AT22-327 Llano River Riparian Woodlands

Event Title: AT22-327 Llano River Riparian Woodlands

VMS-AT: AT: Hill Country Chapter Other Approved Training (Enter AT#, Class Title as posted, Location, and Presenter)
TX Water Specialist use AT:
TX Waters Certification Training (Enter AT#, Class Title as posted, Location, and Presenter)

Comments: AT22-327 Llano River Riparian Woodlands, Junction, Presenter: Steve Nelle (AT=4h)

Event Date: 9/10/2022
Event Time: 8:30a-12:30p

Event Summary:
Have you noticed we’re losing the Llano River riparian woodlands little by little? Learn what’s impacting these irreplaceable woodlands and what can be done.

Event Description:
Learn or review the introductory principles of a healthy riparian, including the plants and land management practices that create a functioning riparian, providing values to all.

8:30-10:00 Indoor presentation covering the introductory principles of a healthy riparian and the impact of Axis deer at the Llano River Field Station, TTU Center Junction.

10:00-12:30 Field Trip to the South Llano River State Park with three stops.

1. Observation of the park’s healthy and functioning riparian along the river, and the vegetation.
2. 3/4 mile walk through the park’s riparian woodlands to see the impact of Axis deer and a history of various exclosure projects.
   Identification of woodland vegetation, as well as the non-native Mexican Needle grass.
3. 1/4 mile walk to see 27 year-old exclosure and the story it tells.

Cost: $10.00

Register @: Go to https://www.llanoriver.org/ for form and to register online or by mail.

Event Location:
Llano River Field Station
Texas Tech University Center
254 Red Raider Lane
Junction, TX

Instructor/Presenter:
Steve Nelle

Contact Information:
Scott Richardson

scottr@ctesc.net
830-459-2271

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

Sponsoring Organization:
Llano River Watershed Alliance