[Updated July 1, 2023. Papilionem Natives address and parking detail. Overall route map.]
— by Kathy Galloway
Come along on our July field trip exploring Williamson County. Because of the heat, we will be making three short stops with air-conditioned rides in-between.
- What: Progressive Field Trip — starts in Round Rock; ends in Taylor
- When: Saturday, July 15, 2023, 9:00am-12:00pm
- Where: Papilionem Natives nursery (Round Rock), Peterson Community Garden (Hutto), Murphy Park (Taylor). See location details below.
- Optional Lunch: Plowman’s Kitchen (Taylor)
Our field trips are free and open to the public. Reservations are not required.
Dress for the weather. We will be on paths or grass so there is no need for protection except from the sun and heat, and maybe the chiggers. We recommend a hat, and sunscreen, and bring water.
Stop #1 Meet Here @ 9 AM – Papilionem Natives nursery- 1709 Windy Park Drive, Round Rock. The grower specializes exclusively in native milkweeds to Texas and will give us a short tour.
After Stop #1, continue 8.9 miles to …
Stop #2 – Peterson Community Garden – 205 Hutto St, Hutto. We will be met by members of Keep Hutto Beautiful, who have valiantly worked in this garden.
Continue 9.6 miles to …
Stop #3 – Murphy Park – 1600 Veterans Dr, Taylor. We will look at a Monarch Way Station and notice the Sabal palms in the park.
Continue 2 miles to …
Stop #4 – Optional Lunch – Join several of us for lunch at Plowman’s Kitchen – 305 West 9th Street, Taylor. Good food is in what was the band hall of a defunct Taylor school.
Hope to see you there! If you have questions, contact the Field Trip Committee here.
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See photos from some past field trips.