The acquisition was made 'to protect the Honey Creek watershed and wildlife habitat,' state wildlife officials said.
Honey Creek Ranch owners Terry Urbanczyk, left, and Ronnie Urbanczyk, second from left, listen June 22, 2023, to speakers during a news announcing the couple sold the 515 acre ranch near Guadalupe River State Park and Honey Creek State Natural Area to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to add to the natural area.The Honey Creek Natural Area, a nature preserve in the Hill Country, just grew by 515 acres thanks to a $25 million purchase by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
The $25 million purchase was funded through the Land and Water Conservation Fund, state appropriations and private donations, according to a news release from Texas Parks and Wildlife. Texas Parks and Wildlife acquired the property from landowners Ronnie and Terry Urbanczyk. The new property will expand access to outdoor recreation and nature education, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Existing facilities on the property will be used as a venue for weddings and other events. A proposed opening date for the venue has not been determined, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department said.
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