AT24-353 NPSOT: F6 Honey Creek State Natural Area, Spring Branch

Event Title: NPSOT: F6 Honey Creek State Natural Area, Spring Branch

VMS-AT: AT: Native Plant Society of Texas (Enter AT#, Class Title as posted, Name of NPSOT Chapter, and Presenter)

Comments: AT24-353 NPSOT: F6 Honey Creek State Natural Area, Spring Branch, Presenter:
Get Names, (AT=2.5h)

Event Date: 10/11/2024
Event Time: 2:00p-4.30p

Event Summary: Imagine the Hill Country of 100 years ago – or see it for yourself at Honey Creek State Natural Area

Event Description: A most Recent Success of The Nature Conservancy and Texas Parks and Wildlife, this canyon and floodplain conservation area includes restricted access to 2 miles of trails and rich fauna. Imagine the Hill Country of 100 years ago – or see it for yourself at Honey Creek State Natural Area. This protected piece of land harbors plants and animals nurtured by a 1.5-mile spring-fed creek. Access to Honey Creek is only by guided tour and it has grown by 515 acres due to a recent land purchase. On the tour, you’ll hear about the history, geology, plants and animals of this special place. At the scenic overlook, Spanish moss dangles from live oaks and Ashe junipers. You’ll get a first glimpse of Honey Creek winding through bald cypress trees far below. The tour culminates in a walk by the pristine and peaceful creek.

Links:
https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/honey-creek
State Park Map that includes the Rust House meet-up location: https://tpwd.texas.gov/publications/pwdpubs/media/park_maps/pwd_mp_p4505_040e.pdf
Interpretive Guide: https://tpwd.texas.gov/publications/pwdpubs/media/pwd_br_p4505_0040g.pdf
Bird Checklist: https://tpwd.texas.gov/publications/pwdpubs/media/pwd_bk_p4505_0040b.pdf
Press Release: https://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/releases/?req=20230622a
Additional Information: https://www.backroadstexas.net/honey-creek-state-natural-area-hill-country-history/

Field Trip Leaders: TBD – Honey Creek Hikes Volunteers

Difficulty: Moderate; much is flat, but there are some rocky areas, slopes, and two steep but short hills; The two more challenging areas are toward the latter part of the guided walk. For those who may not think they are able to make it, the option of walking on the access road is an option. It will still be rocky, but the climb is very gradual compared to that of the two steep hills.
Wheelchair/ADA Accessible: No

Note: Transportation may involve carpooling

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:
Guadalupe River State Park,
3350 Park Road 31,
Spring Branch, TX 78070
(Meeting at Rust House inside the park)

Presenter:  Get Names

Contact Information: admin-assist@npsot.org

Organization Website:
https://www.npsot.org

Sponsoring Organization: Native Plant Society of Texas