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THE NATURAL AREAS
(en Español tambien) News & Articles Ebird.org Attention Birders! Friedrich Park's new entry pavilion and kiosk are now open. The maps and bird brochures will be located in the new kiosk. We ask that birders begin reporting all their Natural Area sightings at www.ebird.org. Educator Resources Please visit “Educator Resources”, our growing selection of activities to enjoy along the trail and in the classroom or at home. Some of these activities are designed to happen in one of our Natural Areas, some can happen in any outdoor location and some can be wherever you want them to happen! Anyone can be an outdoor educator and we are here to help you! Pass it On
 The most precious treasure we possess is the lifetime of knowledge stored in our memory bank. The most precious treasure the world possesses is the potential in the life of a child. The greatest resource to sustain the environmental movement is the knowledge gained from lives lived close to the land. The most effective tool for growing a child with a consuming desire to nurture the environment is the passing of that knowledge to them. At a recent Explore program in the Natural Areas, an Education Volunteer guided the hands of a young class participant in the grinding of a batch of cochineal insects. The ground insects would be dissolved in water to produce a dye for yarn that would be wound into a model of a coral snake. The insects ground by someone else colored the strawberry banana juice we drank that day. The students will not soon forget ‘bug juice’. They will remember that the white fuzzy stuff on cactus is the protection around those cochineal insects. One connection to the natural world that will help grow a child who will enjoy, appreciate and care for that world. One volunteer who shared his knowledge and ‘passed it on’. Got Rocks?
Yes we do! Our Natural Area Parks & the Hill Country have very interesting geology with an important relationship with our water source, the Edwards Aquifer. Dr. George Veni provides information on our geology in the series, "Geology of Friedrich Park". Learn more about Friedrich Wilderness Park and its programming, visit the Friends of Friedrich Park. Interested in Texas Ecological Restoration? See TxSER.org |
EVENTS & EDUCATION Summer Camps!
 Wild! Weeks' “Nature Inside Out” at Friedrich Wilderness Park has two sessions: June 17 - 21 or June 24 - 28 from 9 to noon. See Wild Weeksfor more info. Medina River Nature Camp is from June 17 - 21 at Medina River Natural Area. See Medina Nature Campfor more info.July 6, 2013 Family Walk & Crafts
Eisenhower Park 9 am - 11 am  This walk is planned for families with young children and will proceed at a leisurely pace on the paved trails of the park. There will be lots of time for an up close and personal inspection of nature! Make a nature craft after the hike. More details here. Volunteer Days
Hardberger Park's diversitys of flora and fauna is being threatened by exotic invasive weeds. WE NEED YOUR HELP to combat these weeds by joining us for Weed Wednesdays at from 8:30 to 10:30 am. See Programs for more info. Volunteer Saturday are held the first Saturday of every month and take place at Crown Ridge Canyon, Eisenhower, or Friedrich Wilderness Park. Call 210 564-6401 to reserve your spot! July 13, 2013
Turkey Talk
Eisnehower Park 10 am - noon 
The Wild Turkey Federation will present an engaging program about this native bird. Practice turkey calls and learn turkey habits.
For more info, seeCalendar. July 13, 2013 Fishing Fun San Antonio River Authority presents this kid friendly fishing clinic. Texas Fishing Regulations will be discussed. Hands on knot tying and casting activities will be provided. Families may also go fishing along the Medina River after the program. For more info, see Calendar.
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