News and Events

Thanks to well-timed rains, the natural areas are looking particularly lush this spring. This means that there’s no shortage of subjects to photograph. From baby... Read More

THE TRAIL CREW AFTER A MORNING’S WORK The trail crew is getting so big that we have to take two pictures to fit them all... Read More

One advantage of occupying the same house for 45 years is the ability to answer the question “What would be living here if we weren’t?”... Read More

The unique beauty of the natural areas within San Marcos inspired the first Naturescapes Photography Contest. Goals of the contest and exhibit include increasing public awareness of... Read More

Born and raised in Austin, Eric Weeks developed a passion for nature while spending time outdoors as a Boy Scout. He earned a bachelor’s degree... Read More

As a family of novice hikers exploring the San Marcos trails, we find ourselves more perceptive of the nature around us. We are drawn to... Read More

Working with SMGA members Jon Cradit, Todd Derkacz, and Greg Moore, students in Dr. Felipe Gutierrez’s Civil Engineering Design class at Texas State University devoted... Read More

Every fourth Tuesday of the month, beginning on March 28, SMGA will host “Wonderful World,” a new environment-focused program on our local radio station, KZFM.... Read More

Trails Closed to Protect Rare Bird The golden-cheeked warbler is an endangered species of bird that breeds only in Central Texas and nests in the... Read More