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Recording available for April 13, 2023’s “Cacti of Texas” with Brian Loflin

The video recording of our April 13, 2023 chapter meeting is now available with Cacti of Texas presented by Brian Loflin.

You’ll find the video on our YouTube channel at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXRI8qAIyDc.  

You can see business slides for 2023 chapter meetings here, listed by date. (If this particular meeting’s business slides were not added yet, they will be soon. Please check back later.)

NPSOT-Williamson County meetings are free and open to the public. We hope you attend!  Meetings may be in person, virtual, or both, so be sure to check details in the meeting announcement. Meetings are announced on our website, our calendar and Facebook.

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TWA Land, Water & Wildlife Expeditions-Native Plants, April 29, for ages 11-17

Texas Wildlife Association’s Family Land, Water & Wildlife Expeditions (LWWE) Program will host a 1-day event about native plants on April 29, 2023, in New Braunfels, TX. This experience is for youth ages 11-17 and one parent/guardian. $50 per family (youth/adult pair). Youth ages 11-17 and a parent/guardian. Meals and snacks provided. Learn about prairies, prescribed fire, and citizen science. Take home native seeds! Learn from natural resource experts!

LWWE engages youth ages 11-17 and a parent/guardian on 1-to-3 day introductory outdoor experiences on private land. These experiences are facilitated by trained mentors, volunteers, and natural resource experts to introduce participants to conservation, recreation, and land stewardship.

Find more information and how to apply at this link=> https://www.texas-wildlife.org/family-land-water-wildlife-expeditions/

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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.