Wild Basin Creative Research Center is a St. Edward's University off campus location that includes 227 acres of protected wilderness and 3 miles of trails.
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.
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
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
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@AustinISDLibsyoutu.be/T7_PUttZceo
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
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
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
ALT Science Live! at Wild Basin: High Flying Science. wildbasin.org
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/australia…