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.
Read MoreNature That You Meet When You’re Walking Along the Creek
We enjoy the best of both worlds. We live in one of the nation’s most vibrant cities, yet we are able to slip away to Shoal Creek to be restored and refreshed. We will continue enjoy these two worlds as long as we protect the safety and sanctity of the creek we love.
Read MoreThe Most Important Place on Earth (even if just passing through)
Bird migration is underway; in fact, the next three weeks are the absolute peak of the spring flights. Shoal Creek may be important to a particular bird only for an hour or two each year. A migrant warbler, for example, only may need to stop and rest for the briefest moment before continuing on their migratory way. Yet, for that briefest of moments, Shoal Creek is the most important place on earth.
Read MoreA Winter’s Tail
Shoal Creek’s gifts are not episodic or ephemeral. Shoal Creek benefits Austin day after day, year after year. Shoal Creek’s repairs, therefore, must be as resilient and long lasting as the benefits we demand from the creek.
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