Greetings Wildland Volunteers: Please help us spread the word about the interpretive hikes on one of the City of Austin's Water Quality Protection Lands. They are scheduled the first Saturday of every month. The next hike will be Saturday, September 3 from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. Below is information about the hike and how to sign up. Please share this information with your family, friends and co-workers - and if you haven't seen this property you may want to sign up yourself.
Gail Gail McGlamery - Environmental Conservation Information Specialist Austin Water Utility - Wildland Conservation Division (512) 263-6437 Pager: 802-8711 Fax: (512) 263-1276 [email protected] Supporting the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve and the Water Quality Protection Lands through education, volunteer and grant program coordination. ********************************************************************* Announcing guided hikes on the City of Austin's Water Quality Protection Lands Come learn about "9000 Years of Water for Hill Country Residents" on the first Saturday of every month in southwest Austin. Enjoy a gentle 1/2-mile interpretive hike that uniquely blends the human history and natural resources of this property in telling the story of why these lands are protected and how they are managed today. Hikes are limited to 20 individuals and pre-registration is required by midnight on the Thursday before the day of the hike. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Hikes with fewer than 6 registrants may be subject to cancellation. To register, please call 263-6433 or send an email to [email protected] with your name, daytime and evening phone number, email address and number of people in your group. Please bring a water bottle and dress appropriately for the weather, including sun protection and sturdy closed-toe hiking shoes. After registering, you will receive a confirmation with a map and directions to the property entrance. During the warmer months of May through October, the 1.5-hour hike will take advantage of cooler mornings by starting at 9:00 a.m. In the cooler months of November to April, hikes will begin at 10:00 a.m. For a complete listing of hike dates and times, please go to the Upcoming Events page at www.ci.austin.tx.us/water/wildlands.htm.
