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Second Saturday each Month – Hike the Canyon
Join the Friends of Government Canyon and the Sierra Club for a jointly-led guided hike on one of the many trails at Government Canyon State Natural Area. Length of hike will range from 4 to 7 miles depending on the group. Open to ages 13 and over; minors must be accompanied by an adult; group size limited to the first 12 people; no pets please; Natural Area entrance fees apply. Dress appropriately and wear sturdy shoes for hiking over rough terrain; bring two liters of water and a snack.
Meet at the Visitors Center by the rainwater harvesting tower; 8:30 AM – Noon; subject to cancellation. (210) 688-9055, ext 289.
Third Saturday each Month – Explore the Canyon
Knowledgeable guides discuss the flora, fauna, natural and cultural history of this awesome natural area on this exploration. Length of walk and interpretive topic will vary, depending on the group. Open to all ages; group size limited to the first 12 people; Natural Area entry fees apply. Dress appropriately, sunscreen and hat recommended, and wear sturdy footwear appropriate for rough trails; bring two liters of water and a snack.
Meet at the Visitors Center by the rainwater harvesting tower. No pets please. 8:30 AM - Noon; subject to cancellation. (210) 688-9055, ext 289.
MAY
2013
May 11, 2013 — Hike the Canyon:
Join the Friends of Government Canyon and the
Sierra Club for a jointly-led guided hike on one
of the many trails at Government Canyon State
Natural Area. Length of hike will range from 4
to 7 miles depending on the group. Open to ages
13 and over; minors must be accompanied by an
adult; group size limited to the first 12
people; no pets please. Dress appropriately,
sunscreen and hat recommended, wear sturdy
footwear for hiking over rough terrain; bring
two liters of water and a snack. Meet at the
Visitors Center by the rainwater harvesting
tower; Note new start time: 8:00 AM – Noon;
subject to cancellation; Natural Area entrance
fees apply. For more information and to confirm
program, call (210) 688-9055, ext. 289.
May 12, 2013 - Mother's Day Wildflower
Walk:
Spend Mother's Day with Mother Nature! Join us
in search of Texas wildflowers and other native
plants. 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Moderate intensity
hike; must be able to walk over rocky, uneven
ground. Open to ages 8 and up; minors must be
accompanied by a parent or guardian. Sturdy
shoes, sun protection, and at least 1 liter of
water per person strongly recommended. Sorry, no
picking flowers allowed; photography welcome! No
pets, please. Reservations required and will be
accepted from noon April 19 until noon May 10,
2013. Sorry, no group reservations. To reserve
your spot/get more information, e-mail fogcsna@gmail.com
. Include name, age if under 18, e-mail address
and telephone number for each reservation.
Subject to cancellation. (210) 688-9055, ext
289. Natural Area entrance fees apply.
May 18, 2013 — Explore the Canyon:
Knowledgeable guides discuss the flora, fauna,
natural and cultural history of this awesome
natural area on this exploration. Length of walk
and interpretive topic will vary, depending on
the group. Open to all ages; minors must be
accompanied by an adult; group size limited to
the first 12 people; no pets please. Dress
appropriately, sunscreen and hat recommended,
wear sturdy footwear for hiking over rough
terrain; bring two liters of water and a snack.
Meet at the Visitors Center by the rainwater
harvesting tower; Note new start time: 8:00 AM –
Noon; subject to cancellation; Natural Area
entrance fees apply. For more information and to
confirm program, call (210) 688-9055, ext. 289.
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May 25, 2013 — Full Moon Hike:
Release your inner coyote and come howl at the
moon over the canyon! Join knowledgeable guides
on a fairly short hike and experience a full
moon. 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Group size limited to
the first 12 who register; open to ages 14 and
older; minors must be accompanied by a parent or
legal guardian; no pets please; Natural Area
entry fees apply. Participants should be able to
hike 3 miles (round trip) over rugged but
beautiful trails with a fair amount of elevation
gain. Dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes.
Bring a flashlight, at least a quart of water,
and a snack if you like. Meet at the Visitor
Center by the Rainwater Harvesting Tower.
Reservations required; accepted from noon April
26 until noon May 24, 2013. Sorry, no group
reservations. To reserve your spot/get more
information, e-mail fogcsna@gmail.com . Include
name, age if under 18, e-mail address and
telephone number for each reservation. Subject
to cancellation. (210) 688-9055, ext 289.
Natural Area entrance fees apply.
JUNE 2013
June 1,
2013 – National Trails Day® Guided Hikes:
On June 1, 2013,
Friends of Government Canyon State Natural Area
will host guided hikes in celebration of
American Hiking Society’s 21st annual National
Trails Day.® The event will be held at
Government Canyon State Natural Area from 8:00
a.m. until approximately noon. Hikes will be led
by volunteers of the Natural Area and will
include an easier frontcountry hike as well as a
backcountry hike. Sorry, group reservations not
accepted. For reservations please email names of
participants, ages if under 18, an email address
and a phone number to fogcsna@gmail.com.
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Bring
at least 2 liters of water per person, snacks,
and sunscreen, dress appropriately for the
activity and weather, and wear sturdy hiking
shoes or boots. Reservations required and will
be accepted until noon May 31, 2013. Natural
Areas fees apply. (210) 688-9055
June
8, 2013
– Hike
the Canyon:
Join the Friends of
Government Canyon and the Sierra Club for a
jointly-led guided hike on one of the many
trails at Government Canyon State Natural Area.
Length of hike will range from 4 to 7 miles
depending on the group. Open to ages 13 and
over; minors must be accompanied by an adult;
group size limited to the first 12 people; no
pets please; Natural Area entrance fees apply.
Dress appropriately and wear sturdy shoes for
hiking over rough terrain; bring two liters of
water and a snack. Meet at the Visitors Center
by the rainwater harvesting tower; 8:30 AM –
Noon; subject to cancellation. For more
information and to confirm program, call (210)
688-9055, ext. 289.
June 15, 2013
–
Explore the Canyon:
Knowledgeable
guides discuss the flora, fauna, natural and
cultural history of this awesome natural area on
this exploration. Length of walk and
interpretive topic will vary, depending on the
group. Open to all ages; group size limited to
the first 12 people; Natural Area entry fees
apply. Dress appropriately, sunscreen and hat
recommended, and wear sturdy footwear
appropriate for rough trails; bring two liters
of water and a snack. Meet at the Visitors
Center by the rainwater harvesting tower. No
pets please. 8:30 AM - Noon; subject to
cancellation. For more information and to
confirm program, call (210) 688-9055, ext. 289.
JULY 2013
July 13, 2013
– Hike
the Canyon:
Join the Friends of
Government Canyon and the Sierra Club for a
jointly-led guided hike on one of the many
trails at Government Canyon State Natural Area.
Length of hike will range from 4 to 7 miles
depending on the group. Open to ages 13 and
over; minors must be accompanied by an adult;
group size limited to the first 12 people; no
pets please; Natural Area entrance fees apply.
Dress appropriately and wear sturdy shoes for
hiking over rough terrain; bring two liters of
water and a snack. Meet at the Visitors Center
by the rainwater harvesting tower; 8:30 AM –
Noon; subject to cancellation. For more
information and to confirm program, call (210)
688-9055, ext. 289.
July 20, 2013
–
Explore the Canyon:
Knowledgeable
guides discuss the flora, fauna, natural and
cultural history of this awesome natural area on
this exploration. Length of walk and
interpretive topic will vary, depending on the
group. Open to all ages; group size limited to
the first 12 people; Natural Area entry fees
apply. Dress appropriately, sunscreen and hat
recommended, and wear sturdy footwear
appropriate for rough trails; bring two liters
of water and a snack. Meet at the Visitors
Center by the rainwater harvesting tower. No
pets please. 8:30 AM - Noon; subject to
cancellation. For more information and to
confirm program, call (210) 688-9055, ext. 289.
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