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SMGA
Update for April 16, 2008
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our new and improved newsletter here!
REMINDER:
WILDFLOWER FIESTA is on Earth Day, April 22nd
at the Nature Center and Crook Park from 10:00 am to
4:00 pm. Swing by and catch some demonstrations, buy
some plants or eco-friendly products or hear a seminar
while the kids participate in a youth program. Go
to Nature Center website to learn more.
WALKS
 MOONRISE
HIKE, LIVE MUSIC, & S'MORES
Join
use this Friday (5/12) for a moonlit hike and live music
at Ringtail Ridge! We expect a nearly full moonrise
just as we finish the one mile hike. Moonlight is also
perfect for toasting marshmallows, munching on s¹mores,
listening to live acoustic music, and catching up with
others who enjoy the outdoors. Great entertainment for
you and your family courtesy of SMGA!
TIME:
7:00 to 10:00 p.m. (hike 7:15 to 8:00, music and s'mores
after that) Arrive after the hike if you prefer.
BRING:
Hiking garb, seating as desired, a flashlight, and of
course friends, family and neighbors. Water and s'mores
provided.
DIRECTIONS
/ PARKING: Heading toward Wimberley on RR12,
look for signs directing you to parking in the back
parking lot of Dakota Ranch Apartments at 1818 RR12
( about ½ mile past Craddock
and RR12 on the right)
QUESTIONS?:
Call Todd at 754-9321 or email
SMGA hike question.
DOWNTOWN
MASTER PLAN AND YOUR VOICE
SMGA
has an interest in what happens downtown because we
have an indirect interest in what happens with related
issues in San Marcos. The master plan will impact how
our citizens and visitors view and support our efforts
to keep the river running clean and clear and how we
generate revenue for supporting the conservation and
stewardship of our natural areas. A plan that supports
bicycle and pedestrian connections would provide clean,
green opportunity to get into and around in our natural
areas. This reduces our impervious parking needs for
parks as well as traffic congestion.
The
survey must be completed by Thursday, 11 May. Tell a
friend.
Please
take the time to fill out the online survey or to at
least learn more by going to the city’s website
by clicking on this link: Downtown
Master Plan
Every Saturday morning for the rest of April we have
trail crew from 08:30-10:30. It’s fun
and rewarding. If you are totally new to trails and
trail work, no problem. We can train you in some basics
each time out. This is a “pick-up”, sand
lot kind of arrangement; if you can make it great, if
you can’t it’s OK. We are currently working
in Ringtail. View directions
here.
As
with all our walks, sturdy shoes and long pants are
recommended as well as hat, eye wear and sun block as
needed. We will provide bug repellent if needed, water,
and snacks.
NATURESCAPES
PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST DETAILS
There
is still a chance to capture some winter type landscapes
with your camera but you better hurry. SMGA and the
Hill Country Photography Club in cooperation with the
San Marcos Arts Council continue to refine the details
of this year’s nature photography contest. You
can find out about the categories, rules and requirements
here at Naturescapes. View
photographs from last year!
Here
is a schedule for the contest:
THINKING
ABOUT A FRIDAY FAMILY MOONLIGHT COOKOUT AND HIKE. The
board has been discussing the possibility of holding
a family friendly get together some evening when the
moon would be rising. We have tentatively scheduled
Friday May 12th or Saturday May 13th as a target date
and Ringtail Ridge as the location. If you are interested
in participating or just making some comments contact
us.
SMGA
RENEWS CHAMBERS MEMBERSHIPS The chambers of
commerce are at the core of our civic activities and
can have tremendous impact on parks, open space, quality
of life and growth issues. Take a look at their websites:
San Marcos
Area Chamber of Commerce SMACC, San
Marcos Hispanic Chamber of Commerce SMHCC. If you
care to participate on behalf of SMGA contact Todd Derkacz,
754-9321.
Remember
April 22 (Earth Day) is the date of the Wildflower Fiesta
at the Nature Center.
Learn more by visiting the Nature Center web page
or calling Andrea Dravigne; 512-393-8448
To
get directions to trails and parks go to directions
see maps and images.
For
more information on latest news and events view our
newsletter.
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