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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Native Plant Hike at Russell Park
DESCRIPTION:What:   Native Plant Hike at Russell Park\nWhen:  8:30 AM – 11:00 AM\, Saturday\, May 11\, 2024\n–> Please plan on arriving 10-15 mins early. Once we have everyone signed in we’ll start hiking at 8:30 AM\nWhere:  Good Water Loop Trailhead Parking at 2101 County Road 262\, Georgetown\, TX\, 78633\n\nOur field trip is free and open to the public. \nThis hike is a great opportunity to learn about some great native plants around Lake Georgetown while getting a bit of exercise. This hike will be an out and back with a total length of 3 miles. The expected duration is between 2 and 2.5 hours. We will start at the trailhead for the Good Water Loop and hike down to the small picnic/camping area southwest. \n\n\n\n\nDistance\nClimbing Elevation\nDifficulty\nTrail Surface\nNotes\n\n\n3.0 mi\n266 ft\nModerate\nOut and back; natural path with rocks and roots\nShady trail to start while navigating through cedar grove. Some inclines and declines before transitioning to a gravel path along lake.\n\n\nTrail Summary\nWho is this hike for? \nIf you enjoy a moderately paced hike with a few brief stops to learn more about native plants\, this is the hike for you. \nHow difficult is this hike? \nWe will descend down to the lake and then back up. Most ascents and descents are fairly gradual but there are numerous limestone outcroppings and roots along the first half of the trail. We will be moving at a steady pace between stopping points and stops will be brief. \nWhat should I bring on this hike? \nBe prepared for exertion along a trail with unsure footing. We recommend the following for this hike: \n\nSturdy hiking boots\nHiking poles\nWater\nInsect spray\nSun protection\nSnacks\n\nTrailhead parking at Russell Park\nRoute for hike to picnic area from trailhead
URL:https://npsotwilco.org/event/field-trip-native-plant-hike-at-russell-park/
LOCATION:Russell Park\, 2101 County Rd 262\, Georgetown\, 78633
CATEGORIES:field trip
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Critchfield Conservation Preserve
DESCRIPTION:What:   Critchfield Preserve Field Trip\nWhen:  Saturday\, May 18\, 2024\, 9:30 am to Noon (no entry after 9:45 am)\nWhere:  Critchfield Preserve\, 801 CR 344\, Jarrell\, TX 78537\n\nDirections: Take I-35 north to Exit 277 for CR 305. Go left under the interstate on CR 305 and in 2.3 miles turn right onto CR 344. The preserve entrance is about a mile down CR 344 on the left. You will be guided to a parking area. High clearance vehicles are not required.\n\n\nOur field trip is free and open to the public. Reservations are not required.\n\nIMPORTANT NOTES:\n1) You must fill out a waiver for the Preserve (in addition to the NPSOT waiver that is signed at all field trips). Download the Preserve’s waiver at this link if you’d like to print and sign it ahead in order to save time at the start of the field trip.\n2) Bathrooms are not available.\n3) Be on time\, as we will close the gates at 9:45 am!  \nJoin us to tour this 100+ acre preserve in Jarrell that includes portions of Pecan Creek. There are no trails\, and participants should dress for the weather\, bring plenty of water\, and use bug spray. We will hike around the preserve to places of interest as we look for unusual plants as well as the usual suspects. The terrain is mostly flat but there are rocks and the terrain may be uneven.
URL:https://npsotwilco.org/event/field-trip-critchfield-conservation-preserve/
LOCATION:Critchfield Conservation Preserve\, 801 County Rd 344\, Jarrell\, Tx\, 76537
CATEGORIES:field trip
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