Land Stewardship and
Open Space Preservation

Here at Bamberger Ranch, we are a highly qualified team of biologists and conservation professionals who are passionate about our mission to share information about good land stewardship and the importance of protection of nature and biodiversity.

We are trusted by our community to provide outreach and learning opportunities such as workshops and consultations to landowners who wish to engage in sound land stewardship and conservation-oriented activities. This trust is informed by our 50+ years of experience in land stewardship and conservation planning.

Lessons & Activities

  • Earth Sciences are supported with hands-on activities and lessons on soils, geology, astronomy and change over time with dinosaur tracks, fossil collections, and star gazing

  • Life Sciences are strongly supported at the ranch with lessons on beekeeping, pollinators, bird watching, native plant identifications, bats, and much more

  • Lessons with watersheds, water cycles and aquatic collections used to analyze a body of water’s biotic health

Topics specific to state testing requirements can be addressed.

All age groups are supported regarding safe practices, choosing the disposal or recycling method of materials/resources wisely, and developing scientific inquiry and constructing hypotheses.

On-Site at
the Preserve

  • Cretaceous-period dinosaur tracks

  • Marine fossil beds for collection

  • Spring Fed, fresh-water creeks and lakes for aquatic studies

  • Nature trails that demonstrate native flora with a wide range of biodiversity

  • Managed herd of endangered species of African antelope, the Scimitar Horned Oryx

  • Man-made bat cave, the Chiroptorium

  • Heritage conservation at Hes’ Country Store

  • Watershed and Rain machine demonstration

  • Biodiversity specimen collections including birds, mammals, reptiles, and more

  • Outdoor classrooms for nature education

  • Live reptile collection

  • Margret Bamberger Research and Education Center

Our
Credentials

Our amazing educational staff have academic credentials in:

  • Wildlife Management

  • Biology

  • Zoology

  • Environmental Sciences

  • Environmental Education

  • Conservation Biology

The Ranch also has a corps of talented volunteers, featuring:

  • Texas Master Naturalists

  • Wildlife Rehabilitators

  • Plant Experts

  • Birders

Educational
Events

School Visits

| Starting at $9-15/person with a $350 minimum
| Maximum of 70 students

The length of stay and the depth of interpretation can be custom designed to suit your program’s needs. Day-trips of the ranch can be as short as 3 hours or as long as 8 hours, depending on the school’s requirements. School field trips have a maximum capacity of 70 students at one time.

Pricing for all programs is based on the amount of staff and time required, as well as the school’s budget. Day trips are generally $9-15 per person, including adults and teachers, with a $350.00 minimum. Overnight field trip prices are tailored to programs, lodging requirements, staff time and participation. Reservations tend to be booked 9-12 months in advance and space is extremely limited.

Lodging is available for schools who have the ability to spend the night. Lodging is at the Center and can sleep around 40 people in bunk bed style. 20 camping cots are also available if needed.

Let us help you design or customize your school field trip to your curriculum or specifications

 
 

Check back periodically for other educational events featured here throughout the year.

Selah Campers canoe and fish on the lake.

 

Fifth grade student field journals

In 2006, the Bamberger Ranch Preserve was honored by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and Governor Rick Perry with the Texas Environmental Excellence Award in Education.

 

 

Contact us.

selah@bambergerranch.org
830.868.2630

2341 Blue Ridge Drive
Johnson City, TX 78636