MAKING OF A MILLION: Daytripping with The Nature Conservancy in Texas

#101 West Texas Summary

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West Texas may be rugged, but is it unbreakable? Let's explore the wild side of Texas and see.

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There’s hardly a part of Texas that’s more iconically “Texan” than the West. The people, places, and animals that call it home are almost mythological. It’s John Wayne in land form. Rugged, grizzled, a bit lonesome, and bullet proof. But is it? From the peaks of its sky islands to the depths of its waterways, let’s explore the wild west of Texas.


#102 Grasslands Summary

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Texas pastures aren't empty—they're precious biodiverse grasslands. Let's learn why they truly matter.

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In Texas, no field is ever “just grass” or empty. What appears as a simple pasture is a rich, biodiverse grassland ecosystem—precious and essential to our state. Open your eyes to its true value, and you’ll never look at grass the same way.


#103 Fresh Water Summary

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From springs to sprinklers, Texans cherish water. Now, let's learn how to protect it.

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Every Texan knows the magic of diving into a cool swimming hole, reeling in a big one on the lake, tubing down the river, running through sprinklers, or just turning on the tap. Water is more than ritual and recreation—it's our most valuable resource. Our lives and millions of animals depend on it. So how do we celebrate our freshwater while protecting it? I'm on a mission to find out.