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Field Trip Report: Beautiful Vistas at Tejas Park

— by Nancy Pumphrey

We wish all of you could have been with us on the field trip to Tejas Park on Saturday, June 10. The first part of the walk was through the woods with sightings of American germander, snapdragon vine, and black-eyed Susan. The river was on the left and we peeked down there.  We pressed on and walked out to the open area.

group of people on field trip
Tejas Park field trip, June 10, 2023

WOW, what a sight! The whole field was blooming! Monarda, American basket-flower, black-eyed Susan, Indian blanket, prairie acacia. Then we came upon a devil’s claw (Proboscidea louisianica), another great sight. Then a dung beetle came by pushing a piece of dung 10 times bigger than itself… But the star of the day was the American basket-flower. It was so stunning to see so much of it in full bloom.

We wound up the walk with lots of water and Sue’s lavender brownies. It was a beautiful day and a great field trip.  Hope you can come with us next time.

image of American basket-flowers
American basket-flowers, Centaurea americana
image of black-eyed Susans
Black-eyed Susan, Rudbeckia hirta
image of American germander
American germander, Teucrium canadense

Photos by Nancy Pumphrey

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Field Trip Photo Album
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Field Trip: Tejas Park, Saturday, June 10, 9am

— by Kathy Galloway

Join NPSOT-Wilco on our June field trip. Free and open to the public.

  • What: Exploring wildflowers and native plants in the Army Corps of Engineers park on Lake Georgetown.
  • When: Saturday, June 10, 2023, 9:00am-noon
  • Where: Tejas Park, 4562 County Rd 258, Liberty Hill, TX

Our field trip is open to the public.  Be prepared to walk on unimproved trails and road.  Wear sturdy walking shoes, a hat, sun screen and bring water and bug spray.  There is limited potable water available.  There are vault toilets.  

Reservations are not required. Please feel free to contact Kathy Galloway using the form at Contact Us beforehand if you have any questions.  The trips are a great way to see native plants in their habitat and learn with other members.  All ages and levels of knowledge are welcome.

Directions: 

  • From Georgetown go west on TX29 for 9 miles
  • Turn right on Ronald Reagan Blvd. for 3.5 miles
  • Turn right on County Rd 258 for 1.4  miles. 
  • Tejas Park will be on your right.  Meet at the parking lot.
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Field Trip: Phil Hardberger Park, Saturday, April 29, 2023

— by Cindy Chrisler

  • What:   Phil Hardberger Park, San Antonio
  • When:  10:00 AM – 12 PM, Saturday, April 29, 2023
    • Arrive at 9:45 AM so we can start the tour at 10:00 sharp
  • Where:  Phil Hardberger Park, 13203 Blanco Rd, San Antonio TX, 78216
  • Our field trip is free and open to the public, but please RSVP (instructions below)

April’s field trip heads to Phil Hardberger Park in San Antonio on Saturday, April 29, from 10am to 12pm. 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.

We will have a brief orientation followed by a guided hike provided by David Jimenez, Education Coordinator for the park. The guided hike is along a flat terrain trail and will include the Robert L. B. Tobin Land Bridge over Wurzbach Parkway! This amazing park has so much to offer that you may want to stay after the guided hike to explore further on your own. Click on the park’s map here.

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.

This field trip is open to anyone that wants to go — family, friends, and the general public. You do not need to be a NPSOT member.

Please RSVP at this link so we have a head count. Please RSVP by April 27.

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