TLC Stories
Land conservation is not just about dots on a map and acres in a database. TLC staff, board, donors, partners, and supporters have experienced the impacts of land conservation first hand and their stories help connect us to the land, water, and wildlife we all love. If you have a story you would like to share with us, please email info@texaslandconservancy.org.
1,766 Acres of Hill Country Habitat Protected Forever
Thanks to the landowner’s dedicated stewardship and restoration efforts, this expansive property is TLC’s most recent conservation success.
A New Chapter for the 9,269-acre Christmas Mountains Preserve
In partnership with The Conservation Fund and the Texas State University System, TLC has added this special preserve to our protected properties portfolio.
204 Acres of Texas Blackland Prairie Protected Forever
This habitat for many unique and imperiled plants is TLC’s most recent conservation success.
Ivy Payne Preserve: Continuing a Legacy of Conservation
Interview with TLC Board Member Earl Matthew
411 Acres of North Texas Rangeland and Wildlife Habitat Protected Forever!
Another conservation success in this special part of the state where the Cross Timbers and Blackland Prairie regions merge.
2,257 More Acres of Hill Country Landscape Protected Forever
A trio of new Texas Hill Country area conservation easements are part of TLC’s many recent successes.
6,322 Acres of Rangeland and Wildlife Habitat Protected Forever!
Another conservation success in this special part of the state where the Cross Timbers and Blackland Prairie regions merge.
Palmer-Jewert Preserve: Protecting Nature As It Was, and How It Will Be
Interview with landowners Russ Jewert and Lori Palmer
1200 More Acres Along the Llano River Protected Forever
This large and rugged ranch of wildlife habitat, springs, caves, scenic vistas, and prehistoric cultural resources will remain intact forever.
Conserving Las Fogatas: "It was really for the critters."
Interview with Phil Ferguson, landowner of Las Fogatas in Gillespie County
Rainbow Valley Conservation Area
Interview with resident and longtime outdoor enthusiast, Jerry Langley
119 Acres of Scenic Hill Country Views and Habitat Protected Forever!
Yet another exciting announcement for conservation in Wimberley, Texas!
Naconiche Creek: An Oasis of Biodiversity
Interview with landowner Larry Shelton
Building a History at Acacia Ranch
Interview with Nancy Powell Moore, landowner of Acacia Ranch in Hays County.
Walking in the Long Grass of Lone Oak Ranch
Interview with Cheryl Spencer, landowner of Lone Oak Ranch in Walker Country
Sandyland Ranch: A Special Piece of Land on the Pedernales River
Interview with Roy and Carolyn Horton, landowners of the beautiful ranch on the river.
380 Acres of Scenic Open Space Protected Forever
Trail and river users can be assured that this private land will always be wild and beautiful.
Keep Losing Your Boots
Interview with Sandy Penz, former board president and member of the volunteer stewardship committee.
Answering a Call to the Land
See why landowners Chuck and Dorothy Snakard took on the challenge of a 341-acre ranch in Somervell County.
30 Years of Burning and Blooming at Marysee Prairie
Interview with longtime TLC volunteers Ellen Buchanan and Maxine Johnston