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.
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
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