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— by Kathy Galloway
- What: Gault Archeological Site Field Trip & Plant Survey
- When: Saturday, March 19, 2022, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
- Where: 3439 FM2843, Florence, TX 76527 on the Williamson/Bell County line. (NOTE: The entrance gate may be open for a limited time. See details below.)
We are returning to the Gault Archeological Site — the location of discoveries related to the earliest peoples of the Americas — for the first time since November of 2017 to update plant survey work from 2009.
Be prepared for extensive walking on uneven, open terrain. Wear sturdy walking shoes, a hat, and sunscreen, and bring water, field guides, and something to take notes on and with. Solar toilets and porta-potties are available.
Please plan on arriving by 9:15 AM – the front automatic gate may be closed shortly after 9:30 AM. Stay for a burger lunch in Andice afterwards.
The field trip is free and open to the public. Reservations are NOT required. If you have questions, please contact Sue Wiseman using this form.
People at all levels of plant knowledge can help on survey field trips — a great way to see native plants in their habitats and learn with others. Beginners are welcome! Read more about survey field trips at this link.
Directions:
- Take IH-35 north to Exit # 266 (Florence/Killeen/195).
- Turn left and follow SH 195 for 15 miles to Florence.
- Take the Florence/FM 487 exit, then turn right off the access road onto FM 487, and go a little less than 4 miles.
- Turn left onto FM 2843 and go about 3 miles.
- Just past the microwave tower on the left, there is a house on the left with a red tile roof (Gault School fieldhouse, # 3433); pull next to (if you’re early) or into the next driveway on the left with two black mailboxes (# 3439 and # 3451), stop sign, and automatic gate (Gault Site).
- Drive through the front automatic gate, down the gravel road, through the latched gate (re-latching it behind you in order to keep the friendly cows in), and meet at the barn.
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