud painting, learn about water from SAWS, and take a walk to look at the water features in the park. We'll sing songs, read stories, have a make-and-take, and have some fun at our nature playground!
Meet at the Outdoor Salado Classroom. Once gathered, the group will go out onto the trails for an exercise in artistic observation and documentation! Then we'll return to the outdoor picnic tables to create our artworks. We'll use images of plants and animals, styrofoam plates, and basic techniques to try our hand at this introductory… Read More
Cyanotype, also known as a blueprint, is considered among the easiest and safest of all the historical printmaking methods. Using pretreated cyanotype flags, exposing using the sun and developing with water we will explore and document the natural vegetation around Headwaters at the Comal. Class will begin with a brief explanation and demo of the… Read More