Hill Country Conservancy

Join Hill Country Conservancy on their It's My Park Day project. We'll be working on development of a scenic viewpoint from the Violet Crown Trail. This involves creating a short path off the main trail to the viewing point along Gaines Creek, corridor clearing to enhance clear vision, and possibly moving stones to create a seating area. We will be meeting at the 290 Trailhead on the Violet Crown Trail. The Trailhead is located just north of Spec's at Highway…

Join Hill Country Conservancy for a day of service to the environmental community on Earth Day 2017. There will be various volunteer projects on the Violet Crown Trail including an afternoon of youth stewardship opportunities at the Violet Crown Trail 290 Trailhead.

The Central Texas Trail Tamer will host an introductory sampler class, developed by the Pacific Crest Trail Association and U.S. Forest Service Trails Specialist John Schubert) that is for people new to trail work who want an overview. One-quarter of the class covers “how trails work,” i.e. basic trail design concepts; one-quarter covers trail work safety protocols; one-quarter covers hands-on brushing and hand-saw clearing, and one-quarter covers hands-on drainage cleaning. This sampler class does not prepare students to work independently.…

Come celebrate National Trails Day with a guided tour along the Violet Crown Trail. This is an educational opportunity for folks to learn about the VCT, Gaines Creek, and the history and the surrounding environment that makes it unique. There will not be any volunteer work done on the trail - just a walking tour with a discussion along the way. Dress for the weather. Closed-toed shoes are a must! Bring a water bottle to refill. You will go home…