Biodiversity of the Bull Creek Watershed
Join former Conservation Intern Gracie Bartley for a grand tour of Hill Country wildlife, from armadillos to ringtails, otters, and roadrunners!
Nor Thorns Infest the Ground: A Look at God’s Commitment to Creation
Published by the Rabbit Room. “Our tuxedo cat, Gretl, has many quirks. She still suckles her fur at the age of seven, stretches herself across the stairs right as you go down, and casually walks away from you after meowing for attention. She also enjoys Christmas hymns. When the winter holidays come and my family sings around a wreath of pink and purple Advent candles, Gretl will often pad toward us to listen. She’ll flick her black, white-tipped tail as though it were a needle weaving our voices together…”
Delicate Resilience: Bracted Twistflower
by Michaela Stenerson and Madeline Padgett The Bracted twistflower, Streptanthus bracteatus, is a species of annual flowering plant in the mustard family Brassicaceae that is native and endemic to only five counties in Central Texas. The plant was ...
Farewell Interns
The changing of seasons can symbolize new beginnings. That is certainly the case for our latest Conservation Internship cohort, for whom the start of summer brings a close to their nine-month residency. Learn more about their next steps below: ...
Song of Springtime: Golden-cheeked Warbler
Known for its distinctive black-and-gold plumage and beautiful calls, the arrival of the Golden-cheeked Warbler signifies springtime in Central Texas. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpkAei-00EA Golden-cheeked Warbler Song via The American Bird ...
An Axe Laid to the Roots
Beside the coiling whip of Bull Creek, three A Rocha interns waded through thorns, making war against the Glossy Privet. As we heaved our shoulders against vines and viper-green barbs, we brandished our weapons: a red flip-saw for hacking, a hawkbill knife for slitting trunks, and a weed-wrench for dragging saplings headfirst from the soil…
Meet The Interns: Conservation and Community Engagement
A Rocha USA’s Conservation Internship Program is a nine-month, residential experience that offers professional and personal development and supports A Rocha USA’s conservation projects. This year, for the first time, interns will split their time between ...
Protecting Bull Creek, a Central Texas treasure
The Bull Creek watershed, located in Austin, has been called “the Galapagos of Texas” by locals due to its ecological diversity and geological features. With an 11-mile spring-fed creek dotted with waterfalls and swimming holes, limestone seeps, and scen ...
Celebrating the Impacts of One Year of Picnics en el Arroyo
In May of 2023, our Central Texas team hit a significant milestone – one whole year of Picnics en el Arroyo, an A Rocha USA program that hosts outdoor recreation and environmental education opportunities for Spanish-speaking families in Austin, Texas. Le ...