Roberts Ranch Finding My Genius

 

 

 

The Mission: To provide diverse educational programs to bring the Texas Ranch experience to those who might otherwise never experience the great outdoors.  

The Vision: To become "the Nature Preserve" of the Texas Hill Country.   

The Usage: Increase the number of children and families served at YMCA’s Roberts Ranch through new programming, such as conservation and stewardship workshops, hiking, tours, and environmental education field trips. 

YMCA’s Roberts Ranch is quickly becoming “The Nature Preserve” of the Texas Hill County.  We’re currently building out diverse program offerings that will serve Y members and the broader community to bring the Texas Ranch experience to those who might otherwise never experience the great outdoors. The pristine habitat, native plants, and wildlife make the ranch the perfect laboratory for learning about and exploring nature. 

For years, the property has served hundreds of children through an outdoor education program sponsored by Texas Parks and Wildlife. Now, the YMCA is hoping to greatly increase the number of children and families served at the ranch through new programming intended to fulfill Mr. Roberts’ vision. Potential programs offered at the ranch include conservation and stewardship workshops, hiking, tours, and environmental education field trips for youth.

INVESTING IN THE FUTURE:

Where Your Support Dollars Will Go.

Phase One Priorities:

  • Creating a welcome area

  • Creating parking and signage

  • Composting toilets and building a gate

  • Interpretive ADA trail

  • Property fencing project

  • Ranch infrastructure updates

Phase Two Priorities:

  • People transporter to Casa Blanco

  • Sustainable living demonstration house

  • Dam repairs

  • Road stabilization work

  • Larger bunkhouse and bathroom areas

DONATE TODAY!

Every dollar counts! The YMCA is a 501(c)3 nonprofit. We rely on donations and membership dues from people like you who agree that nature is necessary.

Roberts Ranch is home to:

  • A variety of wildlife species

  • A rich network of streams and creeks

  • Sites of archeological significance

  • Native plants

  • 1,100 acres of pristine Texas Hill Country

  • Fascinating ranching heritage

Research Center Programs:

  • Vegetation

  • Geology

  • Stream Team Survey

  • Cultural Resources

  • Wildlife Management

  • Bird & Butterfly Surveys

  • Feral Swine Management

  • Herpetology

Educational Programs:

  • Summer Youth Day Field Trips

  • Texas Youth Hunting Program

  • Hunters Safety Certification

  • Archery Program

  • Archeology Field Trips

  • Land Management and Grazing Workshops

  • Higher Education Partnerships

  • Adult/Senior Workshops & Hikes

  • Family Hikes

  • Dark Sky Star Parties

  • Military Family Events

Nature Preserve Activities:

  • Trail

  • Habitat Recovery

  • Grazing

  • Camping