In the News and Other Tidbits
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Texas Parks & Wildlife Magazine, July 2011, Every Drop Countshttp://tpwmagazine.epubxp.com/issue/33411Enjoy reading and viewing the amazing photography of Texas outdoor spaces in this... Read More
Support for Planning for Parks and Open Space
We were disappointed to read that the Hays County commissioner’s court has ended its formal association with Envision Central Texas (http://www.newstreamz.com/2011/06/15/county-drops-support-for-envision-central-texas/). We... Read More
Spring Lake Preserve and Wastewater: Where Do We Draw the Line?
Peaceful Pond by Herb Smith (taken at Spring Lake Preserve) SMGA has had many meetings, discussions, and phone calls with elected officials... Read More
What in Blazes!?
It’s tough to imagine being a pioneer when this nation was just beginning and the North American landscape was cloaked in thick... Read More
Golden-Cheeked Warbler
Photo ©TPW With all of the recent focus on Spring Lake Preserve, you may be wondering what a Golden-cheeked Warbler looks like.... Read More
Natural Area Attraction
My daughter is home from college looking for a job and getting reacquainted with other young adults she hasn’t seen for a... Read More
Rain Helped But Didn’t End the Drought
Water flows at Ringtail Ridge after heavy rains Our local natural areas benefited from the 3″ of rain that fell June 22nd,... Read More
Conserve Water!
Despite the rain, severe drought conditions continue. Call the city hotline 393-8360 if you see violations of current stage 2 water restrictions... Read More
Update on Purgatory and Spring Lake Trail Maps
Purgatory Creek Natural Area Thanks once again to cartographer Kenny Skrobanek, who has been working closely with members of SMGA’s stewardship and... Read More
For Your Calendar – July and Beyond
SMGA Events Monday, July 11: Naturescapes Photo Contest Entry Deadline This year the Hays County Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalists is... Read More