April 24: Wildlife
Have you ever been walking at the park and noticed a peculiar footprint, a bald spot on a tree or a rustling in the brush? These are all signs of the wildlife who call Garey Park home!
As we spend time outdoors, it’s important to remember that we share these awesome spaces with a variety of wildlife, and we should always be respectful of their habitat. Having some basic knowledge of the natural world around us is not only fascinating, but also helps us feel comfortable spending time outdoors.
Park Activities
Come out to Garey Park on Saturday, April 24 to participate in these activities during park hours (8 a.m.-7:30 p.m.).
Activity Kit: Habitat Sorting (first come, first served)
Free for annual passholders or with the purchase of a Garey Park day pass
Stop by the gate house and pick up all of the supplies and instructions for an activity all about different types of habitats and the animals who live in them! Color the habitats, label them, and then match different animals to the habitats that they call home.
Geocaching
We’ve got three new geocaches just for Family Nature Fest! Download the Geocaching app to get started today. You will need to create an account before you can log any geocaching finds.
Bioblitz
Help us chronicle plant, animal, and fungi species at the park! We have a huge variety of species on our 525-acres – help us document them all.
From experts to novices, all curious minds are welcome. With iNaturalist as a tool, anyone can be a naturalist! Participation is as easy as taking a photo and recording a date, time and location (your phone does this automatically via geotagging) and uploading to iNaturalist.org via the phone app or website. You can explore and make observations on your own time and pace, and as often as you’d like! Observations can be made with photos or sound recordings. Participate in our Family Nature Fest Bioblitz from April 22-25.
Facebook Schedule
Head over to the Garey Park Facebook page (facebook.com/gareyparkgtx) to check out the videos premiering today!
9 a.m.
Facebook Live: Fishing Tips
10:15 a.m.
Facebook Live: All About Snakes!
Noon
Facebook Video Premiere: Storytime and Animal Track Matching Game with the Georgetown Public Library
Animal Track Matching Game (PDF) – download the instructions and create your own game at home!
2 p.m.
Facebook Video Premiere: All About Coyotes
Wildlife Activity Sheets
Texas State Bird and Mammals Fact Sheet (PDF)
Endangered Species of Williamson County Activity Book (PDF)
Wildlife Resources
Wildlife Book List
Check out this book list curated by the Georgetown Public Library, featuring books about wildlife for kids!
