"What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make."   On October 1, 2025, Jane Goodall, renowned as the voice for nature and conservation, passed away. Her dedication to the environment and tireless advocacy left an indelible mark on the world, inspiring generations to consider the impact of their actions. The mission of the Heart of Texas Conservancy (HOT) closely reflects the spirit of Jane Goodall’s lifelong dedication to cons

Heart of Texas Conservancy is proud to welcome landowner Michelle Pokorny to our family of land conservationists.  As with all our landowners, we appreciate the confidence and trust in our team at Heart of Texas Conservancy. Rio Lupe is our first conservation easement under the guidance of the Prop A Bond issue approved by 67% of Kendall County residents in 2022.  Michelle Pokorny’s deep connection to Texas stems from childhood days spent at her family’s South Texas ranch and

According to a recent Texas Land Trends report, the population in Texas is increasing by 1,200 people per day.  This is resulting in over...

Kendall County’s $20 Million Bond for parkland and conservation of open space is already scoring some big wins.  This bond passed with...

Brent Evans, charter member/founder and former Executive Director of the Cibolo Conservancy, recently released “Replenishing Our Hills,”...