Just a reminder that we meet at the Hidden Springs Preserve gate at 9:30 AM on Saturday, March 25. There is a padlock on the front gate, and it will be locked shortly after 9:45 AM.
What: Hidden Springs Preserve Field Trip, Plant Survey 7 of 12
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Prairie Fleabane
— by Cindy Chrisler
Ten intrepid NPSOT-Wilco members assembled at the parking lot outside Cedar Breaks Park for a Black Friday Opt-Out walk on the Lake Georgetown Spillway Trail.
In spite of the gloom and chill, there were flowers, grasses, and lovely fall foliage along the trail. Recent rains gave native plants a late season boost, and gum weed, palafoxia, and snakeweed were abundant. We also observed fleabane, buffalo bur, prairie clover, and goldenrod. This area will be positively covered with bluebonnets next spring! A surprise in the spillway meadow included an established stand of cenizo.
Left: Maiden Fern
Hike leader Anne Adams saved the best for last along the 1.5 mile trail, taking us to a cliff where we found sevenleaf creeper, black maidenhair fern, and maiden fern (Pelazoneruon spp). The leisurely walk culminated back at the parking lot, a little later than expected, as we enjoyed the company as well as the flora on the trail.
Sevenleaf Creeper
Photos by Cindy Chrisler
(Click here for information about the trail we walked.)
Red Oak
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Start your New Year’s off with an easy walk with a FUN group. Learn about identifying trees without leaves. The walk is 1.8 miles.
Come dressed appropriately for the weather, Bring your own water, bug spray, sunscreen, hat, walking stick, etc. Open to the public and there is no charge. All ages are welcome.
Reservations are not required. Please feel free to contact Kathy Galloway (contact form here) beforehand if you have any questions. We will follow the latest CDC instructions for Covid safety.
Directions:
From Interstate 35, take Old Settlers Blvd east for 4.6 miles.
Turn right on Harrel Parkway into Old Settlers Park for 1.3 miles.
Turn left onto Whitlow Way towards the parking for the Rabb Pavilion.
Meet on the concrete path just off main parking lot.
There’s parking at the Rabb Pavilion. We’ll meet on the concrete pathway just off of the pavilion’s main parking lot.
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