Texas Land Conservancy

From picking up trash, to participating in prescribed burns, to building bridges, our volunteers do it all! 💪 Volunteering is a great way to give back to something that gives so much to us! If you have visited one of our preserves, we invite you to join us for one of our monthly workdays. See you there! 🌿 Register now at www.texaslandconservancy.org/volunteer

Happy Ned Fritz Day! 🌱☀️🌵💚

Did you know Ned Fritz was the founder of Texas Land Conservancy, formerly known as the Natural Area Preservation Association? Known as the Father of Texas Conservation, Ned recognized the need for a statewide land trust that could help preserve lands both large and small, public and private.

To celebrate Ned Fritz Day, take a walk outdoors, visit a local greenspace, spend some time enjoying nature, or simply take a moment to appreciate the wild places around you. 🌿

Thank you! 💚
We’re incredibly grateful for your generous donations on North Texas Giving Day! Your support is enhancing Oak Cliff Nature Preserve (OCNP) and Malone Preserve, and funding vital projects to enrich the natural beauty and accessibility of these North Texas green spaces. 💪

More than just a trash panda…🦝

As a habitat generalist, raccoons can be found in almost any ecosystem across North America including dense forests, open marshes, arid deserts, urban landscapes, and suburban backyards. Curious and intelligent, raccoons are often seen as nuisances by their human neighbors due to their sneaky thieving of outdoor pet food, wild bird seed from feeders, and their destruction of unsecured outdoor garbage. But these masked bandits are more than garbage diggers and play a key role in our ecosystems.
Raccoons are opportunistic omnivores, consuming a wide array of food such as grubs, insects, mice, fish, berries, seeds, and decaying animals. They help to spread seed of native plants to new areas and reduce the spread of pests and diseases found in many species it preys on. Their need to dig and forage also increases soil aeration and fast tracks the breakdown of organic matter, a vital cycle that improves soil quality and water quality of nearby waterways.
Taken on a TLC protected property in San Jacinto County.

🐊 Jamie Ho**er, East Texas Program Director

The Greater Earless Lizard (Cophosaurus texanus) is a fast, heat-tolerant reptile found in dry, open habitats across western and central Texas. 🦎🌵 It lacks visible external ears and has a flattened body, long hind legs, a banded tail, and gray, tan, or reddish-brown coloring. During breeding season, males may become brightly colored, sticking out like an oasis in the desert!

Active during the day, these lizards bask in the sun, quickly sprint from predators, and feed mainly on insects and spiders. Although populations are considered secure overall, they benefit from intact habitat, limited pesticide use, and minimal disturbance. If you spot one, keep your distance, avoid moving rocks, and give it plenty of room to escape.

🦎 Nick Fisher, Hill Country Program Manager

OK, CAN WE TALK ABOUT TEXAS NATURE TRIVIA THIS PAST TUESDAY!? 🦎🌵🦉

It was a PACKED house at Oak Cliff Brewing Co! Thank you to everyone who came out to play, cheer, and support Texas Land Conservancy!

The vibes were immaculate, the drinks were flowing, pizza was on nearly every table, and there was no shortage of friendly competition. But one thing was for sure... there was a whole lot of passion for Texas nature. 💚🌿

🥇 Shimmying Sheldons
🥈 DEI Hires
🥉 The Owlbert Einsteins

TLC staff spotted at Land Trust Alliance Rally 2026! ☀️ Rally is the premier annual gathering of land conservation practitioners from around the world. Our team is excited to dive into workshops and network with global experts, bringing fresh strategies back home to protect the Texas landscapes we love. 🌲

ONLY 4 HOURS LEFT OF North Texas Giving Day , a community-wide giving event!

We've raised $7,263 so far, reaching 73% of our goal! Thank you to everyone who has donated. Your generosity makes a difference.

Donate at www.northtexasgivingday.org/organization/texaslandconservancy

If you haven’t had a chance to give, today is a great opportunity! Consider donating $5, $25, or $40 to become a TLC member and help protect the land, water, and wildlife that makes Texas special.

Communities Foundation of Texas is covering all fees, so 100% of your donation goes directly to the causes you care about.