“’Come forth into the light of things, let nature be your teacher.’ So sayeth Wordsworth, and me thinks he speaks of Connemara.”

— From the writings of Connemara founder Frances Williams

“’Come forth into the light of things, let nature be your teacher.’ So sayeth Wordsworth, and me thinks he speaks of Connemara.”

— From the writings of Connemara founder Frances Williams

The Connemara Meadow Nature Preserve is truly nature’s playground.

Since 1981 when it was set aside by Frances (Montgomery) Williams as a refuge where residents could experience the unspoiled beauty of nature forever, the Connemara Meadow Preserve has served as an avenue to connect people with nature.

The Meadow, owned and perpetually maintained by the Connemara Conservancy Foundation, is a place to revive the spirit while teaching the importance of nature and biodiversity in our world.

Open to the public daily from dawn until dusk, the Meadow represents 72 acres of natural habitat, rich in floral diversity and wildlife habitats.

The Connemara Meadow Nature Preserve exists to create opportunities for people to learn about and enjoy the natural processes found here.

We invite you to celebrate this glorious tribute to the wonders of nature and ask only that you please abide by our policies.

Please note that to minimize the impact on nature, no bikes or motorized vehicles are allowed. Dogs are allowed, however, Connemara is not a dog park. Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times, and owners are required to pick up after their pets.

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Activities in The Meadow

Upcoming Events

Meadow Nature Walks

Self-Guided Walking Tour

Flora and Fauna

Plants and Wildlife of the Meadow
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Influence of Man and Desire for Restoration

The Meadow has been shaped by natural processes as well as human activity. Two centuries ago tallgrass prairies covered 20 million acres of Texas, including this Meadow. Woody plants were kept under control by natural wildfires, so grasses and other herbaceous plants remained dominant.

Within the last century, the land was farmed for grain crops or used for pasture. Farm machinery substituted for wildfires in limiting the expansion of forested areas.

Restoration activities are now underway to re-establish native prairie plants and replace the introduced and invasive plants that are so well entrenched. Native plants are preferred for their drought tolerance, floral diversity, support of native wildlife, and a reminder of the plants once at home here.

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Your Support is Needed

The Connemara Conservancy Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, is funded entirely by activities, sponsors, and gifts from people like you. Join us in our celebration of the land and in our vision that the last crop we reap won’t be concrete. Become a donor or volunteer today.

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