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AT23-336 Plant ID hike at Enchanted Rock SP, Fredericksburg
October 25, 2023 @ 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Event Title: Plant ID hike at Enchanted Rock SP
VMS-AT: AT: Hill Country Chapter Other Approved Training (Enter AT#, Class Title as posted, Location, and Presenter)
Comments: AT23-336 Plant ID hike at Enchanted Rock SP, Fredericksburg, Presenter: Beth McMahon, Kim Ort (AT=4h)
Event Date: 10/25/2023
Event Time: 9:00a-1:00p
Event Summary:
Learn the vegetation community in the Llano Uplift Ecoregion at Enchanted
Event Description:
Prepare to hike to the top of the dome and around the base of Enchanted Rock. We will discuss of the plants community and ID plants that we will find along the hike.
Please make sure that you are able to climb, walk up steps and we might even be on our hands and knees to look at moss. Dress accordingly for the hike: sturdy hiking shoes, long pants, hat. This is a 4-hour hike and over rock, uphill and down. Expect it to be a strenuous hike, NOT a stroll. Clothing and footwear should be appropriate to activities as described.
Please bring snacks and water/beverage with you. Bring a Sack Lunch as we work through.
If you have a loupe/magnifying glass, you might want to bring it.
Beth McMahon, the Gillespie County Horticulture Extension Agent, and Kim Ort will be leading the hike.
Please RSVP and once you received confirmation that you are on the list, you’ll need to make reservation for entry to the park, be sure to get the slot between 8 – 10 a.m. at: https://texasstateparks.reserveamerica.com/camping/enchanted-rock-state-natural-area/r/facilityDetails.do?contractCode=TX&parkId=1200056&_ga=2.97845915.546344660.1588003601-486977258.1574702617&pk_vid=7f8f5e19414708f21695755627a482dc
This event is limited to 15 people.
Cost: no charge
Note: entry fee for the park is $8.00 unless you have a Texas State Parks Pass.
Register @: RSVP to vicepresident@hillcountrytmn.org
Location:
Enchanted Rock SP
16710 Ranch Rd 965
Fredericksburg TX 78624
Instructor/Presenter:
Beth McMahon
Kim Ort
Contact Information:
Kim Ort
vicepresident@hillcountrytmn.org
(512) 903-0893
Organization Website:
https://txmn.org/hillcountry/
Sponsoring Organization:
Hill Country Texas Master Naturalist
