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Did you see the Monarchs migrating north in the spring? Or maybe you saw the Monarchs flying south through Texas to return to Mexico in the fall. If so, you might have noticed that there were fewer than there used to be. The Native Plant Society of Texas is doing its part to reverse this…

We’re off to a wet start this summer at Blue Hole Regional Park. Central Texas has seen more rainfall this month than we’ve gotten used to lately, and days have been full of cloudy afternoons, mud-filled puddles, and plenty of conversations that start with, “Do you think it’s going to rain today?” While rainy weather…

If you’ve visited Blue Hole recently, you may have heard an unfamiliar sound echoing through the cypress canopy above the creek… the classic call of a barred owl. This spring, park staff have observed a nesting pair of barred owls tucked high in the trees above Blue Hole. While these birds are known for their…

While we are so thrilled that our Firefly Watch programs at Blue Hole Regional Park are sold out, we want to make sure those who were unable to attend can still enjoy some of the fascinating information shared during the program. Few summer sights are as magical as watching fireflies blink across the night sky….

Summer Starts Here at Wimberley Summer Camp School is almost out, the days are getting longer, and summer is officially around the corner. If you’re looking for a fun, active, and engaging way for your child to spend their summer break, Wimberley Summer Camp is ready for another exciting season of adventures, creativity, and unforgettable…

  If you’ve been to our Migratory Bird Day seminar in the past, this year is going to feel a little different in the best way. Wimberley Parks and Recreation is turning the traditional seminar into something more hands-on, more relaxed, and a lot more fun. The new Migratory Bird Day Festival is happening Saturday,…

If you didn’t already know, Wimberley Parks and Recreation hosts volunteer workdays almost every Wednesday morning from 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. from October to April every year. This chunk of time allows our staff to plan about 25-30 workdays to assist with projects, not only at Blue Hole, but also our other smaller, but…

If you ask anyone on staff, there’s no one “right” way to spend a day at Blue Hole Regional Park. But if you’re looking for a pretty ideal one, it might look something like this: Start your morning by slowing down and tuning in to nature. One of the best ways to experience the park…

“Why doesn’t Wimberley have a public pool?” It’s a question that comes up a lot. And as the community grows, so does the interest in having more places to swim… especially in the summer. Instead of jumping straight to building something, the City is taking a step back and asking a more important question:

You already know Spring weather in Wimberley is a gamble. One day it’s 75 and sunny. The next day it’s windy, humid, and there’s a 40% chance of rain that somehow turns into a full-on storm right when your event is supposed to start. It’s part of living in Texas, but it also makes planning…

If you’ve ever been out at Blue Hole Regional Park at night, you already know, the sky here is kind of a big deal. But up until now, that’s mostly been something we felt, not something we could actually measure. That’s changed. We recently installed a Sky Quality Meter (SQM) at the park,…

In a place like Wimberley, it doesn’t take much to make a difference. Sometimes it’s not a big project or a major investment… it’s the small, intentional improvements that make a space feel cared for. Fresh paint. Clean edges. The kind of details most people don’t notice right away, but would miss if they were…