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The first time I saw it, I thought, “Now there’s an odd-looking pecan tree.” The compound leaves were long and pointed in the manner of... Read More

When my husband and I began birdwatching 40+ years ago, there was really only one good bird guide, Roger Tory Peterson’s A Field Guide to... Read More

2023 SMGA Naturescapes Award Congratulations to Winifred Flato Simons of Wimberley, who won the 2023 SMGA Naturescapes Award. Given for the first time last year,... Read More

Three months of little to no rain, along with roughly eighty 100-plus-degree days, have shone a bright spotlight on those Texas natives that are well-adapted... Read More

Niki has worked and volunteered for the last 25 years in preserves and natural areas working to protect natural resources and connecting people to nature.... Read More

On September 16, Kermit got all dressed up with a special place to go—the annual Mermaid Parade. Take a look at the big event. Arts... Read More

For years, it was just a dream: Someday, it would be possible to get on a trail in Ringtail Ridge or any of our other... Read More

September is a highly anticipated month for all Merfolks of San Marcos! The Mermaid Capital of Texas Fest is a fun family-friendly event we all... Read More

Because looking at photos of dead or dying vegetation is not inspiring, I opted this month for something a little different, something outside the natural... Read More