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Who doesn’t love butterflies? Okay, maybe that’s not the best question to start with, as I actually had a student once who was afraid of... Read More

These photos were taken in Spring Lake Natural Area as well as at the Meadows Center. They include not just wildflowers and pollinators, but also... Read More

On March 9, the Texas Master Naturalist Program, in cooperation with Texas A&M Agrilife Extension, began the monthly webinar series “Be the Change.” The first... 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

Although these photos were not taken in the Greenbelt, they are all plants you will find blooming here in early spring. Except for Hill Country... Read More

It might be early in the season to spot the trademark yellow blooms of the retama, but with some added insights, you may have a... Read More

When I talk to any native plant enthusiast or gardener these days, the conversation invariably turns to one subject: What lived through the February cold... Read More

Find the video that was shown at the SMGA annual meeting in March? The video has been posted on SMGA’s YouTube channel. Just click on... Read More

The unique beauty of the natural areas within San Marcos inspired the first Naturescapes Photography Contest. The contest includes photographs taken in greenspaces and natural areas throughout... Read More