Lakeway Friends of the Parks will take in Bamberger Ranch’s flora and fauna March 15. The ranch is now known as Selah.

Friends of the Parks is offering the opportunity to tour one of the most unique conservation projects in the country March 15.

During the past 36 years the Bamberger Ranch, now known as Selah, has evolved into one of the largest habitat restoration projects in the state and is the recipient of many prestigious awards.

With the removal of Ashe juniper and the replanting of native grasses, long absent springs are now constantly flowing. In addition, wildlife has returned to the ranch in abundance including some rare species long thought lost to the region.

The group will carpool from Lakeway to the ranch, which takes about one hour of driving time. The three-and-a-half hour tour begins promptly at 9 a.m.

Tour transportation is provided by the ranch in the form of a covered flatbed trailer with benches and two steep steps. There will be some hiking over rough terrain during the tour. This tour is not recommended for physically challenged individuals or young children.

The cost of the tour is $15 per person. The registration deadline is March 8, with no refunds after that date. If a canceled reservation may be filled, the check will be returned. The Friends will form a waiting list as needed.

Contact Carlisle Pearson at carlislep@sbcglobal.net or call 261-4891 for information about the tour.

To make a reservation, send a check payable to: Friends of the Parks with a note of “Ranch Tour” and mail to Carlisle Pearson, 136 Clubhouse Drive, Lakeway, Texas 78734. Include the name, address, email address and phone number for each person attending.

For information about Selah, visit bambergerranch.org.

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