Conservation Wrangler Program

Texan by Nature Conservation Wrangler is an accelerator program that catalyzes the very best Texan-led conservation projects occurring in the state. Selected projects are science-based and demonstrate a positive Return on Conservation for people, prosperity, and natural resources.

Each year, organizations with on-going conservation projects submit applications to be scored against a wide range of criteria with an emphasis on proven impact. We look for projects that are beneficial to quality of life, economic growth, and natural resources in equal measures. Projects can focus on any natural resource such as wildlife, land, and water can encompass any Texas geography from urban to rural and can take many forms as shown in prior year projects detailed below.

During each program cycle, Texan by Nature selects up to six Conservation Wrangler projects to support with 18-months of program management, strategic planning, marketing messaging, metrics capture and analysis, professional content production, and partnership development – whatever is needed to accelerate the project. Texan by Nature publicly announces projects annually during the first week in April, and also highlights the projects at the esteemed annual Conservation Summit.

“The Conservation Wrangler program provided tremendous assistance to our organization. We are now better equipped with strategies that will help us engage more landowners, acquire new and diversified funding sources, and increase our overall impact in restoring the critically- important longleaf pine ecosystem in Southeast Texas.”
– Hughes Simpson, Texas A&M Forest Service, Texas Longleaf Team

2023 CONSERVATION WRANGLER APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED.

2024 Conservation Wrangler applications will open in October of 2023 and close January 31, 2024
Please review the eligibility quiz before applying
Read our blog, Texan by Nature’s Accelerator Program: Conservation Wrangler, to learn more about how we support Conservation Wrangler projects
Contact us if you are planning to apply or have questions regarding the application process and/or program – we want to help you create the best application as possible

Texan by Nature’s Conservation Wrangler program is made possible due to support from program and project sponsors. Their dedication to conservation allows Texan by Nature to support selected projects in a myriad of ways, amplifying & accelerating their impact across the state of Texas.

THE CONSERVATION WRANGLER PROGRAM IS SPONSORED BY:

CONSERVATION WRANGLER CRITERIA:

Texan-led conservation
Benefits community by providing tangible returns for people, prosperity, and natural resources
Reaches new and diverse audiences
Science-based
Measurable conservation outcomes
Partnership between community, business, individuals, and conservation organizations

CONSERVATION WRANGLERS RECEIVE:

12-18 months of tailored support
Recognition and certificate
Promotion via social media, newsletters, blogs, website, etc.
Professional content production in the form of videos, collateral, and messaging
Program management and impact reporting
Connections to technical, expert, and industry support
Recognition and participation in annual Conservation Summit

CONSERVATION WRANGLERS COMMIT TO:

Collaborative partnership with TxN to achieve greatest project impact
Kick-off meeting (in-person TBD)
Agreed upon checkpoints throughout the program (typically 1 hour bi-weekly)
Dedicated staff time to accomplish goals outlined in customized Conservation Wrangler program plan
Participation and presentation at Conservation Summit
Continued devotion to the amazing work and project outlined in the application process

Check out this eligibility quiz to see if the Conservation Wrangler program is fit for your project. If it’s not, take a look at our TxN Certification program for recognition of your efforts and explore becoming a Conservation Partner.

If you have any questions regarding the program please EMAIL US!