Volunteers Plant 200 Trees Donated By Apache Foundation

“These trees will add a bit more fall color, wildlife habitat and diversity to the parks,” Eby said.

The City of San Marcos received a grant from the Apache Foundation based out of Houston to provide 200 native trees to be planted in several of the City’s public green spaces.

The City hosted volunteer work days in November and January to plant the 1-gallon, containerized trees in Stokes Park, Prospect Park, Spring Lake Natural Area, and Schulle Canyon.

“Volunteer participation from the community was extremely valuable,” said Urban Forester Kelly Eby. “They provided immense community support to help us plant the trees.”

Volunteers came from the Habitat Conservation Program, San Marcos Green Belt Alliance, Texas State University students, Master Naturalists, and First Lutheran Church.

Some of the notable native trees planted included roughleaf dogwood, western soapberry, Mexican plum, chinkapin oak, and flameleaf sumac.

“These trees will add a bit more fall color, wildlife habitat and diversity to the parks,” Eby said.

For more information about the City’s Urban Forestry Program, contact Kelly Eby at keby@sanmarcostx.gov.