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The San Antonio River Authority is meeting the challenge of keeping lives, property, and our natural environment safe and secure with comprehensive planning, precision protection, strategic partnerships, and community preparedness.
Along with maintaining over 40 dams and other flood control structures, the River Authority also advocates for development techniques designed to reduce runoff and improve water quality.

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While green infrastructure features are designed to perform nature-like functions to slow the amounts of sediment and bacteria from getting to creeks and rivers, there are simple ways YOU can help too!

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Flow into Summer: Discover Your River during National Rivers Month

June 25, 2025

Honoring Freedom, History, and Nature: The Legacy of Hendrick Arnold

June 18, 2025

Together for the River: 18,000 students, community members inspired during 2024-25 school year

June 11, 2025

Don't Let Litter Trash Your River

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Nature Center Outdoor Adventures – Helton Nature Park

July 1, 2025

Free Library Event in Floresville

July 1, 2025

Guided Bike Rides – Mission Reach July

July 2, 2025

Nature Center Outdoor Adventures – Trueheart Ranch Nature Park

July 3, 2025
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The San Antonio River Authority is inviting you to discover every facet of this gem’s green spaces, flowing waters, parks, trails, and cultural heritage.

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Home Events Calendar Free Camping Weekend – Helton Nature Park

Free Camping Weekend – Helton Nature Park

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March 7 - March 9

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3:00 pm - 11:00 am

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March 7 @ 3:00 pm - March 9 @ 11:00 am

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Come out to Helton Nature Park this weekend for FREE CAMPING! All campsite booking fees waived for this weekend.

Free Camping at Helton Nature Park

Friday, March 7th – Sunday, March 9th, 2025

3:00 pm – 11:00 am

Helton Nature Park

15662 FM 775

Floresville, TX 78114

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Helton Nature Park

15662 FM 775
Floresville, TX 78114 United States

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