“I am speaking of the life of a man who knows that the world is not given by his fathers, but borrowed from his children; who has undertaken to cherish it and do it no damage, not because he is duty-bound, but because he loves the world and loves his children… ” – Wendell Berry
TLC Landowner Mike Murphy and TLC board member Michaela McCown look back on the natural heritage of their family ranch, Los Madrones in the Hill Country, and how a passion for the land has evolved across generations to preserve this incredibly special place forever. We thought this story (originally printed in our Texas Forever magazine in fall 2019) would be fitting in anticipation of Father’s Day as it celebrates those parents and mentors who instill a love of nature in the next generation. This month, let’s thank the family members and friends who’ve raised us to embrace the outdoors and encouraged us to protect those wild places we love!