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When a tree is bold enough to bloom in the oppressive heat of a Texas summer, it certainly gets my respect. Nature has gifted us... Read More

Yes, we’re talking about our dogs. And their poop. And being off leash. We’re lucky to have so many Natural Areas right here in our... Read More

Perhaps you’re familiar with the Emerald Crown Trail proposal spearheaded by SMGA. This regional trail would link Buda, Kyle and San Marcos with one another,... Read More

Popular as they are for recreation, our natural areas are also important for wildlife conservation, especially as the city grows and habitat shrinks. Hikers and... Read More

Anyone who questions the value a trails system can bring to a community need only look at the story of Dayton, Ohio, which in 2008... Read More

Every year for the last three years Rebekah Rylander has led a team of Texas State students searching for endangered Golden-cheeked Warblers. The group begins... Read More

Happy Summer, San Marcos! The early dawns and late dusks make for long days to enjoy the beautiful natural areas which we are lucky to... Read More

If you ever experience a time when nothing in your world makes sense, like possibly now, I want to suggest that you may find more... Read More

As we go into the summer months here in San Marcos, more and more of us are heading outside to relax, seeking the shady spots... Read More