Websites for the Nature Enthusiast
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Edwards Aquifer Research and Data Center The Edwards Aquifer Research & Data Center (EARDC) Laboratory was established in 1979 with special funding for Texas State... Read More
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Trail Safety Tips
Utilize the buddy system. At a minimum tell someone where you are going, trail head, and time you’ll return. Be aware of your surroundings. Carry... Read More
Eight Years Strong: SMGA Monthly Bird Walks with Stephen Ramirez
Stephen Ramirez started leading monthly bird walks in San Marcos shortly after graduating from Texas State with a degree in geography. His love and interest... Read More
Meet the Trail Crew: Sheila Torres-Blank, Founder and (still) Trail Crew Member
Sheila, you were a founder and have been an active volunteer/member of SMGA for 20 years. What do you think is the most exciting change... Read More
How to Not Get Lost on the Trails: Wayfinding in the Natural Areas
The City of San Marcos GIS Department maps the 22 miles of designated trails in more than 1,200 acres of natural areas. The Greenbelt Alliance... Read More
The Search for Golden-cheeked Warblers Continues Each Spring
By Rebekah Rylander Trails in the northern half of Spring Lake Natural Area and Paraiso in Purgatory Creek are closed for three months during the... Read More
Save the Date: 2019 SMGA Annual Meeting
This year’s annual meeting is February 24th from 3 – 5 p.m. at the Rec Hall. The business meeting reviews our accomplishments over the past... Read More
Texas State University – SMGA Fellows Program
The San Marcos Greenbelt Alliance (SMGA) strives to be good stewards of the natural areas in partnership with the City of San Marcos, the landowner.... Read More
2018 Christmas Bird Count
The Christmas Bird Count (CBC) for San Marcos was held December 16 with eight teams with a total of 41 members, starting before sunrise and... Read More
