— by Cindy Chrisler
- What: Plant survey and tour of the Godwin Ranch Preserve
- When: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Saturday, May 24, 2025
- Where: Near the corner of DB Wood Road and Williams Drive in Georgetown.
- Park near the CVS Pharmacy at 4426 Williams Dr, Georgetown, TX 78628 and walk east along the road on Williams Drive to the gate (a quarter mile or less).
- Members and non-members are welcome! No RSVP is required.
Join NPSOT members on the second of four scheduled plant surveys at the Godwin Ranch Preserve in Georgetown. This 100 acre preserve is a mitigation for the construction of Lakeline Mall in Austin and will not be developed. Plant lists will be combined to form a master list for the preserve.
All levels of plant identification expertise are welcome. Even if you don’t know plants, each participant is an observer and may notice and draw attention to something others do not.
Park at the CVS Pharmacy and walk east along Williams Drive to the gated entrance (a quarter mile or less). There will be a NPSOT sign at the gate. If walking that distance is a problem, you may be dropped off at the gate but there is no parking along Williams Drive or in the preserve.
There are no restrooms or water, so please plan accordingly. Bring your own water and snacks. Wear long pants, closed toed shoes, use bug spray and sunscreen, and wear a hat.
We will walk around a mostly flat mowed path for about a mile and a half. There are some rocks and stumps that may pose a trip hazard, and walking sticks are recommended. In addition to plants, you will see several species of birds. You may put observations on iNaturalist but please obscure any rare plants.
If you have questions, please contact the Field Trip Committee (contact form here).
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See photos from some of our previous field trips in our Field Trip Album.