06/15/2026
Looking for something to do this Saturday? Stop by the San Marcos Murdoch’s location between 12-2 PM to pick up your FREE plant-themed Research Rangers activity booklets, learn about local pollinators, and do a take-home plant craft! 🌱🌻🐝
05/05/2026
Join us for Migratory Bird Day at the San Marcos Discovery Center 🦅 🦢
🗓 May 9 | 9AM to 2PM
We’re celebrating with a full day of bird walks, live birds, music, and activities, and we’ll be there hosting a booth featuring Bird Buddies + Winged Wanderers. Come connect with local conservation efforts and learn more about the amazing birds in our community.
Free and family-friendly. See you there!
04/15/2026
We’ll be out at Earth Day San Marcos this Saturday at Spring Lake from 10am to 4pm.
Come by, enjoy the event, and spend some time learning more about the river and the life it supports. Hope to see y’all there 🌎💙
04/14/2026
Join us for an Earth Day celebration you don’t want to miss 🌎🦞
We’ll be out at Wimberley UMC for their Crawfish Boil & Earth Day event! Stop by the Research Rangers table for hands-on activities, cool science, and ways to connect with the environment around you!
🗓 Saturday, April 25
⏰ 11 AM – 3 PM
Come for the crawfish, stay for the science ✨
04/06/2026
What kind of trace do we leave behind? 🌎
Join us for our summer Seasons of Science, Green Guardians, a free come-and-go event with crafts, games, and guided nature explorations with Research Rangers. Explore topics like Leave No Trace, litter, wildlife trails, recycling, and other signs of human impact on the environment.
♻️ May 2 — The Shady Llama (Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ABM67eDhN/)
♻️ May 3 — Roughhouse Brewing (Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/14VqqjD9CCA/)
Adults who complete a short survey during the event can receive $5 off their tab, available at each location.
We hope to see you there!
03/30/2026
Join us for Drawing Nature with the Research Rangers on Saturday, April 11 from 1–3 PM at Wake the Dead Coffee House in San Marcos 🌻
Stop by for nature journaling, drawing tips, and a fun family-friendly afternoon of exploring plants and animals through art
Free event
Nature journal starter packs available on site for $10
03/26/2026
We’ll be out at Lehman High School in Kyle, TX sharing science, connecting with the community, and celebrating all things STEM.
Stop by, say hi, and learn a little something with us!
April 9
5:30–7:30 PM
Lehman High School
🌺 Presented by Women in STEM 🌺
03/13/2026
What’s growing in the San Marcos River?
Texas wild-rice (Zizania texana) is a federally endangered aquatic grass found only in this river. It helps stabilize sediments, filter water, and support native aquatic species.
Next time you visit the river, stay in designated swim areas and avoid walking through aquatic vegetation.
The River Education & Stewardship Alliance (RESA) works to connect our community with the science and stewardship of the San Marcos River.
Take our short survey about this poster:
https://tinyurl.com/WildriceRESA
03/09/2026
Seasons of Science is back with a new date!
Our Wild About Walking event was postponed due to weather, but we’re excited to invite you to join us on our new date:
📅 Saturday, March 28
⏰ 12:00–4:00 PM
📍 Texas State University – Ingram Hall 3104
Seasons of Science is a free, family-friendly event where visitors can explore nature through hands-on activities, crafts, and interactive science experiences.
Whether you’re a curious kid, a nature lover, or just looking for something fun to do on campus, there’s something for everyone.
We hope to see you there!
02/06/2026
EVENT CANCELED:
Hi everyone!
We have been dutifully following the weather forecast for this weekend’s Seasons of Science event, Wild about Walking. Unfortunately, Mother Nature is not planning on serving us with beautiful hiking weather. Instead, there is a chance of hail, strong winds, and pop-up thunderstorms.
Given our outdoor venues and the need to ensure the safety of our volunteers and guests, we have made the difficult decision to cancel this weekend’s event.
Keep an eye out for future events! Our next Seasons of Science event (Green Guardians) will be the first weekend of May (2nd & 3rd). We hope to see y'all there! 🌱♻️🌎
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Spring into science with us! 🌿👟
Join Wild About Walking: Seasons of Science for FREE, family-friendly nature fun!
Learn about all things motion: trail safety, how critters move, how to make scientific observations while on a walk, and more!
✨ Come-and-go activities include:
🌸 Seasonal science lessons
🎨 Hands-on crafts
🎲 Interactive games
🚶🏽♀️ Guided nature walks every hour with TXST Research Rangers
📍 March 7 | The Shady Llama | 1–5 PM
(Event info: https://www.facebook.com/share/17AfbCUkEz/)
📍 March 8 | Roughhouse Brewing | 1–5 PM
(Event info: https://www.facebook.com/share/1AwcFnA2DA/)