Hike & Harvest Seed Collection Event

Join Travis County Balcones Canyonlands Preserve's (BCP) Becky Woodward on Tuesday, November 19, from 8:30-11am for a Hike & Harvest Seed Collection event!

We will meet at the Travis County Natural Resources Field Office, off of FM 620 and Bay Heights Way and carpool to the collection site, which is about 1-mile into the Preserve. Be prepared for a leisurely 1-2 mile hike as we search for collectible, ripe seeds. We will search for and collect seeds in some of the habitat of the migratory songbird, the black-capped vireo (Vireo atricapilla), in an area we refer to as "Vireo Ridge". Your guide will be able to answer your questions about these birds, as well as other migratory songbirds and wildlife we protect habitat for on the Preserve.

Gloves will be available, or you can use your own if preferred, as some seeds may host insects and spiders. We will also have sunscreen and bug spray available. Please wear long pants, closed-toed shoes, a hat, and bring plenty of water. Long sleeve shirts are recommended, as well. Due to the work location being away from the meeting location, please arrive on time to not delay the group.

If you are a new volunteer to the Travis County BCP, please fill out and submit a digital Travis County liability waiver.

Please email [email protected] if you have any questions!