Tag: invasive plants

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Volunteer: Mason Creek Invasives Removal, Aug 15

— by Nathaniel Woodward

The historic Mason Creek Trail in Leander is overrun with ligustrum, chinaberry, tallow, and more.  Come help us clear the invasives out to make room for natives and to expose the beautiful, year-round creek that gives the trail its name! This project takes place Saturday, August 15, 2026, 8:00am – 11:30am. Come and go as you please.

We will be using hand saws, loppers, and other tools to cut away invasive brush and drag it to a trailer for disposal. There is A LOT to remove. 

Please wear appropriate clothing for working outdoors (closed-toed shoes, etc). Please bring your own water and insect/sun protection.  We will have a few pairs of gloves you can borrow, but please bring your own if you have them. We will provide tools, but feel encouraged to bring your own!

Sign up here to let us know you are attending! https://signup.com/go/VBLGhDh. Participants will be asked to sign NPSOT and Leander liability waivers

  • Organized by the Williamson County Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas
  • Park near 505 Sonny Dr in front of the pool or on Mallard Lake Trail (streets in red on the map below)
    • Come and go as you please, you don’t need to stay the entire time!
    • Cutting and hauling brush will require somewhat strenuous activity.
    • Probably not very kid-friendly.
  • Questions?  The signup link has contact information.

Precise pinned location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/8JE46QnbAm7DYanz5

map
Parking areas shown in red

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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.]

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The Big Pull in Round Rock postponed due to weather

News for The Big Pull that was scheduled for March 7 in Round Rock:

With thunderstorms looking ever more likely for Saturday organizers of The Big Pull are rescheduling the invasives removal to March 21, same time of day and place. WCCF is sending out an email to those who have already signed up. If you haven’t signed up yet, the signup link is below in the 2nd part of this post. Folks are sorry for the reschedule but it seemed like the safer alternative!

The original announcement is below for your convenience (highlighted where info has changed).

The Good Water Master Naturalists are supporting the Native Plant Society of Texas by joining them for The Big Pull! Let’s make an impact during National Invasive Species Week by removing invasive species and supporting healthy native ecosystems at the park by our iconic Round Rock on Saturday, March 7 March 21, 9am-12pm.

Williamson County Conservation Foundation is taking care of sign up since it’s part of their responsibility so we’ll be signing up on their website. If you’re new to volunteering with them, every participant will need to sign the WCCF waiver before participating. (It is good for the rest of the calendar year in case you want to volunteer with WCCF again.) All are welcome, bring friends and family members if they want to join in on the fun.

All the details

  • Link to sign up (includes link to waiver) (WCCF updated the form to 3/21)
  • Date/Time: Saturday March 7, 2026 March 21, 2026 from 9am-12pm
  • Place: Meet at the parking lot next to Brushy Creek trail. Google map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/QUhi99VbSXMKGTFd8
  • Bring: Gloves, water, sunscreen, snacks if you want them, and basic garden tools for taking out weeds! Dress for the weather that day. Long pants and close toed shoes recommended.

If you have any questions, send an email to wilco-chapter@npsot.org and we’ll put you in touch with chapter member (and master naturalist) Michelle Goerdel.

Read NPSOT’s announcement about the Big Pull and invasive species.