I’m a San Marcos Greenbelt Alliance “old-timer,” going back to 2009. Since then, I have spent most of my Thursday mornings working on the SMGA trail system, and I’ve enjoyed every one of them.

“If you care about Nature, the community, and the impact you can make, consider coming to Trail Crew.” —Brandon Smith

Another fabulous public art piece graces a Wimberley park. Heather Carter celebrates nature by incorporating native grapevines, honoring fallen Ashe juniper trees, and creating interactive arches and windows from reclaimed materials in two gates at the Blue Hole.

Doves are among the most recognizable and numerous birds in Texas. The most common dove species in our area include Mourning Doves, White-winged Doves, Eurasian Collared-Doves, and Inca Doves.

I’ve taken lots of lizard pictures, but the behavior of these two long-tailed characters grabbed my attention.