Shield Ranch and the city of Austin finalized a 202-acre conservation easement to protect the land from future development.

Victor Emanuel, one of the world's top birders and founder of a global ecotourism company based in Austin, died Tuesday after a long illness. He was 84. "His love of nature was absolutely infectious," ...

Austinites boast a laid-back vibe and a love of the outdoors. With top museums, a wide array of restaurants and a vibrant ...

Nestled in a corner of Zilker Park, the Austin Nature & Science Center cultivates a passion for the outdoors, especially for kids. The center provides hands-on exhibits designed to foster ...

The Blue Hole Nature Center in Hays County received a $3 million investment to expand and support conservation education in Wimberley.

Standing stoically in the heart of central Austin is Texas's legislative center, the State Capitol. Opened in 1888, this landmark (made of Texas sunset red granite) stands 14 feet taller than the ...