Wild Basin Creative Research Center

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the opening reception of Holding Stillness!

We loved seeing our community come together to celebrate the work of and the inspiration found in nature.

Did you miss it? Don’t worry, the exhibition will remain on view through July 16 at the Wild Basin Creative Research Center.

What does it take to save our local wilderness? For Wild Basin, it took seven extraordinary women! 👒✨
👉Swipe through to learn about our history as Austin’s first nature preserve!!

In 1976, the seven extraordinary women took on a massive bicentennial project. Their goal: to save this land from being turned into a 300-home subdivision. 🌿📊📄

Thanks to their grassroots efforts and the community support they rallied, this 227-acre wilderness was secured for all of us to enjoy today. We are so grateful for these trailblazers! 🥾💚

Their legacy lives on every time you step foot on our trails. Help us continue their mission by visiting or supporting the preserve! 🪵👣

Wild Basin has events every month! 🗓️🌿

✨We’re highlighting the many ways you can experience the preserve. Our top picks:

-First Friday & Second Saturday Hikes 🥾
-Waterfall Wednesdays 🌊
-Artist in Residence & Art Workshops 🎨
-Volunteer & Internship Opportunities 👇

There is so much waiting for you at Wild Basin! Tag your favorite hiking buddy and start planning your next visit. 👯‍♂️

🔗👉Head to the link in our bio to see what’s coming up next!

Walk to the Waterfall Wednesdays in the month of July! Take a mid-week reset with a hike to the waterfall 🥾🌿💧

These beautiful, summer mornings are perfect for hitting the trail! ✨

Reservation Required!
🔗👉Reserve your spot at the link in our bio or visit the Events Menu on the Wild Basin Website.

       

Did you know that Wild Basin is one of only eight Balcones Canyonlands Preserve (BCP) properties open to the public? 🌳✨

We are proud to be a rare gateway into this protected landscape, offering year-round access to the beauty of the Texas Hill Country!
Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or just looking for a quiet place to reconnect with nature, our gates are open for you to explore almost three miles of stunning trails. 🥾🪵🍃

Swipe through to see our current summer hours and start planning your next visit! 🗓️☀️

Science in action! 🧪🌿

Wild Basin serves as an innovative field station where students can step out of the classroom and into the environment they are studying. This hands-on approach to education allows for deep exploration into biodiversity, ecology, and land management. 🌎💡

With the support of dedicated faculty and staff, students are gaining hands-on experience that prepares them for the future of conservation science. Swipe to learn what makes our research center so special as we’re fostering the next generation of researchers! 🧬🌲

What makes Wild Basin special? It’s all in the name. 📝

We’re continuing our “Things You Should Know” series by sharing an most important distinction: Wild Basin is a preserve, not a park. 🌟🌲🌿

While a park is primarily designed for recreation and leisure, a preserve like Wild Basin is dedicated to protecting vital natural resources and ecosystems. We protect native Texas Hill Country habitats that support wildlife and plant species. 🦎✨

Thank you for following along, helping us protect this irreplaceable wilderness, and sustaining this mission for 50 years and counting! See you on the trails! 🥾💚