San Antonio Parks & Recreation Department
Natural Area Parks
First Saturday Educational Hikes

The First Saturday Interpretive Hikes, planned to give people an introduction to the natural and cultural history of four of San Antonio's Natural Areas, are conducted at Crown Ridge Canyon Natural Area, Eisenhower Park, Friedrich Wilderness Park and Walker Ranch Historical Landmark.

Reservations are highly recommended, as the hike will not be conducted if there are no pre-registered participants. Call 210/564-6400. Participants are limited to 15 per hike. For groups of 8 or more please call to schedule a separate hike. Meet at the restrooms near the parking lot in each park. Be sure to BRING WATER to drink! A donation of $2 per person is suggested.

January 5, 2008

Walker Ranch Historic Park
12603 West Avenue.
9:00 am - 11:00 am

Start the New Year out with a walk with us through Walker Ranch Historic Landmark Park.

We will discuss the cultural history of this special place as well as the natural history that influenced its early uses.

Get some exercise after the holiday feasts and learn about this great Natural Area at the same time! 

February 2, 2008

Eisenhower Park
19399 NW Military Hwy.
9:00 am - 11:00 am

Join us for a natural and cultural history interpretive walk through the hill country at Eisenhower Park. It may be warm and sunny and it may be snowing.  Come enjoy the park in the winter possibilities!

You should still bring water for the hike!!!!!

March 1, 2008

Friedrich Wilderness Park
21395 Milsa
9:00 am - 11:00 am

Join us for a natural and cultural history interpretive walk at Friedrich Wilderness Park. Things will be getting greener - the Mexican buckeyes are covered in early, large palmate leaves.  Come welcome spring!

April 5, 2008

Crownridge Canyon Natural Area
7222 Luskey
9:00 am - 11:00 am

Join us for a natural and cultural history interpretive walk at Crownridge Canyon Natural Area

Enjoy this beautiful Natural Area in the spring.  Maybe the recent rain will bring wildflowers to the meadow and have the trails bursting with buds!! Come welcome spring!

May 3, 2008

Walker Ranch Historic Park
12603 West Avenue.
9:00 am - 11:00 am

Green oak leaves, green cactus pads, green retama stems – come ‘celebrate the green’ on our Natural Area hike!  Maybe the red-shouldered hawks will drop by to say ‘hello’.

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