Land Stewardship

April 2022 Issue

Landowners Form Neighborhood Associations to Help Wildlife and Improve Habitat

More than 150 landowner co-ops across Texas are working to keep habitat from being subdivided.

Story by John H. Ostdick
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
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
August/September 2016 Issue

9 Texas State Parks Kids Love

Picks from a writer who visited every state park in Texas in a single year.

Story by Dale Blasingame
July 2015 Issue

Birth of Palo Pinto State Park

First, you acquire some iconic Texas land. Then what?

Story by Rob McCorkle
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
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
October 2010 Issue

Writers Give Texas Nature the Literary Treatment

Texas writers captivate nature lovers with imagery and history.

Story by Kathryn Hunter
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
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
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