This section of The Loop ordinarily features a variety of plants and animals recently encountered in the natural areas, but […]

Nothing says summer like sunflowers. This time of year, you’ll find them in fields, in flowerbeds, and, of course, in

This article is reprinted from the June 2020 Loop. As we go into the summer months here in San Marcos,

By Jim Seth The word “extreme” is a good way to describe a Texas summer. From droughts to flash floods,

I am a senior at Texas State University majoring in Anthropology and Mechanical Engineering and an intern with SMGA. When

Our new public library is fresh and colorful, and the collection is incredible!  Here is just one of the many

Thank you to everyone who submitted photos for Spring in the Natural Areas! We’ll be doing a similar feature in

Garry Merrick showing his walking stick award. Every year, SMGA member Kenneth Dees creates these personalized walking sticks for the

Where would we be without trails? It is a simple question, but it is worth pondering. The longer you sit

Ask me to ID a bird, and I will probably get at least within the ballpark: flycatcher, wren, confusing fall/spring

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