Woody Plant ID Walk & Talk with a BCP Biologist

Difficulty: Easy – some slight inclines and declines
Distance: approximately 2.5 miles – about 2.5 hours
Location: We will meet at the Travis County Natural Resources Field Office, off of RR 620, that is not normally open to the public.

Please note that no pets are allowed on the preserve.

Join Travis County Natural Resources Biologist Travis Clark for a woody plant identification walk & talk. We'll explore the Nootsie and Vireo Ridge tracts of the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve (BCP) and identify and observe native woody plants we observe along the trail. This leisurely walk will encompass scenic views and we'll see habitat Black-capped Vireo and endangered Golden-cheeked Warbler, two migratory songbirds that are both nearing the end of their Central Texas breeding season. This is a great chance to see and learn more about the bird species we protect and manage for on the BCP - don't forget your binoculars!

The BCP is one of the nation’s largest urban preserves, covering more than 33,000 acres – about 50 square miles. It is made up of more than 140 individual tracts managed by both public and private partners. The BCP was created in 1996 and continues to protect habitat for seven endangered species and other species of concern found on the preserve. Learn more about the preserve here.

Be prepared to walk roughly 2.5 miles, and we recommend wearing comfortable closed-toed shoes or boots and bringing water and any needed allergy medication.