Wild Basin Preserve of Austin Texas
The Wild Basin Preserve is located on the east side of Loop 360 (805 N. Capital of Texas Highway). The entrance to the preserve is approximately 1 mile north of Bee Caves Road, or approximately 3 miles south of the Loop 360 bridge over Lake Austin. The preserve is open to the public and is open from dawn till dusk. There are trail maps that are available to visitors, and they are located in the map boxes on the outside of the building. For the safety of the native wildlife on the wild basin preserve in Austin, no pets are allowed.
The Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve was created in 1974 in order to protect 227 acres of beautiful and pure Texas Hill country. It was also established to provide nature education programs. Visitors to the wild basin preserve can enjoy hiking trails, grasslands, and streams. This is a real treat for nature lovers. The wild basin preserve is also home to numerous endangered and threatened species of animals. There are also hundreds of native plants, bird and animals to be enjoyed as well.
Wild basin preserve offers many educational opportunities. There are teacher workshops to help teachers earn TEACC credit. There are also school group programs for elementary aged students, weekend programs for the community at large, wild afternoons for Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, and a volunteer guide orientation for people that want to help educate others about the wild basin preserve. The wild basin preserve is a great way for the community to get involved and learn about nature.
