Wild Basin

To continue protecting the wilderness features of Wild Basin Preserve, on June 21 a reservation and day use fee system was implemented for holidays and weekends at Wild Basin effective July 31. Reservations made be made online or by calling 512-327-7622. Fee waivers upon request.

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Apply for the Spring 2022 Wild Basin Artist in Residence! This residency offers professional artists an inspirational environment in which to pursue various mediums in a spectacular natural setting. All disciplines encouraged to apply. Deadline: Sept. 30. bit.ly/3rHu7i7

T-MINUS 5 DAYS! Hiking passes will be required at Wild Basin on weekends and holidays as of THIS SAT., July 31. 🥾🌱🦋 Get hiking passes online or call 512-327-7622 to learn more. wildbasin.org

@SEULibrary Amazing! Many thanks our talented Archivist and Munday Library staff!

Tawny, crazy, invasive! The most fitting species name ever..? Join Travis County BCP, @austinwater's Wildland Conservation, and @texas_IB Brackenridge Field Laboratory staff for a free online webinar about Tawny Crazy Ants. Next Fri.! Signup 📝: bit.ly/3hRWzur

Starts TOMORROW! Join the @citnatchallenge on @inaturalist! Then join the "Wild Basin Biodiversity Project" and submit photos every time you hike the trails. You'll join other community scientists documenting nature worldwide. See you outside! citynaturechallenge.org

Attention ATX: it’s time for the @citnatchallenge! This Friday, April 30, through Monday, May 3, join Wild Basin for a four-day friendly ”bioblitz" challenge! What's that spit along the trail today..? youtu.be/JmCXZHq9wqk #citynaturechallenge #ATX

@kday5th @stedwardsu @pfisd @pfisdit Yay! Great to "see" you, Windermere Eagles! So glad you could join us last week, and happy #EarthDay2021.

When field trips aren't an option, you improvise. Thank you @stedwardsu and @WildBasinCRC for providing a virtual field trip to the Wild Basin! We had fun being biodiversity detectives! @pfisd @pfisdit #5thgradescience #5thgrade #science #virtualfieldtrip #virtuallearning

UNLESS...someone like you cares a whole awful lot... This #EarthDay read along with "The Lorax," by Dr. Suess. This classic (and sometimes banned book) about habitat protection is near and dear to our hearts. @ATXLibrarian @AustinISDLibs youtu.be/T7_PUttZceo

View the latest WildWays newsletter from Wild Basin - mailchi.mp/stedwards/wild…

What is "wild"? And where can you find it? Read along with @AustinISD Maplewood Elementary @ATXLibrarian Amanda Braziel and "Finding Wild" by Megan Wagner Lloyd. Then, find your wild at Wild Basin when trails re-open tomorrow! youtu.be/OSdEf1YtEmw @AustinISDLibs

Here's the latest news "Wild Ways Newsletter - Winter 2020" mailchi.mp/c5cd7b90c723/w…

What a "wild" year it's been. Who's ready for a new one? Wild Basin will close temporarily to carry out essential facilities repairs and maintenance. **The preserve will be closed December 7 through the beginning of January.** Join us for a renewal hike in the new year.

It is Autumn. A strong wind is blowing seeds into the air. Where are they all going? Read along with The Tiny Seed as Eric Carle paints us a story of perseverance, hope, and...seed dispersal. What seeds or berries can you find outside where you live? youtu.be/2OJq1swC_ZI

In fall, lush river fern leaves swirl and twirl and slip into Bee Creek. What happens then? @AustinISD @maplewoodatx Amanda Braziel @atxlibrarian reads Trout Are Made of Trees, by April Pulley Sayre. Video: @stedwardsu Senior Kaitlyn Dawson. @austinisdlibs youtu.be/iQwJvmsRw2g

Crunch, crunch, crunch! This week in Reading in the Wild, we read Leaf Man, by Lois Ehlert. Austin ISD Maplewood Elementary librarian Amanda Braziel brings us the perfect book for fall. Videography by Kaitlyn Dawson, SEU Class of 2020. youtu.be/_eZKbxgHmms

Students and teachers from Austin ISD, Round Rock ISD, Pflugerville ISD, and LTISDSchools joined Wild Basin staff this week for "Science Live! at Wild Basin: High Flying Science," generously funded by Applied Materials Foundation. Watch now on YouTube: ow.ly/wDBD50CiRUE

How are biologists still finding new mammal species? In this case, it's genetics. Yes, a good understanding of genetics is critical for understanding plant and animal populations, and even differentiating between species! cnn.com/2020/11/09/aus…