AT23-339 Plant ID hike at South Llano River SP, Junction

Event Title: Plant ID hike at South Llano River SP

VMS-AT: AT: Hill Country Chapter Other Approved Training (Enter AT#, Class Title as posted, Location, and Presenter)
Comments: AT23-339 Plant ID hike at South Llano River SP, Junction, Presenters: Lorissa Di Giacomo, Kim Ort (AT=4h)

Event Date: 11/01/2023
Event Time: 9:00a-1:00p

Event Summary:
Learn the vegetation in the riparian area through the transition zone into the Upland community.

Event Description:
Prepare to hike a couple of miles of trails. 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.

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. Every attempt will be made to stay on trail so it is not anticipated that snake boots will be needed. 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. If you have a loupe/magnifying glass, you might want to bring it.

Lorissa Di Giacomo, Park Interpreter/ Volunteer Coordinator/Natural Resource Specialist 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/south-llano-river-state-park/r/facilityDetails.do?contractCode=TX&parkId=1200069&pk_vid=d5956ede259f056416960273765aa670

This event is limited to 15 people.

Cost: no charge.
Note: entry fee for the park is $5.00 unless you have a Texas State Parks Pass.

Register @: RSVP to vicepresident@hillcountrytmn.org

Location:
South Llano River State Park
1927 Park Road 73
Junction, TX 76849

Instructor/Presenter:
Lorissa Di Giacomo
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