Aug 24

Butterfly 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.

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Jul 03

The Untold Stories of Shoal Creek – Wood Street Property

Shoal Creek Conservancy recently nominated the 702 Wood Street property, located along the Shoal Creek trail just north of the West 6th Street Bridge, for the Untold Marker Program of the Texas Historical Commission. This property is the site of once…Read More

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May 17

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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May 07

The 6th Street Bridge at Shoal Creek: A Historic Treasure

  Did you know that the West 6th Street Bridge over Shoal Creek is older than the Texas State Capitol Building? Built in 1887, this historic bridge is one of the state’s oldest masonry arches and located at the site…Read More

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May 03

Thorny and Prickled – the State Plant of Texas

Prickly pear, the official state plant of Texas, is spread throughout the Shoal Creek watershed. Though it can seem standoffish, this native Texas plant is worth preserving.

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