Texas Land Conservancy

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?

Become a member today: http://texaslandconservancy.org/donate

Two hours a week.That’s all it takes to start feeling a difference. Less stress, better sleep, a stronger heart, a healt...
06/18/2026

Two hours a week.

That’s all it takes to start feeling a difference. Less stress, better sleep, a
stronger heart, a healthier immune system.

Not a complete life overhaul. Just a little more time outside.

Think about your own week. Where do those two hours show up?

Maybe it's a walk with your dog on a nearby trail.
Maybe it’s watching your kids play at the park.
Maybe it’s a quiet moment outside after a long day.

That's why protecting natural spaces matters. They give us the opportunity to slow down, reconnect, and enjoy the benefits of time outside.

For just $40, you can help protect the natural places that support wildlife, clean water, and healthy communities across Texas: www.texaslandconservancy.org/summer-2026-become-a-member

“Nature isn’t somewhere else; it’s all around us, and we each have to remember how we’re connected to it and can help to...
06/17/2026

“Nature isn’t somewhere else; it’s all around us, and we each have to remember how we’re connected to it and can help to protect it.” ~ Neel, TLC Board Member

As Texas continues to develop, natural spaces are disappearing faster than ever. Yet these are the very places that provide clean water, wildlife habitat, and opportunities for people to experience the benefits of time outdoors.

This summer we're inviting you to invest in protecting the lands that sustain us all for just $40. Make your gift today at link in bio: Become a TLC Member

Setting an early alarm is so optomistic the night before, which is then usually followed by temporary regret when that 5...
06/15/2026

Setting an early alarm is so optomistic the night before, which is then usually followed by temporary regret when that 5 am wake up call rolls around. Fortunately, the regret and grogginess don’t last long because there’s a sunrise to catch. Waking up with the birds and moving your body in the early hours of the day supports both mental and physical well-being. It can also help reset your sleep schedule, and since quality sleep is one of the most important factors in recovery, habits like a sunrise walk can have benefits that extend far beyond the morning itself.

Spending time in places like this offers more than just beautiful views. There is peace to be found, space to recharge, and an opportunity to gain perspective. Those easygoing mornings spent listening to birdsong are a reminder of why conserving open spaces matters. It’s not only for the wildlife and natural resources that depend on them, but also for the people who don’t mind dirty boots or soggy socks in pursuit of a morning vista. Sometimes, all it takes is a quiet sunrise and a few moments in nature to find the inspiration you carry with you for the rest of the day.
🌾Maggie O'Neil, Stewardship Program Manager
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Become a TLC member today with $40 and help ensure future generations can continue to experience the health benefits of nature: www.texaslandconservancy.org/summer-2026-become-a-member

Nicknamed the “Mexican hat” for its sombrero-like shape, prairie coneflower is muy importante to our native pollinators ...
06/12/2026

Nicknamed the “Mexican hat” for its sombrero-like shape, prairie coneflower is muy importante to our native pollinators and prairie ecosystems. Tolerant of poor soils, drought conditions, and full sun, prairie coneflowers are often found along highways, sandy grasslands, and other disturbed areas across Texas. Their deep taproot makes them excellent for erosion control and soil stabilization in areas where other plants struggle to establish. These perennial flowers attract many pollinators and seed-eating birds from above while also providing valuable cover for small mammals and ground-nesting birds below. Taken on a TLC-protected property in Brazoria County.

🐊 Jamie Ho**er, East Texas Program Director
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Become a TLC member today with $40 and help ensure future generations can continue to experience the health benefits of nature: www.texaslandconservancy.org/summer-2026-become-a-member

Celebrate National Pollinators Week with TLC at Oak Cliff Nature Preserve. 🐝Join members of the North Texas Master Natur...
06/11/2026

Celebrate National Pollinators Week with TLC at Oak Cliff Nature Preserve. 🐝
Join members of the North Texas Master Naturalists as they lead a walk through the preserve to observe pollinators, discover the native plants they depend on, and learn about the important role they play in supporting healthy ecosystems. 🌞
Register at https://www.texaslandconservancy.org/events/ocnp-pollinator-walk

Meet Yev & Herman, TLC Members and volunteers! You may have seen them camping at TLC's Ivy Payne Preserve or volunteerin...
06/11/2026

Meet Yev & Herman, TLC Members and volunteers! You may have seen them camping at TLC's Ivy Payne Preserve or volunteering at Oak Cliff Nature Preserve.

Like so many of our supporters, they know the value of spending time outdoors. Whether it's camping under the stars, exploring a trail, or lending a hand at a nature preserve, nature offers something we all need more of: space to slow down, recharge, and reconnect.

The benefits of nature are real—but we can only experience them if these places are protected for future generations.

Become a TLC member today with $40 and help ensure future generations can continue to experience the health benefits of nature: www.texaslandconservancy.org/summer-2026-become-a-member

06/09/2026

Deep in a Hill Country canyon in Mason County, the fast, raspy call of a Cope's gray treefrog echoes throughout the night once the sun descends behind the mountaintops. An ephemeral creek flowing from recent rains provides an excellent breeding ground for him and other frogs and toads in the area. (Gulf Coast toads, western narrow-mouthed toads, leopard frogs, Cope's gray treefrogs, and cliff chirping frogs were seen and/or heard here.) 🐸

The calls of these amphibians tend to bring peace of mind, a reminder that there is still calmness in a wild and oftentimes chaotic world. It is believed that listening to these calls and wetland soundscapes can help lower blood pressure by reducing stress and anxiety.

Get outside and find some water—a pond, a slow-moving creek, or even a roadside ditch holding a small pool—and listen to some frogs and toads this evening. You deserve it.

🦎 Nick Fisher, Hill Country Program Manager
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Become a TLC member today with $40 and help ensure future generations can continue to experience the health benefits of nature: www.texaslandconservancy.org/summer-2026-become-a-member

Nature does more than provide beautiful places to explore—it can help improve your health, too. 🌿Research shows that spe...
06/08/2026

Nature does more than provide beautiful places to explore—it can help improve your health, too. 🌿

Research shows that spending just two hours a week outdoors can support both physical and mental well-being. From reducing stress and boosting immunity to improving sleep, encouraging physical activity, and supporting mental health, nature can play a powerful role in our overall well-being.

Become a TLC member today with $40 and help ensure future generations can continue to experience the health benefits of nature: www.texaslandconservancy.org/summer-2026-become-a-member

06/05/2026

Just two hours a week outdoors can reduce stress, improve sleep, support a healthier immune system, and help us feel more connected to ourselves and our communities. We hear this message repeatedly from TLC volunteers, visitors, members, and supporters across Texas — but we can only experience the benefits of nature if it is there to welcome us.

These places don’t protect themselves. As development continues and natural landscapes shrink, access to the outdoors becomes less certain—and the benefits they provide become harder to reach.

If you’re not yet a TLC member, we invite you to join today with a $40 annual membership and help ensure that time in nature isn’t something we look back on, but something we continue to experience: www.texaslandconservancy.org/summer-2026-become-a-member

Together, we can protect the natural places that support our health, our communities, and our future.

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