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Trip Report: Spring Tree Walk, March 17

— by Cindy Chrisler

Gary Bowers led five hearty NPSOT members on today’s field trip at Old Settler’s Park in Round Rock.  This was the second field trip in a series of four to observe the same trees in all seasons of the year. 

This trip showed many trees and shrubs in bloom, including Mexican Buckeye, Possumhaw, Rusty Blackhaw, and Green Hawthorn.  Other flowers were also spotted, such as Large Buttercup, Texas Baby Blue-eyes, and the ubiquitous Texas Bluebonnet. Many other trees, shrubs, and forbs are poised to bloom in the next few weeks for a spectacular show. 

The next field trip in this series is scheduled for June 29. 

Mexican Buckeye, Ungnadia speciosa
Flowers and fruits. Mexican Buckeye, Ungnadia speciosa. Photo by Cindy Chrisler.


See photos from this field trip and others in our album=>

Field Trip Photo Album
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Field Trip: Sunday, January 1, 2023, Tree Walk, Old Settlers Park@1pm

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— by Kathy Galloway

  • What: Tree Walk
  • When:  Sunday, January 1, 2023, 1:00pm-3:30pm
  • Where:  Old Settlers Park in Round Rock, starting at the Rabb Pavilion, 3079 Whitlow Way, Round Rock, TX

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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Field Trip: NEWCOMER’S WALK – FALL: Old Settlers Park, Round Rock

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— by Vicky Husband
Sunday, Nov 04, 2018, 1:30pm-4:00pm.  Walk the loop in the largest public park in Round Rock for an introduction on how to identify native plants in their natural habitat.  This is the last of four seasonal walks at the Old Settler’s Park location… our goal is to practice identifying native plants during their annual growth cycle of winter, spring, summer and fall. Field guides and cameras are encouraged!  3300 E Palm Valley Blvd, Round Rock, TX 78665, (Hwy 79 east of IH 35).

DIRECTIONS: Park at 901 Harrell Parkway, Round Rock, TX 78665.  Look for the signs to Soccer Fields 4-7 and RC Airplanes. We should have a couple of NPSOT signs out to help. Be prepared for walking on even, open terrain, wear sturdy clothes appropriate for the weather, closed toe shoes, and bring water and snacks as needed. Restrooms are available. Please plan on arriving a little early to sign a state NPSOT waiver. No reservation is required, but you may contact Gary Bowers (removed) if you have any questions.

Directions from Georgetown via IH-35: MAP & Directions from Georgetown. Or, click here for full Google driving directions
Take IH-35 South to Exit #253 (Palm Valley Blvd/Hwy 79) and proceed to the light. Taco Bell will be on your right.
Turn left (east) and follow Hwy 79 for 3.4 miles to Harrell Parkway (road at the Dell Diamond / Main Park Entrance of Old Settlers Park / Salt Lick).
Turn left (north) and proceed into the park for 0.8 miles to the 2nd parking area just past the low water crossing/bridge on the right.

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