Walk for the Wild with Friends of Balcones Canyonlands NWR

Celebrate National Wildlife Refuge Week with us and make a difference for wildlife! Join The Friends of Balcones in the #WalkForTheWild and show your support for the Refuge! Adventure behind-the-scenes of the Refuge for the day, with an 7-mile hike on our Igau Tract! This challenging hike will take you deep into Golden Cheeked Warbler habitat, with many elevation changes taking us to beautiful views of the Refuge! Our guided hiking tours on private tracts provide a special opportunity to see portions of the refuge that are set aside exclusively for our native plants and animals. These private tracts are made available to you to view exclusively through our guided hike program. These hiking tours move at a moderate place, with stops along the way to discuss the birds, plants, history, geology and habitats of the Refuge. We see many native plants and beautiful views along the way. Who is this hike for? This is a 7-mile hike on an old ranch road, heavily eroded in places, which we classify as a difficult hike due to several significant elevation changes and loose rocks through many sections. This hike is for those who enjoy the challenge of long inclines and descents to access unseen views of the Refuge! What kind of hike will this be? On this hike, we will walk deep into juniper oak forest, prized habitat for our Golden Cheeked Warbler residents. We will pause at breathtaking views of the refuge, view many of our native plants and see evidence of the geological uniqueness of hill country. Along the way your guides will pause at a few pre-determined stops to share information about this wonderful place that so many plants and animals call home! By the end of this hike, you will have seen part of the refuge only known to a few, and be more connected to this beautiful place. To register go to https://www.friendsofbalcones.org/walk-for-the-wild You can also stay to celebrate Walk for the Wild with Team Balcones at Lago Vista Brewing Company at 1pm. $1/pint and flight will be donated to Balcones Canyonlands. Cheers, y'all! Lago Vista Brewing Company: 8001 Bronco Ln, Lago Vista, TX 78645 This is not just a leisurely stroll - it's a powerful step in support of conservation. Register today to join us!