Land Stewardship

Prescribed Burn of overgrowth in Texas woods
January/February 2023 Issue

Wildlife and Humans are Feeling the Heat of Texas Wildfires

Drought, wildfires and heat waves pose challenges for a rare bird and toad.

Story by Ben Ikenson
boy standing next to seated woman - black and white photo
January/February 2023 Issue

The History of Mother Neff State Park

More than 100 years ago, the park was of the first in the Texas State Park System

Story by Melissa Gaskill
Kronkosky State Natural Area with a hill in the background an a river running through a field of trees
June 2020 Issue

The Future Looks Bright for Texas State Parks

These five new dream-worthy properties will one day be open to the public.

Story by Louie Bond
Bobcat crouching at the edge of the water with wood in the distance
January/February 2020 Issue

City Cats: Bobcats Are Adapting to Urban Areas

The city might seem to be an unlikely place for a bobcat, but wild cats are finding ways to thrive.

Story by Mary Schmidt
Two kayakers paddling through a marsh bayou
January/February 2015 Issue

Terry Hershey: Force of Nature

Terry Hershey's environmental activism changed Houston and sparked conservation in Texas.

Story by Lydia Saldaña
water running through Edward's plateau
July 2011 Issue

Protecting Magical Hill Country Spring Jacob's Well

The power and irresistible draw of Jacob's Well inspire protection of the cave and springs.

Story by Joe Nick Patoski
Padre Island Beach - man fishing at sunrise
June 2010 Issue

The Ballad of Billy Sandifer, Coastal Protector of Padre Island

Vietnam vet finds new life of coastal conservation.

Story and photos by John Jefferson
A sign for the King Ranch Museum
May 2010 Issue

Caesar Kleberg Was a Ranching and Conservation Pioneer

With sprawling King Ranch, Kleberg became a leader in Texas wildlife management.

Story by Eileen Mattei
J. David Bamberger siting on a wagon wheel bench in a feild with his dog.
November 2009 Issue

Repairing Mother Nature: J. David Bamberger

Leopold Conservation Award Winner turns ‘worst ranch in Texas’ into conservation showcase

Story by Tom Harvey
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