Save the Date: 2019 SMGA Annual Meeting
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This year’s annual meeting is February 24th from 3 – 5 p.m. at the Rec Hall. The business meeting reviews our accomplishments... Read More
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 of San... Read More
2018 Christmas Bird Count
The Christmas Bird Count (CBC) for San Marcos was held December 16 with eight teams with a total of 41 members, starting... Read More
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 3rd Quarterly... Read More
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 LBJ Drive,... Read More
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 invaluable for... Read More
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 report entitled, ... Read More
Are There Really Golden Cheeked Warblers in the Natural Areas?
Two of the natural areas, Purgatory Creek and Spring Lake, were acquired in part using funds from Texas Parks and U.S. Fish... Read More
Plant Walk with Minnette Marr
Our continuing series of nature walks was held March 17th at Prospect Park. Minnette Marr, local resident and plant conservationist, led the... Read More
Sessom Park is on its way to a new look
There’s a lot happening in the 14 acre natural area bounded by Chestnut Street, Sessom Drive, Loquat Street and Canyon Road. The... Read More