Vegetative Trash Trap Forms at the Mouth of Shoal Creek
The city traps trash at the mouth of Shoal Creek, in theory, to keep it out of Lady Bird Lake and in a spot where it is easier to collect. But a native aquatic plant, recently established in the area, is doing most of the work for the city, for better or for worse.
Read MoreButterfly Magnets
Butterflies add a splash of animated color to our lives in ways that birds and other insects can’t. They are easily approached and studied. And, with a little effort, butterflies can be attracted to our yards for both our enjoyment and the betterment of the ecosystem.
Read MoreThe Untold Stories of Shoal Creek – Wood Street Property
The Decline of America’s Pollinators (and what we can do about it)
Bees are in trouble. Within the Shoal Creek watershed, we should begin with restoring, propagating, conserving, and preserving wild habitat. We can help restore America’s declining pollinators as we restore Shoal Creek!
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