Walking on the Wild Side with Nature – Helton Nature Park

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Walking on the Wild Side with Nature – Helton Nature Park

Cost:

Free

January 20 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am
Walking on the Wild Side with Nature 2024 Series

In preparation for the iNaturalist City Nature Challenge 2024 (April 26th-April 29th) the San Antonio River Authority and the San Antonio River Foundation are organizing immersive nature walks to help the community discover unique flora and fauna of the riparian areas in the southern basin of San Antonio River.

Free iNaturalist app citizen scientist training will be provided.
All ages welcome.

Nature Walk Dates:
• January 20 – Helton Nature Park. 9:00 am -11:30 am
15662 FM 775, Floresville, TX 78114

• February 24 – Escondido Creek Park. 9:00 am – 11:30 am
208 N. Sunset Strip, Kenedy, TX 78119

• March 16 – Branch River Park. 9:00 am – 11:30 am
445 South Commercial Street, Goliad, TX 78216

Virtual iNaturalist training. Noon – 1:00 pm
-January 17
-February 21
-March 13

Email volunteer@sariverauthority.org to sign-up for one or all the opportunities.
*Please include the location in the subject line of the email.

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Alerts

Trail Closure Notice: McCullough and Brooklyn Bridge

Trail Closure along both east and west banks under the McCullough and Brooklyn Bridge will be intermittently closed to refresh the artwork on the bridge. Alternate route with ADA access is available on the east bank from the pedestrian bridge at Brooklyn Ave. Click for map

 

San Pedro Creek Culture Park

The restrooms at South Alamo will be temporarily closed for maintenance and repairs. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. 

West Bank Trail Closure Notice

Due to the construction of a new trail and bridge, the West Bank of the trail between Schiller St. and Newell St. will be closed for the next couple of months. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Acequia Trail Notice

The Acequia trail will have heavy traffic near MROC starting May 22nd until further notice. The SAWS Acequia project will be bringing in crews to work on the lift station site and across the street. There will have flaggers to stop traffic, please use caution. 

SASPAMCO Paddling Trail

The SASPAMCO paddling trail is open from River Crossing Park to Helton Nature Park.
*Please Note: Paddling Trail from Helton Nature Park to HWY 97 is still closed due to blockages. 

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