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For college-bound students and those going to graduate school, one of the key concerns you’ll need to handle is financing your education. There is a wealth of financial aid available to support students, but how can you find a scholarship that you qualify for? Keep reading to learn more about the types of scholarships, which […]

This June, Las Huellas was proud to sponsor a summer camp in the Rio Grande Valley at Big Bend Ranch, helping foster a connection with nature for children in our community. We hope that every camper had an awesome time during Las Huellas week at Big Bend Ranch, and we want to recognize the Big

Pursuing further education is often costly. That’s why countless organizations across the globe offer scholarships to help students pay for education programs. However, just because there are a lot of scholarships out there doesn’t mean they’re all easy to access. One of the biggest challenges of applying for a scholarship is writing an essay. If

Natural resource conservation is an integral part of humanity’s responsibility to the earth, our own continued survival, and the survival of our ways of life. Education is the key to our continued commitment to conservation, with conservation science scholarships helping to create future conservation leaders in the next generation. Whether you’re a graduating high school

From Texas Water Development Board grants for state and local governments to USDA grants for coastal wetland restoration projects, funding for conservation efforts in Texas comes in a range of forms. If you have a conservation project in South Texas, you should learn about your best options for getting the financing you need. For most,

Getting funding for conservation projects can feel pretty challenging. Grant funding opportunities help solve this problem and turn good ideas into sustainable conservation projects across Texas. Still, writing grant proposals also isn’t always the easiest. While our grant application here at Las Huellas is pretty straightforward, many require complex data, precision language, and an array

Have you ever heard a loud “cha-cha-lac!” sound echoing through the trees in South Texas? That noise might be coming from one of the most unusual game birds in America: the plain chachalaca. Also known as the Mexican tree pheasant, plain chachalacas spend most of their time high up in the branches and, in Texas,

The start of a new year is the perfect time to think about ways we can make a difference, both in our lives and in the world around us. This year, why not make New Year’s resolutions to help the planet? With a few simple at-home conservation tips, you can protect nature, support wildlife, and

Finding the right Christmas gifts for your favorite hunter doesn’t have to be difficult. Whether you’re shopping for a seasoned outdoors person or a hunting enthusiast who is just starting out, the best gifts are those that make their time in the field safer, more comfortable, and a lot more fun. In this article, we’ve

As the deer hunting season gets underway, it’s the perfect time to go over a few deer hunting tips to help you locate and harvest deer successfully. Whether you’re targeting a whitetail or a mule deer, understanding their behavior and preparing properly can make your time in the field more rewarding. Keep reading to learn