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SMGA News: July 2021
Take a look at all SMGA has been up to over the past month!
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Trail Notes: Sunflowers Abounding
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Nothing says summer like sunflowers. This time of year, you’ll find them in fields, in flowerbeds, and, of course, in the Greenbelt. Ubiquitous as they are, however, most people know—or think they know—only a few facts about them: 1. Sunflower seeds taste good. 2. Birds like them. 3. Sunflowers follow the sun.
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Caring For Your Texas Trees in the Summer
The word “extreme” is a good way to describe a Texas summer. From droughts to flash floods, triple-digit temperatures, and relentless sun, summertime proves every Texan, whether human, animal, or vegetable, is tough. But even the most seasoned living things could use some TLC to make those extreme summers easier.
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My Getaway: A Conversation with Dr. Paul Wilson
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Dr. Paul Wilson—Professor of Philosophy at Texas State University, musician and former guitarist with The Association, host of the Philosophy and Popular Music show on radio station KZSM—speaks about the importance of living in an environment surrounded by nature. He has experienced firsthand the hassles of big cities and finds himself always coming back to our green oasis.
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Meet Ian Long, New SMGA Intern
I am a senior at Texas State University majoring in Anthropology and Mechanical Engineering and an intern with SMGA. When I first realized I needed to take on an internship to finish my degree, I was frustrated because I did not want to cut out 12 hours a week to sit in front of a computer or be a glorified coffee runner.
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Nature Beckons at the San Marcos Public Library
Our new public library is fresh and colorful, and the collection is incredible! Here is just one of the many new books that have arrived this month. If you don’t find this one on the shelf, place it on reserve and the library will notify you as soon as it is available.
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San Marcos Snake Safety
As we go into the summer months here in San Marcos, more and more of us are heading outside to relax, seeking the shady spots and cool waters that can be found along the trails and in the parks here in our beautiful city.
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Moments of Nature: Red-eared Sliders
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This section of The Loop ordinarily features a variety of plants and animals recently encountered in the natural areas, but this month, the focus will be on a single species: the red-eared slider.
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In this time of COVID, the trail crew is in hiatus and only working individually at the direction of the stewardship committee.
Trail Building
Trail maintenance is a tough job and volunteers are always needed! Join the SMGA Trail Crew every Thursday from 7-8:30 am. Email us or follow @SMGreenbelt on Twitter to receive location, directions, and last-minute weather cancellations.
Gloves, hard shoes, eye wear required. Water bottle, long pants, hat recommended. We supply tools and bug repellent.
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Giving Back
The mission of SMGA is to create and conserve an interconnected system of parks and natural areas for our community and future generations.
We can't do it alone. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to SMGA.
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