Field Trips

FIELD TRIP
Hickory Pass Conservation Bank
Monday, May 3, 2010 — 1:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 4 2010 — 7 to 11 a.m.
Buses depart from the Hilton Austin
Hosted by Hickory Pass Conservation Bank

Hickory Pass Ranch Conservation Bank, established in 2002, is a 3,000+ acre species conservation bank benefiting the endangered Golden Cheeked Warbler. It was the first of its kind in the region and has been lauded by the US Fish and Wildlife Service as a model for species conservation banks around the country. Less than an hour away from Austin, Texas, the ranch is situated in the beautiful Texas Hill Country and is located within the acquisition boundary of the Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge. The conservation bank has been successful, both environmentally and economically, with almost 2,400 acres preserved with permanent conservation easements and over 1,800 credits sold to private and public entities. See 10 mile ranch views from the main compound while hearing more banking details from the owners. Refreshments served.

Hickory Pass Conservation Bank
San Antonio Mission Reach Project w/Visit to San Antonio
Hamilton Pool Preserve
Four Points Private Preserve and Bull Creek Macrosite Preserve System
Twin Springs Preserve

EARLY Registration: $45 (before January 25, 2010)
PRE-CONFERENCE Registration: $55 (before March 24, 2010)
LATE Registration: $80 (after March 24, 2010; if space available)
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