Moments of Nature: March 2021
Thank you to all the San Marcos photographers who contributed to this issue of The Loop! Natural Areas Around San […]
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SMGA 2021 Board Candidates Announced
The slate of candidates who have agreed to serve as members of the SMGA Board are Jon Cradit and current
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Picking Up the Pieces
For many of us, the winter storm of February 2021 will be remembered as a day of beautiful winter wonderland followed
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SMGA At Work
Because this year’s annual meeting will be virtual, the SMGA Board voted to donate the $500 that was budgeted for
Trail Notes: Frostweed
If you’ve ever wondered how frostweed (Verbesina virginica) got its name, the recent ice and snow storm should have cleared
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For the Love of Trees: Winged Elm
Most often spotted near a water source, this Texas native, the winged elm, is certainly worth your attention. The Ulma
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Protecting Golden-Cheeked Warbler Nesting Sites
The City of San Marcos received funding from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and Texas Parks and Wildlife to
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January Moments of Nature
During this stressful time, we suggest getting outside to enjoy nature. The following images were taken by SMGA Board Member,
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On the Trail: Updates from the Trail Crew
Stewardship Committee Chair Scott Henize reports that the Trail Crew continues to make progress installing pavers on a section of
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Trail Notes: Finding Color in Winter
“Love winter when the plant says nothing,” mystic and poet Thomas Merton wrote in his poem of the same name.
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New Posters Coming
If you’ve been out in the natural areas lately, you may have noticed that some of the display cases at
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Hiking Made Fun from Otterbeeoutdoors.com
As parents, we encourage our children to stay active. An afternoon of exploring the trails at a local park or
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