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Leave No Trace Training for Williamson County, July and August, 2022

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News from The Williamson County Conservation Foundation:

The Williamson County Conservation Foundation (WCCF) is hosting Leave No Trace classes in July and August.  The class covers the 7 principles of Leave No Trace and participants obtain a pass allowing access to preserve trails. Find details about class content, dates for the sessions, and how to register using this WCCF link =>  Leave No Trace registration.

“Leave No Trace” is a program by the Center for Outdoor Ethics.  The training allows participants to hike, bird watch and enjoy Williamson County preserves, such as Twin Springs Preserve.

This is not a NPSOT event.  For questions, please contact WCCF at  wccf@wilco.org or see their webpage at www.wilco.org/Departments/Conservation-Foundation.

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About the Native Orchid Conference

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Interested in our native Texas orchids? Here’s news for you from the Native Orchid Conference.

Whatever your location, it’s likely that the [native] flora of your area includes orchids. The Native Orchid Conference (NOC) was founded in 2002 as a “non-profit education and conservation organization, the purpose of which is to increase awareness of, and interest in, native orchids of the United States and Canada. Its mission is to promote and support the enjoyment of native orchids and the protection of orchid habitat through education, conservation and research.”

  • WHO WE ARE
    • A twenty plus year old organization with an active membership that spans North America from coast to coast
    • Diverse membership with backgrounds in architecture to zoology and everything in between
  • WHAT WE DO
    • Maintain a dynamic network of native orchid enthusiasts
    • Support, promote and actively participate in conservation efforts
    • Collaborate with universities, Smithsonian Environmental Research Center & conservation groups to restore and preserve orchid habitat
    • Participate in ongoing scientific research
    • Maintain an internet forum
    • Publish a peer reviewed journal
    • Award grants to students engaged in native orchid research
    • Sponsor online presentations
    • Conduct an annual symposium at various venues across the continent

    To learn more, visit the NOC website at nativeorchidconference.org.

    Spiked Crested Coralroot, Hexalectris spicata var spicata.
    Spiked Crested Coralroot, Hexalectris spicata var spicata. Photo by Bob Kamper.

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    Community Rain Barrel Sale in Round Rock, open to the general public

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    Round Rock’s Water Conservation Department is selling rain barrels from February 1 through March 27  at a discounted price.  You order ahead online for pickup in Round Rock in April.

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    You do not have to be a City of Round Rock water customer to purchase barrels.  (Direct City of Round Rock water customers may qualify for a rebate on the purchase of barrels from the water conservation program. ) Find details in this Round Rock announcement.

    The deadline for ordering is Sunday, March 27.  Order online at this link. 

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    If you know of another utility or city rain barrel program currently underway in Williamson County, please submit a comment to this article to share the news!

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