SMGA News: July 2021
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Birders spotted 21 species on July’s SMGA Bird Walk at Prospect Park. Pictured are Stephen Ramirez and a number of the 14 participants. Two highlights... Read More
News and Events
Moments of Nature: Red-Eared Sliders
This section of The Loop ordinarily features a variety of plants and animals recently encountered in the natural areas, but this month, the focus will... Read More
Trail Notes: Sunflowers Abounding
Nothing says summer like sunflowers. This time of year, you’ll find them in fields, in flowerbeds, and, of course, in the Greenbelt. Ubiquitous as they... Read More
San Marcos Snake Safety
This article is reprinted from the June 2020 Loop. As we go into the summer months here in San Marcos, more and more of us... Read More
Caring for Your Texas Trees in the Summer
By Jim Seth The word “extreme” is a good way to describe a Texas summer. From droughts to flash floods, triple-digit temperatures, and relentless sun,... Read More
My Getaway: A Conversation with Dr. Paul Wilson
Dr. Paul Wilson—Professor of Philosophy at Texas State University, musician and former guitarist with The Association, host of the Philosophy and Popular Music show on... Read More
Meet Ian Long, New SMGA Intern
I am a senior at Texas State University majoring in Anthropology and Mechanical Engineering and an intern with SMGA. When I first realized I needed... Read More
Nature Beckons at the San Marcos Public Library
Our new public library is fresh and colorful, and the collection is incredible! Here is just one of the many new books that have arrived... Read More
Moments of Nature: Spring in the Natural Areas
Thank you to everyone who submitted photos for Spring in the Natural Areas! We’ll be doing a similar feature in the fall, so watch for... Read More
