Category: Education and Outreach

Education and Outreach to Community

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Two events on April 22: Round Rock Earth Day Festival, and the Georgetown Family Nature Fest at Garey Park

The Round Rock Earth Day Festival is Saturday, April 22, 2023, 9am-12pm, at Yonders Point, at Old Settlers Park, 3103 Aten Loop, Round Rock.

The Georgetown Family Nature Fest is Saturday, April 22, 2023, 1pm-4pm, at Garey Park, 6450 RM 2243, Georgetown, TX 78628. 

The NPSOT-Williamson County Chapter will be giving away (Yes, FREE!) Texas native plants at both locations. We will have Orange Butterflyweed to feed those hungry Monarch butterfly caterpillars and Golden Crownbeard, Plains Coreopsis and Hill Country Rainlilies to feed adult butterflies and other pollinator species. 

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TWA Land, Water & Wildlife Expeditions-Native Plants, April 29, for ages 11-17

Texas Wildlife Association’s Family Land, Water & Wildlife Expeditions (LWWE) Program will host a 1-day event about native plants on April 29, 2023, in New Braunfels, TX. This experience is for youth ages 11-17 and one parent/guardian. $50 per family (youth/adult pair). Youth ages 11-17 and a parent/guardian. Meals and snacks provided. Learn about prairies, prescribed fire, and citizen science. Take home native seeds! Learn from natural resource experts!

LWWE engages youth ages 11-17 and a parent/guardian on 1-to-3 day introductory outdoor experiences on private land. These experiences are facilitated by trained mentors, volunteers, and natural resource experts to introduce participants to conservation, recreation, and land stewardship.

Find more information and how to apply at this link=> https://www.texas-wildlife.org/family-land-water-wildlife-expeditions/

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Balcones Canyonlands, “Wildflower Wander” & other guided hiking trips

News from Friends of Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge:

In April, we are holding a new event, the Wildflower Wander, to help people learn about wildflowers, as well as learn about identifying plants and the importance of native plants.   Here is the event registration page and information for Wildflower Wander:   https://www.friendsofbalcones.org/event-5211236

We also have a number of other fun April events. (See the full calendar here.)

  • Saturday, April 1, 10 AM
    • Wildflower Wander – Explore the Beauty of Wildflowers at Doeskin Ranch!
    • Register here
  • Sunday, April 2, 9 AM
    • Martin Tract Guided Hiking Tour – Adventure behind-the-scenes at the wildlife refuge with a hike on the Martin Tract!
    • Register here
  • Saturday, April 8, 7:30 AM
    • Birding Walk with Sherry Bixler – Meet our feathered friends with a birding walk at Doeskin Ranch!
    • Register here
  • Friday, April 14, 7:00 AM
    • Warbler Vista Guided Hiking Tour – Have a relaxing start to your Friday with an early morning walk through Warbler Vista!
    • Register here
  • Friday, April 21 through Sunday, April 23
    • Songbird Festival – Small group birding tours through Hill Country – the Texas Hill Country has long been a favorite spot known for its unique terrain and bountiful wildlife. Migrating birds also consider the Texas Hill Country a favorite as it serves as an important waystation where they can rest, nest and gather strength for their journey.
    • Multiple days & registration opportunities here
  • Saturday, April 22, 1:00 PM
    • Earth Day Guided Hiking Tour at Doeskin (Indiangrass Trail) – Celebrate Earth Day by taking in views at the top of Rim Rock, and the flora and fauna along Indiangrass trail!
    • Register here
  • Saturday, April 29, 8:00 AM
    • Igau Tract Guided Hiking Tour – Adventure behind-the-scenes of the Refuge for the day, with an 8-mile hike on our Igau Tract!
    • Register here

(This is not a NPSOT event.)