Houston's Ten Nature Areas Explained

Houston sits in one of the most nature-rich big cities in America. The area has ten different ecoregions - special areas with unique plants, animals, and environments. Seven are on land: Big Thicket forests, Piney Woods, Trinity and Columbia river bottoms, Prairie grasslands, Post Oak Savannah, and Bayou Wilderness. Three are water-based: Coastal Marshes, Gulf of Mexico, and Estuaries and Bays. Each ecoregion has different types of soil, plants, and wildlife that make Houston's nature special. Houston Wilderness is a group that brings together businesses, environmental groups, and government to protect these ten areas. They teach people about local nature, solve environmental problems, and work to save these important places. You can learn more about each ecoregion, download guides about local soil and biodiversity, and find out about native trees that help the environment. The organization also offers volunteer opportunities for tree planting and hosts events to connect people with Houston's natural world.