An innovative research station. A beautiful nature preserve.
St. Edward’s Wild Basin Creative Research Center is a leading-edge research station located just 10 miles from campus, within Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve. This preserve protects 227 acres of beautiful Texas Hill Country and is critical habitat for multiple endangered species, including the Golden-cheeked warbler.
VISITING THE PRESERVE
Whether you’re a hiker looking for trails to explore, a family vacationing in Austin, or a teacher planning a field trip, Wild Basin has much to offer.
RESEARCH AT WILD BASIN
Here both undergraduate and graduate students can do robust research at a dedicated field station that is a living laboratory, supported by St. Edward’s faculty and staff.
A place for everyone to learn about and enjoy nature
Our environmental education programs and outreach events support area schools, and offer opportunities for all to connect with the natural world.
Taking care of what is here.
The expert land stewardship of these 227 acres brings benefit not only to wildlife, but to all living beyond the preserve boundaries.
Our generous partners and supporters.
Founded by seven visionary Austin women, Wild Basin became Austin’s first nature preserve in 1974. Today, Wild Basin is co-owned and co-managed by St. Edward’s University and Travis County, and is a treasured resource for our students, faculty, and community.
We offer special thanks to our individual donors, corporate sponsors, and foundation supporters. Without you, our environmental stewardship, education and outreach, and innovative research would not be possible.
