2018 Christmas Bird Count
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The Christmas Bird Count (CBC) for San Marcos was held December 16 with eight teams with a total of 41 members, starting before sunrise and... Read More
News and Events
GIS Mapping in San Marcos Greenspaces Assist 1st Responders
The City of San Marcos Employee Group recognized Katie Steele from GIS – Information Technology as the awardee of the 3rd Quarterly CIVIC Award. Katie... Read More
Tree Walk and Talk Series: October 12 & November 9
Tree ID Walk at Spring Lake Natural Area October 12, 2018 | 10:00 am – 11:00 am Address: 1414 North LBJ Drive, San Marcos TX... Read More
Be Mindful of Snakes in the Natural Areas All-year Round
Here is some helpful information https://tpwd.texas.gov/education/resources/texas-junior-naturalists/snakes-alive/snakes-alive#what-basic-information-should Snakes are a natural and integral component of the ecosystem. As predators, they are invaluable for their role in... Read More
Improving Public Health through Public Parks and Trails
The National Park Service; Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a report entitled, “Improving Public Health... Read More
Are There Really Golden Cheeked Warblers in the Natural Areas?
Two of the natural areas, Purgatory Creek and Spring Lake, were acquired in part using funds from Texas Parks and U.S. Fish & Wildlife for... Read More
Plant Walk with Minnette Marr
Our continuing series of nature walks was held March 17th at Prospect Park. Minnette Marr, local resident and plant conservationist, led the group of 18... Read More
Sessom Park is on its way to a new look
There’s a lot happening in the 14 acre natural area bounded by Chestnut Street, Sessom Drive, Loquat Street and Canyon Road. The trail crew completed... Read More
SMGA Celebrates 20 Years at Annual Meeting
The dream began in 1998 when heavy equipment started scrapping the landscape at the end of Prospect Street, with plans for a development of condominiums.... Read More
