HCRPO

Bryan Davis describes the ease in which he and Billy Kniffen constructed the wildlife guzzler, which was donated by Bryan and Billy and won by Tom Watson.

Janae' Reneaud,  Hays County Master Naturalist, demonstrates the impact of fertilizers and other pollutants on a model of a watershed as Dwanna Zyla, Hill Country Ranches resident and Hays County Master Naturalist, looks on.

Attendees outside the presentation room browsed informative booths and demonstrations.

Knowing types of bird nests helps land owners learn about the wildlife on their properties. From bottom right:

3 cardinal nests have bits of plastic woven in with cedar bark.

A canyon wren used a small bin of nails to make her oak leaf nest. She laid 5  5/8" eggs.

A titmouse lined her nest with feathers.

A swallow nest begins with bits of mud and ends with fine straw and dried grass.

Charlie isn't too sure about the friendliness of Smokey Bear, who just wants to say to everyone, "Only you can prevent wildfires!"