Project leader: Ann Ray
County: Washington
Address: 307 N Main St, Burton, TX 77835
VMS opportunity: Indian Creek Nature Area
We have created, improved and maintained this beautifully wooded natural area that is located behind the Texas Cotton Gin Museum in Burton. There is a grassed picnic area, swing, tables, a bat box and a wooden bridge to a nature area along Indian Creek which sometimes runs with a small waterfall. Our volunteer activities include maintaining the two trail systems, removing invasive ligustrum, introducing natives, and looking after a terraced pollinator garden for the enjoyment of the community and visitors to the museum. When large groups plan visits we lead discussions about the value of the natural environment and answer their questions. This two acre area has been transformed in the last eight years from being about 90% ligustrum to less than 5% and is a testament to what can be done to restore balance and beauty by consistent work.
