We visited San Marcos Parks Explorer online, a GIS-based story map that allows our community to visit all 7 natural […]

The San Marcos Christmas Bird Count, now in its 8th year, will be held on Sunday, December 17. If you

The first time I saw it, I thought, “Now there’s an odd-looking pecan tree.” The compound leaves were long and

When my husband and I began birdwatching 40+ years ago, there was really only one good bird guide, Roger Tory

2023 SMGA Naturescapes Award Congratulations to Winifred Flato Simons of Wimberley, who won the 2023 SMGA Naturescapes Award. Given for

Three months of little to no rain, along with roughly eighty 100-plus-degree days, have shone a bright spotlight on those

Niki has worked and volunteered for the last 25 years in preserves and natural areas working to protect natural resources

On September 16, Kermit got all dressed up with a special place to go—the annual Mermaid Parade. Take a look

For years, it was just a dream: Someday, it would be possible to get on a trail in Ringtail Ridge

September is a highly anticipated month for all Merfolks of San Marcos! The Mermaid Capital of Texas Fest is a

Because looking at photos of dead or dying vegetation is not inspiring, I opted this month for something a little

News is slim in the summer, but the Trail Crew continues to operate in spite of the heat. In this