New Information Kiosk installed
Location: 28.023579, -97.052385, intersection of Live Oak and North streets, on the west side of the parking lot surrounding the railroad depot in downtown Rockport. (see map) Check out the new Aransas Pathways way-finding kiosk! Located in the heart of the Rockport Cultural Arts District behind the San Antonio Railroad Depot! Find your Pathway” at the brand new Aransas Pathways way-finding kiosk. Located behind the Railroad Depot in the Cultural Arts District. From the Rockport Pilot (http://www.rockportpilot.com/news/article_6e4960cc-0346-11ee-8b67-5f2c32ffea07.html): Aransas Pathways (AP) dedicated its newest information kiosk Thursday, June 1 with a ribbon cutting by the Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce Bay Blazers. The new kiosk, which complements the major kiosks located at the Pathways Pavilion on Tule Creek, is located at the intersection of Live Oak and North streets, on the west side of the parking lot surrounding the railroad depot in downtown Rockport. AP Co-chairman De McLallen said the new kiosk, which directs people to AP sites, is located close to the geographic center of the county. “On behalf of AP, I thank Aransas County and the City of Rockport for all their support,” said McLallen. Aransas County Judge Ray Garza noted he started attending AP meetings about a year ago, and the concept for this new kiosk was introduced at the first meeting he attended. “Great job on the kiosk,” he said. “As simple as it is, it’s great,” he said. Pam Wheat-Stranahan said the new kiosk compliments the more detailed kiosks located at the Pathways Pavilion. “This kiosk is located on a great corridor,” she said. “We hope the AP (hike/bike trails) go from one end of the county to the other one day. That was our hope 12 years ago (when it all started).” One can take in the information found on the new kiosk, or simply take a picture of the QR code and download all pertinent AP information. “When the new courthouse and city hall are completed we want to put another one (kiosk) in Celebration Plaza,” said Wheat-Stranahan. The new kiosk should last quite a while. The current AP signs, installed up to 10-plus years ago, still look good, and are readable. “Almost all the AP signs survived Hurricane Harvey,” said McLallen.
Healing Hands of Aransas County – Grand Opening
The Friends of the History Center are pleased to announce the grand opening of the “Healing Hands of Aransas County” exhibit. When: January 20, 2024 @ 10:00 o’clock in the morning. Where: The Aransas County History Center, 801 E Cedar St, Rockport, TX 78382
NEWS RELEASE: Aransas Pathways Volunteer Training Day
We are so thankful for our Volunteers! Come hep us restore our Aransas County Pathways. Bring your garden gloves, wear good shoes and work clothes. Aransas Pathways invite you to help restore our natural gardens. When: November 2, 2023 from 9am to 10:30 am. Where: Tule East Demo Garden (across the Street from Walmart) – 2010 Tule Park Dr.
BIRDING WITH BOB in October 2023
Friday, October 20, 20238:30 to 11:00 a.m. Meet at the parking lot behind the “Rockport Beach” sign, just before entering Rockport Beach Park, 210 Seabreeze Drive, Rockport, TX 78382 Celebrate the birds of the Rockport area! Join volunteer (and retired park ranger and bird guide) Bob Showler to look for birds at Aransas Pathways sites and other points of interest. Be prepared to drive your own car up to 20 miles round-trip and bring water, sun & insect protection, and binoculars (if you have them; loaner binoculars also available). We may be walking up to 1/4 mile at certain stops. Beginning birders welcome!! Access to most sites is free, but there is a $10 fee to enter Rockport Beach Park (free to annual passholders; visit Rockport Beach (rockportbeach-texas.com) for more information on purchasing an annual pass). Contact Jennifer Heard jheard@aransascounty.org 361-556-5308
Volunteer Day at Castro Nature Sanctuary
Volunteer Day at Castro tomorrow 5/10/2023 and Thursday 5/11/2023 9:30-11:30 planting day. Thank you. Linda S. Castro Nature Sanctuary 4140 Hwy 35 N., Rockport, TX 78382 (map below)
Coffee with Connie
Aransas Pathways Birding Connie Hagar Cottage Sanctuary Please join us for “Coffee with Connie” on May 13th, 9:30 am to 11:30 am. Location: Connie Hagar Cottage Sanctuary, 1401-1499 S. Church St., Rockport, TX 78382 (see map) Folks will be on hand to answer plant questions or provide information about the Sanctuary.
Our Heritage: Ranching & Farming
An opening you will not want to miss! Bluegrass music, Dutch oven demonstrations, branding and more! Printable Flyer Dutch-oven cooking by Edwin Quintero and Sara Rock from TPWD – Goose Island State ParkWatch as local brands are burned into commemorative tiles. Waymon & Brenda Williams, will tell stories and play bluegrass. At the C801 E. Cedar St.Rockport, TX 78382
Celebrate the birds of the Rockport area!
Aransas Pathways Birding Field Trip – March Schedule Meet at the parking lot behind the “Rockport Beach” sign, just before entering Rockport Beach Park, 210 Seabreeze Drive, Rockport, TX 78382 Celebrate the birds of the Rockport area! Join volunteer (and retired park ranger and bird guide) Bob Showler to look for birds at Aransas Pathways sites and other points of interest. Be prepared to drive your own car up to 20 miles round-trip and bring water, sun & insect protection, and binoculars (if you have them; loaner binoculars also available). We may be walking up to 1/4 mile at certain stops. Access to most sites is free, but there is a $10 fee to enter Rockport Beach Park (free to annual passholders; visit Rockport Beach (rockportbeach-texas.com) for more information on purchasing an annual pass). Printable flyer for Pathways Birding Field Trip Flyer – Bob Showler
Adventure of learning and sightseeing aboard The Skimmer.
Join us as we take you back in time to the abundant history in the settlement of Copano Bay aboard the Skimmer captained by Tommy Moore & Historical guide Pam Stranahan. This is an adventure of learning and sightseeing you will not want to miss! This will be a 3 hour trip aboard the flagship Skimmer. Tour time 9am – 12pm. There will be light finger foods and drinks provided. Please keep in mind this is an outdoor event and nature governs the trip. If forced to postpone, March 31 is the alternate date. Tickets are available via www.theachistorycenter.com/events-1 or at the History Center, 801 E. Cedar St. Sailing: March 29, 9:00 AM at Fulton Harbor on the Skimmer Tix $50 available via FHC only. Printable Flyer for sharing about this adventure of learning and sightseeing aboard The Skimmer.
“Quilting in the New Normal” – Open Jan. 14 at the History Ctr.
The Piecemakers-by-the-Bay and The Friends of the History Center will present a show titled ”Quilting in the New Normal.” Coffee and pastries will be served at the opening on Saturday, January 14, 10 AM. Opening remarks will be made by Susie Black. Mimi Braniff will present a traditional Bed Turning program where quilts will be shown with the patterns and stitching described. The main galleries at the History Center will be filled with needlework from guild members and Fourth Graders from Sacred Heart School. Programs will be featured on Sunday afternoons at 2:00 PM. A beautiful quilt created by the Piecemakers will be raffled at the close of the exhibit. Tickets ($1 each or 6 for $5) will be available at the History Center. The drawing for a winner will be held Sunday, April 2 at 4:00 PM. Proceeds from the raffle will benefit the History Center.