Volunteers Needed – Trail Repair Work 11/15/2013
Autumn Blooms and Butterflies
The autumn rains came after a summer of drought, and many of our native plants have responded. Engelmann sunflower, sawtooth sunflower, and Texas aster are erupting into their late fall glory. With flowers come butterflies, only accentuating the colorful palette that tints Austin this year.
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Bring on the Bridges!
The Shoal Creek Conservancy is hosting a series of walks along the creek this October. The topics are eclectic – birds, bridges, bats.
Read MoreShoaling in Shoal Creek
Shoal Creek is well named. There are shoals within the stream bed its entire length. The shoals restrict the water flow and force the creek into a narrow channel. Obstructions and constrictions may be found the entire length of Shoal Creek. Not all of these are detrimental. Implementing the best stormwater management practices is key for healthy detention and retention.
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