SMGA

The San Marcos Greenbelt Alliance works at improving the landscapes in the natural areas by planting trees and native grasses, and removing... Read More

Our trails are getting busier and busier with increase in foot and bike traffic! But this increase also adds stress to our... Read More

In February 2020, the San Marcos Greenbelt Alliance (SMGA) will award up to two student research grants valued at $2000 each. Any... Read More

Tristan, how did you get involved with SMGA and the Trail Crew?  I got involved with SMGA and the Trail Crew after... Read More

Edwards Aquifer Research and Data Center The Edwards Aquifer Research & Data Center (EARDC) Laboratory was established in 1979 with special funding... Read More

Utilize the buddy system. At a minimum tell someone where you are going, trail head, and time you’ll return. Be aware of... Read More

Stephen Ramirez started leading monthly bird walks in San Marcos shortly after graduating from Texas State with a degree in geography. His... Read More

Sheila, you were a founder and have been an active volunteer/member of SMGA for 20 years. What do you think is the... Read More

The City of San Marcos GIS Department maps the 22 miles of designated trails in more than 1,200 acres of natural areas.... Read More

By Rebekah Rylander Trails in the northern half of Spring Lake Natural Area and Paraiso in Purgatory Creek are closed for three... Read More