A Texas Nature Conservancy Preserve of 2,138 acres exhibiting a curious intermingling of various forest and wetland communities. Of special interest is the arid sandy lands where desert plants like prickly pear cactus and yucca are found with longleaf pines and drought-resistant oak.
Village creek flows eight miles through sanctuary.
Contact preserve manager for info on canoe trail. Sandylands Nature Trail open daily 9am-7pm.