As we gather with loved ones to celebrate Thanksgiving, we extend our warmest wishes to you and your families. May your holiday be filled with joy, gratitude, and the beauty of nature that we work so passionately to preserve. Happy Thanksgiving, from our wild hearts to yours!

Special thanks to @theeventscal for donating a copy of Events Calendar Pro to HCC to make it easier for us to spread the word about all our exciting programs this year!

🏃🏽‍♀️111 - Austin Parks & Rec and Hill Country Conservancy are hard at work on the Violet Crown Trail. Beginning at the Zilker entrance of the Barton Creek Greenbelt, the completed trail will extend 30 miles south into Hays County.

The Hill Country Headwaters Conservation Initiative, guided by the Hill Country Conservancy, is hosting a Conservation Easement Workshop and Q&A on Sept. 27. Registration is available at <givepulse.com/.../481252-RCP…...>. Refreshments will be provided!

DYK? The Hill Country Headwaters Conservation Initiative has secured the single-largest award ever for conservation easement funding in the TX Hill Country & is seeking partnerships with landowners to permanently protect sensitive natural resources. hillcountryconservancy.org/land-projects/…

Hill Country Conservancy is proud to partner with NRCS Texas and @shield.ranch through the Hill Country Headwaters Conservation Initiative, enhancing water quality, soil health, and wildlife habitats on private lands. Click to learn more: l8r.it/KF7o

HCA's Night Sky Program Manager Dawn Davies celebrated the stars during last weekend's Hill Country Conservancy EPIC Campout at Pecan Springs Karst Preserve. Attendees got one-on-one time with #CometTsuchinshan in addition to with some #nightsky preservation education! #nightskymonth

A coalition of 27 regional partners has secured $23.2 million in federal funding and set a goal of preserving 7,500 acres in primarily rural areas. Hill Country Conservancy Read more: haysfreepress.com/2024/10/30/non…

Great article! sanmarcosrecord.com/article/28195,…

Hill Country Conservancy secures $23.2M in federal funding for conservation easements communityimpact.com/austin/south-c…

Phase 1 of Austin's landmark Violet Crown Trail is finally complete austin.culturemap.com/news/city-life…

Austin officials celebrate completion of 13-mile regional Violet Crown Trail communityimpact.com/austin/south-c…

Take a moment to appreciate the beauty of the Texas Hill Country. As Giving Tuesday (December 3) approaches, you can donate today to protect its water, wildlife, and wonder! Donate here: l8r.it/LpuK.

Something to be truly grateful for this year! statesman.com/story/news/loc…

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We have exciting news— we have a match! Thanks to an anonymous donor, every donation made in the next 24 hours will be DOUBLED! That means your gift has twice the impact! Together, we can keep the Hill Country #hereforever. Donate here: bit.ly/3BaKwoq

🌅 Rise and shine, early birds! 🐦 It’s Giving Tuesday—the largest 24-hour giving event of the year! Today is your chance to protect the lands and waters of the Hill Country for generations to come. Donate here: hillcountryconservancy.org/giving-tuesday… #HereForever #GivingTuesday

Don’t leave these bobcats hanging—your gift protects their home today! We're halfway through Giving Tuesday! Have you made your gift to the Hill Country Conservancy yet? Donate here: hillcountryconservancy.org/giving-tuesday… #HereForever #GivingTuesday

Only a few hours left to make your mark on the Hill Country! 🐿️ Big thanks to everyone who's already donated—we're making progress, but there's still work to do! Donate here: hillcountryconservancy.org/giving-tuesday…

This #GivingTuesday, we raised $9,000 to protect the Hill Country—and with a match from an anonymous donor, that’s $18,000! We’re so grateful for your generosity and passion for conservation. Thank you for helping us protect the heart of Texas!