A Look Into the Past: 40 Years of Conservation
Take a trip down memory lane! Look back at all of the hard work, fun times, and incredible landscapes that have been captured over the last four decades. We will be adding more photos over the coming months. If you have any you would like to contribute, please e-mail them to development@texaslandconservancy.org.
Grandad's Overlook at Baird Ranch (Blanco County) will always be protected, 1997.
Roland "Bud" Baird, Jr. overlooking Miller Creek at Baird Ranch (Blanco County), protected with TLC since 1990.
The late Ivy Payne examining fungi on a tree at Ivy Payne Preserve (Anderson County), protected with TLC since 1987.
Passing on a legacy and love for the land, Pike Davis Ranch (Gillespie/Blanco Counties) protected with TLC since 2011.
Heinz Gaylord and Earl Matthew lead a guided hike at the annual Weekend at Ivy's event in 2001.
Staff and volunteers installing preserve sign at Tanglewood Prairie (Lee County) in 2011.
Former staff member Daniel Dietz discussing native grasses at Tanglewood Prairie (Lee County) in 2010.
Executive Director Mark Steinbach meets with potential landowners, John Roberson and John Blackmon at White Creek Canyon Ranch (Blanco County) in 2008. This property was protected the following year with a conservation easement.
The late Katherine Goodbar and other volunteers visit Banita Creek Preserve (Nacogdoches County) in 2005.
Guided hike at TLC owned Winters Bayou Preserve (San Jacinto County) in 2002.
Landowners Marianne and the late Peter Bonenberger at Bear Springs Blossom (Bandera County) in 2018.
Landowner Liz Soutendijk at Soutendijk Bog (Wood County), which has been protected with TLC since 2009.
Mark and Stacy Steinbach with daughter Tana and TLC intern Kelly Hoffman enjoying a guided hike at White Creek Canyon Ranch (Blanco County) in 2016.
Landowner Doris Stevens enjoying a field of bluebonnets at Stevens Ranch (Bosque County) in 2012.
Ned and Genie Fritz in East Texas, 1996.
Maxine Johnston overseeing a burn at Marysee Prairie.
Ned, Genie, and Pokey Rehmet at Eagle Rock Ranch in 2003.