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Texas Land Conservancy We are a statewide, accredited, land trust protecting over 170,000 acres of the land in Texas. Want to support conservation in Texas?

Your perfect weekend getaway is waiting🏕️ Come camping in the Pineywoods of East Texas at TLC’s Ivy Payne Preserve! Wake...
10/19/2026

Your perfect weekend getaway is waiting🏕️ Come camping in the Pineywoods of East Texas at TLC’s Ivy Payne Preserve! Wake under the pines, hike forest trails, cook with new friends, create artwork from nature, and gather by the fire under starry skies. Move at your own pace — all activities optional. Perfect for first-time or seasoned campers. Campsite reservations include meals for the weekend! RSVP at www.texaslandconservancy.org/events/fall-weekend-at-ivys-2026

Did you know TLC has merch? 👀💚From hoodies and T-shirts to hats, we’ve got something for everyone! Show your support for...
10/16/2026

Did you know TLC has merch? 👀💚

From hoodies and T-shirts to hats, we’ve got something for everyone! Show your support for Texas Land Conservancy and rep your love for Texas nature. 🌿

All profits from TLC apparel go directly toward protecting the land, water, and wildlife of Texas! 🌱 Shop now at www.texaslandconservancy.org/tlc-shop

This northern harrier came in close to check us out. They can often be seen gliding low over grasslands and open pasture...
10/15/2026

This northern harrier came in close to check us out. They can often be seen gliding low over grasslands and open pastures. Unlike most hawks, they rely heavily on their hearing, as well as their vision, to locate small mammals and other prey. Their distinctive white patch near the base of their tail and long wings make them easy to identify.

Northern harriers are typically fall and winter visitors to Texas, and their return each year is a great reminder of the importance of conserving healthy grasslands, which support an incredible diversity of plants and wildlife.

Taken at Barnett Ranch in Denton County.

🦬 Jack Cearley, North Texas Program Director

10/14/2026

Come rain or shine, black-bellied whistling ducks will have a party time! Also known as “tree ducks,” these highly social, highly noisy ducks spend most of their days gathered in large flocks, foraging in shallow ponds or perching on dead trees, fence posts, rooftops, and even electrical wires! Unlike most duck species, black-bellied whistling ducks form lifelong bonds with their mates and also share the incubation and nest protecting responsibilities. 🦆
Taken on a TLC protected property in Walker County

🐊 Jamie Ho**er, East Texas Program Director

10/13/2026

Like the doomsday preppers of the insect world, red harvester ants store food, like seeds and dead insects, up to six feet below the ground, and their living quarters have been recorded up to 15 feet below the surface but range depending on the soil conditions and age of the colony. 🐜
The barren area cleared around the nest entrance range from 3 to 35 feet in diameter with distinct trails that can lead out a couple hundred feet from the entrance. Before you look to eradicate these native ants, keep in mind these tiny but mighty creatures are not only the primary food source for our beloved Texas horned lizard, but also act as ecological engineers and keystone species in arid grassland systems. They influence plant community composition, alter local microclimates and promote plant growth at the edge of their nest disc, aerate dry soils and cycle nutrients and organic matter increasing soil fertility.

🦎 Nick Fisher, Hill Country Program Manager

This morning, TLC’s Hill Country Program Manager, Nick, led a small group from Bird City Kerrville on a hike around our ...
10/10/2026

This morning, TLC’s Hill Country Program Manager, Nick, led a small group from Bird City Kerrville on a hike around our 138-acre Los Rincones Preserve! 🐤
It was a beautiful morning to get outside, explore the preserve, and enjoy some birding together!

Today, two of our Featured Artists for Art for Conservation, Juliee and Daniel, visited Sandyland Ranch, one of TLC’s pr...
10/08/2026

Today, two of our Featured Artists for Art for Conservation, Juliee and Daniel, visited Sandyland Ranch, one of TLC’s protected properties in the Hill Country, to find inspiration for an art piece they’ll create for our event on November 1. 🎨🌿

Smoke filled the air in western Blanco County the day after a burn ban was lifted as we trekked down a rocky canyon toward the banks of the Pedernales River. Juliee was hoping to find inspiration in the wildlife and admired the sandstone and granite rock formations that covered the landscape.

Daniel was hoping to satisfy our natural urge to seek out water, and he was not disappointed. The clear flow of the river revealed schools of small fish and the occasional splash of a turtle diving in from a rock.

Lindheimer’s morning glory, desert millipedes, and crevice spiny lizards also made an appearance as we explored the property. Thirty years of conservation work was evident in the habitat that the landowner was proud to showcase.

We can’t wait to see how this special place inspires Juliee and Daniel’s artwork for Art for Conservation! 🌱🎨

Join us November 1 at The Austin Winery to see their work. RSVP for your spot at www.texaslandconservancy.org/events/art-for-conservation-2026

10/07/2026

Ever wondered what property monitoring looks like for a TLC-protected property? 👀🌿
Take a behind-the-scenes look with our Hill Country Program Manager, Nick, as he shares what he looks for during a monitoring visit and what happens after.

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