Tour historic, lively Landa Park via the park mini-train, with short walking intervals

Learn about  native plants and ongoing regeneration of the Bracken Cave habitat. It does not include Bat viewing or inside of the cave.

Land Stewardship (It Might not be what you think)

Join in a walk to see this reclaimed park with a mixture of prairie, woodland and riparian plants.

In this two-stage field trip, you will start at the Headwaters at the Comal and then move to the Lindheimer Haus, (Trips F17A and F17B are the same content, but with stages in reverse order). NPSOT Registration will allow you to sign up for either A or B sequencing.

Enjoy a walk on the Panther Canyon rim trail addition - a 1.8 mile trail loop.

Tour historic, lively Landa Park via the park mini-train, with short walking intervals,

Tour the Headwaters at the Comal, an ongoing multi-phase restoration project, with native savanna and riparian woodland areas.

The tour will be a slow-paced walk through the Gorge with several stopping points for photos and educational information.

Tour the Weston Ranch with mixed habitat of both Blackland Prairie and Edwards Plateau plants

Tour the Warbler Woods Bird Sanctuary.

Tour of the San Marcos city-run native plant nursery and greenhouse, and a walking tour of the Level 1 Discovery Arboretum Trail.

Take a trail walk through the Lower Purgatory Creek Natural Area.

Visit the Meadows Center for a presentation, wetland boardwalk walking tour and glass bottom boat tour

Visit the Dominick Arboretum, an internationally accredited arboretum representing a diverse native Central Texas hill country wildlife habitat

Join in a walk moving along Cypress Creek to the Blue Hole.

Visit Phil Hardberger park, a 311 acre sustainable natural urban park that is 75% wildlife preserve, and see the first dual use land bridge for wildlife and pedestrians.

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

This 81-acre nature area features the Jacob’s Well 12′ diameter perennial karstic spring with a deep-water cave

Developing Naturally: How Native Landscapes Create Resilient Communities

Challenges and Opportunities in Texas' Fastest Growing Counties

This program discusses the Wildlife value of a messy garden, and how you can help wildlife thrive in your landscape.

Annual State Meeting of Members and Annual Review

A Naturalist's Guide to the Native Plants of our local Ecosystem

In person class Using Digital Tools for Communication Across our Society

In person class Rescuing Native Plants in a Time of Rapid Development

Creating Sustainable Outdoor Living Spaces

In person NICE Programs: Tips and Tools to Start a New Program or Boost an Existing One

In Person Class Mountain Cedars: Junipers that Benefit Limestone Groundwaters

Building Climate Resiliency from the Soil Up

Independent Growers- History, Challenges and Solutions, 2022 Fall Symposium Sequel Panel Discussion

Lessons in Restoration, Transformation of a retired utility property into an Texas Treasure

Native Plants in Schools Program

Gardening for Native Bees

Invading our Native Space: Plant Armies from Beyond the Realm