— by Nathaniel Woodward
The historic Mason Creek Trail in Leander is overrun with ligustrum, chinaberry, tallow, and more. Come help us clear the invasives out to make room for natives and to expose the beautiful, year-round creek that gives the trail its name! This project takes place Saturday, August 15, 2026, 8:00am – 11:30am. Come and go as you please.
We will be using hand saws, loppers, and other tools to cut away invasive brush and drag it to a trailer for disposal. There is A LOT to remove.
Please wear appropriate clothing for working outdoors (closed-toed shoes, etc). Please bring your own water and insect/sun protection. We will have a few pairs of gloves you can borrow, but please bring your own if you have them. We will provide tools, but feel encouraged to bring your own!
Sign up here to let us know you are attending! https://signup.com/go/VBLGhDh. Participants will be asked to sign NPSOT and Leander liability waivers
- Organized by the Williamson County Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas
- Park near 505 Sonny Dr in front of the pool or on Mallard Lake Trail (streets in red on the map below)
- Come and go as you please, you don’t need to stay the entire time!
- Cutting and hauling brush will require somewhat strenuous activity.
- Probably not very kid-friendly.
- Questions? The signup link has contact information.
Precise pinned location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/8JE46QnbAm7DYanz5
