Nature's Gifts

Schedule

Sat Nov 23 2024 at 09:30 am to 12:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Government Canyon State Natural Area - Texas Parks and Wildlife | Helotes, TX

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For thousands of years, the diverse native plants of south-central Texas have offered food, medicine, fiber, and other gifts to people who know how to use them.
Hike with a Ranger to discover some ways earlier human inhabitants of Government Canyon (the Coahuiltecans, Lipan Apaches, Mescalero Apaches, and Comanches, among others) used plants we can still find here today. We'll walk 2-3 miles, identify plants, and incorporate at least a few hands-on activities along the way.
Who Is Invited:
Ages 10 and up. Minors must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian. No pets, please.
This is a public program intended for individuals or families. If you would like to bring a group for a program at Government Canyon, please contact the Park Interpreter at [email protected] to schedule at a different time.
Where to Meet:
Meet at the Frontcountry Trailhead. Lot C will have the closest parking.
How to Prepare:
Registration is NOT required. Though the activity is free, entrance fees to the Natural Area do apply. We often fill to capacity. To ensure entrance and save time at the Fee Booth, please pre-purchase and print out a day pass. Day passes can be reserved beginning one month before the date of your visit.
Dress for hiking outdoors, in layers that can be added or removed as the weather changes. Comfortable shoes, sunscreen, and a hat are recommended. Bring at least 32 oz of water per person.
If ADA assistance is required, please request modifications using this form, or email [email protected] at least 2 weeks in advance.
Cancellation:
This program is weather-dependent and subject to cancellation. Check trail conditions by calling GCSNA's main office at 210-688-9055, or go to the GCSNA webpage, Instagram, or Facebook.
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Government Canyon State Natural Area - Texas Parks and Wildlife, 12861 Galm Rd,San Antonio,TX,United States, Helotes

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