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[Post updated on 10/26/2022 with directions. See the new info in blue. PD]
— by Vicky Husband
Let’s celebrate our members’ native plant garden successes with a tour up and down RR 620 in Round Rock. The high school has been working hard to introduce native plants to students and staff by installing natives throughout their campus, and we will kick off this field trip with a guided tour. We will continue to members’ residential gardens to see what has survived and thrived during our weather extremes this year. We will visit a residence on both the east and west side of IH-35, presenting the challenges and solutions for both of the distinct growing conditions in our area.
- What: Round Rock High School Guided Garden Tour, followed by Members’ Residential Garden Tour
- When: Saturday, October 29, 2022. 9:30am – 12 noon. We will sign a state NPSOT Waiver of Liability.
- Where: Begin at Round Rock High School. Use the main entrance of the high school and park in the parking lot at the front of the school at 201 Deep Wood Dr, Round Rock, TX 78681. Click on the image to enlarge the map.
- Note: Maps to member gardens will be provided during the field trip.
- No registration or RSVP is required. Our field trips are free and open to the public. Please carry your photo ID / Driver’s license because we will be on school property.
- Restrooms will not be available at the garden locations. However, convenience stores/gas stations are available along RR 620, and we will allow time for travel between locations.
- Please come prepared to walk and dressed for the weather. You are encouraged to bring your own water bottle. Masks are currently optional, but feel free to wear whatever makes you feel comfortable.
We will not be indoors at any time during this field trip.We might go into the high school.
Click on the image for a peek at Round Rock High School’s front beds, busy with Monarchs in 2021 (or click this link).
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