Trail Safety Tips
Utilize the buddy system. At a minimum tell someone where you are going, trail head, and time you’ll return. Be […]
Eight Years Strong: SMGA Monthly Bird Walks with Stephen Ramirez
Stephen Ramirez started leading monthly bird walks in San Marcos shortly after graduating from Texas State with a degree in
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Meet the Trail Crew: Sheila Torres-Blank, Founder and (still) Trail Crew Member
Sheila, you were a founder and have been an active volunteer/member of SMGA for 20 years. What do you think
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How to Not Get Lost on the Trails: Wayfinding in the Natural Areas
The City of San Marcos GIS Department maps the 22 miles of designated trails in more than 1,200 acres of
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The Search for Golden-cheeked Warblers Continues Each Spring
By Rebekah Rylander Trails in the northern half of Spring Lake Natural Area and Paraiso in Purgatory Creek are closed
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Save the Date: 2019 SMGA Annual Meeting
This year’s annual meeting is February 24th from 3 – 5 p.m. at the Rec Hall. The business meeting reviews
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Texas State University – SMGA Fellows Program
The San Marcos Greenbelt Alliance (SMGA) strives to be good stewards of the natural areas in partnership with the City
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2018 Christmas Bird Count
The Christmas Bird Count (CBC) for San Marcos was held December 16 with eight teams with a total of 41
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GIS Mapping in San Marcos Greenspaces Assist 1st Responders
The City of San Marcos Employee Group recognized Katie Steele from GIS – Information Technology as the awardee of the
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Tree Walk and Talk Series: October 12 & November 9
Tree ID Walk at Spring Lake Natural Area October 12, 2018 | 10:00 am – 11:00 am Address: 1414 North
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Be Mindful of Snakes in the Natural Areas All-year Round
Here is some helpful information https://tpwd.texas.gov/education/resources/texas-junior-naturalists/snakes-alive/snakes-alive#what-basic-information-should Snakes are a natural and integral component of the ecosystem. As predators, they are
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Improving Public Health through Public Parks and Trails
The National Park Service; Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a
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