April Wildflowers by Susan McGee

ADDRESSING STORM DAMAGE Like many parts of San Marcos, the natural areas suffered extensive damage from the storm that hit

It felt like an invasion: Fuzzy black caterpillars seemed to be affixed to every stalk of blue curls in my

It’s a common problem this time of year: A bird crashes into a window, or an injured animal appears in

Cindy was born in Tyler, Texas, but moved around to different states. Ultimately, her family settled in Houston, where she

Reprinted from the San Antonio Express-News, May 15, 2024 Hikers will be able to walk — by next March at the

Ecotherapy is nothing new. For example, I know that I can sit inside, working on my computer for just so

By Alison Doyle Lawnstarter, Austin   We’ve all heard the old Boy Scouts’ adage that it’s important we leave nature

The unique beauty of San Marcos’s natural areas inspired the first Naturescapes Photography Contest 20 years ago. The contest and

“I am so proud of the work you do to protect open space and the quality of life of those

Photos by Susan McGee

In Early March, Irene, Steve, Monique, and Daniel hiked into Spring Lake NA to replace some sign cages and posts.