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Make a Donation

1. Make a Donation

Land conservation projects are expensive, and we may not have a huge budget, but we’re efficient and we’re effective. Please consider a tax-deductible gift today to help Hill Country Conservancy protect open space and the Edwards Aquifer!


Monthly Birding and Nature Hikes

2. Monthly Birding and Nature Hikes

Join us on one of our Monthly Birding and Nature Hikes at Nalle Bunny Run Wildlife Preserve. The next hike is Saturday, June 15th!


Visit the HCC Store

3. Visit the HCC Store

HCC merchandise makes the perfect gift! You can support a great cause and find neat gear like the super soft HCC t-shirt, the durable HCC lunch tote, the HCC Here Forever Poster, and much more!


Hill Country Nights IV

5. Hill Country Nights IV

Hill Country Nights IV was a huge success! Thanks to all the sponsors, volunteers, staff, and donors!


Violet Crown Trail advertisement

Save the Date for Hill Country Nights VII

Save the Date for Hill Country Nights...

This year, Hill Country Nights takes on a new theme, “A Violet Crown Affair!” On Friday, September 20th, at the swanky Brazos Hall, HCC will host a brand new event dedicated to the same inspiring mission while also unveiling exciting announcements about the Violet Crown Trail.

Volunteer on the Violet Crown Trail!

Volunteer on the Violet Crown Trail!

Hill Country Conservancy invites you to attend National Trails Day – Saturday, June 1st, 2013

George Cofer, In Depth

George Cofer, In Depth

Check out this amazing in-depth article by Michael Barnes about our very own Executive Director!

Preserve land, because God ain’t making any more of it!

Preserve land, because God ain’t...

by Frank Davis, HCC Director of Land Conservation
Read a personal letter from Frank about his reflections on a recent visit to 700 Springs Ranch and insight into a new way to think about our state water needs.

Nalle Bunny Run Classroom

Nalle Bunny Run Classroom

On February 2 the scouts of Troop 5 led by Eagle Scout Candidate, David Fawcett, constructed six stone benches for HCC at the Nalle Bunny Run Hill Country Preserve. These benches will be used by visitors of the Conservancy to meet and learn about the preserve and wildlife in area for years to come.

Visit the HCC Store

Visit the HCC Store

HCC merchandise makes the perfect gift! You can support a great cause and find neat gear like the super soft HCC t-shirt, the durable HCC lunch tote, the HCC Here Forever Poster, and much more!

Monthly Birding and Nature Hikes

Monthly Birding and Nature Hikes

Join us on one of our Monthly Birding and Nature Hikes at Nalle Bunny Run Wildlife Preserve. The next hike is Saturday, June 15th!

BECOME A MEMBER TODAY

BECOME A MEMBER TODAY

…and make a difference in the Texas Hill Country– forever!

HCC Video Now Streaming on Youtube!

HCC Video Now Streaming on Youtube!

Check out our short video on youtube that depicts the why, who and how of what we do here at Hill Country Conservancy!

Woman Landowners

Woman Landowners

Farmland ownership and management has long been dominated by men. But there’s a trend toward more women taking an active role, either by choice, or because of inheritance. Click here to read a recent NPR story about women ‘taking over the farm.’

Give the Gift of Conservation!

Give the Gift of Conservation!

Help us keep the Hill Country country by giving the gift of conservation this season! You can make a donation in someone’s name, purchase HCC or EPIC memberships as gifts, make a memorial donation, or check out the new items in our store!

HCC strikes a deal with Taylor-Morrison Homes

HCC strikes a deal with Taylor-Morrison...

HCC has inked a deal with Taylor-Morrison Homes that will provide up to $100,000 in revenue! Homebuyers in the new Reunion Ranch community near Dripping Springs will contribute $100 to HCC at closing, and Taylor-Morrison will contribute an equal amount.

Make a Donation

Land conservation projects are expensive, and we may not have a huge budget, but we’re efficient and we’re effective. Please consider a tax-deductible gift today to help Hill Country Conservancy protect open space and the Edwards Aquifer!

About Us

About Us Hill Country Conservancy is a nonprofit land trust committed to preserving the natural beauty and open spaces of the Texas Hill Country - forever.

Hill Country Conservancy Sponsors

STRATEGIC PARTNERS
3M Endeavor Real Estate Group
AMD Heritage Title Company
Bosse & Associates, Inc. The Real Estate Council of Austin, Inc.
Bury + Partners The Salt Lick
Datran Media Stratus Properties
EarthShare of Texas H-E-B
CONSERVATION PARTNERS
The City of Austin The National Fish & Wildlife Foundation
The City of Sunset Valley The Natural Resources Conservation Service
The Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Hays County Travis County
LCRA The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
RECENT MEMBERS
Bob Hachtel Michaela Hachtel
John Hart Asher Texas Conservation Connection
Susan Hinton Jason Hawn
Vicki Love Caroline Clarkson Jones
Abbey Cunningham Kyle Johnson
Fred Crawford Donny Shanks
David Royal Jeremy Henson
Michael Horvath Evening Galvin
Kyle Johnson Andy Smith
Susan Lefler Annelies Lottmann
Michele Seghers Julia Clark
John Adams Martha Morgan
Bryce Miller
RECENT EPIC MEMBERS
Dan McCarron Julie Hatcher
Keith Williams Nicole Stallings
Caimee Schoenbaechler Bobio Johnson
Susan Yates Elizabeth Baloutine
Rhyne Simon Christine Polito
Andy Smith Melissa Hajjar
Rob Parsons Cavan Merski
Arturo Castellanos Bronwyn Blake
Matt Lara Kate Francis
Adam Vehik Dave Connell
Deep Nasta Ken Gray
Robyn Ross Gideon Derr
Glenda Flanagan Grant Gottesman
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