— by Cindy Chrisler
- What: Plant survey and tour of the Godwin Ranch Preserve
- When: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Sunday, November 16, 2025
- Where: Near the corner of DB Wood Road and Williams Drive in Georgetown.
- Park near the Starbucks strip mall at 4410 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 last of four scheduled plant surveys at the Godwin Ranch Preserve in Georgetown. We will begin at 2 p.m. at the gate to the preserve. Godwin Preserve is not open to the public, although several groups utilize it for bird walks, volunteer projects, and cave exploration.
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 Starbucks strip mall parking lot 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 clothing suitable for the weather, including long pants and closed toed shoes. We suggest you 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, we should see several species of insects and birds.
You may put observations on iNaturalist but please obscure any rare plants. All surveys will be combined into a single plant list for the preserve and shared with the preserve manager.
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.