NPSOT-NPAT 2007 Joint Symposium

Events

Entrance to Sun City Social Center
in Sun City Texas
(Meeting Place)		 Pavilion at Sun City
(Friday Evening
Party Location)		 San Gabriel River

Thursday, October 18

Meet at the shelter in Booty's Park mid-afternoon. The City of Georgetown's newest park is strategically located near the beautiful San Gabriel River Trail, completed by the city in 2006. Enjoy guided and self-guided walks along the trail, a unique combination of open areas, wooded and riparian areas with original native vegetation, unusual geologic features (including a native American shelter) and a lovely natural spring. In October the native grasses are outstanding.

Welcome and overview of the trail by Randy Morrow, Director of Community Services, City of Georgetown, at the shelter at 5:00. Light snacks and water. Assemble at City Lights, the new movie theater in the Rivery, for the showing of the PBS documentary "Last Stand of the Tall Grass Prairie". and scheduled speaker: Penny Burt "Cattle Ranching and the Prairies in Texas: Personal Memories".

Friday, October 19

Continental breakfast in Sun City ballroom. Afternoon field trips and home garden tours (see revised Sun City Garden and Native Areas Tour information). Great speakers and presentations in the morning, with field trips in the afternoon. Evening meal and entertainment at the Sun City Pavilion overlooking Berry Creek Lake, near the start of Berry Creek Nature Trail. Local chefs, Three Amigos, will smoke briskets and other meats on location and serve with all the trimmings. BYOB. Music by the Teresa Garner Band. Try dancing under the stars, or just relax and enjoy the music after supper. Welcome: Jim Rodgers, Parks and Rec Director, Williamson County.

Saturday, October 20

Continental breakfast in Sun City ballroom. More great speakers and presentations in the morning and afternoon. Luncheon (salad & sandwich bar) and evening Awards Banquet will also be served in the ballroom. Break-out speaker sessions will accommodate a variety of interests and allow for greater participation.

Sunday, October 21

Field trips, including native plant landscaping home tours.


To contact us:
Email: symposium2007@npsot.org
Phone: 830-997-9272
Mail: NPSOT, P.O. Box 3017, Fredericksburg, TX 78624