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Field Trip: Friday, November 25, 2022, 1:00pm, Black Friday Opt-Outside, Seek Nature not the Mall

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— from Kathy Galloway

  • What: Black Friday Opt-Outside, Seek Nature not the Mall
  • When: Saturday, November 25, 2022, 1:00pm-3:30pm
  • Where: Lake Georgetown Spillway Trail. Starting from a parking lot across from Cedar Breaks Park, 2100 Cedar Breaks Rd, Georgetown, TX. See detailed directions below.  Note: the trail is outside the park.

Click on the image to enlarge the trail map.

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Directions to Lake Georgetown Spillway Trail
  • Turn west on Cedar Breaks Road from D. B. Wood Road:
    • Access D. B. Wood Road from the north by Williams Dr. From Williams Dr. turn south for approximately 1.9 miles, at water tower turn west (right) on Cedar Breaks Rd.
    • Access D. B. Wood Road from the south by University (US 29). From University turn north on D. B. Wood Road and turn west (left) on Cedar Breaks Rd. at the water tower. There is a sign to Cedar Breaks Park.
  • Go about 1.4 miles on Cedar Breaks Rd. Instead of turning left into the park entrance, turn right to a parking lot. The hike will start from the parking lot.
  • It’s helpful if you can carpool. The parking lot is small at this popular hiking trail, so we might have to find overflow parking.

The hike is approximately 1.5 miles. Some parts of the trail are rocky and a little steep.  Come dressed appropriately for the weather and terrain. Bring your own water, bug spray, sunscreen, hat and walking stick.

Our field trips are free and open to the public.

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Field Trip: Saturday, Oct 29, 2022, 9:30am, Round Rock High School and Member Garden Tour

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[Post updated on 10/26/2022 with directions. See the new info in blue. PD]

— by Vicky Husband

Let’s celebrate our members’ native plant garden successes with a tour up and down RR 620 in Round Rock.  The high school has been working hard to introduce native plants to students and staff by installing natives throughout their campus, and we will kick off this field trip with a guided tour.  We will continue to members’ residential gardens to see what has survived and thrived during our weather extremes this year.  We will visit a residence on both the east and west side of IH-35, presenting the challenges and solutions for both of the distinct growing conditions in our area.

  • What: Round Rock High School Guided Garden Tour, followed by Members’ Residential Garden Tour
  • When: Saturday, October 29, 2022. 9:30am – 12 noon.  We will sign a state NPSOT Waiver of Liability.
  • Where: Begin at Round Rock High School. Use the main entrance of the high school and park in the parking lot at the front of the school at 201 Deep Wood Dr, Round Rock, TX 78681. Click on the image to enlarge the map.
    • Note: Maps to member gardens will be provided during the field trip.
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  • No registration or RSVP is required. Our field trips are free and open to the public.  Please carry your photo ID / Driver’s license because we will be on school property.
  • Restrooms will not be available at the garden locations. However, convenience stores/gas stations are available along RR 620, and we will allow time for travel between locations.
  • Please come prepared to walk and dressed for the weather. You are encouraged to bring your own water bottle.  Masks are currently optional, but feel free to wear whatever makes you feel comfortable.  We will not be indoors at any time during this field trip. We might go into the high school.

Click on the image for a peek at Round Rock High School’s front beds, busy with Monarchs in 2021 (or click this link).

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Monarchs in front bed of RRHS. Video by Mark Stoetzer.

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Field Trip: Saturday, Sept 17, 2022, 9:30am, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Tour

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— by Kathy Galloway

Because of the drought, we’ll visit the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in September during private guided tours with LBJWC staff.  LBJWC irrigates and we can see what plants should look like in early fall in Central Texas.  I have not been to LBJWC in quite a while and always look forward to what is new and to get ideas for landscaping.

  • What: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Guided Tour
  • Where: 4901 La Crosse Ave, Austin, TX, 78739
  • When: Saturday, September 17, 2022.
    • Arrive by 9:30AM.  Meet by the pond to the left of the entry kiosk.
    • Guided private tours start promptly at 10:00.
    • You may stay after the tour to continue exploring on your own, to check out the gift shop, or eat lunch at Wildflower Café.
  • Register by Wednesday, September 14, 2022:  Use this link to register for the trip.  Our field trip is open to the public but everyone must register in advance so we can reserve our spaces and be sure to have enough LBJWC guides during our visit.  (Guided tours are limited to 12 visitors per guide.)  Include whether you are a member of the Wildflower Center and/or a member of Williamson County Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas.

NPSOT-Williamson County will cover LBJWC’s fee for the private guides. You must cover your admission cost to the Wildflower Center in advance, per the information below.

  • If you are a member of the Wildflower Center, please bring your LBJWC membership card/id with your name on it.  Only LBJWC members will be admitted free.
  • If anyone in your party is not a member of the Wildflower Center, you must pre-pay their admission cost to Kathy Galloway so Kathy can pay the overall private guided tour cost on everyone’s behalf as requested by LBJWC.  The admission fee is $10 for seniors (65+), $15 for adults, $13 for military (with ID),  $8 for youth (ages 5 – 17). Children 4 and under are free.
    • Pay Kathy in-person by cash or check on September 8 at the next NPSOT Williamson County chapter meeting,
    • Or contact Kathy using this form to make other arrangements.

Please come prepared to walk, dressed for the weather.  You are encouraged to bring your own water bottle; The Wildflower Center has filling stations. Masks are currently optional at the Wildflower Center.

Questions? Need to confirm how you will pay Kathy Galloway?  Please contact Kathy using this form for any questions.

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