News and Events

The San Marcos Greenbelt Alliance is one of four national finalists for the 2020 Cox Conserves Heroes award, sponsored by Cox Enterprises and the Trust... Read More

Like many things that occurred in March 2020, I seemed to have missed this year’s explosion of yellow clustered puffs on the local Huisache trees.... Read More

If working on the trail crew isn’t for you, there’s still a way you can contribute to the work of SMGA while enjoying the outdoors.... Read More

Your smartphone and your social media accounts are the San Marcos Greenbelt’s biggest allies. We do our best to conserve these precious Central Texas green... Read More

Fall in Central Texas may lack the drama of autumn in New England, but it’s not without its pleasures. Indeed, a host of natives wait... Read More

An important initiative on the November 3 election ballot will be Proposition A, which will allow for the issuance of $75 million of bonds for... Read More

During this stressful time, we suggest getting outside to enjoy nature. The following images were taken by SMGA Board Member, Susan Hanson, while enjoying the... Read More

If I could be any tree in Texas through the dog days of summer it would be a Bald Cypress.  Lining the cool damp banks... Read More

In spite of its unassuming name, pigeonberry—Rivina humilis, the latter term meaning “lowly”—is one of my favorite plants. If you look carefully, you can find... Read More