The City of San Marcos GIS Department maps the 22 miles of designated trails in more than 1,200 acres of […]
How to Not Get Lost on the Trails: Wayfinding in the Natural Areas Read Post »
By Rebekah Rylander Trails in the northern half of Spring Lake Natural Area and Paraiso in Purgatory Creek are closed
The Search for Golden-cheeked Warblers Continues Each Spring Read Post »
This year’s annual meeting is February 24th from 3 – 5 p.m. at the Rec Hall. The business meeting reviews
Save the Date: 2019 SMGA Annual Meeting Read Post »
The San Marcos Greenbelt Alliance (SMGA) strives to be good stewards of the natural areas in partnership with the City
Texas State University – SMGA Fellows Program Read Post »
The Christmas Bird Count (CBC) for San Marcos was held December 16 with eight teams with a total of 41
2018 Christmas Bird Count Read Post »
The City of San Marcos Employee Group recognized Katie Steele from GIS – Information Technology as the awardee of the
GIS Mapping in San Marcos Greenspaces Assist 1st Responders Read Post »
Tree ID Walk at Spring Lake Natural Area October 12, 2018 | 10:00 am – 11:00 am Address: 1414 North
Tree Walk and Talk Series: October 12 & November 9 Read Post »
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
Be Mindful of Snakes in the Natural Areas All-year Round Read Post »
The National Park Service; Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a
Improving Public Health through Public Parks and Trails Read Post »
Two of the natural areas, Purgatory Creek and Spring Lake, were acquired in part using funds from Texas Parks and
Are There Really Golden Cheeked Warblers in the Natural Areas? Read Post »
Our continuing series of nature walks was held March 17th at Prospect Park. Minnette Marr, local resident and plant conservationist,
Plant Walk with Minnette Marr Read Post »
There’s a lot happening in the 14 acre natural area bounded by Chestnut Street, Sessom Drive, Loquat Street and Canyon
Sessom Park is on its way to a new look Read Post »
