Our Hays County Chapter of the Texas Master Master Naturalists recently participated in a neat project which I think exemplifies the kind of work we do and the spirit of our members. The Healing Hands Healing Lands project was created … Continue reading →
I recently visited my brother who lives southeast of San Antonio near Floresville. I was reminded of how varied the Texas geography is. My normal haunts are in the Hill Country and I’ve become pretty familiar with the land and … Continue reading →
Last year I got to work on a Hays County Master Naturalist project at a special place in South Austin, Flint Ridge Cave. Flint Ridge Cave is one of the largest known cave systems in Travis County. It is also … Continue reading →
No, not that kind of grass! I’m talking about native grasses. Around here, they’re our favorite kind, for several reasons. First, they’re well-adapted. They evolved here and are adapted to the soil types, rainfall, temperatures, diseases, herbivores, competitors, and periodic … Continue reading →