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Preserving Aransas County's Natural Treasures for Our Future Generations

City of Rockport Arbor Day Week Proclamation

Arbor Day has always been a time to appreciate and celebrate the beauty of trees, and in Rockport, Texas, this tradition is taking on a whole new level of excitement. Starting this year, Arbor Day celebrations will be extended throughout the week, from November 3rd to November 11th, creating Arbor Day Week. The Rockport Arbor…
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Wildlife In Focus Photography Contest at Lamar Burton Wildlife Refuge

Aransas First board member and president-elect, Janae Evans, had been pondering the idea of entering the Wildlife in Focus photo contest for quite some time. But the commitment would be huge and the level of excellence required in order to compete at that level was daunting. Then Aransas First acquired the Lamar Burton Wildlife Sanctuary,…
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Aransas First Fundraising Committee Preservation First

Aransas First Announces New Fundraising Initiative

The Rockport Fulton Chamber of Commerce (RFCC) Bay Blazers and staff were joined by guests for a ribbon cutting celebrating the Aransas First fundraising and marketing initiative, Preservation Makes Cents.  This new fundraising campaign has a goal of raising $1,000,000 to acquire land in Aransas County for preservation.  Since its founding Aransas First has acquired…
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