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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Tree Walk at Old Settlers Park
DESCRIPTION:Start the new year with a tree walk in the park!  Led by Gary Bowers. \nOld Settlers Park\,  Virgil Rabb Pavilion\n3017–3099 Whitlow Way\nRound Rock\, TX 78665 \nView on Apple Maps or Google Maps \nWe’ll meet in the parking area at the Rabb pavilion off of Whitlow Way. From there we will walk around the pavilion to the nature trail. The walk will be around 2 miles and take 2 hours. We will focus on tree identification during dormancy\, discuss different areas of the park (riparian\, meadow)\, and overall enjoy being outside on the first day of the year. \nMeeting point and parking. Old Settlers Park\, Round Rock\, TX.
URL:https://npsotwilco.org/event/field-trip-tree-walk-at-old-settlers-park-2/
LOCATION:Old Settlers Park\, Virgil Rabb Pavilion\, 3017–3099 Whitlow Way\, Round Rock\, TX\, 78665
CATEGORIES:field trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240120T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240120T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170535
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240106T005326Z
UID:3059-1705757400-1705766400@npsotwilco.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Hidden Springs Plant Survey #9 of 12
DESCRIPTION:Hidden Springs Preserve Plant Survey #9\, 1:30pm.  Gate locks at 1:45pm.  See important trip details in the announcement published January 5\, 2024. \n 
URL:https://npsotwilco.org/event/field-trip-hidden-springs-plant-survey-9-of-12/
LOCATION:Hidden Springs Preserve\, 978 Co Rd 224\, Florence\, Texas\, 76527
CATEGORIES:field trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240204T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240204T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170535
CREATED:20231207T171147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T030148Z
UID:3061-1707053400-1707062400@npsotwilco.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Twin Creeks Historic Trail
DESCRIPTION:Twin Creeks Historic Park Trail Field Trip.  Meet in the parking lot at 1:30. \nSee all the details and directions in the field trip announcement at this link.
URL:https://npsotwilco.org/event/field-trip-twin-creeks-historic-trail/
CATEGORIES:field trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240317T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240317T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170535
CREATED:20240206T212725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T023708Z
UID:3321-1710669600-1710676800@npsotwilco.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Spring Tree Walk @ Old Settlers Park
DESCRIPTION:What:    Spring Tree Walk\, led by Gary Bowers\nWhere: Old Settlers Park\, 3017–3099 Whitlow Way\, Round Rock\nWhen: 10:00am-Noon on Sunday\, March 17\, 2024\nOur field trip is free and open to the public. \nJoin us for the 2nd Tree Walk of 2024 at Old Settlers Park on Sunday\, March 17\, 2024. We will continue learning about identification of trees during dormancy but\, with some luck… \n\n\n\n… and good weather\, we will hopefully start seeing some trees break dormancy and bud out. \nView directions on: Apple Maps or Google Maps \nWe’ll meet in the parking area at the Virgil Rabb Pavilion off of Whitlow Way\, in Old Settlers Park. From there we will walk around the pavilion to the nature trail. The walk is around 2 miles and will take around 2 hours to complete with relatively brisk walks between talking points. \nFor anyone interested\, a few of the NPSOT members will continue on to Cork & Barrel after the walk to celebrate St. Patricks Day (and native plants). \n\n\nMeeting point and parking. Rabb Pavilion\, Old Settlers Park\, Round Rock\, TX.
URL:https://npsotwilco.org/event/field-trip-tree-walk-old-settlers-park/
LOCATION:Old Settlers Park\, Virgil Rabb Pavilion\, 3017–3099 Whitlow Way\, Round Rock\, TX\, 78665
CATEGORIES:field trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240412T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240412T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170535
CREATED:20240209T023924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T211805Z
UID:3335-1712912400-1712923200@npsotwilco.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Hidden Springs Plant Survey #10 of 12
DESCRIPTION:Hidden Springs Preserve Plant Survey #10\, 9am – 12pm. See important information in this blog post.
URL:https://npsotwilco.org/event/field-trip-hidden-springs-plant-survey-10-of-12/
LOCATION:Hidden Springs Preserve\, 978 Co Rd 224\, Florence\, Texas\, 76527
CATEGORIES:field trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240427T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240427T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170535
CREATED:20240209T024148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240414T234412Z
UID:3337-1714213800-1714237200@npsotwilco.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Museo Benini and Middleton Ranch Hike
DESCRIPTION:[4/14 directions updated. Left on FM 2147.] \nRead important information in the announcement post at this link. \n\nWhat:   Museo Benini and Middleton Ranch Field Trip\nWhen:  Saturday\, April 27\, 2024\n\n10:30 AM-11:30AM – Museo Benini\n(optional) 11:30 AM – Middleton Ranch hike\n\n\nWhere: \n\nMuseo Benini\, 3440 FM2147\, Marble Falls\, TX 78654.   Directions: From FM 1431\, take 281 south for about 2.5 miles to FM 2147.  Turn left on FM 2147 and proceed 3.2 miles to Museo Benini.\nMiddleton Ranch directions will be provided at the field trip\n\n\n\nOur field trip is free and open to the public. Reservations are not required.
URL:https://npsotwilco.org/event/field-trip-museo-benini-and-chrisler-family-property/
LOCATION:Museo Benini\, 3440 FM2147\, Marble Falls\, TX\, 78654
CATEGORIES:field trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170535
CREATED:20240423T153444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T153444Z
UID:3703-1715416200-1715425200@npsotwilco.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170535
CREATED:20240209T024346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T234200Z
UID:3339-1716024600-1716033600@npsotwilco.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240629T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240629T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170535
CREATED:20240426T150203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240622T001811Z
UID:3740-1719648000-1719655200@npsotwilco.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Tree Walk at Rivery Park
DESCRIPTION:Tree walk with Gary Bowers in Rivery Park\, Georgetown (originally planned to be at Old Settlers Park\, Round Rock). \n\n\nWhat: Tree Walk with Gary Bowers\, learn about local trees and enjoy a lovely walk along the San Gabriel River\nWhen: Saturday\, June 29th\, 8:00 am to 10:00 am\nWhere: Meet at the Rivery Park parking lot.   Google GPS location is 30.648088822636854\, -97.68497180641552 or this link\n\n\n\nNPSOT field trips are free and open to the public. \nLearn about local trees and walk along the San Gabriel River.  Please remember that even though it’s early\, it’s still going to be very warm!  Bring water\, snacks\, a hat and sunscreen to protect yourself.  We’ll walk until it gets too hot\, no more than a couple hours of easy strolling. \n\nExtra Invitation:  On June 27\, two days before the field trip\, Gary Bowers is presenting The Trees of Williamson County at Good Water Master Naturalists’ monthly meeting which is extending an invitation to join by Zoom. Read more in this field trip announcement.
URL:https://npsotwilco.org/event/field-trip-tree-walk-at-old-settlers-park-3/
CATEGORIES:field trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240720T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240720T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170535
CREATED:20240426T151010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T150203Z
UID:3743-1721468700-1721476800@npsotwilco.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: UT's Billie L Turner Plant Resources Center
DESCRIPTION:Updated July 11: Registration for this field trip is now closed. \n\n\nWhat:   Tour the Billie L Turner Plant Resources Center on the UT Austin campus.  Limited to 20 participants. Sign up in advance.  Free & open to the public. \nWhen:  Saturday\, July 20\, 2024. Meet at 9:45 am. Tour from 10:00 am to Noon.\nWhere:  UT Tower\, on the campus of The University of Texas at Austin\n\n\n\n\nClick here for the announcement post with all details and the signup link for this trip. 
URL:https://npsotwilco.org/event/field-trip-uts-billie-l-turner-plant-resources-center/
LOCATION:The Billie L. Turner Plant Resources Center\, 110 Inner Campus Drive\, Austin\, TX\, 78705
CATEGORIES:field trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240803T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240803T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170535
CREATED:20240426T151350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240712T225441Z
UID:3748-1722672000-1722681000@npsotwilco.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Hidden Springs Preserve Plant Survey #11
DESCRIPTION:Hidden Springs Preserve Field Trip\, Plant Survey 11 of 12\n8:00 AM – 10:30 AM\, Saturday\, August 3\, 2024.  Please plan to arrive by 8:15 AM. There is a padlock on the front gate and it will be locked shortly after 8:15 AM.\nWhere:  978 CR 224\, Florence\, TX.\n\nOur field trip is free and open to the public\, BUT…  the preserve is not open to the general public.  See important details later in this post. \n— \nWe’re continuing our plant survey work with plant survey #11. \nBe prepared for extensive walking on uneven\, open terrain. Wear sturdy walking shoes\, a hat\, and sunscreen\, and bring water\, field guides\, and something to take notes on and with. Members at all plant knowledge levels can help on survey field trips. Beginners are welcome! \nPlease plan on arriving by 8:15 AM – there is a padlock on the front gate\, and it will be locked shortly after 8:15 AM \nReservations are not required. Please feel free to contact the Field Trip Committee (contact form here) beforehand if you have any questions. \nDirections: \n\nTake IH-35 north to Exit 266 (Florence/Killeen/195).\nTurn left and follow SH 195 toward Florence.\nGo through Florence\, take the TX 138 exit (you will be near the City of Florence’s water tower with the bison on it)\, and then turn left onto TX 138.\nAfter a little over two miles\, turn right onto CR 224.\nAfter about half a mile\, at the fork in the road\, bear to the left and stay on CR 224. Note that a car GPS system may indicate that you should bear to the right – this is incorrect.\nAfter another half a mile\, look for a green metal gate on your right (north side of street). There is a large wooden sign “Hidden Springs” sign between two flagpoles behind the fence. The address is 978 County Road 224\, Florence\, TX\, but there is no number on the gate. (The gate is across the street from 981 CR 224.)\nWhen you arrive\, directions will be given as to where to park.
URL:https://npsotwilco.org/event/field-trip-hidden-springs-preserve-plant-survey-11/
LOCATION:Hidden Springs Preserve\, 978 Co Rd 224\, Florence\, Texas\, 76527
CATEGORIES:field trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240907T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240907T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170535
CREATED:20240426T151458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T175838Z
UID:3750-1725697800-1725706800@npsotwilco.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Hidden Springs Preserve Plant Survey #12
DESCRIPTION:Last plant survey trip to this preserve!  Hidden Springs is NOT open to the public but our field trip is.  Beginners and people with all experience levels are welcome.  Be sure to arrive by 8:45am before the gate locks. \nSee all the details and important information at this link.
URL:https://npsotwilco.org/event/field-trip-hidden-springs-preserve-plant-survey-12/
LOCATION:Hidden Springs Preserve\, 978 Co Rd 224\, Florence\, Texas\, 76527
CATEGORIES:field trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170535
CREATED:20240426T152253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T212852Z
UID:3752-1729332000-1729339200@npsotwilco.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Palmetto State Park
DESCRIPTION:Palmetto State Park is an unusual botanical area resembling the tropics more than Central Texas. Most notably\, a stand of dwarf palmetto (Sabal minor) plants is found in the park’s ephemeral swamp. \nSee all the details and where to meet in the blog post announcement published September 12\, 2024.
URL:https://npsotwilco.org/event/field-trip-guided-hike-at-palmetto-state-park/
LOCATION:Palmetto State Park\, 78 Park Road 11 South\, Gonzales\, TX\, 78629
CATEGORIES:field trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241116T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241116T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170535
CREATED:20240426T151914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T141646Z
UID:3755-1731754800-1731762000@npsotwilco.org
SUMMARY:Canceled - Field Trip: Tree Walk in Old Settlers Park
DESCRIPTION:This field trip is canceled due to construction in Old Settlers Park\, Round Rock.  Our next field trip is Sunday\, December 1\, in River Ranch County Park.
URL:https://npsotwilco.org/event/field-trip-tree-walk-in-old-settlers-park/
LOCATION:Old Settlers Park\, Virgil Rabb Pavilion\, 3017–3099 Whitlow Way\, Round Rock\, TX\, 78665
CATEGORIES:field trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241201T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241201T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170535
CREATED:20240426T152040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T141348Z
UID:3757-1733059800-1733068800@npsotwilco.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: After Thanksgiving @ River Ranch County Park
DESCRIPTION:Please join us Sunday Dec 1 at River Ranch County Park from 1:30pm to 4:00pm. We will meet at the Trailhead West Parking lot. (Follow the signs. It is past the Interpretive Center.) \nWe will take a leisurely walk along the Overlook Trail where we will see a lot of fall grasses. The walk will be a little over a mile and is rated easy with few elevation changes. Feel free to bring your children and friends. Please wear appropriate clothing including long pants and closed toes shoes. Hats and sunscreen recommended. You might throw in a grass id book or notebook to help you with all the grasses. \nThe trip announcement is at this link.
URL:https://npsotwilco.org/event/after-thanksgiving-river-ranch-county-park/
LOCATION:River Ranch County Park\, 2100 County Rd 279\, Liberty Hill\, Texas\, 78642
CATEGORIES:field trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250101T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250101T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170535
CREATED:20241206T235828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T235837Z
UID:4525-1735725600-1735732800@npsotwilco.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Native Plant Walk
DESCRIPTION:See all the details in this meeting announcement.
URL:https://npsotwilco.org/event/field-trip-native-plant-walk/
LOCATION:Round Rock’s Memorial Park\, 600 N Lee St\, Round Rock\, Tx\, 78664
CATEGORIES:field trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250205T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250205T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170535
CREATED:20250118T164814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250118T164835Z
UID:4665-1738748700-1738756800@npsotwilco.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Native Texas Nursery
DESCRIPTION:==> See the full announcement post at this link with all the details and a map. \nWe will tour Native Texas Nursery\, wholesale only\, not open to the public\, which makes this tour an exclusive opportunity.  On our visit\, we will be given a tour of the nursery where we will learn about various native species they grow and the techniques they use to cultivate them. \nThe nursery is at 16019 Milo Road\, Austin\, Texas\, but we will meet first — at 9:45am — at the Quick Trip at the intersection of TX 130 and Webberville Rd (FM 969) to carpool to the nursery\, because of limited parking and unpaved drive to the nursery. \nRemember\, this is about a 35-mile drive from Georgetown so plan accordingly to arrive on time.  The most efficient route is TX 130 to Exit 444 then left on Webberville Rd (FM 969). \nYou are invited to join some of the participants for lunch following the field trip.
URL:https://npsotwilco.org/event/field-trip-native-texas-nursery/
CATEGORIES:field trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250301T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250301T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170535
CREATED:20241211T145705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T133955Z
UID:4548-1740834000-1740841200@npsotwilco.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Godwin Ranch Preserve Plant Survey
DESCRIPTION:[Updated on Feb 20. New date.]  Due to the weather forecast\, the field trip to Godwin Ranch Preserve – which was originally planned for February 22 – is rescheduled to Saturday\, March 1\, 2025. All the other information remains the same — time of day\, where to park\, no water\, no facilities.  \nJoin NPSOT members on the first of four scheduled plant surveys at the Godwin Ranch Preserve in Georgetown.  This 100 acre preserve is a mitigation for the construction of Lakeline Mall in Austin and will not be developed. \nThe preserve is near the corner of DB Wood Road and Williams Drive in Georgetown. Park near the CVS Pharmacy at 4426 Williams Dr\, Georgetown\, TX 78628 and walk east along the road on Williams Drive to the gated entrance (a quarter mile or less). There will be a NPSOT sign at the gate.  If walking that distance is a problem\, you may be dropped off at the gate but there is no parking along Williams Drive or in the preserve. \nThere are no restrooms or water\, so please plan accordingly. Bring your own water and snacks.  \nDepending on the number of people who show up\, we will take a walk around a mostly flat mowed path for about a mile and a half. There are some rocks and stumps that may pose a trip hazard\, and walking sticks are recommended.  If time allows we may break up into groups to survey different habitats within the preserve. \nYou may put observations on iNaturalist but please obscure any rare plants.  In addition to plants\, you will see several species of birds. \nIf you have questions\, please contact the Field Trip Committee (contact form here).
URL:https://npsotwilco.org/event/field-trip-godwin-ranch-preserve-plant-survey/
LOCATION:CVS near DB Wood and Williams Drive\, 4426 Williams Dr\, Georgetown\, Texas\, 78628
CATEGORIES:field trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250316T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250316T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170535
CREATED:20241211T150252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T011233Z
UID:4556-1742131800-1742142600@npsotwilco.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Jean Nance Property
DESCRIPTION:Tour Jean Nance’s Property\, in Leander\, near Nameless Road. The address will be provided to attendees. Carpooling is recommended as parking is limited. Members and non-members are welcome! \nSee all the details in this field trip announcement. \nIf you are planning to attend\, please send an email to us to request the address. Send your email to wilco-chapter@npsot.org.
URL:https://npsotwilco.org/event/field-trip-jean-nance-property/
LOCATION:Address provided to attendees
CATEGORIES:field trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170535
CREATED:20241211T150433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T121206Z
UID:4558-1744446600-1744457400@npsotwilco.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Tejas Park
DESCRIPTION:Join Cindy Chrisler and other NPSOT-Williamson County members for a walk in the meadows of Tejas Park\, Lake Georgetown\, in search of spring wildflowers.  We will assemble in the parking lot at 8:30 a.m. to beat the heat. \nSee all the details in this announcement.
URL:https://npsotwilco.org/event/field-trip-camp-tejas/
LOCATION:Tejas Park\, 4562 Co Rd 258\, Liberty Hill\, Texas\, 78642
CATEGORIES:field trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250524T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250524T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170535
CREATED:20241211T145825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T000605Z
UID:4550-1748077200-1748084400@npsotwilco.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Godwin Ranch Preserve Plant Survey
DESCRIPTION:What:    Plant survey and tour of the Godwin Ranch Preserve\n \n 	When:  9:00 AM to 11:00 AM\, Saturday\, May 24\, 2025\n \n 	Where:  Near the corner of DB Wood Road and Williams Drive in Georgetown.  \n\n 	Park near the CVS Pharmacy at 4426 Williams Dr\, Georgetown\, TX 78628 and walk east along the road on Williams Drive to the gate (a quarter mile or less).\n\n\n \n 	Members and non-members are welcome! No RSVP is required.\n\nSee important details in this field trip announcement.
URL:https://npsotwilco.org/event/field-trip-godwin-ranch-preserve-plant-survey-2/
LOCATION:CVS near DB Wood and Williams Drive\, 4426 Williams Dr\, Georgetown\, Texas\, 78628
CATEGORIES:field trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170535
CREATED:20250522T121906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T163500Z
UID:5183-1750494600-1750505400@npsotwilco.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Booty’s Road Park
DESCRIPTION:What:    Hike along the San Gabriel River Trail in Georgetown\nWhen:   Saturday\, June 21\, 2025\, 8:30-11:30 am\nWhere:  San Gabriel River Trail at Booty’s Road Park\nOur field trips are free and open to the public. Reservations are not required.\n\nSee all the details in this field trip announcement.
URL:https://npsotwilco.org/event/field-trip-bootys-road-park/
LOCATION:Booty’s Road Park\, 1631 Bootys Crossing Rd\, Georgetown\, TX\, 78628
CATEGORIES:field trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170535
CREATED:20250522T122230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T125345Z
UID:5185-1753533000-1753540200@npsotwilco.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Aquatic Plants in San Marcos
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an out of town field trip to The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment located on the San Marcos River. \nYOU MUST REGISTER for this trip since we will be reserving space for our tour.  Register by Sunday\, July 20\, 2025. \nSee this announcement post for all the details and the RSVP form.
URL:https://npsotwilco.org/event/aquatic-plants-in-san-marcos/
LOCATION:The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment\, 211 San Marcos Springs Dr\, San Marcos\, TX\, 78666
CATEGORIES:field trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250824T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250824T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170535
CREATED:20241211T145923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T125109Z
UID:4552-1756022400-1756029600@npsotwilco.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Godwin Ranch Preserve Plant Survey
DESCRIPTION:What:    Plant survey and tour of the Godwin Ranch Preserve\nWhen:  8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on Sunday\, August 24\, 2025\nWhere:  Near the corner of DB Wood Road and Williams Drive in Georgetown.\n\nPark near the CVS Pharmacy at 4426 Williams Dr\, Georgetown\, TX 78628 and walk east along the road on Williams Drive to the gate (a quarter mile or less).\n\n\n\nMembers and non-members are welcome! No RSVP is required. \nThis preserve is not open to the public and this is your opportunity to explore it. \nFind important details about the trip in the announcement at this link.
URL:https://npsotwilco.org/event/field-trip-godwin-ranch-preserve-plant-survey-3/
LOCATION:CVS near DB Wood and Williams Drive\, 4426 Williams Dr\, Georgetown\, Texas\, 78628
CATEGORIES:field trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250912T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250912T114500
DTSTAMP:20260403T170535
CREATED:20250904T110600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T155202Z
UID:5501-1757666700-1757677500@npsotwilco.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: River Ranch County Park with Ricky Linex
DESCRIPTION:What:    Hike along 1 mile of unpaved trail with slight inclines and some loose gravel.\nWhen:  8:45 am to 11:45 am\, Friday\, September 12\, 2025\nWhere:  River Ranch County Park\, 194 Reveille Way\, Liberty Hill\, TX\n\nDirections\, including where to meet: \n– Entrance to the park is off CR 279 near Liberty Hill. Stop at the registration office to pay the entrance fee of $4 per person ($2 over age 65) and pick up a free map if you wish. \n– From the registration office\, stay on the main road\, Reveille Way\, for 1.4 miles. This will take you past the West Trailhead Parking area and past the Hiker sign where Trail B crosses the road. We will gather at the next Hiker sign where Trail A crosses the road. \n– Park on the grass on either side of the road. \nMembers and non-members are welcome! No RSVP is required. Restrooms are available at the registration office and other locations within the park. \nDress appropriately for the weather and terrain. Due to uneven surfaces and loose gravel\, we recommend a hiking stick and sturdy shoes\, as well as a hat\, water\, sunscreen and bug spray. \n 
URL:https://npsotwilco.org/event/field-trip-grass-identification-with-ricky-linex-time-tbd/
LOCATION:River Ranch County Park\, 2100 County Rd 279\, Liberty Hill\, Texas\, 78642
CATEGORIES:field trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251026T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251026T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170535
CREATED:20250920T142609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T142325Z
UID:5558-1761485400-1761494400@npsotwilco.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Berry Springs Park and Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Join us while we explore the newly opened South Acres\, across the county road from the main entrance. \n\nWhat: Easy walk for about 1.5 miles on mulch\, mowed grass\, and pavement\nWhen: Sunday\, October 26\, 2025\, from 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm\nWhere:  Berry Springs Park and Preserve\, 1801 CR 152\, Georgetown\, TX. Meet at the donkey compound.\n\nSee all the details in this field trip announcement.
URL:https://npsotwilco.org/event/field-trip-berry-springs-park-and-preserve/
LOCATION:Berry Springs Park & Preserve\, 1801 Co Rd 152\, Georgetown\, Tx\, 78626
CATEGORIES:field trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251116T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251116T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170535
CREATED:20241211T150119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251026T170349Z
UID:4554-1763301600-1763308800@npsotwilco.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Godwin Ranch Preserve Plant Survey
DESCRIPTION:What:    Plant survey and tour of the Godwin Ranch Preserve\nWhen:  2:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Sunday\, November 16\, 2025\nWhere:  Near the corner of DB Wood Road and Williams Drive in Georgetown.\n\nPark near the Starbucks strip mall at 4410 Williams Dr\, Georgetown\, TX 78628 and walk east along the road on Williams Drive to the gate (a quarter mile or less).\n\n\n\nMembers and non-members are welcome! No RSVP is required. \nJoin NPSOT members on the last of four scheduled plant surveys at the Godwin Ranch Preserve in Georgetown. We will begin at 2 p.m. at the gate to the preserve. Godwin Preserve is not open to the public\, although several groups utilize it for bird walks\, volunteer projects\, and cave exploration. \n\nSee this announcement post for important information.
URL:https://npsotwilco.org/event/field-trip-godwin-ranch-preserve-plant-survey-4/
CATEGORIES:field trip
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251130T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251130T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170535
CREATED:20250920T143103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T015538Z
UID:5564-1764509400-1764518400@npsotwilco.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Jim Rodgers Trail
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual Sunday after Thanksgiving field trip! We have chosen an easy hike on a 1.84 mile mulched trail loop named after Jim Rodgers\, Williamson County’s first parks director. \n\nWhat:    Jim Rodgers Trail Walk\nWhen:   1:30 PM to 4:00 PM on Sunday\, November 30\, 2025.\nWhere:  Southwest Williamson County Regional Park\, parking lot at 238 Perry Mayfield Blvd\, Leander\, TX 78641\n\nSee this announcement for details.
URL:https://npsotwilco.org/event/field-trip-garey-park/
LOCATION:Jim Rodgers Trail @ Southwest Williamson County Regional Park\, 238 Perry Mayfield Blvd\, Round Rock\, TX\, 78681
CATEGORIES:field trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260101T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260101T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170535
CREATED:20250920T143302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T224232Z
UID:5568-1767261600-1767268800@npsotwilco.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: First Day Hike
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate New Year’s Day with a hike along a segment of the Brushy Creek Trail in Round Rock. \nFind all the details\, location and maps in this trip announcement.
URL:https://npsotwilco.org/event/field-trip-annual-new-years-day-walk/
CATEGORIES:field trip
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170535
CREATED:20251217T174039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T164423Z
UID:5841-1770476400-1770483600@npsotwilco.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Weed & Wine @ Peterson Community Garden
DESCRIPTION:RAIN DATE is Feb 21. \nBring tools to weed from 3:00-4:00 and learn about the Peterson Community Garden. From 4:00-5:00 we will socialize over snacks and drinks. (Other drinks than wine will be available!) \nADDITIONAL INFO ADDED JANUARY 15:\n-Bring chairs\, since limited seating is available.\n-Dogs are not allowed\, except for service animals. \nAt the Peterson Community Garden\, 3:00pm – 5:00pm\, 205 Hutto St\, Hutto\, TX 78634.  (From US 79 N in Hutto\, turn left on West St. and then turn right on Hutto Street.)
URL:https://npsotwilco.org/event/field-trip-weed-wine-peterson-community-garden/
LOCATION:Peterson Community Garden\, 205 Hutto St\, Hutto\, Texas\, 78634
CATEGORIES:field trip
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