If I could be any tree in Texas through the dog days of summer it would be a Bald Cypress.  […]

In spite of its unassuming name, pigeonberry—Rivina humilis, the latter term meaning “lowly”—is one of my favorite plants. If you

SMGA’s on YouTube now! Granted, your only option right at the moment is to watch Todd Derkacz watering trees, but

Throughout the month of September, the City of San Marcos Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting a citizen-science initiative

[Reprinted from the August 2019 LOOP with updates.] Regular visitor or first-time trail user — all need to know where

In the most recent newsletter from the San Marcos River Foundation (SMRF), Director Virginia Condie reported on the status of

One story claims that if you kept traveling up the creek from the San Marcos River you would eventually find

Rockrose—aka rose pavonia or Pavonia lasiopetala—is one of our most generous Texas natives. Not only does it keep blooming long

When a tree is bold enough to bloom in the oppressive heat of a Texas summer, it certainly gets my

Yes, we’re talking about our dogs. And their poop. And being off leash. We’re lucky to have so many Natural

Perhaps you’re familiar with the Emerald Crown Trail proposal spearheaded by SMGA. This regional trail would link Buda, Kyle and

Popular as they are for recreation, our natural areas are also important for wildlife conservation, especially as the city grows