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AT24-348 NSPOT: F1 Bracken Cave, San Antonio
October 11 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
$95 – $190Event Title: NPSOT: F1 Bracken Cave, San Antonio
VMS-AT: AT: Native Plant Society of Texas (Enter AT#, Class Title as posted, Name of NPSOT Chapter, and Presenter)
Comments: AT24-348 NSPOT: F1 Bracken Cave, San Antonio, Presenter:
Bracken Cave Preserve Volunteers (Get Names) (AT=2.0h)
Event Date: 10/11/2024
Event Time: 1:45p-3:45p
Event Summary: Learn about native plants and ongoing regeneration of the Bracken Cave habitat. It does not include Bat viewing or inside of the cave.
Description: The Bracken Cave Preserve is home to more than 15 million Mexican free-tailed bats (Tadarida brasiliensis), one of the largest concentrations of a single species of mammals on earth. The surrounding preserve is home to Hill Country karst topography and contains a large number of old-growth Oak and Ash Juniper (or ‘Cedar’) trees. Field trip leaders will include Bracken Cave Preserve volunteers and the discussion will focus on native plants and ongoing regeneration of the habitat. Please note this trip does not include a visit to the interior of the cave or bat viewing.
https://www.batcon.org/see-bats-live/visit-bracken-cave-preserve/
https://tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/wild/species/bats/bat-watching-sites/bracken-cave-preserve.phtml
Difficulty: Moderate; rough and uneven terrain along the walk. Not Wheelchair or ADA Assessible.
Note: Carpooling is highly recommended because entry is controlled via gate. Once the gate is closed, entry will not be possible.
Cost: Included in NPSOT Fall Symposium Pricing
Register @: For Registration Options see website: https://www.npsot.org/our-work/symposium/registration-options/
In Person 3 Day Registration: https://nativeplantsocietyoftexas.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/nativeplantsocietyoftexas/event.jsp?event=2266&
Event Location:
7515 Bracken Cave Road
San Antonio, Tx 78266
Presenter: Bracken Cave Preserve Volunteers (Get Names)
Contact Information: admin-assist@npsot.org
Organization Website:
https://www.npsot.org
Sponsoring Organization: Native Plant Society of Texas
