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Garry Merrick showing his walking stick award. Every year, SMGA member Kenneth Dees creates these personalized walking sticks for the Volunteer of the Year and... Read More

Where would we be without trails? It is a simple question, but it is worth pondering. The longer you sit with this question, the more... Read More

Ask me to ID a bird, and I will probably get at least within the ballpark: flycatcher, wren, confusing fall/spring warbler (my favorite categories in... Read More

The City of San Marcos Parks and Recreation Department and Community Action, Inc. are partnering to bring you Tales on the Trails! Tales on the... Read More

You can reserve this book by calling the San Marcos Public Library at 512-393-8200. Curbside pick-up is available. 100 Things to Do in a Forest... Read More

In this new feature, SMGA will ask local residents how they use the Natural Areas and what they find most enjoyable about them. This month’s... Read More

I can spot a Diospyros texana from every window of my San Marcos home. They are simply a part of the landscape, so much so that... Read More

Coach Dylan Jones (a frequent runner at the Greenbelt) organized a school hike at Prospect Natural Area on May 15th. What a great turnout! Principal... Read More

Using the monthly bird walks as a model, San Marcos’ Parks & Recreation Department has approved plans for regular bat walks in local parks and... Read More