Field Trip: Palmetto State Park
2024-10-19 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Palmetto State Park, 78 Park Road 11 South, Gonzales, TX, 78629
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.
See all the details and where to meet in the blog post announcement published September 12, 2024.

Canceled - Field Trip: Tree Walk in Old Settlers Park
2024-11-16 11:00 - 13:00 | Old Settlers Park, Virgil Rabb Pavilion, 3017–3099 Whitlow Way, Round Rock, TX, 78665
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.

Field Trip: After Thanksgiving @ River Ranch County Park
2024-12-01 13:30 - 16:00 | River Ranch County Park, 2100 County Rd 279, Liberty Hill, Texas, 78642
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.)
We 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.
The trip announcement is at this link.

Field Trip: Native Plant Walk
2025-01-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Round Rock’s Memorial Park, 600 N Lee St, Round Rock, Tx, 78664
See all the details in this meeting announcement.

Field Trip: Native Texas Nursery
2025-02-05 09:45 - 12:00 | Texas
==> See the full announcement post at this link with all the details and a map.
We 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.
The 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.
Remember, 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).
You are invited to join some of the participants for lunch following the field trip.

Field Trip: Godwin Ranch Preserve Plant Survey
2025-03-01 13:00 - 15:00 | CVS near DB Wood and Williams Drive, 4426 Williams Dr, Georgetown, Texas, 78628
[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.
Join 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.
The 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.
There are no restrooms or water, so please plan accordingly. Bring your own water and snacks.
Depending 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.
You may put observations on iNaturalist but please obscure any rare plants. In addition to plants, you will see several species of birds.
If you have questions, please contact the Field Trip Committee (contact form here).

Field Trip: Jean Nance Property
2025-03-16 13:30 - 16:30 | Address provided to attendees
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!
See all the details in this field trip announcement.
If you are planning to attend, please send an email to us to request the address. Send your email to wilco-chapter@npsot.org.

Field Trip: Tejas Park
2025-04-12 08:30 - 11:30 | Tejas Park, 4562 Co Rd 258, Liberty Hill, Texas, 78642
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.
See all the details in this announcement.

Field Trip: Godwin Ranch Preserve Plant Survey
2025-05-24 09:00 - 11:00 | CVS near DB Wood and Williams Drive, 4426 Williams Dr, Georgetown, Texas, 78628
What: Plant survey and tour of the Godwin Ranch Preserve

When: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Saturday, May 24, 2025

Where: 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 gate (a quarter mile or less).

Members and non-members are welcome! No RSVP is required.

See important details in this field trip announcement.

Field Trip: Booty’s Road Park
2025-06-21 08:30 - 11:30 | Booty’s Road Park, 1631 Bootys Crossing Rd, Georgetown, TX, 78628
What: Hike along the San Gabriel River Trail in Georgetown
When: Saturday, June 21, 2025, 8:30-11:30 am
Where: San Gabriel River Trail at Booty’s Road Park
Our field trips are free and open to the public. Reservations are not required.

See all the details in this field trip announcement.

Field Trip: Aquatic Plants in San Marcos
2025-07-26 12:30 - 14:30 | The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, 211 San Marcos Springs Dr, San Marcos, TX, 78666
Join us for an out of town field trip to The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment located on the San Marcos River.
YOU MUST REGISTER for this trip since we will be reserving space for our tour. Register by Sunday, July 20, 2025.
See this announcement post for all the details and the RSVP form.

Field Trip: Godwin Ranch Preserve Plant Survey
2025-08-24 08:00 - 10:00 | CVS near DB Wood and Williams Drive, 4426 Williams Dr, Georgetown, Texas, 78628
What: Plant survey and tour of the Godwin Ranch Preserve
When: 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on Sunday, August 24, 2025
Where: 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 gate (a quarter mile or less).

Members and non-members are welcome! No RSVP is required.
This preserve is not open to the public and this is your opportunity to explore it.
Find important details about the trip in the announcement at this link.

Field Trip: River Ranch County Park with Ricky Linex
2025-09-12 08:45 - 11:45 | River Ranch County Park, 2100 County Rd 279, Liberty Hill, Texas, 78642
What: Hike along 1 mile of unpaved trail with slight inclines and some loose gravel.
When: 8:45 am to 11:45 am, Friday, September 12, 2025
Where: River Ranch County Park, 194 Reveille Way, Liberty Hill, TX

Directions, including where to meet:
– 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.
– 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.
– Park on the grass on either side of the road.
Members and non-members are welcome! No RSVP is required. Restrooms are available at the registration office and other locations within the park.
Dress 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.

Field Trip: Berry Springs Park and Preserve
2025-10-26 13:30 - 16:00 | Berry Springs Park & Preserve, 1801 Co Rd 152, Georgetown, Tx, 78626
Join us while we explore the newly opened South Acres, across the county road from the main entrance.

What: Easy walk for about 1.5 miles on mulch, mowed grass, and pavement
When: Sunday, October 26, 2025, from 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Where: Berry Springs Park and Preserve, 1801 CR 152, Georgetown, TX. Meet at the donkey compound.

See all the details in this field trip announcement.

Field Trip: Godwin Ranch Preserve Plant Survey
2025-11-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Texas
What: Plant survey and tour of the Godwin Ranch Preserve
When: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Sunday, November 16, 2025
Where: Near the corner of DB Wood Road and Williams Drive in Georgetown.

Park 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).

Members and non-members are welcome! No RSVP is required.
Join 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.

See this announcement post for important information.

Field Trip: Jim Rodgers Trail
2025-11-30 13:30 - 16:00 | Jim Rodgers Trail @ Southwest Williamson County Regional Park, 238 Perry Mayfield Blvd, Round Rock, TX, 78681
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.

What: Jim Rodgers Trail Walk
When: 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM on Sunday, November 30, 2025.
Where: Southwest Williamson County Regional Park, parking lot at 238 Perry Mayfield Blvd, Leander, TX 78641

See this announcement for details.

Field Trip: First Day Hike
2026-01-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Texas
Celebrate New Year’s Day with a hike along a segment of the Brushy Creek Trail in Round Rock.
Find all the details, location and maps in this trip announcement.
