Celebrate Big Thicket National Preserve's 49th anniversary as we kick off our 50th anniversary year celebrations, culminating in October 2024. And, be there in the morning to watch a solar eclipse! Additionally - I have it from a reliable source that Texas Black Bear Alliance will have an … [Read more...] about Big Thicket National Preserve’s Solar Eclipse & 50th Anniversary Kickoff
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First Sunday Big Thicket Hike
The Kirby Nature Trail's outer loop in Hardin County was the site of the National Park Service's Big Thicket First Sunday Hike for February 2020, and Longleaf Ridge members enjoyed the interpretive hike led by Ranger Alex Halbrook. The loop treks through three different ecosystems starting with … [Read more...] about First Sunday Big Thicket Hike
10,000 New Longleaf Pines in the Big Thicket
On January 20, 2020, we helped the National Park Service celebrate a decade of restoring the Big Thicket by replanting native longleaf pine seedlings in the Big Sandy Unit. Longleaf Ridge assisted with eight out of about one hundred volunteers. We were also joined by our friend Adrian Van … [Read more...] about 10,000 New Longleaf Pines in the Big Thicket