OUTINGS | COMMUNITY EVENTS | MEETINGS |
Some of our outings have been:
Trip to Old Tunnel to see millions of bats emerge - once just wasn't enough so we're going back!
Warbler Woods hike and picnic
Kayaking the San Marcos River on the Luling Zedler Mill Paddling Trail
McKinney Roughs HikeCanyon Lake Gorge Hike
Big Bend Trip
Elephant Ear
Removal: Every 1st and 3rd Wednesdays:If you’d like to
get outdoors and work with fun people, join the gang removing invasive
Elephant Ears at the wetlands boardwalk. Every first and third
Wednesday from 4:30 until about 7 PM we spend some quality time trying
to make a small dent in this very invasive species. The goal is to
eliminate enough ears to allow some of the natives a better chance to
gain a foothold in areas where they've been severely crowded out.
Gloves, tools and training are supplied. Boots are recommended, as well
as long pants if you are sensitive
to the sap of the ears. It’s shady work, near the water and a nice
chance to accomplish something while
enjoying the beauty of the wetlands. -Leah
Local Trail Work
Volunteers needed:- Upper Purgatory - 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
(8:00 for newbies) ALL TRAIL BUILDERS MUST WEAR GLOVES, HARD SHOES AND
EYEWEAR. Water bottle, long pants, and hat highly recommended. We
supply tools and bug repellent. To join our trail crew list, email
alliance@smgreenbelt.org (weather or other conditions may
prompt last minute changes, and only those on our email list will be
notified).
Get directions to Upper Purgatory at
http://www.smgreenbelt.org/SMNaturalAreas.htm.
Hyacinth Removal from Spring Lake sponsored by the San Marcos River Foundation: Fourth Saturday of each month enjoy removing this invasive species from Spring Lake (AKA Aquarena). Meet near the boardwalk and nursery at 9am. Bring hat, gloves, sunscreen, and a boat if you want to go into the headwaters of the San Marcos River.
TOWN meets the 2nd Thursday of each month, usually at the San Marcos Police Department . Directions to Meeting: From IH35, take the WonderWorld Exit. If headed South, take the WonderWorld Exit and stay on the South bound access road. If headed North, take the WonderWorld Exit U-Turn and stay on the South bound access road for about two blocks, turn right at the small blue "Public Entrance" sign at the Police Station. We meet in the auditorium which is just inside the double glass doors. The program begins at 6:30 p.m. Check out the calendar for the current program.