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Your smartphone and your social media accounts are the San Marcos Greenbelt’s biggest allies. We do our best to conserve these precious Central Texas green... Read More

Fall in Central Texas may lack the drama of autumn in New England, but it’s not without its pleasures. Indeed, a host of natives wait... Read More

An important initiative on the November 3 election ballot will be Proposition A, which will allow for the issuance of $75 million of bonds for... Read More

During this stressful time, we suggest getting outside to enjoy nature. The following images were taken by SMGA Board Member, Susan Hanson, while enjoying the... Read More

If I could be any tree in Texas through the dog days of summer it would be a Bald Cypress.  Lining the cool damp banks... Read More

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

SMGA’s on YouTube now! Granted, your only option right at the moment is to watch Todd Derkacz watering trees, but we’re anticipating much more. This... Read More

Throughout the month of September, the City of San Marcos Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting a citizen-science initiative called the bioblitz as part... Read More

[Reprinted from the August 2019 LOOP with updates.] Regular visitor or first-time trail user — all need to know where they are    The City of... Read More