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06/13/2026

Do you think we got to 60,000 lbs. of litter today?

06/10/2026

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06/09/2026

Does it mean your garden is good when a picks it for a ?

06/07/2026

Now if I could just get a black bear photo in Bexar County that would be awesome.

Happy National Black Bear Day!

Today we celebrate one of West Texas's most remarkable conservation success stories, the American black bear. As the largest native carnivore currently found in the region, black bears play an important role in maintaining healthy ecosystems through seed dispersal, scavenging, and influencing wildlife communities.

Black bears once disappeared from much of West Texas due to habitat loss and persecution, but in recent decades they have naturally returned from populations in Mexico. Their comeback offers scientists a unique opportunity to study how large carnivores recolonize landscapes and coexist with people in a changing world.
By studying black bears, we gain valuable insights into wildlife conservation, habitat connectivity, and the future of large mammals across the southwest landscape.

Want to learn more about black bears in West Texas? Check out this older article from our archives for a deeper look at their remarkable return and ongoing conservation. https://tpwmagazine.com/wildlife-conservation/as-bears-return-to-lone-star-state-west-texans-relearn-to-coexist/

📷: National Parks Conservation

06/06/2026

🚨Canceled Cleanup🚨
We are canceling today’s (June 6th) Watershed Cleanup at John James Park.

Your safety is our top priority, and we have plenty more opportunities for stewardship especially at Elm Cove Pond, which our last visit recovered 29,000 pounds!

Sign up via Eventbrite through our LinkTree 🔗

06/05/2026

🌎 Happy World Environment Day! 🌿

The Earth gives us clean air, fresh water, food, and countless natural wonders. Today is a reminder that protecting our planet isn’t someone else’s job—it’s something we can all help with every day.

Simple actions make a difference:
🗳️ Vote for environmentally friendly candidates
🌱 Plant native plants and trees
🐝 Create habitat for pollinators and wildlife
♻️ Reduce, reuse, and recycle
🚶 Walk, bike, or carpool when possible
💧 Conserve water
🗑️ Pick up litter when you see it
☠️ Reduce the use of harmful pesticides and chemicals
🌎 Support conservation efforts in your community

The choices we make today will shape the world future generations inherit. Together, we can leave the Earth healthier, greener, and full of life.

06/05/2026

A taking a midafternoon in the backyard.

06/05/2026

CNC 2026 happened because you showed up across 12 counties and looked closer. You observed. You identified. You made this event what it is. Now tell us how it went. What was your favorite moment, and what would you change? What you tell us is what we build from, and you're welcome to keep it anonymous.

We'd love to hear from you. Fill out the survey by Friday, June 5.

Take the Survey: https://forms.gle/tVUHcFnNQdqsU8qh9

06/02/2026

The has the . Love seeing the that feels safe enough to come into the backyard.