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The Big Pull in Round Rock postponed due to weather

News for The Big Pull that was scheduled for March 7 in Round Rock:

With thunderstorms looking ever more likely for Saturday organizers of The Big Pull are rescheduling the invasives removal to March 21, same time of day and place. WCCF is sending out an email to those who have already signed up. If you haven’t signed up yet, the signup link is below in the 2nd part of this post. Folks are sorry for the reschedule but it seemed like the safer alternative!

The original announcement is below for your convenience (highlighted where info has changed).

The Good Water Master Naturalists are supporting the Native Plant Society of Texas by joining them for The Big Pull! Let’s make an impact during National Invasive Species Week by removing invasive species and supporting healthy native ecosystems at the park by our iconic Round Rock on Saturday, March 7 March 21, 9am-12pm.

Williamson County Conservation Foundation is taking care of sign up since it’s part of their responsibility so we’ll be signing up on their website. If you’re new to volunteering with them, every participant will need to sign the WCCF waiver before participating. (It is good for the rest of the calendar year in case you want to volunteer with WCCF again.) All are welcome, bring friends and family members if they want to join in on the fun.

All the details

  • Link to sign up (includes link to waiver) (WCCF updated the form to 3/21)
  • Date/Time: Saturday March 7, 2026 March 21, 2026 from 9am-12pm
  • Place: Meet at the parking lot next to Brushy Creek trail. Google map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/QUhi99VbSXMKGTFd8
  • Bring: Gloves, water, sunscreen, snacks if you want them, and basic garden tools for taking out weeds! Dress for the weather that day. Long pants and close toed shoes recommended.

If you have any questions, send an email to wilco-chapter@npsot.org and we’ll put you in touch with chapter member (and master naturalist) Michelle Goerdel.

Read NPSOT’s announcement about the Big Pull and invasive species.

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Meeting Reminder March 12: “Partnerships for WaterWise Communities: City of Round Rock Landscape Project” with Jessica Woods and Emily Morales @ GT Public Library

Join NPSOT-Williamson County on Thursday, March 12, 2026, when our featured topic will be Partnerships for WaterWise Communities: City of Round Rock Landscape Project with City of Round Rock Conservation Staff, Jessica Woods and Emily Morales. Free and open to the public. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM.  The guest presentation begins after a short business meeting.

Please note: This month’s guest presentation will NOT be recorded for YouTube.

See this announcement for speaker and topic details.

==> This month’s in-person location is the Georgetown Public Library, 2nd floor, 402 West 8th St, Georgetown, TX 78626. Come early (6:30 PM) for expert advice, to check out the seed swap board, or just to visit.

==> To attend via Zoom, register at https://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/OqmyN9-bTNGQC6H2kh4qPA#/registration

At every meeting, we give away a book — about native plants or the meeting topic — to one randomly chosen in-person attendee!

If we have permission from our guest speaker, we record the presentation for our YouTube channel. (See a list of past topics at this link.)

Have an idea for a speaker?  Let Program Leader Susie Hickman know via  email to wilco-chapter@npsot.org.

NPSOT-Williamson County meetings are free and open to the public. We hope you attend!  Meetings may be in person, virtual, or both, so be sure to check details in the meeting announcement. Meetings are announced on our website, our calendar and Facebook. See upcoming topics on our Home page or on the Calendar.

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Field Trip Reminder: March 8 Gault Site Plant Survey

— by Sue Wiseman

Gault site
Gault site – still from the film “The Stones Are Speaking”
  • What:    Plant survey and nature tour of Gault Site
  • When:   1:30 PM to 4:00 PM on Sunday, March 8, 2026
  • Where:  The Gault School for Archeological Research, 3451 FM 2843, Florence, TX 76527
    • Take TX 195 W from IH35, exit onto FM 487 E and turn left onto FM 2843
  • NOTE: We will be meeting away from the entrance and will be locking the gate at 1:45PM.

On this field trip, we will continue our plant survey (list) of the Gault Site.  Back in 2008, this site was the first place where our chapter starting listing the plants found at various parks and preserves in Williamson County.  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.

The Gault Site’s archeological research “helped shape how scientists understand Clovis and earlier-than-Clovis occupations in the human history of North America.” There will not be a tour of the archeological history of this site; however, we will go where the exploration was conducted.  I encourage you to view the documentary film The Stones are Speaking to help you understand the significance of this property.  Click here for ways to view the film: https://thestonesarespeaking.com/watch.php

The area we will survey has a gentle hill going down to the creek area.  Feel free to bring your children and friends.  No pets, please, as we may have livestock in the area where we will be walking. Please wear appropriate clothing including long pants and closed toe shoes.  Water, hats and sunscreen recommended.

Open to the public. Members and non-members are welcome.
Questions about the trip? Please contact the Field Trip Committee (contact form here).

archeological dig site
Gault site work in May 2013. Pit now closed. Photo by Greg Donica.

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See photos from other trips in our album =>

Field Trip Photo Album