Alamo Sierra Club Outings & Events

Our walks's purpose is to identify and appreciate our area wildflowers in the context of also appreciating the beauty of our natural areas and learning about where and when our wildflowers grow and their relationship to insects.

Jerry Morrisey; a long-time plant identifier, propagator, and lover as well as a Texas Master Naturalist; from the Native Plant Society of Texas's San Antonio chapter will lead us along the trails of PHP and through the Demonstration Garden identifying and discussing the plethora of wildflowers enjoying our Texas spring. Jerry will specifically discuss where native wildflowers will be present in the local ecology and their interactions with pollinators and other insects. Come learn with our accomplished local expert.

Please arrive by 7:50 am to sign up so we can begin promptly at 8:00 am. We will walk along several of the trails close to the UEC where Jerry will have scouted out the most wildflowers. There will be brief explanations at the start and along the way with ample time for participant questions.

Minors only when accompanied by an adult parent/guardian. Dogs allowed if leashed and socialized. DIFFICULTY: Easy, definitely suitable for families. Flat terrain, slow-paced. This will only be about a mile walk and last about two hours ending back at the Urban Ecology Center around 10:00 am.

The trail is a natural surface so be sure to wear sturdy shoes and, dependent on the weather, bring water, sun protection, and dress appropriate for the day and season. Suggested $3 individual or $5 family donation to the PHP Conservancy to support enhancements to the park.

This event's general sponsors are the Phil Hardberger Park Conservancy, the San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department's Natural Area Office, the Alamo Area Master Naturalists, and the Alamo Group of the Sierra Club. The SA Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas is a special sponsor.

Contact Stan Drezek (stanwendre@gmail.com) for additional information or questions.

This is an outing to observe the plants, butterflies, birds and other critters at Warbler Woods, a private sanctuary open to public by request. I will provide a gate code for those who signup and confirm that they will be attending. A donation for operational expenses is appreciated This is a very slow paced outing designed to provide observation opportunities for City Nature Challenge 2024, a project on iNaturalist. Ponds, prairie, woods and bird observation sites provide the opportunity to observe and photograph much biological diversity. Several uncommon plants for the area are present. Bird migration will be occurring. Participation in City Nature Challenge is not required but highly encouraged. If possible join iNaturalist on some platform and add the iNaturalist app to your cellphone.

Wear good shoes or boots for walking in fields and dress appropriately for the weather. Bring water and snacks for breaks in the outing.