nature@keepearthbeautiful.org international,charitable Non-profit Volunteer org. 501(c)(3) *Nature Center* Live in Harmony with Nature

Nature Center

History
Bear Springs Blossom Nature Center
was built in 1995
by Peter & Marianne Bonenberger, a couple from Germany.
They provide guided tours, give lectures to an international audience and maintain the preserve and the trails.
The property was originally part of 'overgrazed' Bear Springs Ranch.

Education of the Environment
is very important to us.
Learn to understand Nature - live in Harmony with Nature.

After years of restoration many different Nature trails invite the interested public to enjoy the beauty of Nature.
BSBNCG is a charitable Not-For-Profit organization 501(c)(3)
We all work WITHOUT a salary, donate time and money to protect Nature for the next generation and to give information to all who are interested in Nature!
125 acre of Texas Hill County pasture are designated as a wildlife and native plant sanctuary and outdoor classroom.
BSBNCG is protecting six Golden Cheeked Warbler habitats.

A new building is planned to provide larger exhibit space, more parking spots and allow for expanded programming opportunities. The Nature Center works together with the Natural Area Preservation Area, Texas Parks and Wildlife, Environmental Defense, and the Audubon Society of San Antonio, providing members with a wider range of programs and services for all ages. Vice president Bob Taylor works for NASA, Rob McCorkle for Texas Parks and wildlife - they both provide many good informations.
Facilities

Our present facility house displays on local flora and fauna as well as changing seasonal exhibits.
A wildlife attraction area, and a collection of fossils offer our visitors additional opportunities for learning.
A small library features a selection of nature-related books and brochures.

We maintain over 11 miles of trails on Bear Springs Blossom. It is a lot of work, but it is wonderful to see how Nature can be restored. This refuge is now home to a variety of native wildlife species – over 88 bird species have been sighted on the property. 6 pairs of the endangered Golden cheeked Warbler found a home and raise here their young ones. More than 30 grass species found a place to survive. Outdoor gardens provide opportunities for visitors to view wildflowers and herbs, birds and butterflies in season.

Activities
We offer a year-round schedule of educational programs for all ages - online and locally. Lectures and field trips are available to adults and students on a wide range of natural history topic and environmental issues. For the classroom teacher, we offer a wide selection of educational programs both at the Nature Center and as outreach programs in the schools.
Seasonal Nature walks for all ages are offered throughout the year. Wildflower walks, Fall foliage walks, native grass workshops and early morning bird walks provide year-round entertainment as well as first-rate learning experiences. During the summer months, evening Nature walks provide an opportunity to learn about nocturnal creatures.
Bear Springs Blossom is open to the public for guided tours and other programs. This provides an opportunity to educate people about species conservation. "We want people to see all variations of Nature, particularly those that make them go 'wow'", says Peter Bonenberger. "It reminds them that Nature is fascination and there are wonders in it, like orchids without leaves, the rare Texas Madrone or the endangered Golden cheeked Warbler. We hope that seeing well cared for animals and plants will make people think more about Nature and the fact that it is a good thing to preserve." Nature can excist without humans, but humans cannot excist without Nature. "What we do pales in comparison to what people could do," says Marianne. "Ensuring that people care about Nature goes hand in hand with conserving it. Because if people don't care, the other part is pointless!"
In addition to our regular schedule of Nature-related programs, special events include:
How to build a house in the Texas Hill Country, individual Native plant advice, advice on Solar-, PV- and Wind energy; rainwater harvesting and special events for members and friends.

Since 2002 BSBNCG is a charitable non profit organization 501(c)(3) and helps Bandera County with the Recycling. The City of Bandera suffered in a major flood and eliminated their recycling program. Peter and Marianne spend many volunteer hours to give the people the opportunity to recycle for FREE. "The less material goes into the landfills, the better it is for Nature, for our water- and air quality," says Marianne Bonenberger.
Membership
BSBNCG has very low memership dues, so everyone can join and learn about the wonders of Nature.
** Nobody gets a salary, the membership money is used for printing the brochures, newsletters, flyers, the website fees, stamps and the insurance.**

Membership benefits include FREE admission to the Nature Center, as well as a bi-monthly newsletter, email newsbits, and invitations to special events.
Members also can use the BSBNCG Recycle Drop off Center for free.

We offer the following workshops and presentations:
1) Live in Harmony with Nature*
2)*Geology of the Texas Hill Country*
3)*Use of Solar- and Wind- Energy*
4)*Renewable Energy - What's init for me?*
5)*How easy is it to become a good Steward of the land?*

6)*Rain forests - why do we need them?*
7)*Temperate Rainforests - a wonderful world *
8)*Tropical Rainforests - a source of oxygen,
medicine and climate stabilization

9)*Whales - mammals living in our oceans*
10)*Atlantic Ocean - its wildlife and history
11)*Pacific Ocean - its geology and the ring of fire
12)*Mountain ranges on Earth - where do they come from?*
and many more ...

Members
get free advice from us!
email us your question!

view of Bear Springs Blossom Nature Preserve, near San Antonio

walk nature trails at Bear Springs Blossom Nature Preserve in the Texas Hill Country, near San Antonio

Learn and enjoy Bear Springs Blossom Nature Preserve

view at Edwards Mountain in Pipe Creek Texas - southern Texas Hill Country

BSBNCG
POB 63295
Pipe Creek TX, 78063
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International non profit group Bear Springs Blossom Nature conservation + Nature education wants to keep Earth beautiful, protects nature - takes action on air pollution, water contamination, provides solutions to climate change - global warming - main office in the Texas Hill Country, Bandera County, where erosion control, urban sprawl and water scarcity are the main environmental problems

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members from Argentina help to spread the word of nature conservation

Join our international non profit nature conservation group to get personal advice, tips, information how to save
money, how to lower your bills, how to use renewable energy, how to insulate your home, how to eat healthy, how to avoid pesticides, how detect dangerous poisonous chemicals

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Education

A Master Conservationist understands what happens, knows how to change climate change, how nature works - takes responsibility - master conservationists use their brain to solve problems like climate change, deforestation, air pollution, water contamination, water conservation, soil erosion, urban sprawl, depletion of natural resources. Master Conservationists give others help advice on environmental issues, becoming a master conservationist gives the knowledge to be a land conservationist, Nature conservationist

International nature education is part of Bear Springs Blossom Nature conservation worldwide education program, offering members the understanding what happens on Earth, how nature works, how to take action, solve global problems like climate change, air pollution, water contamination, soil erosion. Education helps to to protect your family. Nature Conservation based on science, based on a sustainable, eco friendly life style will save Earth with a sustainable environment. Education gives knowledge to be prepared for coming changes, challenges - helps to live in harmony with Nature

International Nature education is part of Bear Springs Blossom worldwide education program giving humans the understanding how nature works. Learn online how to take action. Online courses explain how to solve global problems like climate change, air pollution, water contamination, soil erosion. Good international online Nature education helps to understand nature, gives knowledge preparing for coming environmental changes

Peter Bonenberger + Marianne Bonenberger published many booklets, information brochures. This new letter sized book provides photos, text about Bear Springs Blossom Nature preserve, Bandera County history, overgrazing endangerments, Texas Hill Country native plants, learn online with BSB online Nature education programs

Black bears have lived in North America for about two million years - Black Bears - lat. Ursus americanus are native to the US found all over North America - in the Southern United States black bears remain in protected mountains, woodlands, parks, preserves. Bears that wander outside nature preserves have found new territories

a part of nature conservation is the change of colors in fall - autumn. Nature education offers understanding why leaves change colors - how do oaks and cherry leaves change color?

start to think and half of the work is done - Have the courage to use your brain. Immanuel Kant said: Enlightenment is man's release from his self-incurred tutelage, Sapere Aude individual liberty + knowledge. The American Declaration of Independence, the United States Bill of Rights, the French Declaration of the Rights of Man and of Citizen, bear the idea of Sapere Aude - philosophy of Enlightenment, a worldwide education idea. Humans all over the world need solid nature education. Master Conservationists understand Nature, solve problems like world climate change, world wide air pollution, water ocean contamination + soil erosion

Your health is endangered by contaminated food. Chemicals, pesticides, fungicides, dioxins enter food + water supply containing mercury, lead, perchlorate, antibiotics, hormones, chemicals - learn online about swine flu, H1N1, healthy food, unpolluted drinking water, healthy air

Health insurance facts are needed to understand the dicussion of health care reform in the United States, history of health insurance, how health insurance works, and why health insurance for all is a better choice

Art inspires minds, art helps to understand environmental problems, art shows us the beauty of nature, art can help to understand nature conservation, to live in harmony with nature - nature is art - a great plan produces art in the form of all living beings. See art from Marky Mander, Marianne Bonenberger, Esther Benedikt, hear music from Christoph Durchschein - members of non profit Bear Springs Blossom Nature Conservation

water, essential for life on Earth - knowledge about water, earth's water cycle, water supply, water aquifers, how much water, water in humans, water in plants. Bear Springs Blossom nature conservation's international water savings water management program, provides water facts, helps with water conservation. Water facts for enough drinking water, water facts for lower food prices. Facts about Water, how to reduce water waste + water pollution - take action today, learn about water, how much water humans need, healthy drinking water health benefits, about rainwater. Drink water to loose weight - not polluting water helps our children

Video clips on nature conservation, free video on solar water heating, video clip on mulching, videos on how to use native plants, how to make mulch, the best ways to use mulching, video clip with an impression of native plants, nature in the Texas Hill Country

Marianne Bonenberger + Peter Bonenberger's lectures, powerpoint presentations about nature conservation are nature education. Marianne Bonenberger + Peter Bonenberger use photos, video clips to explain why to live in harmony with nature. Lectures why oceans need protection, lectures on how to save rain forests, history lectures + what to learn from history, lectures on geology and how science can help to secure safe air + water for the next generation - with Bear Springs blossom nature conservation distant learning, online education + a master conservationist certificate you become an expert on Nature conservation enabling you to handle coming changes and challenges, how to help your family to survive

Geology of Bear Springs Blossom Nature Preserve, covering the Triassic and the Cretaceous period. Geology explains the Cretaceous period. How limestone layers in the Texas Hill Country were deposited by warm shallow oceans teaming with sea life - geology explains how the balcones fault zone changed the Texas Hill Country

Bear Springs Blossom Nature Preserve many birds, common birds, endangered birds - see a short slide show - easier than birding, email us for a guided birding tour in Pipe Creek, TX Hill Country

Speaking different languages helps to understand better. spanish is spoken in many countries. Learn Spanish to talk to people from Mexica, Spain, Chile, Argentina. Learning Nature education in Sanish, in German, in English extends education, understanding of nature on a higher level

Many NASA employees support Bear Springs Blossom Nature Conservation - Pilot Triple Nickel, long time supporter, NASA employee Robert Taylor as Vice president. NASA study about global warming helps to understand how important it is to fight pollution - NASA's space satellites provide information. NASA's scientists explain how climate change + pollution changing life on earth, destroying our world - NASA helps with nature education - see NASA photos

volunteers are the life blood of Bear Springs Blossom Nature Conservation an international charitable non profit organization - volunteers donate time to help with articles, public relations, volunteer to maintain websites, volunteer teaching, providing international nature education for people all over earth - volunteering for our non profit group has no boundaries, no physical requirements, we always need volunteers

fight air pollution, fight land pollution, fight water pollution. A pollution free environment is the goal of our international nature conservation organization. We fight for better air quality, better water quality, healthy rivers. Efficient home appliances produce lower pollution, less energy waste, less water waste. Reduce air and water pollution with recycling, better insulation, green driving. Pollution endangeres our environment

Global Issues

keep Earth beautiful is our expression to save Earth, to keep biodiversity, to help animals on earth to survive, to give the next generation a healthy life on earth. To reduce the impact of global warming, to keep earth beautiful, to fight climate change. Nature conservation: an affordable solution

Water conservation is the most cost-effective, environmentally sound way to reduce demand for water. This stretches supplies farther, protects lakes, rivers. Using less water puts less pressure on sewage treatment facilities, uses less energy for water heating.
Saving water saves energy. 6.5% of the energy used is for pumping, treating water. Using less hot water saves on water heating. Saving energy and using alternative energy saves water. Electricity production from fossil fuels, nuclear energy is responsible for 39% of all freshwater withdrawals in the U.S. Humans need water - drinking water has many health benefits - earth has a permanent water cycle. Pollution reduces our drinking water supply

Soil conservation is prevention of soil being eroded from the earth’s surface or soil becoming chemically altered by overuse, salinization, acidification, or other chemical soil contamination. Soil conservation strategies are: vegetative cover, erosion prevention, soil salinity management, soil acidity control, beneficial soil organisms, prevention and remediation of soil contamination, soil mineralization. Soil conservation is the only way to secure our food supply, our drinking water

international non profit Bear Springs Blossom nature conservation takes action on global dimming. Global dimming reduces the heating up of earth. Global Dimming caused by factors that cause global warming. + climate change: Burning fossil fuels in huge amounts. Air pollution with visual particles reduce the greenhouse effect causing global dimming. Sun cannot shine through smog. Pollutants + aerosols are causing human illnesses as asthma, heart disease, respiratory sickness, cancer, Parkinson, Alzheimer globally. Take global action for global solutions. Fight global warming, climate change, global dimming

Bear Springs Blossom nature Conservation takes action on Climate change - violent climate is endangering all life. Climate change endangers food supply, drinking water. Changing climate changes the quality of air we breath. Non profit group provides solutions to all worldwide climate change problems, advice on development, tips + help how to change climate change, reduce global temperatures. Global warming, climate change endangers the future of our grand children, Climate change, greenhouse gases endanger Earth

Global statistics, Earth statistic, World statistic, world clock, statistics about Climate change, food supply, drinking water, air pollution, illnesses, CO2 in tons, understand what happens, numbers of coming world changes

oceans are essential for life on Earth - earth needs oceans to stabilize climate, humans need oceans for food, oceans for water supply, ocean evaporation fills water aquifers, creeks, rivers. Bear Springs Blossom's international water management plan provides information on ocean water, protecting earth oceans. Facts about ocean water, ocean salinity, ocean water composition, how to reduce ocean pollution, water pollution - help not to pollute oceans, seas

The international non profit organization Bear Springs Blossom Nature conservation protect international rainforests because earth and humans need rain forests for medicine and for oxygen and for stabilizing Earth's climate - tropical trees help to reduce international climate change + global warming - see maps, international locations of tropical + temperate rainforests, why to protect rain forests

we work hard to protect oceans, whales + dolphins from overfishing to over-polluting seas. Oceans stabilize climate, whales balance the life in oceans, help to reduce climate change + global warming internationally - the food chain in oceans will not work without whales, dolphins + porpoises - ocean food is needed to feed over 1 billion humans

knowledge about mosquitoes is very helpful in understanding how a mosquito bites and why, how malaria is spread and what we can do to prevent this disease - how to balance nature again to prevent illnesses and protect humans - better information leads to better behavior, can lead to stabilizing our world climate, and help to reduce climate change and violent weather on earth

endangered species everywhere on earth. International protection is urgent to save endangered animals in oceans, international education conservation saves endangered birds + wildlife. Nature preserves protect endangered species, endangered wild flowers + plants in tropical + temperate rainforest. Protecting endangered wildlife in all continents = saving earth is our task = environmental courses, endangered species conservation, conservation habitats. Next generation of humans is on endangered species list. International wildlife protection is needed. Fossil fuels and waste of energy endanger our earth - all living beings on earth are becoming endangered species

how much does an acre of forest cost - how much is the real value of land - its resources, its effect on air and water pollution, How much will climate change + global warming cost? what price do we put on human health? international Nature education and conservation courses give answers, better health, more happiness, providing a safer future for all children on earth

Mulching is simple + beneficial for your property - organic or inorganic mulch, mulch fights erosion, mulch lowers or increases pH, mulch is good for water conservation

Definition of Sustainability - capacity of maintaining a certain process or state. International sustainability describes the connection of biological and human systems. Ecologically, sustainability or green living, green sustainable lifestyle are defined as ability of an ecosystem to maintain ecological processes, functions, biodiversity + productivity into the future. Sustainability effects life on Earth, different levels of biological organization, wetlands, prairies + forests. International eco friendly living, eco villages, eco municipalities, sustainable cities, and human activities, disciplines, international sustainable agriculture, sustainable architecture, renewable energy. Sustainable research helps to achieve sustainable environment

Pollution

CO2 levels were never higher - CO2 carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas - an aerosol that works as an insulator in Earth's atmosphere trapping heat. CO2 causes warmer oceans, warmer temperatures, more hurricanes, violent weather Fight pollution and high carbon dioxide levels with nature education, lower CO2 levels with the use of renewable energy. Protect our environment: Air + water + land pollutants endanger our future

Dioxin and furans are highly toxic poisonous chemicals released by burning fossil fuels and plastic. Dioxins harm all living beings, can cause cancer, skin problems, birth defects

Cap and trade - governments try to reduce emissions to reduce the effects of climate change caused by burning fossil fuels with a regulatory system called cap and trade. With cap and trade emissions or hazardous air pollution shall be capped - certificates can be traded to lower the output of power plants and factories. Air pollution is causing global warming with violent weather, with hurricanes, world wide floods, tsunamis. Low air quality causes human illnesses as asthma, heart disease, respiratory sickness, cancer, Parkinson, Alzheimer

Save Earth

what can I do to fight pollution, to lower my impact on earth. What can I do to secure the future of my children, to reduce my energy consumption, to safe money with better insulation and green driving - international Bear springs Blossom Nature education provides answers + solutions

Green solutions gives you nature education information, tips how to safe money with recycling, better house insulation, green driving, energy efficient light bulbs, green solutions help to live in harmony with nature, to be a responsible steward of the land

Energy savers can be found for many occasions - energy savers gives you information and tips how to safe money with better house insulation, green driving, energy efficient light bulbs, energy savers help to live in harmony with nature with active nature conservation

BSB explains how to save gasoline, how to lower your gas bills. Why green driving helps you and Nature on Earth, puts more money in your pocket and reduces air pollution, water contamination. Green driving lowers our need for foreign oil. Saving gas will save our Earth. BSB nature education program - online personal education explains green driving

going green is a way to save money, to show responsibility, to make more money, to give your company more profit, to show friends + customers, that you care about nature and the future of the next generation. Going green means to reduce air pollution, water contamination, to lower the need for oil, to save our Earth

international recycling saves resources, saves money, prevents air water pollution, protect natural resources and gives the next generation a chance to have some resources left - recycled products can be bought in many varieties from paper to lawn chairs, siding, most of our steel is part recycled, most of aluminum cans are recycled cans

keep Winnipeg beautiful is our expression to save Earth, to lower the amount of plastic bags and plastic trash, to keep biodiversity, to give the next generation a healthy life on earth. To reduce the impact of global warming, to keep Winnipeg beautiful, - Nature conservation is an affordable solution

The modern history of Neu-Ulm began with the change of the sovereignty over the city of Ulm in 1810 from the Kingdom of Bavaria to the Kingdom of Württemberg. The Danube became the boundary between Bavaria and Württemberg. Land on the right-hand side of the Danube thus fell under Bavarian sovereignty. This was the beginning of Neu-Ulm's status as an independent town.

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We are an international non profit group.
Members from
North + South America,
from Canada and Europe support our mission.

Send an email to Bear Springs Blossom Nature Conservation main office in the Texas Hill Country

Quizzes

water Quiz tests knowledge about water, quiz question how much it weighs, how many gallons are in the oceans, how much is in the human body, why drinking water gets scarce, quizzes are fun

Bird Quiz shows pictures photos from birds living in the Texas Hill Country, and many other states - click on the answer button the name of the bird will show up, quizzes help to identify birds, recognize wildlife you see in your backyard or walks in a nature conservation park

Quiz on why how to recycle, why recycling is important and why recycling saves money now and in the long run, from paper to card board, from glass to plastic, from electronics to cars, everything can be reused or recycled - read quiz questions, get answers with quizzes

Renewable Energy
Solar power

why use renewable energy, how Solar energy works, solar wind energy, photovoltaic home uses, solar power and sun powered generators produce clean energy without changing climate, without producing air pollution + water contamination, clean renewable energy free provided by our sun, center of our solar system - only international education and usage of renewables will achieve sustainable environment, will reduce international climate change

how does Solar energy work, solar panels, wind turbines, photovoltaic uses for your home, solar power, sun powered generators, clean renewable energy without climate change, without air pollution and water contamination, free clean energy from our sun, International Bear Springs Blossom Nature education programs help to become more eco friendly, more sustainable

internationally, water heating by the sun is practiced for centuries. Solar energy works - the international non profit organization Bear Springs Blossom uses renewable solar energy, solar hot water panel or solar hot water collector to heat water for shower and kitchen, solar power heats up water heater, provides clean energy for shower, washing machine, kitchen, without global warming or climate change. When the sun heats water, you save money on electricity, you live a more sustainable life

Photovoltaic or solar electric panels work - Solar energy permits life on Earth, solar energy, photovoltaic or photo voltaic electric panels produce electricity for your home, solar power and sun powered generators produce clean energy without changing our climate. Our sun provides enough energy = solar power to run all appliances, enough energy to change climate and life on earth

Wind power is green technology. how to use wind power, a residential windmill or wind turbine. Wind energy is part of our international eco friendly renewable energy program, we show, explain how wind energy works why people use wind power and lower their monthly electricity bill, lower their impact on nature, live a more sustainable life, showing sustainable conservation

Hydrogen - a gas that burns ultra violet, and oxidizes with ozone to water - used in fuel cells it is clean energy without changing our climate, hydrogen part of life

geothermal energy uses the heat of the earth to lower our energy costs, heating our houses and offices

Biomass - material from former living plants decaying giving us warmth or energy without putting the carbon cycle out of balance

Fuel cells are chemical devices that react with different chemicals. Hydrogen fuel cells deliver electricity and produce water no greenhouse gases without putting earth carbon cycle out of balance

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International charitable non profit organization Bear Springs Blossom nature conservation keeps our Earth beautiful, protects nature - takes action on air pollution, water contamination, erosion control and other international environmental problems and provides nature education, solutions to climate change - global warming - education online - main office Texas Hill Country, Bandera County

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