Field Trip: Fern Bluff Meander with Gary Bowers on June 13, 2026

— by Gary Bowers

  • What:    Fern Bluff Meander (Great Oaks and Brushy Creek Road intersection under the bridge)
  • When:   Saturday, June 13, 2026, 9am – 11:00am
  • WhereBrushy Creek Trail Segment, Round Rock
    •  Meet under the bridge at the public parking lot at the intersection of Great Oaks Drive, Brushy Creek Rd, and Hairy Man Road (Apple Maps or Google Maps).
    • See the map below.

Join us for this easy-going walk! We’ll wander east along the Brushy Creek trail alongside Hairy Man Road and stop to discuss native plants. As a bonus, you’ll learn the about the legend of the Hairy Man as well as why the area is called “Fern Bluff.” We will be walking off trail in several areas with uneven terrain.

Come dressed appropriately for the weather, bring your own water, bug spray, sunscreen, hat, walking stick, etc.  Open to the public!

map

Questions about the trip? Please contact the Field Trip Committee (contact form here).

Removing Invasives on the Brushy Creek Trail

News from a Community Volunteer Group:

Working with the Brushy Creek MUD, volunteers will be removing invasive species along the trails behind the Brushy Creek Community Center in Round Rock on Saturday, April 18, 2026. They’d love your help! See the flyer below for all the info and to sign up.

event flyer

[This is not a NPSOT event.]

Field Trip: Fern Botantical Bimble on April 11, 2026

— by Gary Bowers

  • What:    Fern Botantical Bimble @ Fern Bluff
  • When:   Saturday, April 11, 2026
    • 10am – 12:00pm
  • WhereBrushy Creek Trail Segment, Round Rock
    •  Meet under the bridge at the public parking lot at the intersection of Great Oaks Drive, Brushy Creek Rd, and Hairy Man Road (Apple Maps or Google Maps).
    • See the map below.

Join us for this easy-going walk! We’ll wander east along the Brushy Creek trail alongside Hairy Man Road and stop to discuss native plants. As a bonus, you’ll learn the about the legend of the Hairy Man as well as why the area is called “Fern Bluff.” We will be walking off trail in several areas with uneven terrain.

Come dressed appropriately for the weather, bring your own water, bug spray, sunscreen, hat, walking stick, etc.  Open to the public!

map

Questions about the trip? Please contact the Field Trip Committee (contact form here).