Aransas Pathways Volunteers Honored
Volunteers with Aransas Pathways were recognized for their hard work on Saturday May 9 with a luncheon, certificate and tote bag. Speakers – Tom Callan, Charlie Smith, CJ Wax and De McLallen – all praised and thanked the volunteers from the Birding groups, History groups, Trails groups and Kayakers who have helped build and promote the projects and sites of Aransas Pathways. The concept of inter-connected exceptional sites for birding and history has been desired and worked on for many years by several different volunteer groups. They came together in 2011-2012 and formed the Aransas Pathways Project. It has always been volunteers and we all imagine it will continue that way. A great job continues to be done by all.
Come to the Grand Opening of the Henderson Nature Preserve
Wednesday September 16, 2015, 10 a.m. The newest Pathways Project – Henderson Nature Preserve – Free and open to the public. About the project: The front parking lot features paver stones with grass growing in between, thus creating an penetrable surface. There is a walking trail complete with interpretive signage. The area also features two water retention ponds, which take on the water that comes from Marion Drive. The walking trail connects to Palmetto Street and there is an available entrance with an ADA compliant parking lot available from that side – near the gymnastic school, as well as entry from Henderson St. Special Guests For the Event Include: Melissa Porter- Coastal Management Program (CMP) Grants Manager; Julie McIntyre (from GLO) – CMP Project Manager; Kristen Ransom (from NOAA D.C. Office) – NOAA Program Officer; Tom Calnan (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service)- Texas Liaison for the Coastal Impact Assistance Program (CIAP). Other Activities for the day include: Guided Tour of Henderson Habitat immediately following opening.
Celebrate Texas Independence – Upcoming Events
The Friends of the History Center Present Celebrate Texas Independence: Meet the Signers and Early Patriots History Center for Aransas County A Pathways Venue 801 E. Cedar St.Free AdmissionMarch 21 – May 16, 2015Open Fridays and Saturdays 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Programs: Saturday, April 4th 10 a.m.Plant Exchange Saturday, April 11th 10 a.m.Tracing Your Family Descendants Presented by Sally Reynolds, President, Aransas County Genealogical Society Saturday, May 2nd 10 a.m.Designing and Constructing Period Costumes Presented by Amanda Martin, Texas Army For more information, see www.aransashistorycenter.orgClick here for printable flyer.Visit Aransas Count History Center’s Facebook page.