About the Preserve

Located along Capital of Texas Highway, Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve was founded in 1974, thanks to a 25-year grassroots effort.

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Today, Wild Basin continues as a legacy for urban wilderness and environmental education in Texas. Wild Basin has served as a constituent of the larger Balcones Canyonlands Preserve (BCP) system since its inception in 1996, promoting the protection of eight endangered species, as well as 27 species of concern.

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Through collaborations with St. Edwards University and Travis County, Wild Basin Creative Research Center serves as a local gateway to the BCP, facilitating research, public awareness and preservation of Austin’s wildlands. In addition to the endangered Golden-cheeked Warbler, Wild Basin is host to several at-risk and threatened species of both flora and fauna.