Land purchase secures The Cibolo’s Conservation Corridor

BOERNE — The Cibolo Center for Conservation has announced the purchase of the final six acres of land within Boerne’s historic Conservation Corridor, marking a momentous milestone for conservation in the Texas Hill Country.

The property, purchased from the Fellows family in August, completes a decadeslong effort to preserve a series of properties along Cibolo Creek committed to sustainable land stewardship.

“This acquisition secures the last piece of the Conservation Corridor, ensuring that this critical landscape will remain protected forever,” said Tom Mengler, CEO of The Cibolo.

“It represents the culmination of years of work with our community partners to safeguard Boerne’s natural resources and guarantee a thriving future for both people and wildlife,” Mengler said.

Stretching through the heart of Boerne, the Conservation Corridor connects lands under conservation practices that safeguard local water resources, wildlife habitats and the community’s quality of life.

Through strong partnerships with local landowners, The Cibolo Preserve, and The Heart of Texas Conservancy, this Corridor has been made possible and now stands as a continuous ribbon of protected lands that will continue to serve as a living classroom, a sanctuary for nature and a model for resilient community growth.

“This is truly a landmark achievement for Boerne,” said Kel Hoffman, Ph.D., land conservation director of The Cibolo. “The Corridor not only preserves the natural beauty of our community but also protects the very aquifers and creeks that sustain us.”

The Cibolo Center for Conservation plans to integrate this new property into its ongoing conservation initiatives, ensuring that it remains a space for environmental education, research and community connection.

The Cibolo Center for Conservation is dedicated to promoting conservation of nature through education, stewardship and community connections. Through its programs, lands and community initiatives, The Cibolo seeks to inspire people to fall in love with nature and empowers them to protect it for future generations.