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Field Trip Report: Beautiful Vistas at Tejas Park

— by Nancy Pumphrey

We wish all of you could have been with us on the field trip to Tejas Park on Saturday, June 10. The first part of the walk was through the woods with sightings of American germander, snapdragon vine, and black-eyed Susan. The river was on the left and we peeked down there.  We pressed on and walked out to the open area.

group of people on field trip
Tejas Park field trip, June 10, 2023

WOW, what a sight! The whole field was blooming! Monarda, American basket-flower, black-eyed Susan, Indian blanket, prairie acacia. Then we came upon a devil’s claw (Proboscidea louisianica), another great sight. Then a dung beetle came by pushing a piece of dung 10 times bigger than itself… But the star of the day was the American basket-flower. It was so stunning to see so much of it in full bloom.

We wound up the walk with lots of water and Sue’s lavender brownies. It was a beautiful day and a great field trip.  Hope you can come with us next time.

image of American basket-flowers
American basket-flowers, Centaurea americana
image of black-eyed Susans
Black-eyed Susan, Rudbeckia hirta
image of American germander
American germander, Teucrium canadense

Photos by Nancy Pumphrey

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Field Trip: Tejas Park, Saturday, June 10, 9am

— by Kathy Galloway

Join NPSOT-Wilco on our June field trip. Free and open to the public.

  • What: Exploring wildflowers and native plants in the Army Corps of Engineers park on Lake Georgetown.
  • When: Saturday, June 10, 2023, 9:00am-noon
  • Where: Tejas Park, 4562 County Rd 258, Liberty Hill, TX

Our field trip is open to the public.  Be prepared to walk on unimproved trails and road.  Wear sturdy walking shoes, a hat, sun screen and bring water and bug spray.  There is limited potable water available.  There are vault toilets.  

Reservations are not required. Please feel free to contact Kathy Galloway using the form at Contact Us beforehand if you have any questions.  The trips are a great way to see native plants in their habitat and learn with other members.  All ages and levels of knowledge are welcome.

Directions: 

  • From Georgetown go west on TX29 for 9 miles
  • Turn right on Ronald Reagan Blvd. for 3.5 miles
  • Turn right on County Rd 258 for 1.4  miles. 
  • Tejas Park will be on your right.  Meet at the parking lot.