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Discovering Westcave : the natural & human history of a Hill Country nature preserve /

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Caran, S. Christopher (Author), Davenport, Elaine, 1946- (Author)
Other Authors: Sansom, Andrew (writer of foreword.)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: College Station : Texas A&M University Press, [2016]
Edition:First edition.
Series:Kathie and Ed Cox Jr. books on conservation leadership.
Subjects:
Westcave Preserve (Tex.) > Guidebooks.
Natural areas > Texas > Travis County > Guidebooks.
Natural areas > Texas > Texas Hill Country > Guidebooks.
Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center > History.
Wildlife conservation > Study and teaching > Texas.
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction: Westcave Preserve, the crown jewel of central Texas
  • Visitor's guide
  • A walk through the preserve
  • Visitor center and indoor exhibits
  • Trails and outdoor features
  • Educational programs and activities
  • The place
  • Environmental setting
  • Westcave Preserve through four seasons
  • Geology: topography and ancient bedrock
  • Evolution of Westcave Preserve: 250,000 years ago to the present
  • Surface water and groundwater
  • Climate and weather
  • The people
  • Archeology and human history
  • Westcave, 1850-1974
  • The John Ahrns era, 1974-2010
  • Growing up at Westcave Preserve by Amber Ahrns Gosselin
  • Conclusion: Preserving the future of Westcave
  • Appendixes: Species lists
  • A. Plant communities
  • B. Plants
  • C. Common mosses
  • D. Invertebrates other than butterflies
  • E. Butterflies
  • F. Fishes
  • G. Amphibians and reptiles
  • H. Birds
  • I. Mammals.