Please join us for our six annual field trips: three in the spring, and three in the fall. What to bring: hat, bugspray, sunscreen, sunglasses, water, snacks, close-toed shoes, binoculars.
Field Trips
Please join us for our six annual field trips: three in the spring, and three in the fall. What to bring: hat, bugspray, sunscreen, sunglasses, water, snacks, close-toed shoes, binoculars.
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Our Last Field Trip…
Red Buckeye Trail at Brazos Bend State Park
Saturday, March 11th, 9:30 a.m.
$7 park entrance fee
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photograp by David K. Northington
The Red Buckeye Trail at Brazos Bend State Park is tranquil and full of wild discoveries. This trail is known for the beautiful red buckeyes blooming there in spring. We will also be looking for Purple Rockets, Rusty Blackhaw Viburnums, Meadow Rue, and Falcate Orangetip butterflies.
Logistics:
Visit the Brazos Bend website (https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/brazos-bend ) for directions to the park and to make reservations for a day pass. There is a $7.00 per person entrance fee for anyone over 12 years old. Because it is the beginning of Spring Break it is very important that each person make a reservation in the coming weeks as the parking lots may fill up and the park may deny access to anyone without a reservation.
Please allow at least 10 minutes to get through the gate at the entrance and then drive to the Nature Center.
We will meet inside the park at the Nature Center, up by the restrooms, at 9:30 am – Reba will have a sign. You will be required to sign a waiver and photo release.
We will leave that parking lot and head to the trailhead at 9:45am.
Depending on the weather that week, the dirt trail may be muddy or dry so choose your shoes accordingly. We will be in the trees a lot but a hat and sunscreen are recommended, as well as bug spray. Bring water, snacks, and wear closed-toed shoes. Also consider binoculars for butterflies and birds. There may be some nice places for a picnic afterwards so bring a lunch if you like.