A Big Freetail bat that inadvertently traveled from West Texas to Austin in astronomy equipment will be released back into … More
Category: Nature
Sul Ross Graduate Student Andres Solorio Pulido to Defend Thesis on Habitat Restoration
The Borderlands Research Institute (BRI) at Sul Ross State University invites the public to attend the thesis defense of Andres … More
Rare Earth Minerals Found on Brewster County Ranch
Rare earth minerals have been discovered on a 353,785-acre state-owned ranch in Brewster County, according to a recent report by … More
Big Bend River Rangers Program Expands Environmental Education Across Far West Texas Schools
A student-led environmental education program is making waves across Far West Texas. The Big Bend River Rangers, an initiative originally … More
Respect Big Bend Coalition Advocates for Balanced Energy Development in Far West Texas
As oil, gas, wind, and solar projects rapidly expand across Far West Texas, the Respect Big Bend Coalition is calling … More
Big Bend Basics Returns August 8 in Alpine with Focus on Birds, Bears, and Beef
Landowners, ranchers, and wildlife enthusiasts are invited to attend Big Bend Basics: Birds, Bears, and Beef on Friday, August 8, … More
Davis Mountains Preserve Announces Open Weekend Dates for July and August
The Nature Conservancy’s Davis Mountains Preserve will open to the public for outdoor recreation during select weekends in July and … More
Rotational Grazing Improves Soil Health by Boosting Mycorrhizal Fungi in Chihuahuan Desert Grasslands
New research from the Borderlands Research Institute at Sul Ross State University highlights how grazing practices directly influence underground ecosystems … More
From Alpine to the Green Mountains: Nicole Dickan’s Journey from Sul Ross to Bear Biologist
Nicole Dickan didn’t plan on becoming a bear biologist. But after years of hands-on fieldwork, graduate research in West Texas, … More
Scientists Gather for Annual Christmas Mountains Symposium in Brewster County
Scientists from across Texas gathered at the Terlingua Ranch Lodge from May 18–20 for the annual Christmas Mountains Symposium, an … More