Tag Archives: San Antonio River

Scientific Research in Progress at the San Antonio River Museum Reach Milkweed Patch

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Monika Maeckle

Scientific research underway by the Monarch Larvae Monitoring Project at the San Antonio River Milkweed Patch. SLIDESHOW Continue reading →

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San Antonio Museum Reach Milkweed Patch Becomes Official Monarch Larvae Monitoring Project Site

Posted on February 25, 2012 by Monika Maeckle

San Antonio’s Milkweed Patch Becomes Latest Monarch Larvae Monitoring Project Site and First to be monitored in 2012, as Monarch Butterflies take up permanent residence in San Antonio. Continue reading →

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Wildflower Bonanza-to-be on the San Antonio Mission Reach, Thanks to Above-average Rains

Posted on February 19, 2012 by Monika Maeckle

Wildflowers budding on the San Antonio Mission Reach. Check out the slideshow and a link to better understand the complex collaboration that brought the Mission Reach to life. Continue reading →

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“Plant Lady” Lee Marlowe, Guardian of San Antonio River Riparian Restoration, Names Top 10 Troublesome Plants

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Monika Maeckle

A talk with “the Plant Lady,” Lee Marlowe, of the San Antonio River Authority and Guaurdian of its restoration. Lee shares her Top 10 Most Troublesome plants. Continue reading →

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Mission Reach Improvements on San Antonio River Spell Good News for Naturalists, Will Result in More Butterflies

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Monika Maeckle

Beyond the Alamo and the San Antonio River Walk: The Mission Reach restoration of the San Antonio River on the City’s south side bode well for nature lovers and butterflies. Hike, bike and paddling trails, bird and butterfly watching, four missions and centuries of history all invite visitors. C’mon down. Continue reading →

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