Category: Native Plants

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Field Trip Reminder: Phil Hardberger Park on April 29! RSVP by April 27.

April’s field trip heads to Phil Hardberger Park in San Antonio on Saturday, April 29, from 10am to 12pm, for a guided tour. Arrive at 9:45am so we can start the tour at 10:00 sharp. We’ll meet at the Salado Outdoor Classroom building at 13203 Blanco Rd, San Antonio TX, 78216.

Free and open to the public. Carpooling is highly encouraged as parking is limited. Wear clothing appropriate for the weather, especially comfortable walking shoes. Be prepared for sun by wearing sunscreen and a hat.

Please RSVP at this link by April 27 so we have a head count for the tour. See the announcement post published April 3, 2023, for more details

If you have a question before you RSVP, let us know by email or contact form. See Contact Us.

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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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Phil Hardberger Park: Wilco field trip reminder; San Antonio presentation on park history

NPSOT-Wilco’s next field trip is April 29, 2023 with a guided tour at Phil Hardberger Park in San Antonio, TX. RSVP by April 27. Arrive at 9:45am. See the announcement post published April 3, 2023, for details and for the link to RSVP. Free and open to the public.

And on April 25, 2023, NPSOT’s San Antonio chapter is hosting a presentation on the history of the park, Hardberger Park: From Conception To Completion with Wendy Leonard, Nature Preserve Officer, City Of San Antonio, Phil Hardberger Park. Register to attend using this link on the Society’s virtual meetings calendar.