https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm daily 0.75 2026-04-03 https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/city-nature-challenge-2026 monthly 0.5 2026-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/166c2f8a-6545-4cbc-993d-373c6e7b5546/Screenshot+2026-03-23+155818.jpg Hays Humm - City Nature Challenge 2026 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/332d7874-faa5-4b41-83de-32e52cd281f3/CNC+Logo.jpg Hays Humm - City Nature Challenge 2026 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/735e709d-84f2-4abc-ad52-ff3175440bcf/Sundrop+%28002%29.JPG Hays Humm - City Nature Challenge 2026 - Make it stand out Berlandier's Sundrops (Oenothera capillifolia) Photo courtesy HCMN Sharon Moore, City Nature Challenge 2025 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/52647df1-1553-4faa-a4a5-a1b1b0d60ea8/Tx+spiny+lizard+%28002%29.JPG Hays Humm - City Nature Challenge 2026 - Make it stand out Texas Spiny Lizard (Sceloporus olivaceus) Photo courtesy HCMN Sharon Moore, City Nature Challenge 2025 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/32996d72-d1a5-4fe1-942a-1c753378de92/Picture6.jpg Hays Humm - City Nature Challenge 2026 - Make it stand out Plains Bee Assassin (Apiomerus spissipes) Photo courtesy HCMN Sharon Moore, City Nature Challenge 2025 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/303ac2b5-5a38-43db-92ea-44bef8622788/Picture1.jpg Hays Humm - City Nature Challenge 2026 - Make it stand out Central Texas Wildflowers Photo courtesy HCMN Sharon Moore, City Nature Challenge 2025 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a7ca46da-9d32-4996-a7dd-d1ff7e3ca1e8/Training+and+Participation+v2.jpg Hays Humm - City Nature Challenge 2026 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e515f3d8-7e75-47da-8ddd-f37d9f3c0032/Apr+24+BioBlitz.jpg Hays Humm - City Nature Challenge 2026 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/68347d81-3272-4ac2-8481-a8f8e3ac3fdd/Apr+25+BioBlitz.jpg Hays Humm - City Nature Challenge 2026 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/3ae49cc4-d44b-490e-a3b7-1486252ba4fd/Apr+25+Mothing.jpg Hays Humm - City Nature Challenge 2026 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/bf2f2c1f-760c-4319-aac7-b15e4008d0e6/Picture3.jpg Hays Humm - City Nature Challenge 2026 - Make it stand out Antelopehorn Milkweed (Asclepias asperula) close-up of the flower. 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Photo courtesy HCMN Sharon Moore, City Nature Challenge 2025 https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/community-collaborative-rain-hail-and-snow-2026 monthly 0.5 2026-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/6e841726-89ac-4d4b-bc48-9f9325c8f3f2/CoCoRaHS+Screenshot+2026-03-21+191758.jpg Hays Humm - Welcome to CoCoRaHS - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/db811032-09ee-498f-ba37-6322473e2f92/Picture5.webp Hays Humm - Welcome to CoCoRaHS - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/35ead2e7-2cc2-4587-8534-49172178b4f2/Picture6.jpg Hays Humm - Welcome to CoCoRaHS - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f547a8e5-a0e8-4ad3-aff0-b45275594e6f/IMG_4256_1.PNG Hays Humm - Welcome to CoCoRaHS - Make it stand out 1 - After logging in on your phone, you will land here. 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Naturescapes 2026 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/about-the-cover-april-2026 monthly 0.5 2026-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e9196baa-0dbb-4480-8032-72eb37a93624/DSC_1140.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out All photos from Jacob’s Well Natural Area (March 2026) courtesy Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/162cdace-ce3e-4cff-a670-eab4add17b4b/DSC_1024.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Raccoon in a hollow tree, March 8, 2026 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/5055295a-bd35-4820-9e6c-ff64753d785e/DSC_1092.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Golden-fronted Woodpecker (Female), March 8, 2026 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/73066df6-b1cd-4843-9c75-987d28ef9251/DSC_1258-2.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Golden-cheeked Warbler (Male), March 21, 2026 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c4befce7-cf1f-43ec-96b5-a96f3d0f180d/DSC_1104.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Eastern Bluebird (Male), March 8, 2026 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/8a72fef7-5aac-4e19-81f0-fd40bc009800/DSC_1155.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Bewick’s Wren, March 8, 2026 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/fc150bff-fe1d-46dd-a693-32b242df7ec9/DSC_1087.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Northern Mockingbird, March 8, 2026 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f452d3e4-9ba3-42d9-9367-46baf262a2b4/DSC_1135.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out All-male flock of wild turkeys, March 8, 2026 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/434707ef-3514-47af-aaa5-0650ed1b7e52/DSC_1126.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/meet-the-directors monthly 0.5 2026-03-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/aa9fc84b-6410-4553-a312-054b03d1ae5a/IMG_4719.jpg Hays Humm - Meet the Directors - Make it stand out 2026 HCMN Leadership Team (elected at the November 2025 Gala) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/063e22da-9346-4546-ac48-d6a8badf11e7/20251108_174619.webp Hays Humm - Meet the Directors - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e42b6672-206a-427d-919b-deda59a8f123/Kelly+Pierce.jpg Hays Humm - Meet the Directors - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a319529a-a674-496c-9222-6b27cf43ae81/Tracy_S%26S.jpg Hays Humm - 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Meet the Directors - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/meet-the-advisors monthly 0.5 2026-03-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f1c90800-faed-43a6-9595-7da1b796d4a8/DSC_8872.jpg Hays Humm - Meet the Advisors - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/18088a83-57fa-41c2-9f41-73c490c8152f/SHarrington.jpg Hays Humm - Meet the Advisors - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/22c24753-136c-453b-8b2a-2636c221252a/Archis.jpg Hays Humm - Meet the Advisors - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ffcffef3-0b90-4d90-86d3-2370a0937deb/IMG_4600.jpg Hays Humm - Meet the Advisors - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/meet-kiran monthly 0.5 2026-03-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c1519a32-0220-4ca3-afc3-3398ac557175/IMG_6848.jpeg Hays Humm - Meet the Author - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/5c96f5d9-d960-4537-8bb4-975e012ef75c/20251108_174800.jpg Hays Humm - Meet the Author - Make it stand out Kiran Topiwala Photo courtesy Mimi Cavender https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ea7ee741-e433-4726-b858-8f84f63e1f46/Screenshot+2026-03-03+134549.jpg Hays Humm - Meet the Author - Make it stand out The top two links under NAS’s website of Recent News include Christine Middleton’s most recent HELM article, Stewardship is for the Birds - Part 1: What do Birds Need? and Kiran Topiwala’s article, Seeds Know What To Do, both first published in The Hays Humm. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/pollinators-make-it-happen-march-2026 monthly 0.5 2026-03-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2cf4fb00-78c6-4c88-80dd-39a0df942e33/Bees+on+sotol+close+wide.jpg Hays Humm - Pollinators Make It Happen! - Make it stand out Photo courtesy Mimi Cavender https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1a6e4bc4-d442-4172-9ecd-f8cec3ec766a/DSC_6233.jpg Hays Humm - Pollinators Make It Happen! - Make it stand out Borderd Patch Butterfly caterpillars on common sunflower Photo courtesy Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/18097a36-b0c4-4cb5-b0c9-43ece4709eec/DSC_6245.jpg Hays Humm - Pollinators Make It Happen! - Make it stand out Bordered Patch Butterfly Photo courtesy Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/5704a14a-0f66-47f4-a892-24b47e54d670/AntelopeHorn.jpg Hays Humm - Pollinators Make It Happen! - Make it stand out Antelope Horns Milkweed (Asclepias asperula) Photo courtesy Christine Middleton https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/41facbca-4908-496e-b903-7b79c4a31a01/Pearl+Milkweed.jpg Hays Humm - Pollinators Make It Happen! - Make it stand out Pearl Milkweed Vine (Matelea reticulata) Photo courtesy Christine Middleton https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e84c74a3-dbb8-47ef-860e-afac37697ae8/Zizotes+Milkweed.jpg Hays Humm - Pollinators Make It Happen! - Make it stand out Zizotes Milkweed (Asclepias oenotheroides) Photo courtesy Christine Middleton https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/56705418-df4e-4785-b04a-49505806abf6/Monarch+on+Thistle_Photos3.jpg Hays Humm - Pollinators Make It Happen! - Make it stand out Monarchs often use Texas thistle for nectaring during their spring migration through Central Texas. 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Photo courtesy Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/bc173070-f268-4a7c-b176-d131ccbb07e3/bee+on+sotol+close+clearer+%28003%29.jpg Hays Humm - Pollinators Make It Happen! - Make it stand out Photo courtesy Mimi Cavender https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/about-the-cover-march-2026 monthly 0.5 2026-03-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/cc482009-cb49-4aa5-8ec3-a16e19430b6b/DSC_6491.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Photos courtesy Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/70e76fe5-ab56-4f78-93d1-1f9761ccc5ea/DSC_2013.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out In flight, bold white wing patches flash against dark wings, making them easy to identify, even at a distance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/aaf8d29b-56a1-41b9-a1ba-01feb8387c13/Picture1.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/66d6cb5b-eaef-4bce-b70c-9b32c167ba64/Picture2.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Along the creek at Brazos Bend State Park in Fort Bend County, Texas, a Great Egret appears to be presiding over an attentive audience of Black-bellied Whistling-Ducks in the shadows. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/research-rangers-a-model-of-service-learning-in-action monthly 0.5 2026-02-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/963aa401-573f-4d36-b8c0-bb9d1d1b58ab/Picture1.jpg Hays Humm - Research Rangers - Make it stand out Jill Zipperer representing the Research Rangers at the Summer Point Park Conservation Fair in Buda, Texas, supporting an Eagle Scout project. All photos courtesy Kristy Daniel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/8fce9c80-1467-4d0f-ba01-d3e693d48b9e/Picture12.png Hays Humm - Research Rangers - Make it stand out Image with permission Research Rangers and artist Raylee Schobel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/eb43b044-4773-4913-94b3-7c7b0c37ef76/Picture2.jpg Hays Humm - Research Rangers - Make it stand out Children pinning the tail on a Texas Blind salamander with help from Hays County Master Naturalist chapter volunteers, Tara Lenore and Samantha Youngblood, at a Research Rangers-hosted Seasons of Science event. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/49b48d61-b41a-48e6-86fd-dfcd032783bf/Picture9.jpg Hays Humm - Research Rangers - Make it stand out Texas State University students, Yazmin Montes, Victoria Garcia, and Lily Dahl, introducing their brand new Research Rangers Gall Guide nature exploration. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/539ad84e-6f31-4bea-92b4-f2c062104c86/Picture5.jpg Hays Humm - Research Rangers - Make it stand out Kyle Tucker, a Texas State University student, acting as a Ranger Guide for the Hays County community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/48c49ef3-1bb1-4543-8ab8-e7c232b65553/Picture3.jpg Hays Humm - Research Rangers - Make it stand out A child learning to use binoculars to search for native Texas birds with the help of the Research Rangers Bird Buddies nature exploration. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/cc5d2d45-ba46-472e-bf0d-25bf114de12a/Picture7.jpg Hays Humm - Research Rangers - Make it stand out Children working through Research Rangers activity books to help Binx and Scout collect scientific data by exploring nature. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2431ae68-dc2e-40ae-b16d-33b0eddcf9d2/Picture11.jpg Hays Humm - Research Rangers - Make it stand out Research Rangers Project Directors, Drs. Kristy Daniel and Carrie Bucklin https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/land-stewardship-is-for-the-birds monthly 0.5 2026-02-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f26a80b3-92d1-478b-80f3-b99a55296a5e/DSC_2785.jpg Hays Humm - Land Stewardship is for the Birds - Make it stand out Photo courtesy Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/dd61556f-30fd-43bd-b896-7de2fdc54393/DSC_9256.jpg Hays Humm - Land Stewardship is for the Birds - Make it stand out Yellow-rumped Warbler Eating Seeds Photo courtesy Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/0f072f41-95b1-4a53-85e2-4d5c0982483a/DSC_5940.jpg Hays Humm - Land Stewardship is for the Birds - Make it stand out Golden-fronted Woodpecker Eating Possumhaw Berries Photo courtesy Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1ac27896-8a99-4c36-9695-7088e0249318/DSC_0671.jpg Hays Humm - Land Stewardship is for the Birds - Make it stand out Summer Tanager Consuming an Insect Photo courtesy Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ddfd5e9c-65bc-46ea-83e4-2a044c8b3af8/DSC_1999.jpg Hays Humm - Land Stewardship is for the Birds - Make it stand out Lesser Goldfinch feeding on Mealy Blue Sage Photo courtesy Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/35a3913d-fddd-463d-a673-2f0d60401073/DSC_0587-2.jpg Hays Humm - Land Stewardship is for the Birds - Make it stand out Canyon Wren Feeding an Insect to a Fledgling Photo courtesy Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b7cc5c0a-7aa9-4c52-b65d-b17a7df9fa5b/Tom+H+3.jpg Hays Humm - Land Stewardship is for the Birds - Make it stand out Black-capped Vireo Constructing its Nest Photo courtesy Tom Hausler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/be56689a-eb05-4712-a170-3bc31817cb80/DSC_1666-2.jpg Hays Humm - Land Stewardship is for the Birds - Make it stand out Titmouse Panting to Cool Off Photo courtesy Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/643fe51a-7270-40c3-8065-b76f59408878/DSC_5335-gigapixel-very_compressed-scale-2_00x-cropped+copy.jpg Hays Humm - Land Stewardship is for the Birds - Make it stand out Painted Bunting Enjoying a Bath Photo courtesy Mike Davis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/47a9a9b0-28a6-41b7-b7b5-0070afa03628/DSC_8340.jpg Hays Humm - Land Stewardship is for the Birds - Make it stand out An Eastern Bluebird, 2 House Finches, 2 Lesser Goldfinches, and a House Sparrow (November 1) Photo courtesy Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b83cbb85-6495-4465-a833-e6421c527a8d/DSC_0337.jpg Hays Humm - Land Stewardship is for the Birds - Make it stand out Eastern Phoebe Nest with Fledglings under the Porch Photo courtesy Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/98ae381c-6a66-4940-92e3-eeccefc0ba72/TPWD+image.png Hays Humm - Land Stewardship is for the Birds Image courtesy https://tpwd.texas.gov/publications/pwdpubs/media/pwd_lf_k0700_0167e.pdf https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/61656e76-6ea6-4f7c-890e-55fb1a54d416/Max+Sunflower.jpg Hays Humm - Land Stewardship is for the Birds - Make it stand out Maximilian Sunflower Photo courtesy Christine Middleton https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/6468aaa1-13dd-4e5e-9b18-29e42cd45069/NAS+Painted+Bunting+single.jpg Hays Humm - Land Stewardship is for the Birds - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b56df67d-e36f-4de5-b1be-1886a5d72784/NAS+Painted+Bunting+Flock.jpg Hays Humm - Land Stewardship is for the Birds - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e603bf63-0d4d-4343-bb9b-acb2e95d8341/IMG_2430.jpg Hays Humm - Land Stewardship is for the Birds - Make it stand out Around the border, Tina and Bob planted lots of native plants and sowed native turf grass across the rest of the area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1769380880289-MTORC0SB7QNOEUA2NSFL/Adkins+Pond.jpg Hays Humm - Land Stewardship is for the Birds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1769381030454-V8VOSBO1EW5ZEJ0IDHIW/IMG_6708.jpeg Hays Humm - Land Stewardship is for the Birds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d4f9e512-92b3-4dd7-8f09-0938447196e4/IMG_4553.jpg Hays Humm - Land Stewardship is for the Birds - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/89bab5df-984a-4097-936f-86f3ba2fe741/IMG_1805.jpeg Hays Humm - Land Stewardship is for the Birds - Make it stand out Stock tank with aquatic plants and rock-filled dish for birds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/fb5e70d0-1979-4628-9553-862f120e9d3d/summer+tanager+male+waits+his+turn.jpeg Hays Humm - Land Stewardship is for the Birds - Make it stand out Summer Tanager (upper right) and Cardinal ( in the rock-filled dish) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/3047789d-14d5-42e4-b922-7c1fad025ac9/painted+bunting+male+and+lesser+goldfinches.jpg Hays Humm - Land Stewardship is for the Birds - Make it stand out Painted Bunting and Lesser Goldfinches https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a7dbb742-ddf1-4735-830e-80938d3ad5cd/indigo+bunting+male+at+the+bath.jpg Hays Humm - Land Stewardship is for the Birds - Make it stand out Indigo Bunting https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/christmas-bird-count/february/2026 monthly 0.5 2026-02-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/8a6819a6-2ba0-49e0-9959-1c3c1c08b2b8/DSC_0851.jpg Hays Humm - Counting Birds - Make it stand out Zone 1 Team Photos courtesy Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/79a9954b-42aa-480f-99de-fc032d82b746/IMG_5684+%281%29.jpg Hays Humm - Counting Birds - Make it stand out At the end of the day, the birders gathered at Industry in San Marcos to share stories and warm up with a little food and drink. Photo courtesy Rebekah Rylander. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b3844b7d-2535-4106-b0b1-e931b3cfffb3/DSC_0612.jpg Hays Humm - Counting Birds - Make it stand out The Zone 1 Team members, with leaders Suzanne James (red jacket) and Doray Lendacky (blue jacket), gathered at 7:15 a.m. on December 14, 2025 at Crook’s Park in San Marcos. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/81dc8a92-8226-4d2f-9ed0-a5f3c4d09752/DSC_0600-3.jpg Hays Humm - Counting Birds - Make it stand out A pair of Red-shouldered Hawks, spotted by team member Jane Jones, posed for this portrait. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f105df3a-3f9b-4129-9934-810b92cf720c/DSC_0615.jpg Hays Humm - Counting Birds - Make it stand out Female Red-winged Blackbird https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/21b7a02a-2ebd-4d2e-9f14-324c1734efab/DSC_0637.jpg Hays Humm - Counting Birds - Make it stand out Blue-headed Vireo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1e828eb0-bb7a-49bb-9220-4cf47d32c414/DSC_0643.jpg Hays Humm - Counting Birds - Make it stand out Northern Cardinal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a95b8df5-7a72-4fe2-af0f-674ed364b2ac/DSC_0646.jpg Hays Humm - Counting Birds - Make it stand out Carolina Wren https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/9d5e7c62-62ff-4195-b88b-6f9bf69b0be2/DSC_0652.jpg Hays Humm - Counting Birds - Make it stand out Eastern Phoebe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b02b78e2-94b2-4aef-a5f0-5d51170af8e5/DSC_0654.jpg Hays Humm - Counting Birds - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/75a0911c-0911-4a13-a23b-ad0a26f4feb3/DSC_0657.jpg Hays Humm - Counting Birds - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/957d6b02-adcf-4901-8118-da954a6d0963/DSC_0673-2.jpg Hays Humm - Counting Birds - Make it stand out Great Blue Herons and Great Egrets lined the bank of a pond adjacent to the A.E. Wood Fish Hatchery. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e9bdfd57-304b-49bb-a161-0ca09b2da1e9/DSC_0687.jpg Hays Humm - Counting Birds - Make it stand out To the delight of our team, a Peregrine Falcon made several passes over the fish hatchery. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/074aa0d6-3f49-4c65-882a-592d774e8b7a/DSC_0729.jpg Hays Humm - Counting Birds - Make it stand out Greater Yellow Legs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/551c0673-112f-4425-a50e-ee755531fb7b/DSC_0732-3.jpg Hays Humm - Counting Birds - Make it stand out Egyptian Geese https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/aee51382-cdee-4592-a1b4-d058f09ae35b/DSC_0745.jpg Hays Humm - Counting Birds - Make it stand out An Oprey guards its catch at the fish hatchery. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/42024c9d-9f13-4438-ada5-115aa4336775/DSC_0755-2.jpg Hays Humm - Counting Birds - Make it stand out The Osprey takes flight with its partially eaten prey. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b00678b4-cfb0-424e-ad35-c0ce969b0cb1/DSC_0764.jpg Hays Humm - Counting Birds - Make it stand out Savanah Sparrow https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a9fb28cf-9945-477d-b469-cb1d19bce9e1/DSC_0840.jpg Hays Humm - Counting Birds - Make it stand out Juvenile Red-shouldered Hawk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7c5e1cea-da70-419d-958a-b8d95daa6021/DSC_0880.jpg Hays Humm - Counting Birds - Make it stand out House Sparrow male https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/9e03d96c-d9fa-490c-b4cc-c9bc112400bb/DSC_0851.jpg Hays Humm - Counting Birds - Make it stand out The Zone 1 Team huddled together for a quick photo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b3cb90f4-c160-4337-b2c7-ab69fc0bf400/DSC_0855.jpg Hays Humm - Counting Birds - Make it stand out Autumn colors over the river. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/5d6da963-c069-4d05-b71e-6706243d34e7/DSC_0881.jpg Hays Humm - Counting Birds - Make it stand out Texas State University trees exhibited their vibrant foliage… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c5b560fb-8a24-4dbb-8f6e-b37c19a02c95/DSC_0861.jpg Hays Humm - Counting Birds - Make it stand out …and some birders got in the holiday spirit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b7f134d3-9c69-4339-bda1-60ecb6d460df/DSC_0882.jpg Hays Humm - Counting Birds - Make it stand out Wood Ducks—two males and a female—on the Texas State University Campus https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/9205f9fd-7dea-4bae-ac54-2547778682b0/DSC_0872.jpg Hays Humm - Counting Birds - Make it stand out Great Egret https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/77e08389-24a1-4129-81fb-31e2f7d653cf/DSC_0883.jpg Hays Humm - Counting Birds - Make it stand out Wood Duck pair https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/4a7a1391-0940-47ab-9619-24c54a9a67a0/DSC_0885.jpg Hays Humm - Counting Birds - Make it stand out Great Blue Heron https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e9b193c5-4ab6-4745-8c4a-b8334de2b18c/Sections.jpg Hays Humm - Counting Birds - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/review-is-a-river-alive monthly 0.5 2026-02-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e0e3c457-c7e6-45b1-b11e-edb79615c7a8/Another+version+of+Sams+Banner.jpg Hays Humm - Review: Is A River Alive? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/about-the-cover-february-2026 monthly 0.5 2026-02-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/3a0b0830-9489-42cb-a525-a7ff50a85998/MD+1.jpg Hays Humm - 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It’s a Celebration! - Outstanding Volunteer Steph Dodson - Outstanding Chapter Volunteer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/4be424a4-7ba6-4929-b186-950ec984873f/Slide22.JPG Hays Humm - It’s a Celebration! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b754696d-fdb3-4c16-af8c-d1e979679dd1/Project+Fair+Spring+2025+Research+Rangers+Jill+and+Kristy+smiling.jpg Hays Humm - It’s a Celebration! - Make it stand out Kristy Daniel - Significant Contribution to the Chapter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c840f55d-7d22-4df9-a2da-be4242232629/Slide24.JPG Hays Humm - It’s a Celebration! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7b63331a-e473-47d8-857f-68d97b705f1a/IMG_6566.jpg Hays Humm - It’s a Celebration! - Make it stand out Significant Contribution to the Chapter - Jill Zipperer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/843a5855-4cab-4ee4-934b-05dbccbb90da/Slide26.JPG Hays Humm - It’s a Celebration! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c96c41dc-bfe2-40e0-ba54-28258c3b0b22/Project+Fair+Spring+2025+Mike+Meves%2C+Dick+McBride%2C+Larry+Calvert.jpg Hays Humm - It’s a Celebration! - Make it stand out Special Achievement Award - Bob Currie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/8b00849c-bff5-4233-838f-1f4a3aa6a5e2/Slide28.JPG Hays Humm - It’s a Celebration! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/0c2248be-59f9-4b52-a213-2301d294e9e7/IMG_6569.jpg Hays Humm - It’s a Celebration! - Make it stand out Community Partner Award Individual - Katherine Sturdivant https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1de15862-4bac-476f-ba63-166bc0479b54/Slide30.JPG Hays Humm - It’s a Celebration! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/eaca9a95-a75c-499d-80b3-30c6b77c8c77/IMG_6572.jpg Hays Humm - It’s a Celebration! - Make it stand out Community Partner Award Non-Profit - representing The United Methodist Church of Wimberley’s Green Team: Sandra Londa (center, holding the award) and Janice Sisson (dark sweater) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/4ad8250b-2f3e-432a-9487-79246294073a/Slide31.JPG Hays Humm - It’s a Celebration! - Make it stand out United Methodist Church bird viewing station in Wimberley, Texas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/80964acc-3200-44e5-91dd-8e20f853b221/Slide33.JPG Hays Humm - It’s a Celebration! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/5c4bdc07-af6e-4c8b-9b66-389e14836fe3/20251108_200307.jpg Hays Humm - It’s a Celebration! - Make it stand out Texas Master Naturalist of Distinction - Dell and Gerin Hood‍ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/16062d35-971c-4205-83d1-e49dfaf936be/IMG_6587.jpg Hays Humm - It’s a Celebration! - Make it stand out TA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/85666844-e647-47db-a101-20037faf854e/IMG_6601.jpg Hays Humm - It’s a Celebration! - Make it stand out TA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/9151e92c-aa42-4a8b-8807-64260eb9037c/HCMN+Graduation+and+Gala+-+2025_Part+2_Officer+Nominees+redo.jpg Hays Humm - It’s a Celebration! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/798ac471-2cbc-42a3-9e68-655126201ec2/IMG_6615.jpg Hays Humm - It’s a Celebration! - Make it stand out 2025 Hays County Master Naturalist Board https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/learning-from-the-land monthly 0.5 2025-12-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/aa5ba09b-e754-4625-95cf-5bf3d5826c76/Canyon+Lake+Gorge+%28Jill+Zipperer%29.jpg Hays Humm - Learning from the Land - Make it stand out Photo courtesy Jill Zipperer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/dfacc9b9-fbf2-4637-9c2f-bbc2dd554d73/20170714-DSCN2130.jpg Hays Humm - Learning from the Land - Make it stand out Bracken Cave Batnado Photo courtesy Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/840ec13e-774c-490b-b49c-8f253e8cd81a/Night+Skies+%28Jill+Zipperer%29.jpg Hays Humm - Learning from the Land - Make it stand out Night Skies Photo courtesy Jill Zipperer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/69afb9e1-501b-4efb-842e-7345059227fd/Skulls+%26+Scat+%28Jill+Zipperer%29%281%29.jpg Hays Humm - Learning from the Land - Make it stand out Skulls and Scat Photo courtesy Jill Zipperer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/4b062ba2-e5a7-4460-bf71-97fceba8ca44/Skulls+%26+Scat+%28Jill+Zipperer%29%282%29.jpg Hays Humm - Learning from the Land - Make it stand out Skulls and Scat Photo courtesy Jill Zipperer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/3e60d5a4-2809-4811-9e67-d9dc9bd69fa2/Skulls+%26+Scat+%28Jill+Zipperer%29.jpg Hays Humm - Learning from the Land - Make it stand out Skulls and Scat Photo courtesy Jill Zipperer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d90e1d7a-0632-47e0-a61a-fe60f08a65ed/Insects+%28Jill+Zipperer%29%281%29.jpg Hays Humm - Learning from the Land - Make it stand out Insects with Dr. Chris Nice Photo courtesy Jill Zipperer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a7d31b2d-752f-4447-bf9f-8e5b06a88050/Insects+%28Jill+Zipperer%29%282%29.jpg Hays Humm - Learning from the Land - Make it stand out Insects Photo courtesy Jill Zipperer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e18169bd-7582-4e54-a57a-00210d0afd2a/Insects+%28Jill+Zipperer%29.jpg Hays Humm - Learning from the Land - Make it stand out Insects Photo courtesy Jill Zipperer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/852dff8d-417d-44d8-8dba-db6c9c896ecf/Insects+%28Emma+Parsley%29.jpg Hays Humm - Learning from the Land - Make it stand out Insects Photo courtesy Emma Parsley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/3c8b34a4-60ce-41af-be50-d951cfa2e4aa/Canyon+Lake+Gorge+%28Katie+Simoneaux%29.jpg Hays Humm - Learning from the Land - Make it stand out Canyon Lake Gorge Photo courtesy Katie Simoneaux https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/924177ee-18f0-48d9-897b-da5dbed2dbb9/Canyon+Lake+Gorge+%28Katie+Simoneaux%29%283%29.jpg Hays Humm - Learning from the Land - Make it stand out Canyon Lake Gorge Photo courtesy Katie Simoneaux https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b922fec3-10ad-4dfa-8cf7-311b9c456de3/Canyon+Lake+Gorge+%28Jill+Zipperer%29%281%29.jpg Hays Humm - Learning from the Land - Make it stand out Canyon Lake Gorge Photo courtesy Jill Zipperer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f0bf3b19-baae-4ca1-beee-8e0dae46da3d/Canyon+Lake+Gorge+%28Katie+Simoneaux%29%281%29.jpg Hays Humm - Learning from the Land - Make it stand out Canyon Lake Gorge Photo courtesy Katie Simoneaux https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/789aa190-3a52-4e96-8d97-9c30f84843f5/Canyon+Lake+Gorge+%28Katie+Simoneaux%29%282%29.jpg Hays Humm - Learning from the Land - Make it stand out Canyon Lake Gorge Photo courtesy Katie Simoneaux https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/562523a1-59b0-4a38-914b-5e0d4a2ccf2d/John+Knox+%28Katie+Simoneaux%29%283%29.jpg Hays Humm - Learning from the Land - Make it stand out John Knox Ranch Photo courtesy Katie Simoneaux https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/64539f8f-b864-4f3d-963d-33ae4e526745/John+Knox+%28Katie+Simoneaux%29%282%29.jpg Hays Humm - 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Learning from the Land - Make it stand out Jacob’s Well Natural Area Photo courtesy Jill Zipperer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/83702514-d120-40aa-9941-ae74f5ff4d85/SV+2+Marian+Brackney_s+Place+%28Katie+Simoneaux%29%281%29.jpg Hays Humm - Learning from the Land - Make it stand out Marian Brackney Site Visit Photo courtesy Katie Simoneaux https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/07b4496b-85cb-4d62-832f-8f108fd83679/SV+2+Patsy+Glenn+%28Jill+Zipperer%29%281%29.jpg Hays Humm - Learning from the Land - Make it stand out Patsy Glenn Refuge Photo courtesy Jill Zipperer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/56cd5b96-c368-4853-a6b8-86ebfb64823f/SV+2+Patsy+Glenn+%28Jill+Zipperer%29.jpg Hays Humm - Learning from the Land - Make it stand out Patsy Glenn Refuge Photo courtesy Jill Zipperer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/96429326-8b52-401f-b956-590abf6151a5/SV+4+Sharon+%26+Peter_s+%28Katie+Simoneaux%29%281%29.jpg Hays Humm - 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Learning from the Land - Make it stand out Austin Wildland’s Onion Creek Tract Photo courtesy Jill Zipperer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f9efbf25-9eeb-41d6-8089-b34631eaa14d/Onion+Creek+%28Katie+Simoneaux%29.jpg Hays Humm - Learning from the Land - Make it stand out Austin Wildland’s Onion Creek Tract Photo courtesy Katie Simoneaux https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/26090c7d-4229-429b-b4ce-4a3a883e2f66/Honey+Creek+%28Katie+Simoneaux%29.jpg Hays Humm - Learning from the Land - Make it stand out Honey Creek Photo courtesy Katie Simoneaux https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/de2a01ba-03f7-48a6-b18f-8894f9067c5c/20251108_175005.jpg Hays Humm - Learning from the Land - Make it stand out Training Class Co-Directors Mary O’Hara and Jill Zipperer‍ ‍ Photo courtesy Mimi Cavender https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/naturescapes-2025-winners monthly 0.5 2025-12-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a6863289-323d-4439-89e2-0f088d0f9147/Banner+-+Guadalupe.jpg Hays Humm - 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Those greenish-yellow feet are a hallmark of the species for most of the year, turning a deeper orange-yellow only at the height of breeding season, when even the bare skin on their face shifts from yellow to red. Once a fish is subdued by the Snowy Egret, it is maneuvered to be swallowed head first. 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Davis garnered an Award of Excellence in the 2024 Naturescapes Photography Contest. Photo courtesy Mike Davis https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/snakefessst-san-marcos-discovery-center monthly 0.5 2025-10-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/dbe2dc55-a04c-4859-81f1-0d3189833972/IMG_4216_Niki+Lake.jpg Hays Humm - SNAKEFESSST - Make it stand out Festival organizer Niki Lake shares a close encounter with “Champ,” a Mexican Hognose snake, inviting Snakefessst visitors to see and gently touch the remarkable reptile. 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Land Stewardship in Flash Flood Alley - Make it stand out This Wimberley home was damaged by the 2015 Memorial Day Flood. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/8e2cb7b9-3725-4b8d-9d31-86d5c5d72396/Contemplating+Creek.jpeg Hays Humm - Land Stewardship in Flash Flood Alley - Make it stand out One of the many Hays County creeks the HELM Team has been shown while visiting land owners. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/15516de0-b26f-4af7-943c-3e323ac08d60/Fisher+Store+Bridge.jpeg Hays Humm - Land Stewardship in Flash Flood Alley - Make it stand out The Fischer Store Bridge was totally destroyed during the 2015 Blanco River flood, along with lots of uprooted trees. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/565203db-35a2-4af6-b7d5-09e8cf6491c3/AustinHigherRainfallIntensity.png Hays Humm - Land Stewardship in Flash Flood Alley - Make it stand out SourSource: ClimateCentral.orgce: ClimateCentral.org https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/82f9b10f-7da3-4a2b-ae94-0406552cdd53/William+Gray+from+Google.png Hays Humm - Land Stewardship in Flash Flood Alley - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ac123ce2-083d-4a9d-aea6-67fadcf16661/LaRayGraphJPEG1.png Hays Humm - Land Stewardship in Flash Flood Alley - The first graph superimposes the USGS gauge heights on the Blanco River at the RR12 bridge for the two Halloween flood events. At that point on the river, a level of 17 feet is considered a moderate flood and 26 feet a major one. The graph illustrates how the water rose rapidly, from around 5 feet to 27 feet in just three hours, and then stayed above 20 feet for another three hours. The key takeaway, according to Geist, is “how quickly the river went from normal flow to flooding (i.e., flash flooding).” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a7e64e85-64ff-4c78-ab18-df1a57dbb0b3/LaRayGraphJPEG2.png Hays Humm - Land Stewardship in Flash Flood Alley - He then pondered what would happen if some of the rapid runoff had soaked in and the rest had been slowed down. The second graph shows how the 2015 flood might have looked in three hypothetical scenarios. The scenarios assume landowners took steps to capture a percentage of rainfall, enabling some to soak in (10%, 20%, and 50%), and that a similar percentage of upland runoff took three more hours to reach the river. The results suggest that slowing and sinking the water can reduce peak flows. Geist observed that if landowner actions resulted in a 50% reduction and 50% delay, “… the 2015 Halloween ‘flooding’ would have been a non-event.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/aae44212-9d44-4f33-9aac-88dd17981acf/Contour+Map.png Hays Humm - Land Stewardship in Flash Flood Alley - Make it stand out Note the places on this contour map where the water flows rapidly off the steep slopes. Image courtesy Dick McBride. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/af5589f6-2216-46a8-baf5-2ee647bedf40/Cedar+Erosion+Indicator.jpg Hays Humm - Land Stewardship in Flash Flood Alley - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a48083fa-6ee0-4c45-8ae3-a8dec8ceb9bc/Flow+Indicator+Grass.jpeg Hays Humm - Land Stewardship in Flash Flood Alley - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/39dd249b-045c-46f5-aa2f-31e16f73ec64/Cedar+Cleared+Hillside.jpeg Hays Humm - Land Stewardship in Flash Flood Alley - Make it stand out This clear-cut hillside has little vegetation capable of slowing run-off. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c2f6d4bd-af75-420d-b577-708e02606d47/Jackaroo+Workshop.jpeg Hays Humm - Land Stewardship in Flash Flood Alley - Make it stand out Texas Parks and Wildlife biologist, Ryan McGillicuddy, instructs landowners on how to revegetate the banks after a flood. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/464489e9-e116-4db6-bd01-25a6a1dde9e4/DeadWoodPoster.png Hays Humm - Land Stewardship in Flash Flood Alley - Make it stand out Handout provided after the July 4, 2025 flood, advising landowners on woody-debris management. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/9c5ceea0-6fea-44a5-87bd-a845f7191f7c/Bioswale+at+BCP.jpeg Hays Humm - Land Stewardship in Flash Flood Alley - Make it stand out This photograph illustrates one of the bioswales that is part of the project at Balcones Canyonlands Vireo Preserve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/0c8cced3-79d7-408b-9ac7-3f35e96614f1/Headwaters+Swale.jpeg Hays Humm - Land Stewardship in Flash Flood Alley - Make it stand out One of several swales at Headwaters at the Comal that captures rainfall. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/monarch-fest monthly 0.5 2025-10-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2085fb8e-7007-4e5d-acde-cfb5c78ae748/2025+Monarch+Fest++Plant+Sale+%28002%29.png Hays Humm - Celebrating Monarchs - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/61333e55-af29-45ca-8572-7c94abf9b6e7/DSC_8002.jpg Hays Humm - Celebrating Monarchs - Make it stand out Photo courtesy Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/97b98cb4-2d3a-476e-add0-1789ff3da623/DSC_8093.jpg Hays Humm - Celebrating Monarchs - Make it stand out Photo courtesy Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ca47c258-a0b7-4a0f-b7a4-5d46bd286891/DSC_7983.jpg Hays Humm - Celebrating Monarchs - Make it stand out Can you tell the difference between the Monarch (left) and the Queen Butterfly (right)? Photo courtesy Betsy Cross https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/austin-waters-wildlands monthly 0.5 2025-10-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e2b9fff5-2489-40c8-afda-40603b7b788c/Banner.jpg Hays Humm - Austin Water’s Wildlands - Make it stand out Photo courtesy Dick McBride https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/4003f745-e330-4b1e-a680-2fa8d74cd6b4/Picture1.jpg Hays Humm - Austin Water’s Wildlands - The WQPL “safeguards groundwater in the Barton Springs segment of the Edwards Aquifer through the conservation and restoration of large connected natural areas.” The dark green area in this map represents the recharge zone for the Barton Springs segment of the Edwards Aquifer. The medium blue shapes are properties owned and managed by Austin Water, and the light blue shapes are privately owned but with conservation easements preventing development. Much of this land was formerly ranchland, and overgrazing, along with other poor land management practices, often damaged the land. But this combination protects 30% of the Barton Springs recharge zone. 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Photo courtesy Dick McBride https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/09743332-5bf7-4253-b17a-498f290f690f/Pat+2.jpeg Hays Humm - Austin Water’s Wildlands - Make it stand out Photo courtesy Pat Heintz https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/fb183780-2c49-4320-b0c0-f8fb268dac2f/Russell+3.3.jpg Hays Humm - Austin Water’s Wildlands - Make it stand out Photo courtesy Russell Sanders https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/931a405b-df3d-4757-b924-72c098dc8a22/New+Patjpg.jpg Hays Humm - Austin Water’s Wildlands - Make it stand out Photo courtesy Pat Heintz https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/dee0c806-b74d-4dd7-be81-885595850746/Hike+Onion+3.3+mb.jpeg Hays Humm - Austin Water’s Wildlands - Make it stand out Photo courtesy Dick McBride https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/87adc31e-ef48-48e9-9a51-114a3ebe4efb/Pat+Hike+2.jpg Hays Humm - Austin Water’s Wildlands - Make it stand out Photo courtesy Pat Heintz https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/853c8d9d-465b-4497-82f3-a151af7987fe/Crazy+Guy+5.5mb.jpg Hays Humm - Austin Water’s Wildlands - Make it stand out Photo courtesy Karlee Taylor https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/156751ec-b781-4c4a-923c-99bd9b4b09b4/20250111_MaxwellRestorationworkday_CREDIT_SosiaBert.jpg Hays Humm - Austin Water’s Wildlands - Make it stand out Photo courtesy Karlee Taylor https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/insects-that-could-star-in-a-horror-movie monthly 0.5 2025-10-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/3643bc13-1b1b-433e-875e-cbe368ea4d2d/DSC_5604_Banner.jpg Hays Humm - Insects That Could Star in a Horror Movie - Make it stand out A hornworm is covered with the cocoons of a parasitoid wasp. These young wasps will soon kill the caterpillar and move on to another host. Photo courtesy Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1e641e7a-03c5-43a6-8367-021b0ac7268f/IMG_7885.jpg Hays Humm - Insects That Could Star in a Horror Movie - Make it stand out Dr. Nice points to a praying mantis on his hand and has a walking stick on his shirt near his left collar. Photo courtesy Samantha Youngblood https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/74512def-872b-4875-a27e-6f7350be6aff/DSC_5598_reduced.jpg Hays Humm - Insects That Could Star in a Horror Movie - What some find grotesque, others see as the exceptional value of parasitoids to humans. (Just wait until you learn about hyperparasitoids.) For further reading, Dr. Nice recommends the Insects of North America guide, published by Princeton Field Guides. 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Monday, Monday… - Make it stand out Photo courtesy Jon Lopez https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/bad5fe70-b97b-491f-8ae8-82ced5ad5461/IMG_9990.jpg Hays Humm - Monday, Monday… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/9bb4a355-3358-4d51-b4cc-b8961bb5926d/IMG_0372.JPG Hays Humm - Monday, Monday… - Make it stand out Photo courtesy Jon Lopez https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/9fd98018-c0aa-4849-a122-937061c70174/IMG_0705.JPG Hays Humm - Monday, Monday… - Make it stand out Photo courtesy Jon Lopez https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1c9da05b-4be7-41c2-9633-0de61592db54/IMG_7978.png Hays Humm - Monday, Monday… - Make it stand out Photo courtesy Jon Lopez https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/43e0f97d-914c-4982-a3aa-4fdd61b9bc98/IMG_7928.png Hays Humm - Monday, Monday… - Make it stand out Photo courtesy Jon Lopez https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/9a46bfff-9992-4835-9225-18a8b2c6fc2c/IMG_3989.jpg Hays Humm - Monday, Monday… - Make it stand out Juvenile Yellow-crowned Night Heron with crawfish Photo courtesy Mary O’Hara https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/896e7c22-e73d-423e-b6b6-ca552a6b5658/IMG_4672.jpg Hays Humm - Monday, Monday… - Make it stand out Adult Yellow-crowned Night Heron Photo courtesy Mary O’Hara https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/66143ded-93c1-475b-963d-aa8bdb2d7913/IMG_4387.jpg Hays Humm - Monday, Monday… - Make it stand out Great Blue Heron Photo courtesy Mary O’Hara https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/5d907208-7997-40b2-a3d6-1133b008aac7/IMG_4383.jpeg Hays Humm - Monday, Monday… - Make it stand out Green Heron Photo courtesy Mary O’Hara https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/3ed30f14-be23-4890-af82-0c04b2a49075/IMG_4390.jpg Hays Humm - Monday, Monday… - Make it stand out Great Egret Photo courtesy Mary O’Hara https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/535f71ae-d0d9-41ba-9070-01f3b0917c5a/IMG_2227.jpg Hays Humm - Monday, Monday… - Make it stand out Photo courtesy Mary O’Hara https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/0942ca62-6fb2-4880-9628-41b907271892/IMG_4396.jpg Hays Humm - Monday, Monday… - Make it stand out Photo courtesy Mary O’Hara https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/9d58e373-6676-4256-b5b2-8734d1d64eae/IMG_4397.jpg Hays Humm - Monday, Monday… - Make it stand out Photo courtesy Mary O’Hara https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1da0d5ac-cb62-4dbd-a4b8-7fc581f245e6/IMG_4059.jpg Hays Humm - Monday, Monday… - Make it stand out Photo courtesy Mary O’Hara https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e20cf345-f2ff-4a8c-84c8-e55cc1de1d92/IMG_0223.jpg Hays Humm - Monday, Monday… - Make it stand out Photo courtesy Mary O’Hara https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/18db84eb-8797-4d76-94e2-d5daf7e79bc0/IMG_4072.jpeg Hays Humm - Monday, Monday… - Make it stand out Photo courtesy Mary O’Hara https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/de165af4-0a20-42aa-81f1-75a710c230e5/IMG_4664.jpeg Hays Humm - Monday, Monday… - Make it stand out Photo courtesy Mary O’Hara https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/8d0c222f-53ea-46c3-be19-851e82ab2b59/IMG_4738.jpg Hays Humm - Monday, Monday… - Make it stand out Photo courtesy Jon Lopez https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a06a623c-4ee8-4231-80da-f88e8be12689/FullSizeRender.jpg Hays Humm - Monday, Monday… - Make it stand out Photo courtesy Mary O’Hara https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/452735df-ef88-4565-b34b-d71586d5be73/Hawk+trash+can.jpg Hays Humm - Monday, Monday… - Make it stand out Photo courtesy Mary O’Hara https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/toads-and-frogs monthly 0.5 2025-09-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/0a80471c-4955-4a9b-ac92-f8e074f81aba/IMG_2606+%28002%29_Frog+Friends.jpg Hays Humm - NatureWatch: Amphibian Fun - Make it stand out October 13, 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7e0dee29-8ddc-449f-b0d3-fed219b23f3c/IMG_0903.jpg Hays Humm - NatureWatch: Amphibian Fun - Make it stand out Gulf Coast Toads (Incilius valliceps) All photos and videos courtesy Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/feea9171-e0b7-4716-978e-643ae7c3a7ca/IMG_0700_egg+mass_8-26-2023.jpg Hays Humm - NatureWatch: Amphibian Fun - Make it stand out August 26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/80b20c6d-1780-4193-848f-04da19a48eec/IMG_0701_close+up+egg+mass_8-26-2023.jpg Hays Humm - NatureWatch: Amphibian Fun - Make it stand out August 26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b00b0e23-92dc-49d0-a3bc-813b10544bad/IMG_0895+eggs_9-12-2023.jpg Hays Humm - NatureWatch: Amphibian Fun - Make it stand out This photo shows a second “string of pearls,” freshly deposited in one of my other watering tubs on the morning of September 12. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/6179370e-b896-4d34-a44d-1e73704774d0/IMG_0908.jpg Hays Humm - NatureWatch: Amphibian Fun - Make it stand out My online resources advised adding protein to the diet of the growing tadpoles. So I fed them rolls of thinly shaved turkey breast, which I dropped into their tub on a cord so leftovers could be removed easily. It wasn’t long before the tadpoles consumed all the turkey breast in a single feeding (September 13). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/bd67c73f-04d4-4c3f-b5c9-c05ac3198995/IMG_0917.jpg Hays Humm - NatureWatch: Amphibian Fun - Make it stand out They even congregated around my hand when I placed it in the water and gently nibbled away. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7e4750a5-be6e-41fc-a94a-a330d08c10fd/IMG_0983.jpg Hays Humm - NatureWatch: Amphibian Fun - Make it stand out By September 17, most of the tadpoles had sprouted legs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2148e947-ac65-490b-a3fd-b59d09437e7f/IMG_1005.jpg Hays Humm - NatureWatch: Amphibian Fun - Make it stand out And a few climbed out onto floating leaves and various ramps I’d placed in their pond (September 18). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ff314498-616e-452a-adb6-978ec9af7809/IMG_1015.jpg Hays Humm - NatureWatch: Amphibian Fun - Make it stand out September 19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ed4198a6-69c6-43d3-96a4-80dde29e759f/IMG_1024.jpg Hays Humm - NatureWatch: Amphibian Fun - Make it stand out September 20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c99a7ec4-6bae-4274-abc1-aac77924646a/IMG_1038.jpg Hays Humm - NatureWatch: Amphibian Fun - Make it stand out October 2 - Evidence that a snake had found the tadpole pond. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c006999f-d3ff-4e5a-b9be-107b6808a4d0/IMG_1084+%28002%29.jpg Hays Humm - NatureWatch: Amphibian Fun - Make it stand out October 5 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d64d076a-8e16-4028-bf91-96d71acbe0b1/IMG_1093.jpg Hays Humm - NatureWatch: Amphibian Fun - Make it stand out October 5 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/43ad376d-d3d6-46af-804b-6aa6c525b813/IMG_1133.jpg Hays Humm - NatureWatch: Amphibian Fun - Make it stand out On October 8, I moved the tadpoles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/67344615-be0a-4cd1-bea1-6e80a17e00ac/IMG_1182.jpg Hays Humm - NatureWatch: Amphibian Fun - Make it stand out October 22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/112e850f-05cc-43b1-9e71-2534dba7fed7/IMG_1220.jpg Hays Humm - NatureWatch: Amphibian Fun - Make it stand out October 26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c0e7a17a-e7d7-4173-b5a6-2247c924e889/IMG_1286.jpg Hays Humm - NatureWatch: Amphibian Fun - Make it stand out November 15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d11097b7-cf0b-4d33-8033-3170f9031c59/IMG_1191.jpg Hays Humm - NatureWatch: Amphibian Fun - Make it stand out October 26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/5d4e4cd8-ad8e-4c00-9d2e-f96bd322e8a6/IMG_1196.jpg Hays Humm - NatureWatch: Amphibian Fun - Make it stand out Leopard Frog All photos and videos courtesy Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/3cfec8df-11ef-4e37-adb9-caca6e4c530c/image001.png Hays Humm - NatureWatch: Amphibian Fun - Make it stand out Leopard Frog egg mass (September 21, 2024) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7eef1b49-203b-489f-9303-c7bd9994b714/IMG_0894.jpg Hays Humm - NatureWatch: Amphibian Fun - Make it stand out Gulf Coast Toad “string of pearls” (September 12, 2023) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1e419310-c162-4373-8c76-7231d62a358e/IMG_2470.jpg Hays Humm - NatureWatch: Amphibian Fun - Make it stand out Leopard Frog tadpoles emerged from the egg mass on September 22 (photo taken at 8:15 p.m.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/55d013f6-3e78-4bff-892d-5a176c26df30/IMG_2483.jpg Hays Humm - NatureWatch: Amphibian Fun - Make it stand out September 23, 7:45 p.m. - The tiny tadpoles gathered along the edges of the tub. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/64826773-9b24-4be8-a060-4f002a89a281/IMG_2672.jpg Hays Humm - NatureWatch: Amphibian Fun - Make it stand out October 23 - The tadpoles were growing slowly, but still seemed healthy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/31cf41f5-8c86-4c23-8c45-5c394d271248/IMG_2987.jpg Hays Humm - NatureWatch: Amphibian Fun - Make it stand out November 16 - An adult visits the tadpole tub. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ff851609-57de-4bf7-806a-c80b5f54468d/IMG_3013.jpg Hays Humm - NatureWatch: Amphibian Fun - Make it stand out November 24 - I moved about a hundred tadpoles into this tub in my garage and relocated the rest of them to a natural pond. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/02dc8efd-a8fa-42cd-b065-d58eb5053894/IMG_2536+%28002%29.jpg Hays Humm - NatureWatch: Amphibian Fun - Make it stand out On October 11, a second frogspawn, somewhat smaller than the first, appeared in another watering tub. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/491346f3-e119-463b-8413-47d6070556da/IMG_2512+%28002%29.jpg Hays Humm - NatureWatch: Amphibian Fun - Make it stand out October 8 - The adult Leopard Frogs often visited the watering tubs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b9d43ac9-e7d7-424b-9d13-0c2dcc1e0e22/IMG_2657.jpg Hays Humm - NatureWatch: Amphibian Fun - Make it stand out October 19 - Three Gulf Coast Toads share the tub with new Leopard Frog tadpoles. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/helm-begins-its-tenth-season monthly 0.5 2025-09-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/adc40d9f-2e30-46d4-82b3-0984d79742eb/IMG_2947.jpeg Hays Humm - HELM Begins Its Tenth Season - Make it stand out Photo courtesy Tina Adkins https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/8dfa6831-23d5-4d2f-aa7e-184d5b9a2587/Katz+visit.jpg Hays Humm - HELM Begins Its Tenth Season - Make it stand out Photo courtesy Lance Jones https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/49d28042-9edf-4f9c-a100-158a60e75ae3/Picture3.png Hays Humm - HELM Begins Its Tenth Season - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/70bd0dcd-688b-4a9c-8e5e-47dbb4bf4438/Team3+%282%29.jpg Hays Humm - HELM Begins Its Tenth Season - Make it stand out Photo courtesy Geno Baiamonte https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/74127233-3568-4caf-afab-7bad3c284905/Dahlstrom1LJ.jpg Hays Humm - HELM Begins Its Tenth Season - Make it stand out Photo courtesy Lance Jones https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/naturescapes-photography monthly 0.5 2025-09-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/84dec1bf-b06c-4a72-b49e-c2e58c767017/banner.jpg Hays Humm - Naturescapes 2025 Awards Reception - Make it stand out Angry Sky over Austin - 9-24-2023 Photo courtesy Dave DeVore 2024 Best in Show https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/about-the-cover-september-2025 monthly 0.5 2025-09-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/8a4a640e-5801-468c-aaaa-eda17784d441/DSC_0959-2.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Dragonhunter (Hagenius brevistylus) Photo courtesy Betsy Cross https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/like-habitat-for-humanity-for-birds monthly 0.5 2025-08-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/392ea7c9-204b-4e7e-8454-18b1c498c05d/Schulle+group+photo_130302.jpg Hays Humm - Like Habitat for Humanity for Birds - Make it stand out Jon Craddit - San Marcos Greenbelt Alliance President, Jamie Lee Case - City of San Marcos Parks Department Director, Larry Calvert - Hays County Birding Project Coordinator and HCMN Treasurer, and Hays County Master Naturalists and San Marcos Greenbelt Alliance Members: Kenneth Dees, JoEllen Korthals, and Cindy Hobson. 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Like Habitat for Humanity for Birds - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/5af3b083-b849-4b8d-bf71-f2f6d9387de5/IMG_1179.jpg Hays Humm - Like Habitat for Humanity for Birds - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/93fd864f-f5fe-4073-b75f-d2dd845a98f6/IMG_1192+%28002%29.jpg Hays Humm - Like Habitat for Humanity for Birds - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1210cfa1-1cca-49da-8007-bfb60d0c02b5/IMG_4921.jpg Hays Humm - Like Habitat for Humanity for Birds - So what’s kept Larry going all these years? “I’m not a birder,” he says. “But I like building. It’s one of my retirement things.” He’s built more than structures. He’s built momentum—bringing people together, strengthening habitat, and turning Hays County into a Bird City destination one bird station at a time. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/a-hidden-jewel-in-wimberley-patsy-glenn-refuge monthly 0.5 2025-08-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/389eef9e-e10f-4c67-a26f-1f9de035976b/IMG_4330.png Hays Humm - A Hidden Jewel in Wimberley - Make it stand out Meet the Mulch Movers! Back row (L–R): Larry Calvert, Robert Fisher, and Steve Janda. Front row (L–R): Mary O’Hara, Carolyn Langlinais, and Sarah Carlisle. Don Locke was part of the crew too—just not caught on camera! All photos courtesy Mary O’Hara https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/4259b105-7b8f-4a04-b0b2-94410998c11d/IMG_4317.png Hays Humm - A Hidden Jewel in Wimberley - Make it stand out Keep an eye out for Heather Carter’s natural wood sculpture just off the trail—it’s sure to catch your curiosity. Discover the story behind the piece and its creator in Art of Renewal by Mimi Cavender. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/95bb3ecc-1fcd-43e3-991e-0867ba4de594/IMG_4321%281%29.JPG Hays Humm - A Hidden Jewel in Wimberley - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e4d75abc-02de-4699-8416-a81f61cc9e1f/IMG_4316%281%29.JPG Hays Humm - A Hidden Jewel in Wimberley - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1c9e84a0-bfd5-4c50-b001-2c4dbe2766f0/IMG_4319%281%29.JPG Hays Humm - A Hidden Jewel in Wimberley - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b69751a0-889d-4303-9c9a-54ca4ef7876e/IMG_4318.JPG Hays Humm - A Hidden Jewel in Wimberley - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a92cbe83-e2df-4009-ad20-135d1c0c377e/IMG_4332.JPG Hays Humm - A Hidden Jewel in Wimberley - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/08f5e876-9fbb-4037-bc3b-39d0f37b2fcb/IMG_4325%281%29.png Hays Humm - A Hidden Jewel in Wimberley - Make it stand out Dick McBride https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/105f52fa-9329-48d1-bf98-5c76849bf054/IMG_4323%281%29.png Hays Humm - A Hidden Jewel in Wimberley - Make it stand out Carolyn Langlinais and Robert Fisher https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ef66c776-72e9-48fd-825e-6e14a184831f/IMG_4326.png Hays Humm - A Hidden Jewel in Wimberley - Make it stand out Sarah Carlisle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e9e2a28e-adb4-451f-a4cc-ac64285d6a91/IMG_4322.png Hays Humm - A Hidden Jewel in Wimberley - Make it stand out Larry Calvert and Steve Janda https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/birding-in-the-age-of-ai-friend-or-foe monthly 0.5 2025-08-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/86d9b516-04ba-4fb1-90aa-8cc6dafff259/Humm+phone+tech.jpg Hays Humm - Birding in the Age of AI: Friend or Foe - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/picture-this-imposing-plant monthly 0.5 2025-08-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/0c0fac4c-394c-4288-88a5-a4054d42f220/_MSD3222+copy.jpg Hays Humm - Picture This Imposing Plant - Make it stand out Photo courtesy Mike Davis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/8569027f-8b28-4ec8-86b0-9a38ead2a206/pp.jpg Hays Humm - Picture This Imposing Plant - Make it stand out Photo courtesy Mike Davis https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/about-the-cover-august-2025 monthly 0.5 2025-08-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b35e5641-9191-4d2e-a015-edb1408f79ec/_MSD3368+copy.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out These young Cooper’s Hawks (Accipiter cooperii)—around four weeks of age—were photographed on July 8 by HCMN Mike Davis at Plum Creek in Kyle, Texas. One fledgling appears perturbed by the accidental loss of prey over the edge of the nest by the fledgling on the left—an event observed during feeding behavior. All photos courtesy Mike Davis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d2b65773-c084-44ed-ad93-da08c5f6c4fe/_MSD4875-gigapixel-high+fidelity+v2-1x.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out On June 3, one of the adults arrived at the nest—a Cooper’s Hawk. From that point forward, Mike monitored the nest site almost daily. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/5a6b53b6-921a-4525-ab46-7a41102bb79d/_MSD0256.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Nearly three weeks passed before the first nestling appeared, just barely visible above the rim of the nest (June 22). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f7088f44-c618-4d74-b238-d5c6e83d1ff8/_MSD0544.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out The following day, just before one of the parents arrived with food for the brood, Mike captured this remarkable image of three fuzzy baby hawks peering out together (June 23). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7aecd120-3cc4-4d79-88ff-a7b9cfb057a8/_MSD0489+copy+%281%29.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Mike had the impression that this individual—likely the female—was the parent of the chicks. What stood out about the adult was its plumage, characteristic of a juvenile Cooper’s Hawk just beginning its second calendar year. While it’s uncommon for birds of this age to breed, it has been documented. According to Rosenfield et al. (2009), yearling Cooper’s Hawks occasionally attempt nesting, though such cases are rare and typically have lower reproductive success. Source: Rosenfield, R. N., Hardin, M. G., Bielefeldt, J., & Rosenfield, L. J. (2009). Cooper’s Hawk (Accipiter cooperii). In The Birds of North America (A. F. Poole, Ed.). Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Robert Rosenfield et al.’s long-term studies provide some additional fascinating gender-specific data: in multiple short-term studies (3–6 years), 6–22% of breeding females were yearlings (one-year-old birds), while yearling males were rare to nearly absent in most populations. This data supports Mike’s impression that this bird was the mother of the nestlings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/46d1e248-6ce9-490a-8c1b-77c6d19b6d52/_MSD1688+copy.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out By June 27, the nestlings had begun perching along the nest’s edge, spreading their wings and testing their new feathers. Over the next ten days, they continued practicing—stretching their wings and hopping out onto nearby branches. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d17aecfa-da73-48df-8f5e-fd28751292f4/_MSD3368+copy.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out This month’s cover photo marks the final observation of Mike Davis’ documentation of the nesting cycle. He captured this image on July 8 just before the fledglings dispersed from the nest site. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/birds-binoculars-and-big-smiles monthly 0.5 2025-07-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/76b2dad6-536a-4ea4-b5e3-dbd12082906f/IMG_9925.jpg Hays Humm - Birds, Binoculars, and Big Smiles - Make it stand out Photo courtesy Niki Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/70930064-21d6-4e9e-a5ce-933667ce7669/IMG_9909.jpg Hays Humm - Birds, Binoculars, and Big Smiles - Make it stand out Photo courtesy Niki Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/55966205-93e4-48bf-b886-8511fa9cbdd8/Sponsor+table_Dick.jpg Hays Humm - Birds, Binoculars, and Big Smiles - Make it stand out Photo courtesy Dick McBride https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c34df72d-dcd5-4f4a-b102-1675638548f7/IMG_9877.jpg Hays Humm - Birds, Binoculars, and Big Smiles - Make it stand out Photo courtesy Niki Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e28a6340-51b3-41b5-a564-40e16e7ab699/Albert+3_Dick.jpg Hays Humm - Birds, Binoculars, and Big Smiles - Make it stand out Photo courtesy Dick McBride https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/03fc6045-e8ec-40d3-a784-c304b8fcf5cb/Children%27s+art_Dick.jpg Hays Humm - Birds, Binoculars, and Big Smiles - Make it stand out Photo courtesy Dick McBride https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b538b220-e07b-4e12-8a11-690b214d2114/IMG_9888.jpg Hays Humm - Birds, Binoculars, and Big Smiles - Make it stand out Photo courtesy Niki Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c34e49ef-6c09-4ed3-910e-717b0556cf28/IMG_9879.jpg Hays Humm - Birds, Binoculars, and Big Smiles - Make it stand out Photo courtesy Niki Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/792f2605-a02b-4439-87c0-9c4505fed704/IMG_9876.jpg Hays Humm - Birds, Binoculars, and Big Smiles - Make it stand out Hays County Master Naturalists Jill Bailey and Chris Riggins hosted the HCMN information table. Photo courtesy Niki Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/8b699b88-99a3-4e25-849b-a9d8a5079118/IMG_9919.jpg Hays Humm - Birds, Binoculars, and Big Smiles - Make it stand out Photo courtesy Niki Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/043698df-6c45-438e-8294-ba8444d2fb26/Group+tables_Dick.jpg Hays Humm - Birds, Binoculars, and Big Smiles - Make it stand out Master Naturalist Jill Zipperer chats with a visitor at the Research Rangers table. Photo courtesy Dick McBride https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/292d8720-fc8c-4e9e-a3b4-a9452c8f5f97/IMG_9886.jpg Hays Humm - Birds, Binoculars, and Big Smiles - Make it stand out Photo courtesy Niki Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/44167d75-eec0-49fe-9c28-727b84581195/IMG_9887.jpg Hays Humm - Birds, Binoculars, and Big Smiles - Make it stand out Photo courtesy Niki Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/dd64ac0c-fd55-4a42-af35-47018c6272a9/IMG_9920.jpg Hays Humm - Birds, Binoculars, and Big Smiles - Make it stand out Photo courtesy Niki Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/3a2fd03a-ecd0-42eb-9a6a-346d52f346fc/IMG_9883.jpg Hays Humm - Birds, Binoculars, and Big Smiles - Make it stand out Photo courtesy Niki Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b3e857b6-d322-4255-9209-c9cf03d6a2d1/IMG_9874.jpg Hays Humm - Birds, Binoculars, and Big Smiles - Amanda Haverland, PhD (Texas State University) and Brenna Calhoun (Hays County Master Naturalist) led bird walks throughout the day, giving attendees a chance to spot and learn about local birdlife. Special thanks to Stephen Ramirez for providing loaner binoculars that helped bring those feathered friends into focus. 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Freebies! Thanks to Visit San Marcos, attendees went home with a Bird City Texas – San Marcos sticker (featuring a Yellow-crowned Night Heron in jean shorts by local artist Rene Perez) and a copy of Texas Bird Bingo. Both giveaways are available at the Discovery Center while supplies last. Photo courtesy Niki Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/17759fdf-1135-47dd-b6ab-5ab1a99fb8e8/Resized_20250510_104858.jpg Hays Humm - Birds, Binoculars, and Big Smiles - Make it stand out Who wore it better? Festival organizer Niki Lake and Owlbert the Eurasian Eagle Owl strike a pose after a full day of feathered fun at the San Marcos Discovery Center. Photo courtesy Niki Lake https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/2025-city-nature-challenge-bioblitz monthly 0.5 2025-07-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/fd310bbb-66f3-4a1d-a8b8-912cd79b9395/Sundrop+%28002%29.JPG Hays Humm - 2025 City Nature Challenge Bioblitz - Make it stand out Berlandier's Sundrops (Oenothera capillifolia) Photo courtesy Sharon Moore https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/63faca3e-fea1-4edf-af11-768ed91a94b9/Picture4.jpg Hays Humm - 2025 City Nature Challenge Bioblitz - Make it stand out Central Texas Wildflowers Photo courtesy Sharon Moore https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/bbc585ee-55eb-4057-804e-0faf4f54fab4/Tx+spiny+lizard+%28002%29.JPG Hays Humm - 2025 City Nature Challenge Bioblitz - Make it stand out Texas Spiny Lizard (Sceloporus olivaceus) Photo courtesy Sharon Moore https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/fdb18d32-d973-498c-8a1c-bbc7daa85693/Picture2.jpg Hays Humm - 2025 City Nature Challenge Bioblitz - Make it stand out Antelopehorn Milkweed (Asclepias asperula) shot of the full plant. Photo courtesy Sharon Moore https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/aec907d7-fc72-469e-a392-8a01591d5974/Picture3.jpg Hays Humm - 2025 City Nature Challenge Bioblitz - Make it stand out Antelopehorn Milkweed (Asclepias asperula) close-up of the flower. 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This one is probing the ball moss for insects and spiders. Photo courtesy Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/21bd1511-6586-47bd-b162-c83a6305e820/20210412-DSC_5281_resized.jpg Hays Humm - What’s That Attached to My Tree? - Make it stand out A hummingbird nest is attached to a pencil-sized twig in this tangle of ball moss and spider web. Can you spot it? Photo courtesy Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/56ce19f3-65ca-426c-b007-9c3678009fff/Mistletoe1.jpeg Hays Humm - What’s That Attached to My Tree? - Make it stand out Photo courtesy Christine Middleton https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ee691770-2a99-4715-91ca-2cfbc973238f/Mistletoe2.jpeg Hays Humm - What’s That Attached to My Tree? - Make it stand out Can you spot the two birds in this tree? They appear to be a pair of bluebirds. 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Photo courtesy Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a034cbac-5d77-4d8d-8d73-24146dc01ccb/hummer+placing+the+lichen+on+the+nest.jpeg Hays Humm - What’s That Attached to My Tree? - Make it stand out Lichens help to camouflage hummingbird nests. This nest is almost indistinguishable from the branch it sits on. Photo courtesy Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1c382e58-f78e-48b5-beff-eb9c66ffebf5/HELM+Visit.jpg Hays Humm - What’s That Attached to My Tree? - Make it stand out Photo courtesy Christine Middleton https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/bats-natures-nighttime-pest-patrol monthly 0.5 2025-07-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a8dc5ca9-2b8f-423e-b337-5f233b860e46/20170714-DSCN2091.jpg Hays Humm - Nature’s Nighttime Pest Patrol - Make it stand out Photo courtesy Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ec12186a-31bd-4a7a-a780-99372fda7b07/20170714-DSCN2130.jpg Hays Humm - Nature’s Nighttime Pest Patrol - Make it stand out Photo courtesy Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/8f001b16-faa7-4a67-943d-39c5f9438871/IMG_3089.jpeg Hays Humm - Nature’s Nighttime Pest Patrol - Experience the “Batnado” at Bracken Cave Bracken Cave Preserve in Texas is home to the world’s largest bat colony, with a summer population estimated at 15 to 20 million. Watching them emerge at sunset is breathtaking—they resemble a swirling tornado of wings, forming dark clouds that stream for hours as they consume vast quantities of insects like moths, ants, beetles, and leafhoppers. https://www.batcon.org/experience-bats/bat-happenings/visit-bracken-cave-preserve/ Photo courtesy Tina Adkins https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ae178516-d470-41e0-af26-045cc4fabd44/20170714-DSCN2129.jpg Hays Humm - Nature’s Nighttime Pest Patrol - Make it stand out Photo courtesy Betsy Cross https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/meet-the-fireflies monthly 0.5 2025-07-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/52b017e9-0ee6-48c8-9710-9d7776778e2c/IMG_3335.JPG Hays Humm - Meet the Fireflies! - Make it stand out A fabulous guided hike at Westcave Discovery Center Photo courtesy Mary O’Hara https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/992d0a59-70d2-478b-902e-b48f0307810a/IMG_3856.jpeg Hays Humm - Meet the Fireflies! - Make it stand out Site visit to Patsy Glen Refuge for birding with David Womer Photo courtesy Mary O’Hara https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/8e90e14a-86b4-4ae2-9f4a-8873121d705c/IMG_3277.jpg Hays Humm - Meet the Fireflies! - Make it stand out Catching butterflies and other insects at Texas State University Freeman Ranch for Entomology Class Photo courtesy Mary O’Hara https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/9dce1e65-a3ae-4615-b83a-303c3ad80a23/Picture4.jpg Hays Humm - Meet the Fireflies! - Make it stand out Removing invasive Eurasian milfoil at John Knox Ranch Photo courtesy Mary O’Hara https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c03520c1-ae8f-40b6-9c7b-6ca1fba6adaa/Picture5.jpg Hays Humm - Meet the Fireflies! - Make it stand out A chilly day at Jacob’s Well Natural Area for geology with Bret Fossum Photo courtesy Mary O’Hara https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/bf547706-89fe-4b71-a2eb-7cde14ee6617/Picture6.jpg Hays Humm - Meet the Fireflies! - Make it stand out Herpetology Class with live specimens! Photo courtesy Mary O’Hara https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/4813b854-60eb-4c1b-927c-e15c47c7bb22/IMG_2264.jpg Hays Humm - Meet the Fireflies! - Make it stand out A trip to Bracken Cave to round out the training fun and experience the “batnado” Photo courtesy Nelda Reyes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b57cf662-51cc-46ef-b996-464871039421/FullSizeRender.JPEG Hays Humm - Meet the Fireflies! - Make it stand out Going a little batty with anticipation! Photo courtesy Mary O’Hara https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/about-the-cover-july-2025 monthly 0.5 2025-07-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/3de84437-c3d3-4e75-a99f-b6c9b16e2550/_MSD1355+copy.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Photo courtesy Mike Davis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7b36d8d8-b11a-4080-a45d-de230c220218/_MSD1425+copy.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Photo courtesy Mike Davis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/bd1b9341-108c-42f3-a15b-825332bea960/_MSD1086+copy.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Photo courtesy Mike Davis https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/what-good-is-it-may-2025 monthly 0.5 2025-07-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/bf6719e6-fc72-4a24-b859-c2d275998a6d/DSCN3031.jpg Hays Humm - What Good Is It? - Make it stand out Photo courtesy Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/aa27f4f5-e8ce-42de-b850-7182730e221d/PrairieTea1.jpeg Hays Humm - What Good Is It? - Make it stand out Prairie Tea (Croton monanthogynus) Photo courtesy Christine Middleton https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/3e54aee9-c32f-4e91-8f0c-8582a9043b16/PrairieTea2.jpeg Hays Humm - What Good Is It? - Make it stand out Photo courtesy Christine Middleton https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ea0c96fd-f271-469f-a708-b183811bb0e1/Successional+Stages_Melinda+v7.jpg Hays Humm - What Good Is It? - Make it stand out Artistic rendering courtesy Melinda Seib https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/5c147a58-2e3a-455f-9e3c-12d5e501632e/Baccharis.jpeg Hays Humm - What Good Is It? - Make it stand out Photo courtesy Christine Middleton https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1b5c6070-897e-4c25-a2a1-2fb9a7a41ce0/DSC_3272.jpg Hays Humm - What Good Is It? - Make it stand out Photo courtesy Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/9d2cca99-2c52-4494-822f-1cd15bfd8775/FrostweedBlooming.jpeg Hays Humm - What Good Is It? - Make it stand out Photo courtesy Christine Middleton https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/564c9ccb-820c-43b9-b73c-418d476dcb68/FrostweedIce.jpeg Hays Humm - What Good Is It? - Make it stand out Photo courtesy Christine Middleton https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/31840df3-c312-4af5-8686-c70636af66aa/20191020-DSC_7377-2_reduced.jpg Hays Humm - What Good Is It? - Frostweed blooms attract a diversity of pollinators, including bees, butterflies, moths, and other beneficial insects. Like Baccharis, Frostweed is particularly important because it blooms late into the fall when other nectar sources are scarce. This means it provides critical food for bees preparing for winter hibernation. And as Monarch butterflies wing their way back to Mexico, the big white flower clusters provide a much-needed nectar snack as these dwindling butterflies pass through Central Texas. Photo courtesy Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ed0542f6-cb04-4503-a497-b705c8b8bd56/DSC_8374.jpg Hays Humm - What Good Is It? - Make it stand out Photo courtesy Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ca7a09aa-bc54-41b4-954d-25e561807fb5/Picture6.jpg Hays Humm - What Good Is It? - But that is only part of the story. Yaupon has other natural competitive advantages. The shrub does equally well in both full sun and full shade, grows in a wide range of soil types, is both heat- and cold-tolerant, and requires little moisture. Despite its drought tolerance, Yaupon can also survive in moist areas. Historically, low-burning fires helped keep the spread of Yaupon under control, since Yaupon is fire-prone. 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One of the early spring-blooming natives, it produces small, strongly fragrant yellow flowers that attract a multitude of native bees and other pollinators. The shrub can grow up to 6 feet tall, with an equal spread. Agarita produces bright red, edible berries from May through July. Birds and other wildlife enjoy the tart yet sweet fruit, which supplements their seed diet and helps disperse seeds for future plants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/48be9702-229d-47d8-bc79-99e49c7df952/B.+swaseyi+%231.jpeg Hays Humm - Native Prickly Evergreens - Texas Barberry - Berberis swaseyi This variation has a compound leaf structure with five to nine leaflets, each side lined with three to six sharply pointed teeth. The leaves shift colors with the seasons—rosy in the spring, gray-green in summer, and muted shades of reds and purples through the winter—unlike trifoliolata, which stays consistently blue-green. Short racemes of yellow flowers burst forth, usually after its cousin has led the way. Bright red berries, a bit smaller than its kin’s, are highly prized in my household for their distinctive flavor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/28bc56a1-83b8-484d-a5ab-047acd094fe5/B.t.+left_B.s.right.jpeg Hays Humm - Native Prickly Evergreens - Make it stand out Agarita - Berberis trifoliolata (left) and Texas Barberry - Berberis swaseyi (right) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/6b6eb0d7-3f76-48a8-b832-fd13460348f0/B.+trifoliolata+%232.jpeg Hays Humm - Native Prickly Evergreens - Make it stand out Agarita - B. trifoliolata https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/cb06610a-7e51-4126-b185-5252396013f3/B.+swaseyi+w_young+fruit.jpeg Hays Humm - Native Prickly Evergreens - Make it stand out Texas Barberry - B. swaseyi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c7ddb481-a4e3-42f9-8439-c2a92ce0f4bb/B.+swaseyi+%232.jpeg Hays Humm - Native Prickly Evergreens - Make it stand out B. swaseyi https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/fatmuckets monthly 0.5 2025-05-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/61bbf40b-b7e2-4a22-8f09-737e1827c589/Banner+++Rollin+on+the+River.jpg Hays Humm - Fatmuckets? 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- Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a7c4b1a4-65e7-4c89-82b3-584145ea3af4/Lin+and+Tina+at+doorprize+table.jpg Hays Humm - Fatmuckets? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e7832648-6126-4bc1-9f3d-41dd45e9fe47/IMG_3423.jpg Hays Humm - Fatmuckets? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/48439f38-bb86-45fb-aadc-e0eb1fcc5522/Mary+behind+lunch+table.jpg Hays Humm - Fatmuckets? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/13e0f313-8cb9-4bbd-b541-115f9f817b1c/IMG_2159.jpeg Hays Humm - Fatmuckets? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/6f0e4dc7-cc28-4a61-bda4-a3cae4cfd350/IMG_2158.jpeg Hays Humm - Fatmuckets? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/546168fb-16ac-4065-86e4-996d2be374e6/IMG_1272.jpg Hays Humm - Fatmuckets? - Make it stand out Outstanding Volunteer: Lynne Schaffer Photo courtesy Susan Evans An avid birder, locally and globally, Lynne is a longtime member of the Wimberley Birding Society and the Comal County Birders; she’s been a Master Naturalist since 2019. She has taken care of the feeders and viewing station at the Patsy Glenn Refuge for several years and has been involved for many years in the Christmas Bird Count for San Marcos and other nearby communities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2e6e406c-0962-40f9-9908-5a0a07d566e0/IMG_2166.jpg Hays Humm - Fatmuckets? - Make it stand out Significant Contribution to the Chapter: Mimi Cavender 2020 was a tough year to be a Master Naturalist trainee. In March, just as the HCMN class was finding its rhythm, the whole world changed—overnight. In a Hays Humm article, this volunteer from the Corona de Cristo Class of 2020 wrote, “We postponed outdoor volunteering, site visits, and field trips, and longed for them. But it was the camaraderie of those first live meetings that we missed the most.” Despite the disruption, “Two dozen trainees finished a first-time-ever virtual HCMN course.” In the face of unprecedented challenges, this volunteer leveraged her skill set and quickly found a home on our team. She brought a new level of polish and creativity to our work. Since then, she has authored over 60 articles and has touched, proofed, edited, researched, and contributed to hundreds more. She’s mentored new reporters and shared tools that continue to guide our team. For five years, she’s been a steady, professional presence on the Humm editorial team. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/de486e0e-1b5f-49e3-9396-3a35a15db02c/IMG_2168.jpg Hays Humm - Fatmuckets? - Make it stand out Individual Community Partner: Barbara Mansur A resident of Dripping Springs, Barbara is well known in that community as the first to help, volunteer, or be of assistance to a good cause in any way she can. It is said she has a heart of gold. She has been donating to HCMN since June of 2019 to purchase seed for birding stations in the Dripping Springs area. On behalf of the birds at Charro Ranch Park and Dripping Springs Ranch Park, Hays County Master Naturalists gratefully acknowledge her generosity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/968ab252-f098-4f00-8fae-6608dd3e6896/IMG_2170.jpg Hays Humm - Fatmuckets? - Make it stand out Non-Profit Community Partner: The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment Since 2004, Hays County Chapter of Texas Master Naturalist™ members have been volunteering at The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, part of the San Marcos River Foundation, and in 2024 we provided over 330 hours of volunteer work there. HCMN’s volunteer activity has included installation and maintenance of the Center's raised beds and the construction of swales and berms in the grassy area behind the ticket kiosk. We planted riparian species along the trails and wetlands and removed invasive species, such as Johnson grass, cattails, and honeysuckle. HCMN supports the Center’s free programming; we have had a booth every year at their Earth Day Festival and will be leading one of their Eco Sessions in 2025, educating the public about our area’s migratory and resident birds. San Marcos is now a Bird City. The newest HCMN project is helping with the free field trips that the Center offers to San Marcos elementary schools. Our chapter leads an Education Station and will distribute copies of the Beautiful Hays County Activity and Coloring Book. The Center was able to fund a coloring book for almost every 3rd grader in San Marcos! Christopher Riggins, Wildlife & Fisheries Biologist with the Ecological Research Group and an HCMN, accepted the Award on behalf of the Meadows Center. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/0759d84f-cc38-4f50-a58b-3f541d0a7131/IMG_2172.jpg Hays Humm - Fatmuckets? - Make it stand out Business Community Partner: Wild Birds Unlimited in Dripping Springs Longtime Dripping Springs residents Manuel and Anna Peña opened the Wild Birds Unlimited Dripping Springs location in September 2017. Just one year later, the City of Dripping Springs proclaimed October 9, 2018, Wild Birds Unlimited of Dripping Springs Day, recognizing the store’s involvement in park programs, community service, and donations benefitting Dripping Springs’ city parks. After retiring, Manny and Anna turned the store over to their daughter Amanda Bustillos and her husband Hector, who have continued the tradition of commitment to community. The Peñas and Bustillos have been supporters of bird feeding and watering stations in both Charro Ranch Park and Dripping Springs Ranch Park. They helped raise funds for initial construction, installed owl nesting boxes at Charro, and continue their support with seed, feeders, and suet block contributions for both parks. Quite often, Hector himself takes on the job of filling the feeders and loading the storage bins with more seed. And if that weren’t enough, a couple of years ago Manny convinced Austin Subaru on Burnet Road to help fund birdseed purchases with a yearly monetary donation of $5,000, vastly expanding our ability to provide a great bird viewing experience for park visitors. The Peñas and Bustillos, through Wild Birds Unlimited in Dripping Springs, have been HCMN’s generous partners, dedicated to educating the public, especially our children, instilling appreciation for nature—primarily for birds, their habitats, their future. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/79a3a50f-cc86-4da4-b47c-ba84a62fbcd2/IMG_2175.jpeg Hays Humm - Fatmuckets? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/22ce0a8d-a455-40ae-8516-bd0da8f49505/Bob+Adkins+close.jpg Hays Humm - Fatmuckets? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/05bbbc97-0c5d-4577-8c88-e080d304dfed/Table+decor+and+program+book.jpg Hays Humm - Fatmuckets? - Make it stand out For Mary O’Hara, coordinating the Training Class was not enough. She organized this graduation party right down to the catered lunch, and with Carolyn Langlinais’ help she designed and created the table decorations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a64d062d-cdbe-4520-ba49-a484987b7f70/IMG_2177.jpeg Hays Humm - Fatmuckets? - Make it stand out Mary O’Hara called for members of the Fall 2024 HCMN Class of Fatmuckets to line up and receive their official graduation honors and membership in the Hays County Chapter of Texas Master Naturalist™. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1639c0cb-7f12-4926-88b2-58080e341042/IMG_2179.jpg Hays Humm - Fatmuckets? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1ed5dbbd-4a1a-4b4c-b5c1-d71b4c5955ff/IMG_3442.jpg Hays Humm - Fatmuckets? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1745790534119-5TZBA0JKK47ELYJY6D2Q/Mary+with+training+committee+screen.jpg Hays Humm - Fatmuckets? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1745705161983-D2354DQRIRCDLTFBFMU7/IMG_3477.jpg Hays Humm - Fatmuckets? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1745705162221-7TFDPW0S8UYP7GVKKEWP/IMG_3487.jpg Hays Humm - Fatmuckets? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1745705192901-ZL9UQH958S1S3K4KWI9C/IMG_3494.jpg Hays Humm - Fatmuckets? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1745705164950-MW4RV80DQPTOEC4BRASX/IMG_3490.jpg Hays Humm - Fatmuckets? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1745705192822-696W3GKS9GL7K60VMK7G/IMG_3497.jpg Hays Humm - Fatmuckets? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1745705195562-DD05ER57DH11DC8JPPXC/IMG_3500.jpg Hays Humm - Fatmuckets? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c1adc5bf-cef6-4af9-bbc5-7e87dc9f0b78/IMG_3504.jpg Hays Humm - Fatmuckets? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e733b75f-928f-4293-a0d7-82c375f669e6/IMG_3520.jpg Hays Humm - Fatmuckets? - Make it stand out Seasoned educators Jill Zipperer and Kristy Daniel had designed sets of increasingly difficult Texas nature trivia questions. Team members out along the tables had only seconds to reach consensus and record answers. Friendly competition. 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We can’t overemphasize the importance of this native host plant to support the start of this year’s monarch population and to sustain the monarch’s first leg of its migration north. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f05eaa00-c53b-4918-bf6f-08937ab9e36a/DSC_5282-2.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out A fifth generation female monarch gently curves her abdomen up and deposits a single cream-colored egg on the underside of a milkweed leaf at Jacob’s Well Natural Area (April 3). She will lay an average of 700 eggs, one at a time, on milkweed plants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/32de94dc-e542-4e37-ad46-0d8fa47c1f90/DSC_5289.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Soon after laying her eggs, the female monarch will die. The egg is no bigger than the head of a pin. In just a few days, a tiny caterpillar will emerge, consume its egg case, and begin to eat the milkweed leaf. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/89eebc1c-d5ae-488e-a685-c0412e5c0c47/20200419-DSC_0039.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out A monarch caterpillar chows down on the leaves of the milkweed for 10-14 days. It will outgrow, shed, and replace its yellow, black, and white striped skin five times, until finally it is internally prompted to the next phase of its existence. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/3aca1c0c-1123-4335-b9a5-2bb7ceffcf11/5Img1921.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out 6:25 p.m. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/5bf8d043-ebd3-4af9-b085-53c279d57a57/6Img1937.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out 9:50 p.m. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/6dde0fe7-6aed-42df-a0b3-420628c4106f/7Img1944.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out 9:51 p.m. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b2b01316-3728-415d-9aba-a595a7dd95a7/8Img1951.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out 9:53 p.m. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/27b2e827-875b-4cc8-828e-fad23327ac80/10Img2024.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out 11:11 p.m. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f070ce03-89c4-486b-9208-6262fc897d67/Picture1.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out + 5 days later 9:54 a.m. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/8e773a62-7361-4ca5-bd62-f7df1c48e08e/Img3129.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Inside another mature, translucent chrysalis, a monarch is head down and only seconds away from emerging. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a9358252-fb8a-40bb-9133-c66645930d5f/20200503-DSC_0390.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out On a third chrysalis, at Jacob’s Well (May 3), this monarch has just hatched on a native Mexican hat plant. It will hang here for an hour or more to dry its wings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/8b7633da-530a-43ab-8e83-1060938b8d1a/20200503-DSC_0398.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Once a monarch’s wings are completely dry, it flies off to find a nectar source, such as this native mealy blue sage. Notice how fresh and brilliantly colored this newly hatched “gen one” monarch is compared to its fifth generation parents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/55419cac-4108-4314-89f5-bfbbd219afa2/Monika+Maeckle+Pres+v2.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Monika Maeckle presented at the October 2024 Annual Meeting of Texas Master Naturalist™ hosted by the Hays County Master Naturalist Chapter in San Marcos, Texas. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/research-rangers monthly 0.5 2025-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/6125e418-00d6-4c57-80b6-8eb20cff054e/Project+Fair+Spring+2025+Research+Rangers+Jill+and+Kristy+smiling.jpg Hays Humm - Research Rangers - Make it stand out Jill Zipperer and Dr. Kristy Daniel visit with Master Naturalist trainees at the Project Fair. Photo courtesy Mimi Cavender https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1ee5809d-bb53-4fce-b157-5899b891c49f/image0+%281%29.jpg Hays Humm - Research Rangers - Make it stand out Kristy Daniel, Carolyn Jess, and Jill Zipperer share Research Rangers resources with visiting high schoolers at a Texas State University agriculture event. Photo courtesy Merritt Drewery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f56f1673-f54c-45b4-b1cd-a7faccab7725/1738975565942.jpeg Hays Humm - Research Rangers - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d4fdfd7e-e567-493c-a719-da43a11f1c4d/20240622_130257.jpg Hays Humm - Research Rangers - Make it stand out Aman Kaur teaches a community member how to make recycled magazine buttons at the Summer Seasons of Science event at The Shady Llama. Photo courtesy Carrie Jo Bucklin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/9141c49d-7f7a-4046-bcbc-2d4789d76705/20240622_132918.jpg Hays Humm - Research Rangers - Make it stand out Kristy Daniel chats with families as they decorate recycled plastic heat-shrinking keychains at the Summer Seasons of Science event at The Shady Llama. Photo courtesy Carrie Jo Bucklin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c86d9ef4-e69a-4029-a470-513218d1fff9/20240622_125950.jpg Hays Humm - Research Rangers - Make it stand out This educational display board was created by the Seasons of Science team for their Summer event. It was used to teach participants about recycling, microplastics, and trash decomposition timelines. Photo courtesy Carrie Jo Bucklin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e931cc16-94e1-46af-9019-7d2f5e7557de/IMG7321518621787567995.jpg Hays Humm - Research Rangers - But that’s not all that the Research Rangers team does! Their newest project, Seasons of Science, is a labor of science love. Led by Dr. Daniel and Dr. Carrie Jo Bucklin, these science events take place once per season at various partner breweries and include educational options for all ages. The team sets up educational booths to share biology content, fun facts, and community science project options related to the season’s topic. The most recent event, “Wintery Wings,” provided learners with a chance to learn about birding apps like Merlin and interesting facts about the Central Texas migratory flyway. Families are invited to play games, like the fall season’s Venus fly trap catch game, and make eco-friendly crafts, like last summer’s upcycled plastic keychains. Graduate students from the university collect data from adult participants, like Jill Zipperer’s project on adult perceptions of science and scientists in their communities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b8b47cd4-a1b5-4749-9ce0-c9a8221ebff8/Pollinator+Palooza+2024-26-1+%281%29.jpg Hays Humm - Research Rangers - Make it stand out Jill Zipperer and Hannah Baratang promoted Research Rangers at the Science Mill Earth Day Festival. Photo courtesy Jill Zipperer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/5c6bfa4c-57d2-4332-954e-b23b201cb130/1738975566028.jpg Hays Humm - Research Rangers - Make it stand out Binx and Scout wanted to join in the on the fun and play the Traces of Texas tracks guessing game! Photo courtesy Jill Zipperer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/9eaa9438-25cf-41e3-9272-d7bc00f43f91/Photo+Jun+23+2024%2C+12+01+04+PM+%281%29.jpg Hays Humm - Research Rangers - Make it stand out Carolyn, Jill, and Mallika Saha connect with local community members to collect research data at the Summer Seasons of Science event at Roughhouse Brewing. Photo courtesy Carrie Jo Bucklin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/23dd4d7b-cafa-4422-9374-4e923a28fde8/Photo+Jun+23+2024%2C+12+12+48+PM.jpg Hays Humm - Research Rangers - Make it stand out Carolyn and Jill talk to families about their perceptions of science and scientists at the Summer Seasons of Science event at Roughhouse Brewing. Photo courtesy Carrie Jo Bucklin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f43fc21d-82f0-4534-b565-ccd05201827e/PB133824+%281%29.jpg Hays Humm - Research Rangers - Make it stand out Members of the Research Rangers team pose for a group photo. From left to right: Brady Pringle, Kristy Daniel, Hannah Baratang, Jill Zipperer, Raylee Schobel, and Carolyn Jess. Photo courtesy Jeff Fowler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c8c9f734-4d3e-45dd-8f62-67e6b717fa9d/20240622_161243.jpg Hays Humm - Research Rangers - Make it stand out Members of the Seasons of Science team pose for a group photo. From left to right: Aman Kaur, Carolyn Jess, Carrie Jo Bucklin, Kristy Daniel, John Ojeogwu, Jill Zipperer, and Fahad Alam. Photo courtesy Jeff Fowler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/cbbe12cd-49d2-4072-8690-2527ae570ebe/Screenshot+2025-02-24+at+6.01.09+PM.jpg Hays Humm - Research Rangers - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/the-city-nature-challenge monthly 0.5 2025-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/20e955e6-1c9f-4651-8b74-b7f7b35c7ff4/Picture1.png Hays Humm - The City Nature Challenge - Make it stand out Image from iNaturalist. Available at https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/city-nature-challenge-2025-austin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/3d21940c-b673-4b08-9713-9f30ac81271b/Pic+2+v2.png Hays Humm - The City Nature Challenge - Make it stand out Map from iNaturalist. Available from https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/city-nature-challenge-2024-austin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/5110050c-e2f9-420e-8533-576513444b9d/Pic+3+v2.png Hays Humm - The City Nature Challenge - Make it stand out Graphic courtesy Wendy Anderson, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Texas Nature Trackers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f1fcd479-f834-453c-ae86-40456540a3d9/Picture4.png Hays Humm - The City Nature Challenge - Here you can see the number of identifiers falling off. Observations that don’t have identifications and consequently don’t reach research grade are of no use to researchers or decision makers. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/meet-the-fatmuckets monthly 0.5 2025-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/172c52e0-4515-4d88-996b-5549c8b39bf4/IMG_0957.jpg Hays Humm - Meet the Fatmuckets! - Make it stand out All photos courtesy Mary O’Hara https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/af30dd78-f231-4628-a421-ec0d01e89f98/IMG_0486.jpeg Hays Humm - Meet the Fatmuckets! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2a19caf5-cca9-4517-b21b-634ea236d1ce/IMG_0503.jpeg Hays Humm - Meet the Fatmuckets! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/166a338e-2c9a-463b-9dda-2fbb5ecac4f9/IMG_0625.jpeg Hays Humm - Meet the Fatmuckets! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/cf211981-5c1c-416a-9ce1-fd49faa160ff/IMG_0456.jpeg Hays Humm - Meet the Fatmuckets! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e68dbb72-0738-47f6-8d3b-4aed09d54609/IMG_0953.jpeg Hays Humm - Meet the Fatmuckets! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/9b18ae51-4ebc-4c73-bfca-a85d353e8216/IMG_1127.jpeg Hays Humm - Meet the Fatmuckets! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f9a2424a-7511-4ed2-9c6c-22cf01250b76/IMG_1165.jpeg Hays Humm - Meet the Fatmuckets! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/spring-for-a-project monthly 0.5 2025-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/50ef5c9a-999c-406b-b7cf-df0e18a2f418/Project+Fair+2025+Hays+Cty+Managed+Parks+trainee+Zoe+Wicker+w+Proj+coordinators+Katie+Peltier+and+Deborah+Estes.jpg Hays Humm - Spring for a Project! - Make it stand out Photos courtesy Mimi Cavender https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/cd183c2b-222c-4490-85c2-08e490fcac70/Project+Fair+Spring+2025+Beautiful+Hays+Cnty+Activity+and+Coloring+Book.jpg Hays Humm - Spring for a Project! - Make it stand out Beautiful Hays County Activity and Coloring Book - Project 2301: Volunteer your creativity and education skills to help develop a third grade level activity and coloring book focused on the beauty of Hays County. Your work will contribute to educational resources available online. Presenters: Paula Glover and Melinda Seib. Photo: courtesy Mimi Cavender https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/799906d0-9f76-4a79-930a-8873a6b2aa66/Project+Fair+Spring+2025+Adopt-a-Loop+and+City+Nature+Challenge++Bobby+and+Carolyn+Langlinais+and.jpg Hays Humm - Spring for a Project! - Make it stand out City Nature Challenge - Project 2402: The City Nature Challenge is an annual four-day bioblitz with corresponding identification period immediately following. The Challenge takes place the last weekend of April, from Friday through Monday, via iNaturalist. Winners of the competition are recognized for the number of observations recorded, number of species recorded, and number of observers. Great Texas Wildlife Nature Trails, Adopt-a-Loop - Project 2403: Participate in quarterly exploration of GTWT sites to keep the state abreast of maintenance issues and to highlight observed wildlife using iNaturalist or eBird. Presenters: Bobby Langlinais and Carolyn Langlinais. Photo: courtesy Mimi Cavender https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d6e6e3a1-e15a-4bd3-83db-ea2a2ff77934/Project+Fair+Spring+2025+Bluebird+Nestbox+Project+Betsy+Cross+w+2+trainees.jpg Hays Humm - Spring for a Project! - Make it stand out Bluebird Nestbox Monitoring - Project 702: Assist in the construction, placement, and monitoring of nesting boxes to support the local bluebird population. Your efforts will help ensure the successful raising of bluebird nestlings. Presenters: Betsy Cross and Mimi Cavender. Photo: courtesy Mimi Cavender https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/dcdc6651-21c8-4b32-a264-7d2659cb4523/Project+Fair+Spring+2025+Buda+Parks++Martha+Sanders.jpg Hays Humm - Spring for a Project! - Make it stand out City of Buda Parks - Project 2101: Master Naturalists are teaming with the Hays County Master Gardeners and the Hays County Historical Society to work in collaboration with the City of Buda Parks Department. Projects can include invasive plant removal, in-person educational projects, such as Night Skies awareness and children's activities, development of website links/brochures/markers to learn about the natural resources in the parks, constructing a birding station, and outreach to increase awareness of the Master Naturalist program. Presenter: Martha Sanders. Photo: courtesy Mimi Cavender https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/65b49f30-747b-4f1c-b16e-a0ebbf5ea865/Project+Fair+Spring+2025+Canyon+Gorge++Deb+Bradshaw.jpg Hays Humm - Spring for a Project! - Make it stand out Canyon Gorge - Project 704: Passionate about geology and biology? Volunteer as a docent at Canyon Gorge, where you’ll guide tours, discuss the Guadalupe River, Canyon Dam, and more. You can also participate in habitat restoration, trail maintenance, and educational activities for fifth graders. Presenter: Deb Bradshaw. Photo: courtesy Mimi Cavender https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ee95f1a0-938c-4ffa-8b49-d44df029c00c/Project+Fair+Spring+2025+Dick+McBride++4++SM-based+projects.jpg Hays Humm - Spring for a Project! - Make it stand out San Marcos Discovery Center – Project 406: Support the community by maintaining native plant beds, planting and caring for trees, and removing invasive species. Volunteers can also lead workshops on habitat conservation. Opportunities are available Monday through Friday. Austin Water Quality Protection Wildlands – Project 426: Contribute to water and wildlife conservation through habitat restoration, tree planting, and invasive species removal. Volunteers also monitor wildlife and vegetation, supporting conservation education for the public. San Marcos Greenbelt Alliance - Project 424: Help protect natural areas in San Marcos by volunteering with the San Marcos Greenbelt Alliance. Opportunities include conservation, stewardship, education, and support for passive recreation in these valuable spaces. Todd Derkacz’ project, Presenter: Dick McBride. Photo: courtesy Mimi Cavender https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f1063520-eeed-471e-8220-c1557bdb6eaf/Project+Fair+Spring+2025+Hays+County+Birding+Proj++Larry+Calvert+waving.jpg Hays Humm - Spring for a Project! - Make it stand out Hays County Birding Project - Project 1306: Help us create a sustainable birding environment in Hays County. Volunteers will assist with the management of natural resources to make our county a premier destination for birders. Presenter: Larry Calvert. Photo: courtesy Mimi Cavender https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1b9a5f41-9c16-43f3-b9a2-61b6b91a6d48/IMG_8565.jpg Hays Humm - Spring for a Project! - Make it stand out Dripping Springs Ranch Park – Project 1902: Enhance community education by maintaining the Bird Viewing Station and assisting with nature programs. Volunteers also help with trail maintenance and native plantings, supporting the park’s conservation efforts. Project FeederWatch – Project 1110: Help track bird populations by participating in a citizen science survey at community sites. This data supports Cornell’s research on bird distribution and trends. Presenter: Tina Adkins. Photo: courtesy Bob Adkins https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/803071c6-63d4-404a-9a37-6012a35fbe5b/Project+Fair+Spring+2025+Hays+Humm+Betsy+and+Mimi.jpg Hays Humm - Spring for a Project! - Make it stand out The Hays Humm - Project 401-CB: Enjoy photography and have a computer or tablet? Need volunteer hours? Join the Hays Humm Team and help us tell our story! This monthly online magazine by our Master Naturalist chapter is accessible at beautifulhayscounty.org. To contribute, contact Betsy Cross at news@haysmn.org—your impact will be meaningful! Presenters: Betsy Cross and Mimi Cavender. Photo: courtesy Mimi Cavender https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7d9b96e6-8aea-4348-b0b6-5618e3e499f4/Project+Fair+Spring+2025+HCFNS.jpg Hays Humm - Spring for a Project! - Make it stand out Light Pollution Education and Outreach – Project 1108: Join us in the fight against light pollution! Volunteers are needed to educate the public, staff outreach tables at local events, organize star parties, and help with Texas Night Sky Festivals. If you’re passionate about preserving our night skies, we need your help! Presenters: Julie Gutierrez and Soll Sussman. Photo: courtesy Mimi Cavender https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2c0d3860-0333-4657-ba49-26783b52416b/Project+Fair+Spring+2025+HCMN+Outreach++Steph+Dodson.jpg Hays Humm - Spring for a Project! - Make it stand out HCMN Direct/Indirect Outreach - Project 704: Share your passion and knowledge of Texas natural resources, restoration, and conservation with your community. Promote our HCMN Chapter, its mission, and events; provide guidance, referrals, and educational materials to the public. Presenter: Steph Dodson. Photo: courtesy Mimi Cavender https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7251405a-d235-4327-96e1-2675884cc2e0/Project+Fair+Spring+2025+Jamie+Lee+Harris.jpg Hays Humm - Spring for a Project! - Make it stand out Kyle Parks and Recreation – Project 2102: Make a difference in underrepresented areas of Hays County by volunteering with us! We’re looking for volunteers to help with education, outreach, and the creation of a new hiking trail connecting to the Emerald Crown Trail. Be part of creating a wildflower and pollinator area that will benefit the entire community. Presenter: Lauralee Harris. Photo: courtesy Mimi Cavender https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ba741494-1bcb-475c-854b-04144a4dac4f/Project+Fair+2025+Steve+Janda+w+trainees++extra+%28002%29.jpg Hays Humm - Spring for a Project! - Make it stand out John Knox Ranch – Project 1001: Make a lasting impact on wildlife and the environment by volunteering at John Knox Ranch. We’re looking for volunteers to help with habitat redevelopment, invasive species removal, trail maintenance, and environmental education for children. Travis Audubon Chaetura Canyon – Project 1301: Preserve a vital bird sanctuary by supporting conservation efforts, research, and education on avian species, contributing to the protection of local wildlife. Presenter: Steve Janda. Photo: courtesy Mimi Cavender https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d9de6d74-d220-4d35-be61-dac505d95800/Project+Fair+Spring+2025+John+Moore+and+Pat+Heinz.jpg Hays Humm - Spring for a Project! - Make it stand out Blanco Watershed Quality Monitoring – Project 802: Help protect our water resources by volunteering to monitor water quality in the Hays County watershed. We use approved Texas Stream Team methods, and your efforts will contribute to keeping our water clean and safe. Presenter: John Moore and Pat Heintz. Photo: courtesy Mimi Cavender https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/91aca62f-17bb-4476-8b25-ccc2a80b80ff/Project+Fair+Spring+2025+Mike+Meves%2C+Bobby+and+Carolyn+Langlinais%2C+and.jpg Hays Humm - Spring for a Project! - Make it stand out Charro Ranch Park – Project #1010: This beautiful former ranch property just south of Dripping Springs offers a native specimen garden, huge old oaks, and lush wooded trails. It’s forever a protected green treasure, thanks to you and your fellow HCMN volunteers. Join up for once-monthly Saturday mornings of mulching, planting, invasives removal, and great camaraderie. Project coordinator is Michael Meves. Photo: courtesy Mimi Cavender https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/4bba97e7-d648-4c4f-86b4-4812c89e94a3/Project+Fair+2025+three+guys++extra+%28002%29.jpg Hays Humm - Spring for a Project! - Make it stand out Patsy Glenn Refuge Wimberley - Project 418: Help us develop wildlife habitats, build trails, and engage in educational outreach at Wimberley’s birding center. Your volunteer efforts will help maintain a sanctuary for birds and a learning space for the community. Presenter: Bob Currie. Also pictured are Dick McBride and Larry Calvert. Photo: courtesy Mimi Cavender https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/00adbbe5-62ae-42ee-a4de-d540c4a4c6db/Project+Fair+Spring+2025+Native+Plant+and+Seed+Rescue++Marty+Sterne+%282%29.jpg Hays Humm - Spring for a Project! - Make it stand out Central Texas Plant Rescuers - Project 2405: Collect native plants and seeds on private properties that have been slated for clearing for construction. Presenter: Marty Sterne. Photo: courtesy Mimi Cavender https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/4ab0e820-eaf7-4ad9-a51e-ac13057e9492/Project+Fair+Spring+2025+Research+Rangers+++Jill+and+Kristy.jpg Hays Humm - Spring for a Project! - Make it stand out Research Rangers - Project 1903: Inspire people to spend more time exploring the natural world around them. The team encourages and supports people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds to enjoy and study wildlife in their local area and to observe and record information about the local environment. We need volunteers passionate about science and education! Presenters: Jill Zipperer and Kristy Daniel. Photo: courtesy Mimi Cavender https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/6a547881-a064-491e-b750-c3acbf32033e/Project+Fair+Spring+2025+Wim+Libry+Nature+Garden+Sherry+Colca+and+Tina+Adkins.jpg Hays Humm - Spring for a Project! - Make it stand out Wimberley Village Library Nature Garden - Project 1307: Help us beautify the Wimberley Village Library with native plants! We need volunteers to plan, plant, and maintain garden beds, as well as educate the public on creating beautiful spaces with small plots of land. Presenters: Sherry Colca and Tina Adkins. Project Coordinators: Dell and Gerin Hood. 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- Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d528a3a8-2e62-4f67-b80e-0499e8cf266c/WOE+-+1.jpg Hays Humm - Bird Cities Work! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1741038365865-9E4E188H5CE7E9JQR53P/WOE+-+2.jpg Hays Humm - Bird Cities Work! - Station 1: Chimney Swift nesting at the kiosk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1741038409739-XNYR7DV673Z5APCN1GV8/WOE+-+4.jpg Hays Humm - Bird Cities Work! - Station 2: Identifying birds in the bird blind https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1741038409808-M98J79P7KEJKAWT1HMRI/WOE+-+6.jpg Hays Humm - Bird Cities Work! - Station 3: Binocular use at the field platform https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1741038410517-814SQ53ZHIRFYTFRZTY1/WOE+-+9.jpg Hays Humm - Bird Cities Work! - Station 4: Bird habitat and adaptations at the meadow https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/400bcd08-39eb-4ada-8920-a3b4cd9099ba/Blue+Hole+WAN+exhibit.jpg Hays Humm - Bird Cities Work! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2df89980-f816-49bb-9e91-df1d73aec0bf/WAN+birds+handout+July+27+2021+WORD++for+Betsy.jpg Hays Humm - Bird Cities Work! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/9b68949d-6007-4537-8a63-01c6f5fbc904/Picture3.jpeg Hays Humm - Bird Cities Work! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1740622891318-0HRCEVS4WPT7GOPHEZN0/IMG_1718+male+House+Finch+at+CRP_+bc.JPG Hays Humm - Bird Cities Work! - House Finch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1740622888030-ZPMRUQPA1SK27JRL3HYF/IMG_1893+spotted+towhee+crp_ed_bc.jpg Hays Humm - Bird Cities Work! - Spotted Towhee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1740622968816-OG1WZFPO30FM9D5BFXUE/IMG_0988+Am.+Robin+at+CRP+bc.JPG Hays Humm - Bird Cities Work! - American Robin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1740622899984-81XEM6YJK6S16062G527/IMG_3092+Lesser+Goldfinch+bc.JPG Hays Humm - Bird Cities Work! - Lesser Goldfinch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1740622964569-OZDQEZT19C91R0HILKGT/IMG_1094fe+No.+Cardinal+w+melanin+distribution+probs_ed_bc.jpg Hays Humm - Bird Cities Work! - Northern Cardinal Female https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1740622903039-LREMMQXEB8DR0YAA41VJ/IMG_3117+Carolina+Chickadee+at+CRP_+bc.JPG Hays Humm - Bird Cities Work! - Carolina Chickadee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1740622975234-S2FLBOQHOHGHQCLJVIAX/IMG_1769+fe+No.+Cardinal+w+white+at+CRP_bc.JPG Hays Humm - Bird Cities Work! - Northern Cardinal Female https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1740623311354-NZJFYXWCWIOTTHCT06QD/IMG_1752+Lincoln+Sparrow+at+CRP_+bc.JPG Hays Humm - Bird Cities Work! - Licoln Sparrow https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1740622979193-VMJUPMZ92V2BDJ7V4X28/IMG_3113+naptime+on+a+cold+morning+at+CRP_+bc.JPG Hays Humm - Bird Cities Work! - Northern Cardinal Female https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1740623409006-UW3X63GCZJEPB3BNAUY9/IMG_1728+No.+Cardinal+at+CRP_+bc.JPG Hays Humm - Bird Cities Work! - American Cardinal Male https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1740623504806-OA7EKZ52YS21LIGV6112/IMG_1746+Sptted+Towhee+at+CRP_bc.JPG Hays Humm - Bird Cities Work! - Spotted Towhee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1740623408201-FSJTGHR2DUUHE57FKOLW/IMG_1736+Red-winged+Blackbird+at+CRP_+bc.JPG Hays Humm - Bird Cities Work! - Red-winged Blackbird Female https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1740661092079-EQV82QZV4XDUEDRSDF6W/IMG_3127+Spotted%2C+Rufous-sided+Towhee+at+CRP_bc.JPG Hays Humm - Bird Cities Work! - Spotted Towhee When you participate in Project FeederWatch, you may see migrating birds that you have never seen before, such as this Spotted Towhee at Charro Ranch Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/4f6419bf-bc5c-4982-8856-9231885afd01/pvc+nest+box.jpg Hays Humm - Bird Cities Work! - Bonnie Tull, pictured here, initiated a Master Naturalist project to install and monitor bluebird nest boxes across Hays County. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1741039361671-WHGRSBEOW1OZ261L7TQM/Picture1.jpg Hays Humm - Bird Cities Work! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1741039361709-GFPV8B9FAXNI4BDLESV7/Picture2.jpg Hays Humm - Bird Cities Work! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1741039362441-8ZS5XS18H545F9SI070J/Picture3.jpg Hays Humm - Bird Cities Work! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1741039362665-OCNRECFZARISZN92GVU1/Picture4.jpg Hays Humm - Bird Cities Work! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ebce2475-42c8-4ffb-b9a9-1a51605b3711/DSC_5461.jpg Hays Humm - Bird Cities Work! - Make it stand out Overlook at Jacob’s Well Natural Area on the North 40 Trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/cbf9a27a-403a-4f42-937f-860d621fab58/DSC_4141.jpg Hays Humm - Bird Cities Work! - Make it stand out Eastern Bluebird Male https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e6b01ee4-97cf-4f39-be60-1fa19b86388b/DSC_5320.jpg Hays Humm - Bird Cities Work! - Make it stand out Woodhouse’s Scrub-Jay with hovering hummingbird https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/48a8cacf-0ae3-4022-9744-da1ab5033c5e/DSC_0119.jpg Hays Humm - Bird Cities Work! - Make it stand out Golden-cheeked Warbler Male https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/0ee7ed5b-d7be-404d-aa56-d31d28e3b51c/DSC_0720.jpg Hays Humm - Bird Cities Work! - Make it stand out Canyon Wren https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/29ec6c6a-5716-47bc-891d-def87e4455c7/DSC_6210-3.jpg Hays Humm - Bird Cities Work! - Make it stand out Painted Bunting Male https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/5f4fe14e-663d-4be3-a3d3-b9fa682dd64a/DSC_0737.jpg Hays Humm - Bird Cities Work! - Make it stand out Black-chinned Hummingbird Female nesting https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2749a705-b088-420f-be87-087fd2780752/DSC_1862-2.jpg Hays Humm - Bird Cities Work! - Make it stand out Tricolored Heron and Great Egret https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/0c54e364-cd84-47aa-ac74-b3c49a20c4c1/DSC_2188-2.jpg Hays Humm - Bird Cities Work! - Make it stand out Tricolored Heron https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1945884d-a2b0-4ec8-b608-3d7c7ec155dd/DSC_1493-2.jpg Hays Humm - Bird Cities Work! - Make it stand out Yellow-crowned Night Heron https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/4a5e872d-cc4e-4adf-8ff7-4792f79b0109/DSC_1784-2.jpg Hays Humm - Bird Cities Work! - Make it stand out Little Blue Heron https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/489c57dd-cc2b-42c1-9341-4dc3982e5373/DSC_2257.jpg Hays Humm - Bird Cities Work! - Make it stand out Green Heron https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/12cbe962-c99f-4e7e-87c1-6d462f3b2958/DSC_3210.jpg Hays Humm - Bird Cities Work! - Make it stand out Pied-billed Grebe with crayfish https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1740612802220-YH9LS64M8JQ18F8XJD8G/DSC_0794-3.jpg Hays Humm - Bird Cities Work! - Black-and-white Warbler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1740612803865-Q6L9F8RW6Q02QL8U7REU/DSC_0855.jpg Hays Humm - Bird Cities Work! - Common Yellowthroat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1740614152778-YF1J2IYAAGM5N2R0DJWY/DSC_0488-2.jpg Hays Humm - Bird Cities Work! - Indigo Bunting https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1740613058285-RKNELMQZECRVFKUT36TU/DSC_0690.jpg Hays Humm - Bird Cities Work! - Summer Tanager Female https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1740613057673-HTKFY736A6ZWD3CBYMX6/DSC_0671.jpg Hays Humm - Bird Cities Work! - Summer Tanager Male https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1740613687821-H8K2QUH80UE5G3EXYPA2/DSC_0697-2.jpg Hays Humm - Bird Cities Work! - Magnolia Warbler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1740613798634-FZ03DJSI9UNNOFFH78SW/DSC_0462-2.jpg Hays Humm - Bird Cities Work! - Painted Bunting Female https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1740614566112-PQKZPPOXE58S4XVJALPK/DSC_0471-2.jpg Hays Humm - Bird Cities Work! - Black-throated Green Warbler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1740612795119-GSRA78DPDQPVHLBDRXC5/DSC_0701.jpg Hays Humm - Bird Cities Work! - Swainson's Thrush https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1740613751193-CV3X2HB07HV7DDUNST8G/DSC_0562.jpg Hays Humm - Bird Cities Work! - Gray-cheeked Thrush https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1740614198777-HFVJK30UAF8QJK6534HJ/DSC_0511.jpg Hays Humm - Bird Cities Work! - White-eyed Vireo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1740614285612-DK1CNUYEEB5803MFXN1U/DSC_0253-3.jpg Hays Humm - Bird Cities Work! - Gray Catbird https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1740613415771-DK6DGR79UEFNW2T1GVUK/DSC_0241.jpg Hays Humm - Bird Cities Work! - Red-shouldered Hawk https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/reaching-out monthly 0.5 2025-03-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ed214172-75ff-45d6-a562-9698a68efbc0/Picture1.jpg Hays Humm - Reaching Out - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/6b101a00-1332-41a3-837a-e26c9c3c41d5/San+Marcos+urbanization+on+old+ranch.jpg Hays Humm - Reaching Out - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f5330583-cd32-4cd8-983e-3f77249c3f04/IMG_9006+%28003%29.jpg Hays Humm - Reaching Out - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/683b76e2-3390-4f7d-a7de-fa2ef44e3260/another+lights+out_soll.jpg Hays Humm - Reaching Out - Luongo-Cassidy’s first paragraph: Hays County Friends of the Night Sky works county-wide to promote smarter outdoor lighting to improve visibility and safety, protect the natural night sky, and save energy. The all-volunteer group organized the Lights Out Hays collaborative, focused on protecting birds during migration. Spring migration runs from March 1st to June 15th. Explore this webpage to learn more about that project. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/5af1e257-aab4-4575-a5ca-660d2911db1e/Picture2.jpg Hays Humm - Reaching Out - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/about-the-cover-march-2025 monthly 0.5 2025-03-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/797249a3-281e-48b5-a167-07cd03a7ef3a/_MSD9452+copy+%28002%29.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out A Great Egret and a Great Blue Heron were observed cooperating while fishing. Photos courtesy Mike Davis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b6c6481e-98f7-450a-9327-db71cc173b3f/_MSD9180+copy.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2915b32b-d468-421d-ab6c-f6bff1421b5f/Picture3.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/what-good-is-it monthly 0.5 2025-07-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/3f4fa063-4ed4-4b68-abe0-775c1d7dcab5/Landscape+View.jpg Hays Humm - What Good Is It? - Make it stand out Photo courtesy Christine Middleton https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1a2ea42c-c0ed-4fe8-a7f4-92392c86870e/Agarita.jpeg Hays Humm - What Good Is It? - Make it stand out Agarita Photo courtesy Christine Middleton https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/9cb17ddc-a41c-40bb-bb28-ff1efd47606b/Bedstraw.jpg Hays Humm - What Good Is It? - Make it stand out Bedstraw Photo courtesy Christine Middleton https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/fb11531d-aa52-4280-baa0-a30c4637c925/Gallium+Bird+Nest.jpeg Hays Humm - What Good Is It? - Make it stand out The cardinal who built this nest started with Bedstraw as the first layer and used it to hold everything else together. Photo courtesy Cathy Ramsey https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/3f45698d-445c-4aa8-80b9-104195f88929/Christmas+Cactus.jpeg Hays Humm - What Good Is It? - Make it stand out Christmas Cactus Photo courtesy Christine Middleton https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b658b714-a404-4f65-bfd7-1929af4847f0/Ratany.jpeg Hays Humm - What Good Is It? - Make it stand out Trailing Ratany Photo courtesy Christine Middleton https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/84d6ea29-2e02-4577-8989-7ea2fe0827df/PricklyPearTunas.jpeg Hays Humm - What Good Is It? - Make it stand out Prickly Pear Tunas Photo courtesy Christine Middleton https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f74f9932-daad-46a4-9614-f8aef2c8630f/Cactus+Flower.jpg Hays Humm - What Good Is It? - Make it stand out Prickly Pear Flower Photo courtesy Christine Middleton https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/43ac0e54-7110-481a-b491-de71507197a4/Mesquite.jpeg Hays Humm - What Good Is It? - Make it stand out Mesquite Tree Photo courtesy Christine Middleton https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/180e1aa7-28eb-4c49-b942-706b71e3fc60/GreenbrierFruits.jpeg Hays Humm - What Good Is It? - Make it stand out Saw Greenbriar Berries Photo courtesy Christine Middleton https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/eccc1950-07b8-4d2e-ba6a-1c3ab7d3e3b6/PricklyPoppy2.jpeg Hays Humm - What Good Is It? - Make it stand out White Prickly Poppy Flower Photo courtesy Christine Middleton https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/03dbfdbf-4e56-48c9-b600-43af212733cd/GoldenrodvsRagweed.jpeg Hays Humm - What Good Is It? - Make it stand out Goldenrod Photo courtesy Christine Middleton https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/6dffd1ee-fbb9-46a1-a4ec-911dc1d69a63/Poison+Ivy.jpeg Hays Humm - What Good Is It? - Make it stand out Poison Ivy Photo courtesy Christine Middleton https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/031c4f2d-3f05-4f4c-9db4-534787362df3/Noseburn.jpeg Hays Humm - What Good Is It? - Make it stand out Noseburn Photo courtesy Christine Middleton https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/the-teddy-roosevelt-of-texas monthly 0.5 2025-02-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/4e12e128-1265-4e30-8d87-6af485688d5d/sansom+cover.png Hays Humm - “The Teddy Roosevelt of Texas” - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/204f3f10-c421-42a4-98eb-673f59af2cd1/Raun.jpg Hays Humm - “The Teddy Roosevelt of Texas” - Make it stand out Author Laura Raun discusses her biography of Andrew Sansom at Bamberger Ranch. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/counting-birds-february-2025 monthly 0.5 2025-02-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/843d0899-95da-41e8-8315-9769d05b11c7/DSC_8435.jpg Hays Humm - Counting Birds - Make it stand out Zone 1 Team Photos courtesy Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/bee083ee-063b-4864-a95d-0433a81c5f4c/DSC_8556.jpg Hays Humm - Counting Birds - Make it stand out Zone 1 Team members gathered at 7:15 a.m. on December 15, 2024 at Crook’s Park in San Marcos. It was a gray day, but that didn’t dampen the spirits of these energetic birders. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/cd055980-b24a-4283-adfa-f3cbcfe330bc/DSC_8413-2.jpg Hays Humm - Counting Birds - Make it stand out Louisiana Waterthrush https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/539c79d3-9e2b-485c-9042-6f8ea6d63eaf/DSC_8474.jpg Hays Humm - Counting Birds - Make it stand out Cardinal, male https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/40dd5397-deeb-443c-a155-8bd6e8f90b86/DSC_9265.jpg Hays Humm - Counting Birds - Make it stand out Cardinal, female https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/04245583-0c6c-4243-a374-0cd4c8bd2d95/DSC_9250.jpg Hays Humm - Counting Birds - Make it stand out Yellow-rumped Warbler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/58319e5b-e011-4a8b-8066-e357f98528ca/DSC_9300.jpg Hays Humm - Counting Birds - Make it stand out Orange-crowned Warbler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/fb37ecea-f764-4dde-9187-b1bb1e29157c/DSC_8496.jpg Hays Humm - Counting Birds - Make it stand out Green Kingfisher https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/40f64f71-7c7e-4b4a-b496-fe0c27125246/DSC_8526.jpg Hays Humm - Counting Birds - Make it stand out Brown Creeper https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/27e52e2c-cad3-4274-a6c4-adcb5409362c/DSC_8540.jpg Hays Humm - Counting Birds - Make it stand out Red-bellied Woodpecker https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f6280ce7-e97e-4592-b55f-e608fc8d6450/DSC_9440.jpg Hays Humm - Counting Birds - Make it stand out Red-shouldered Hawk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/8237e492-b688-4c5a-9334-88378984142b/DSC_8569.jpg Hays Humm - Counting Birds - Make it stand out At Cape Road Pond, the team logged 15 Great Egrets, 6 Great Blue Herons, 1 Black-crowned Night Heron, and 2 Neotropic Cormorants, along with some smaller songbirds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c2c640b6-fecf-4dc3-b9c2-71ed9f437522/DSC_8563.jpg Hays Humm - Counting Birds - Make it stand out How many Great Egrets and Great Blue Herons can you count in this photo at Cape Road Pond? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/31f0ee32-f5cd-430d-a6c4-fc22d26d0c96/DSC_9222.jpg Hays Humm - Counting Birds - Make it stand out Neotropic Cormorant https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/802b00f3-6c46-4356-8975-b84f1d05c048/DSC_8607.jpg Hays Humm - Counting Birds - Make it stand out Blue-gray Gnatcatcher https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/21884eb0-a696-46c7-8313-40ebbf37b2a8/DSC_8622.jpg Hays Humm - Counting Birds - Make it stand out Cooper’s Hawk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e7e8c851-b86d-4381-bddd-924e8a40e9a4/DSC_8640.jpg Hays Humm - Counting Birds - Make it stand out Carolina Wren https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d5b238ee-f484-4830-978c-6e6fec6a0ecf/DSC_8694.jpg Hays Humm - Counting Birds - Make it stand out Gray Catbird https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d330fc23-95e2-46a1-b0df-ef55cd8b5f58/DSC_8713.jpg Hays Humm - Counting Birds - Make it stand out Red-shouldered Hawk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a191eb16-d274-40ff-a397-e5f7f0f511b3/IMG_3053.jpg Hays Humm - Counting Birds - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a09c0c85-de41-454c-aeb6-75b08daacc54/DSC_8755.jpg Hays Humm - Counting Birds - Make it stand out A mixed flock of Great Egrets and Great Blue Herons was flushed from a field adjacent to the Fish Hatchery. Overall, 29 Great Egrets and 23 Great Blue Herons were reported at this site. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/da654e21-a473-4c52-ad36-8ddc906d5f50/DSC_9058.jpg Hays Humm - Counting Birds - Make it stand out Osprey https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2c775f38-2218-47dd-8ee6-59abf502df24/DSC_8783.jpg Hays Humm - Counting Birds - Make it stand out Rock Pigeon Flock https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/cb8f7362-4f82-4adc-b44b-898cd7c20f75/DSC_8816.jpg Hays Humm - Counting Birds - Make it stand out American Pipit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/fb6d413d-0e1c-409c-b568-c4e475014985/DSC_8800.jpg Hays Humm - Counting Birds - Make it stand out Red-winged Blackbird Flock https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1cd89e8f-508d-4b32-88cb-3c9420193094/DSC_8763.jpg Hays Humm - Counting Birds - Make it stand out Killdeer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/dfc1bcd2-2d42-4947-8e2f-aee42a221e0a/DSC_8819.jpg Hays Humm - Counting Birds - Make it stand out American Pipit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/5ac89f57-bf05-4ba1-af69-3d284e1304cb/DSC_8872.jpg Hays Humm - Counting Birds - Make it stand out Northern Mockingbird https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/34d784ef-14f4-4470-9bdb-a66d95017fbf/DSC_9152.jpg Hays Humm - Counting Birds - Make it stand out Savannah Sparrow https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/fc17eba5-1087-418a-b789-e1ccc9e0bd3c/DSC_8998.jpg Hays Humm - Counting Birds - Make it stand out Ruby-crowned Kinglet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/28eb478f-cd19-4301-af9b-bd1ee94c3443/DSC_8930.jpg Hays Humm - Counting Birds - Make it stand out Blue-gray Gnatcatcher https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/36cb3289-f6ea-4e95-93c5-46407a88b431/DSC_9318.jpg Hays Humm - Counting Birds - Make it stand out Orange-crowned Warbler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/55470715-98e1-47a1-a3b2-e130b4f26663/DSC_9043-3.jpg Hays Humm - Counting Birds - Make it stand out Wood Ducks—Male and Female Pair https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f60d7e5a-8b55-4877-bf2b-cfdee47f1f07/SM+CBC+Zones.jpg Hays Humm - Counting Birds - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/about-the-cover-february-2025 monthly 0.5 2025-02-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/66066885-0de7-43d2-84f4-596bb892b391/DSC_3937-2.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Photos courtesy Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b648f70a-586c-4b28-81b1-5697ee829f18/IMG_3024.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out At 7:30 a.m. on November 29, 2024, the owl eyed me from across the road and allowed me to snap a few cell phone shots from my car. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/its-all-connected-underground-too monthly 0.5 2025-07-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/11a7f19c-596b-4663-a243-31b2942006ec/IMG_0170.jpeg Hays Humm - It’s All Connected - Make it stand out Photo courtesy Christine Middleton https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/14f10abb-d3e0-49bb-95bc-0c98923ed857/Soil+Composition+v4.jpg Hays Humm - It’s All Connected - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2cf49486-d4b5-4113-8640-1d7ab6acc975/Cracked+Earth.jpg Hays Humm - It’s All Connected - Make it stand out When conditions are hot and dry, soils with a high clay content shrink and crack. Clay soils are easily compacted, leaving little room for air and water. Photo courtesy Christine Middleton https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/afcc78db-1c52-4ef1-8ec9-75fe0a2a571a/Dwarf+Palmetto.jpeg Hays Humm - It’s All Connected - Make it stand out Dwarf Palmettos (Sabal minor) Photo courtesy Christine Middleton https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f4661d6f-cfc8-4771-8f6c-1240ac86f04c/soil+analysis_DM.jpg Hays Humm - It’s All Connected - Make it stand out Web Soil Survey: Soil type can vary even on a small property, as illustrated in this web soil survey map of one of the properties visited by the HELM team. 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It’s All Connected - Make it stand out Artistic rendering courtesy Melinda Seib https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/2024-hcmn-gala monthly 0.5 2024-12-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/6a3d6713-aaa7-4ee0-8ee7-3dc264fcadcc/IMG_2921.jpg Hays Humm - 2024 HCMN Gala - Make it stand out All photographs courtesy Betsy Cross and Eva Frost https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/6914e117-7f55-4766-8578-22525a9b94d9/IMG_2922.jpg Hays Humm - 2024 HCMN Gala - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a31964b8-144d-43bf-b44f-266f86c5ac56/IMG_2930.jpg Hays Humm - 2024 HCMN Gala - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/9ac6656e-2e37-455e-b830-393c2dd13f7c/IMG_2943.jpg Hays Humm - 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2024 HCMN Gala - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7c78c26b-7f2d-43ec-9cb5-1fc769885ec4/IMG_9355.jpg Hays Humm - 2024 HCMN Gala - Make it stand out Bob Adkins, HCMN President https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/091a38c8-fed9-450a-8a5d-69ab1361eb85/IMG_9401.jpg Hays Humm - 2024 HCMN Gala - Make it stand out Mary O’Hara, HCMN Class Coordinator https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7ef86d5f-1edb-4794-97f4-458f2a44837f/IMG_2962.jpg Hays Humm - 2024 HCMN Gala - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c19f8fa2-a658-4ba1-9156-4da8da243b5d/IMG_9409.jpg Hays Humm - 2024 HCMN Gala - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/25575d60-7467-443b-9db6-46e9090acf10/IMG_9404.JPG Hays Humm - 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What about Snails? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b41a2675-19b9-4583-810f-bb93659ea1e8/_DSC4921+copy.jpg Hays Humm - What about Snails? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/4ff272e2-83d6-491e-82e5-e31aaf6a4899/Picture3.jpg Hays Humm - What about Snails? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/379afcc9-5037-4826-828d-4f6a5c406477/Picture1.jpg Hays Humm - What about Snails? - Make it stand out Photos courtesy Mike Davis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/670d86e3-66ee-485c-9c6b-1f48b84662b9/_DSC4914+copy.jpg Hays Humm - What about Snails? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/about-the-cover-december-2024 monthly 0.5 2024-12-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/513c193f-37ab-40cb-b908-dcbaccd33c89/DSC_8320.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Photos courtesy Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/709c2896-81ad-48b8-be59-5bd916a6740c/DSC_7555.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Fall Equinox 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c2a73aa0-aa05-4a9b-af36-73bdec4e68c4/DSC_8300.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out October 31, 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/9c108a4e-4b28-4b0e-8fd6-e7758647adfc/DSC_8387.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out On November 1, the bluebirds stayed for over an hour. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/bcb9a5d7-b313-4c5d-846c-c64a3741fb68/DSC_8340.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out A mixed community—two house finches, two lesser goldfinches, a house sparrow, and a bluebird—came together and shared space in my bird bath. A golden-fronted woodpecker was part of this mashup, but I wasn’t quick enough on the draw to capture him in the shot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/8918e2fa-40a7-471d-a8d9-4abcb4d44e30/IMG_3015.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - I haven’t seen the bluebird flock since the early part of the month, but when the weather permits, I prop my office door open and listen. The phoebe is calling, his sharp notes insistent. For four years in a row, he and his mate have raised dozens of babies under my front porch. But there’s another birdsong, further out—a faint call, distant in the background. Is it just my imagination, or is that the bluebird? I test myself on Merlin, and yes, finally there it is again. They are still here! And that makes my heart soar. November 25, 2024 Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab of Ornithology https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/161bbac1-ba8b-4553-adc3-656b476ddc10/DSC_7606.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out This final photo makes me smile and reminds me that during challenging days, when we all dive in together, no matter how insignificant it may seem, we CAN make a big splash! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7bb69574-9344-4198-ad70-b40fd30e425f/IMG_5791_Jo+pic+2.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Bluebird Nestbox Monitoring - Project 702: Assist in the construction, placement, and monitoring of nesting boxes to support the local bluebird population. Your efforts will help ensure the successful raising of bluebird nestlings. 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Photo courtesy Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/5f27d7df-71e5-49f1-b7c3-2bce579d7523/IMG_2696.jpg Hays Humm - Boots on the Ground - Make it stand out Photo courtesy Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a6d6cc9c-124a-4735-a8d7-ad6803cc0005/P1010013.jpg Hays Humm - Boots on the Ground - Make it stand out Susan Evans and Sarah Carlisle hosted visitors at Patsy Glenn Refuge. 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Photo courtesy Becky Kittleman https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a25e17de-42f3-4597-bcff-5750f9377902/P1010007.jpg Hays Humm - Boots on the Ground - Make it stand out Becky Denton hosted visitors at Cypress Creek Nature Preserve. Photo courtesy Becky Kittleman https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/740dbdf3-443a-4058-9544-5f410362e2b1/P1010038.jpg Hays Humm - Boots on the Ground - Make it stand out Photo courtesy Becky Kittleman https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a8820f5e-5c52-4427-9875-22428b968f6d/P1010025.jpg Hays Humm - Boots on the Ground - Make it stand out Michael Meves hosted visitors at Charro Ranch Park. 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Photo courtesy Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/6fcac82f-26b1-4a52-a4bb-07a7ae158f93/DSC_8100.jpg Hays Humm - Boots on the Ground - Make it stand out Photo courtesy Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1730217506547-WKYYBXUATXBQ2SI07PKS/DSC_7910.jpg Hays Humm - Boots on the Ground https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1730217550369-DMCCYC9D4U6M85YPF7ZH/DSC_7916.jpg Hays Humm - Boots on the Ground https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1730217630526-YW22OHIL0O6RRNAAOCYJ/DSC_8018.jpg Hays Humm - Boots on the Ground https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1730222820866-2I7G2R8EUCSL2CTX84QQ/DSC_7983.jpg Hays Humm - Boots on the Ground https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1730217702674-AIJB5M6ORHUSTVCYYA9E/DSC_7971.jpg Hays Humm - Boots on the Ground https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1730217759103-ZO1HPOK61F4E78XI0UI8/DSC_7933.jpg Hays Humm - Boots on the Ground https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1730217985525-CX6D6GDHGRIJB3WJHUXI/DSC_8002.jpg Hays Humm - Boots on the Ground https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1730217816070-ILJO9QQN4D05H6SBTCLE/DSC_8025.jpg Hays Humm - Boots on the Ground https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1730217867676-UAT0D7JP0ZESIYLTNQWQ/DSC_8042.jpg Hays Humm - Boots on the Ground https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1730217906663-HWIMDU0A8VJPMGA6X8ZE/DSC_7947.jpg Hays Humm - Boots on the Ground https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/0d0c2c04-22fc-49aa-9e2c-5725d37c593c/B6FB6FDC-F9C3-4116-B25C-42304FF7D975_1_105_c.jpg Hays Humm - Boots on the Ground - Make it stand out Nature Superstars Project Coordinator JoAnn DePenning hosted the team’s exhibit table during the meeting. Photo courtesy Christine Middleton https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/fafae5af-5acd-464c-aba7-32927750102b/sign_10117.jpg Hays Humm - Boots on the Ground - Make it stand out Photo courtesy Lance Jones https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/49063ec3-16e9-4851-a2f7-efaad1aa5e1b/title_10119.jpg Hays Humm - Boots on the Ground - Make it stand out Photo courtesy Lance Jones https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/6d6d46e4-deb0-4262-8d0a-18879db3b1fe/IMG_2677.jpg Hays Humm - Boots on the Ground - Make it stand out Photo courtesy Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1730230107965-UNQ2AM5IWHWR6ALNHVAU/signage_10118.jpg Hays Humm - Boots on the Ground https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1730230114725-V4GXKG9YJIMFWCQ7EWMK/Snow_10126.jpg Hays Humm - Boots on the Ground https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1730230614108-6TMN16KM49XAPUOM3G20/yellow_10131.jpg Hays Humm - Boots on the Ground https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1730230271879-RR25NI6S8FMRG55KRLQY/IMG_2678.jpg Hays Humm - Boots on the Ground https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1730230321027-5W0QW4F8TCD7EB3C8E9E/IMG_2679.jpg Hays Humm - Boots on the Ground https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1730230481646-W20XOIBXVMLEF9L1X0BM/IMG_2682.jpg Hays Humm - Boots on the Ground https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1730230437643-KHCWXIF2JG1LZP6FX7DN/IMG_2680.jpg Hays Humm - Boots on the Ground https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1730427763194-OH4D53I3HM3LE25MOG4T/IMG_2689.jpg Hays Humm - Boots on the Ground https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1730574642578-1WSVNFZKBQTS68ZW2EMZ/A_KR_10138.jpg Hays Humm - Boots on the Ground https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/55968961-dc8a-45e6-a15d-abed260f2aed/IMG_2687.jpg Hays Humm - Boots on the Ground - Make it stand out Photo courtesy Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/93eee484-c935-4c7f-af62-0d92c2405a1e/Karlee+3.jpg Hays Humm - Boots on the Ground - Make it stand out Photo courtesy Dick McBride https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/94b0ccb2-4165-44e7-aab6-6a687f36a313/Karlee+5.jpg Hays Humm - Boots on the Ground - Make it stand out Photo courtesy Dick McBride https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1cef8509-c758-4339-9009-97055706920c/Karlee+4.jpg Hays Humm - Boots on the Ground - Make it stand out Photo courtesy Dick McBride https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/3b69244e-44bc-4e8d-a3dd-48ac7b588578/IMG_2869.jpg Hays Humm - Boots on the Ground - Make it stand out Tim Gocha, PhD (blue shirt, back row, left end), Associate Director of the Forensic Anthropology Center at Texas State University and Kristy Daniel, PhD (back row, fourth from left, olive green TMN shirt), led a group of master naturalists on a unique field trip to explore how nature impacts human decomposition at the Forensic Anthropology Center at Texas State University (FACTS). Photos courtesy Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d4b5a38e-8e55-4e45-8c6e-ecff9d04c88f/IMG_2868.jpg Hays Humm - Boots on the Ground - FACTS aims to advance forensic anthropology and related sciences through world-class education, research, service, and outreach. FACTS is a multifaceted center that encompasses a whole-body donation program, the 26-acre outdoor Forensic Anthropology Research Facility (FARF), the Osteological Research and Processing Lab (ORPL), and the Grady Early Anthropology Research Lab (GEFARL), which houses the Texas State Donated Skeletal Collection. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/gathering monthly 0.5 2024-11-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e7dbb545-3aa8-4948-b6b9-429b4379c2c9/Group+shot.jpg Hays Humm - Gathering - Make it stand out Photo courtesy Tom Hausler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/66637efa-71eb-44d5-a109-88683d24fa10/5C1A6887.jpg Hays Humm - Gathering - Make it stand out Photo courtesy Tom Hausler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2c4fa1dd-a167-4a5e-9443-c941817b43f4/IMG_2729+%28002%29.jpg Hays Humm - Gathering - Make it stand out HCMNs gathered at lunch and dinner to share stories and enjoy one another’s company. Photo courtesy Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/dc9c9c38-390d-4d37-a080-31b07a154e16/2024+centepieces+v2.jpg Hays Humm - Gathering - Make it stand out “There were 70 centerpieces in total; the actual (used) boots were donated from Hays County Master Naturalists or Cabelas, others were rescued from thrift stores. So literally, they were boots on the ground at one point of their journey. Every "Boot" has found a new home post conference—many traveling to new TMN Chapters for use at another project or event. Hays County Master Naturalists Carolyn Langlinais and Sarah Carlisle lent their talent and time to the project.” —Mary O’Hara https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/441c7a5e-8d65-475b-8ec0-d31b2422a4a6/TMN+2+.jpg Hays Humm - Gathering - Make it stand out Photo courtesy Dick McBride https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/0ee5f433-2048-4ed9-ba45-fa6d6ac2a872/Dick+20K+Hours+Award.jpg Hays Humm - Gathering - Make it stand out Dick McBride was acknowledged for 10,000 hours of volunteer service. Photo courtesy Tom Hausler. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/131bbb9c-ccdd-401d-bb26-edd0c3eccc1e/Cindy+and+Others.jpg Hays Humm - Gathering - Make it stand out Cindy Luongo Cassidy (center) was acknowledged for 5,000 hours of volunteer service. Photo Tom Hausler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ac57d350-637e-44df-82c7-9a9ce6f0a3ee/Video+Award.JPG Hays Humm - Gathering - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7a8e0100-462b-4a03-820b-82637d0f58c7/Video+Submission.JPG Hays Humm - Gathering - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/41322a49-8a7e-4070-b2b5-7a80896308e6/IMG_2835+%28002%29.jpg Hays Humm - Gathering - Make it stand out Katie Peltier received the $500 cash award on behalf of the Hays County Video Team! 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Gathering https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e21f6a3c-484b-470e-9bfd-4261a2c01612/Bob+and+Tina.jpg Hays Humm - Gathering - Make it stand out Bob and Tina Adkins Photo courtesy Tom Hausler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/511df97e-4289-48e4-9f0c-a85473d06aa1/TMN+3.jpg Hays Humm - Gathering - Make it stand out Kristy Daniel Photo courtesy Dick McBride https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1c758976-eb34-4aba-b3b6-6ff90a44ab5f/IMG_0191.jpg Hays Humm - Gathering - Make it stand out Dick McBride and Christine Middleton Photo courtesy Tina Adkins https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d976ab1e-e50b-4e23-b1ad-c4f39d3cf68d/DorayLendeckySilentAuction.jpg Hays Humm - Gathering - Make it stand out Doray Lendacky Photo courtesy Jane Dunham https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/41c8fbed-f46f-4893-8dda-19e150ea4c30/Katie+and+Dixie.jpg Hays Humm - 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The Monarch Butterfly Migration - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c25b5453-3623-40fe-a84e-097124d0ccbf/Monika+Maeckle+Pres+v2.jpg Hays Humm - The Monarch Butterfly Migration - Make it stand out San Antonio native Monika Maeckle spoke at the Texas Master Naturalist Annual Meeting about key elements of her book and shared her personal history as a monarch advocate. Photo courtesy Betsy Cross https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/about-the-cover-november-2024 monthly 0.5 2024-11-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c66712c3-ea78-4cdb-bb8b-71fad061bd6c/DSC_3710.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Two monarch butterflies sample the white mistflower in my yard on October 31, 2023. Photo courtesy Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c9a1f713-1f0e-4bb1-8879-6e847625749d/DSC_7740_first+fall+monarch+of+2024+resized.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out My first fall monarch nectared on frostweed - September 25, 2024, San Marcos, Texas. Photo courtesy Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/3cd08433-0349-4083-aa46-21c895579dd5/DSC_3430+v2.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Frostweed (Verbesina virginica) Blooms July - December https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/69b158fb-d4c9-4757-a103-b907d0898759/DSC_3623.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Flame Acanthus (Anisacanthus quadrifidus var. wrightii) Blooms June - November https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/20548440-6594-477e-95b3-13923c1519d8/DSC_3672.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Gregg’s Mistflower (Conoclinium greggii) Blooms March - November https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e79dd83a-47e7-4e60-b60f-f372d0f6a62c/DSC_3716.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out White Mistflower or Shrubby Boneset (Ageratina havanensis) Blooms April - December https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/cdfe697f-c1e9-43c6-85e0-132d884ed4dd/DSC_3655.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Mealy Blue Sage (Salvia farinacea) - White and Blue Blooms April - October https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/24951a7d-41ef-4ae3-a314-09aac08d2306/DSC_3698.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/9c1359b5-2843-40cd-b1ca-7239d8a20bbd/DSCN0072.JPG Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Looking at these two butterflies side by side on Gregg's mistflower, you may begin to note their differences. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/4dd5fc20-532e-42ce-8a7e-118a50da81f8/DSC_3665.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Monarch (Danaus plexippus) With wings folded, the monarch's hindwings are a lighter orange, while the forewings are mostly a deeper amber. Both fore- and hindwings have bold black lines that create a "stained glass" appearance, and the fore- and hindwings only have white dots within the black borders. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/fcfd0293-d2b7-4569-a05d-43a62d196ed2/DSC_3375.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Queen (Danaus gilippus) With wings folded, the queen's fore- and hindwings are uniformly orange and have a brownish tint in color. Forewings lack the bold black lines characteristic of the monarch, and the white dots lie within both the orange forewings and the black borders. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/the-cleanup-crew monthly 0.5 2024-10-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/4656e6ce-5a36-4364-97f0-d4a65559c486/01_3bv.jpg Hays Humm - The Clean-up Crew - Make it stand out Photos courtesy Bob Currie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/17d6cfc0-9816-4078-8d14-9139122baadf/02_2tv.jpg Hays Humm - The Clean-up Crew - Make it stand out Earlier this year, I got to see the whole scenario play out in my neighbor’s yard, which one morning was covered in white chicken feathers. Photo courtesy Bob Currie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7051537d-d733-4734-bfce-1d313e75e388/03_3tv2bv.jpg Hays Humm - The Clean-up Crew - Make it stand out I watched as a turkey vulture landed beside the carcass—soon to be joined by two more. They would take turns chasing one another away in between grabbing pieces of the deceased chicken. Photo courtesy Bob Currie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/67e73367-8a3f-4574-ab34-db25841e5ca1/04_1bv2tv.jpg Hays Humm - The Clean-up Crew - Make it stand out Approximately five minutes later, a trio of black vultures arrived on the scene, and the turkey-vulture-versus-black-vulture struggle teetered back and forth. 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Photo courtesy Tom Hausler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/427b6d52-3873-4c7c-baa7-d5d2bc71bdda/Charro+2.jpg Hays Humm - Dripping Springs—Bird City! - Make it stand out Sharon and Mike Meves install bird identification photos inside the bird blind at Charro Ranch Park. All the bird photos for this project were taken locally by HCMNs. Photo courtesy Tina Adkins. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2f374a0b-2545-47b7-b8f1-84bc7aa27235/swift+watch+%28002%29.jpg Hays Humm - Dripping Springs—Bird City! - The Bird Surveys—What, Who, and Why? In 2022, Paul Fushille developed a program to survey the birds at four Dripping Springs parks, using consistent guidelines regarding survey routes and durations. This initiative is designed to collect data systematically and to track changes in bird populations over time. For instance, each survey requires two participants, lasts two hours, and follows the same route through the park every time. Members of the Dripping Springs Birding Club conducted these surveys. The regular survey team includes Master Naturalists Stephanie Bowers, Maggie Carpenter, Beverly Gordon, Tom Hausler, Doray Lendacky, Mike Meves, and Katherine Murphy, along with Birding Club members Steve Frampton, Paul Fushille, and Bill Vancak. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e22792cf-ff6c-41d7-a449-89c42222a7a5/Pic+2_TH.jpg Hays Humm - Dripping Springs—Bird City! - Make it stand out Blue-winged Teal fly over the bird survey team at Charro Ranch Park. Photo courtesy Tom Hausler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/9d8916dc-28b6-4231-8477-b353885f00c8/Pic+1_TH.jpg Hays Humm - Dripping Springs—Bird City! - Make it stand out A Bald Eagle, photographed by HCMN Tom Hausler, inspires the survey team. Photo courtesy Tom Hausler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/edcc3e05-aa5f-46b4-9b72-ac8aa5855016/East+King+sports.JPG Hays Humm - Dripping Springs—Bird City! - Make it stand out We saw this Eastern Kingbird at Sports and Recreation Park. Photo courtesy Michael Meves https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/30bad680-b058-4089-94d1-8b885fb9a1ab/Pic+4_TH.jpg Hays Humm - Dripping Springs—Bird City! - Make it stand out A Mourning Warbler showed up during our Migratory Bird Day walk. Photo courtesy Tom Hausler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/823a6ddf-848b-4bb7-a3c1-7a8505bae0ec/Pic+5_TH.jpg Hays Humm - Dripping Springs—Bird City! - Make it stand out Dripping Springs Birding Club members appear to have spotted something interesting during a bird walk at nearby Westcave Preserve. 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About the Cover… - Make it stand out All photos courtesy Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/66f8bcd6-629e-4700-b06b-58605201f755/DSC_6306_Downsized.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Two black vulture nestlings huddle together inside their rocky nest cavity—May 9, 2021. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/26b66881-9d00-4d57-bf2c-050cb85a8e61/DSC_6317_downsized.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1c9a496d-d93e-41b7-9adb-3b57d7a52a69/DSC_6091.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out June 2, 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/6f9506fa-cdf8-45a3-8bad-723481cb0d61/DSC_6360.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out June 9, 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7e719976-f0de-4207-acc3-1881032c84c0/DSC_6468.jpg Hays Humm - 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About the Cover… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/4f9be404-4c21-4498-bbda-648e161602eb/DSC_1479.JPG Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1fde73b5-2469-4a6a-b0a8-c2c4d9311b53/DSC_1633.JPG Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/dfa0afec-b4b1-414c-b3e3-19c1a4d99463/IMG_2474.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Think we’re a little heavy on vultures this month? Well, I was completely consumed in researching, writing, and editing articles about vultures last Monday afternoon. And then, during a short break when I stepped outside to retrieve my empty trash can, I found this vulture’s gift at my front door. Hmmm…verrry interesting! It’s almost October now, and spookier things are bound to happen before the month is out! So from this month’s Hays Humm contributors and our editing team, we wish you all a Happy Halloween, and don’t forget to be kind to vultures! https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/project-fair monthly 0.5 2024-09-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e1e34b6b-9c70-4d65-b777-7490e5da16d7/DSC_0002.jpg Hays Humm - It’s Only Fair - Make it stand out Photo: courtesy Mimi Cavender https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/8f3e8ede-c305-4430-81f0-ecc3c61858b0/DSC_0005.jpg Hays Humm - It’s Only Fair - Make it stand out Photo: courtesy Jane Dunham https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/6ebd4583-c08a-4c4f-8df0-289e89993148/Project+Fair+August+2024++13.jpg Hays Humm - It’s Only Fair - Make it stand out Hays County Birding Project - Project 1306: Help us create a sustainable birding environment in Hays County. Volunteers will assist with the management of natural resources to make our county a premier destination for birders. Presenters: Pauly Litrell and Larry Calvert. Photo: courtesy Mimi Cavender https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a2ca6c48-9f45-4578-9ac2-c5ad1c09fef8/Project+Fair+August+2024++2.jpg Hays Humm - It’s Only Fair - Make it stand out Research Rangers - Project 1903: Help develop resources and assist with data collection to enable children and families to participate in citizen science activities as part of the Minding the Hill Country Project. We need volunteers passionate about science and education! Presenters: Carolyn Jess, Kristy Daniel, and Jill Zipperer. Photo: courtesy Mimi Cavender https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/48156947-e2f6-4ece-99da-4543c1b37baa/IMG_5796.jpg Hays Humm - It’s Only Fair - Make it stand out San Marcos River Foundation – Project 407: Improve local habitats by removing invasive plants and maintaining native plant beds. Volunteers also assist with river clean-ups, trail construction, and environmental education. Volunteering for Nature in San Marcos – Project 2302: Engage in year-round projects to improve the natural environment of San Marcos, benefiting the entire community. Presenter: Jo Korthals. Photo: courtesy Mimi Cavender https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1b746c89-5c66-42aa-b5d4-23223e626c5a/Project+Fair+August+2024++4.jpg Hays Humm - It’s Only Fair - Make it stand out Light Pollution Education and Outreach – Project 1108: Join us in the fight against light pollution! Volunteers are needed to educate the public, staff outreach tables at local events, organize star parties, and help with Texas Night Sky Festivals. If you’re passionate about preserving our night skies, we need your help! Presenters: Janet Holland, Soll Sussman, and Cindy Luongo Cassidy. Photo: courtesy Mimi Cavender https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/953f76df-ef19-453c-9f7c-eb21d7178455/Project+Fair+August+2024++5.jpg Hays Humm - It’s Only Fair - Make it stand out Kyle Parks and Recreation – Project 2102: Make a difference in underrepresented areas of Hays County by volunteering with us! We’re looking for volunteers to help with education, outreach, and the creation of a new hiking trail connecting to the Emerald Crown Trail. Be part of creating a wildflower and pollinator area that will benefit the entire community. Presenter: Lauralee Harris. Photo: courtesy Mimi Cavender https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/6c5db748-676a-49d4-94f3-a8bdff6d2c68/Project+Fair+August+2024++7.jpg Hays Humm - It’s Only Fair - Make it stand out Wimberley Outdoor Educators - Project 809: Share your love for nature with the next generation! Volunteers are needed to coordinate with schools and lead students on educational trips to Wimberley sites, where they’ll learn about native plants, water conservation, fossils, and more. Presenter: Laura Steffy. Photo: courtesy Mimi Cavender https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d374842f-940c-4ca7-a0ab-5c7217dec99b/Project+Fair+August+2024++9.jpg Hays Humm - It’s Only Fair - Make it stand out Patsy Glenn Refuge Wimberley - Project 418: Help us develop wildlife habitats, build trails, and engage in educational outreach at Wimberley’s birding center. Your volunteer efforts will help maintain a sanctuary for birds and a learning space for the community. Presenter: Jamie Petit. Photo: courtesy Mimi Cavender https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e67122e0-6632-4154-8e8c-ce98de1c058a/Project+Fair+August+2024++12.jpg Hays Humm - It’s Only Fair - Make it stand out The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - Project 406: Join our mission to conserve native plants and create sustainable landscapes! Volunteers are essential to our efforts in research, education, consulting, and outreach programs. Help us improve water quality, provide wildlife habitats, and enhance human health and happiness. Presenter: Susan Neill. Photo: courtesy Mimi Cavender https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/16477b93-fab5-42d4-9965-df11b352fb12/Project+Fair+August+2024++15.jpg Hays Humm - It’s Only Fair - Make it stand out Habitat Enhancing Land Management (HELM) – Project 806: Become a HELM volunteer and assist the community by conducting site visits to identify plants, trees, and geological features. Volunteers also provide recommendations for restoration, preservation, erosion control, and invasive species removal. Presenters: Doray Lendacky and Christine Middleton. Photo: courtesy Mimi Cavender https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/0de6d378-a738-4d13-a0a3-bf9c0168995d/Project+Fair+August+2024++17.jpg Hays Humm - It’s Only Fair - Make it stand out Canyon Gorge - Project 704: Passionate about geology and biology? Volunteer as a docent at Canyon Gorge, where you’ll guide tours, discuss the Guadalupe River, Canyon Dam, and more. You can also participate in habitat restoration, trail maintenance, and educational activities for fifth graders. Presenter: Jamie Kinscherff. Photo: courtesy Mimi Cavender https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b5dad8e8-8b8a-4241-9523-63fd55701eed/Project+Fair+August+2024++18.jpg Hays Humm - It’s Only Fair - Make it stand out Wimberley Village Library Nature Garden - Project 1307: Help us beautify the Wimberley Village Library with native plants! We need volunteers to plan, plant, and maintain garden beds, as well as educate the public on creating beautiful spaces with small plots of land. Presenters: Dell Hood and Gerin Hood. Photo: courtesy Mimi Cavender https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2779a86f-2006-445a-80ca-cf5ed1b6d518/project+Fair+August+2024++20.jpg Hays Humm - It’s Only Fair - Make it stand out Hays County Managed Parks - Project 603: Join our team of volunteers at Hays County Managed Parks, including Jacob’s Well, Five Mile Dam Park, and Sentinel Peak Preserve. Opportunities include maintaining trails, removing invasive species, serving as docents, and engaging in conservation projects. Presenters: Katie Peltier and Deborah Estes. Photo: courtesy Mimi Cavender https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/0119480f-da15-4e37-9e3e-65f9645b2526/Project+Fair+August+2024++21.jpg Hays Humm - It’s Only Fair - Make it stand out Blanco Watershed Quality Monitoring – Project 802: Help protect our water resources by volunteering to monitor water quality in the Hays County watershed. We use approved Texas Stream Team methods, and your efforts will contribute to keeping our water clean and safe. Presenter: John Moore. Photo: courtesy Mimi Cavender https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/6e8f9599-62e8-42d2-abe7-198e931331b5/Project+Fair+August+2024++10.jpg Hays Humm - It’s Only Fair - Make it stand out Blue Hole Park – Project 604: Help us develop wildlife habitats, build trails, and engage in educational outreach at Wimberley’s birding center. Your volunteer efforts will help maintain a sanctuary for birds and a learning space for the community. Presenter Jamie Petit. Photo: courtesy Mimi Cavender https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a7b70f50-d447-419d-80ef-9b06569752bf/Project+Fair+August+2024++22.jpg Hays Humm - It’s Only Fair - Make it stand out John Knox Ranch – Project 1001: Make a lasting impact on wildlife and the environment by volunteering at John Knox Ranch. We’re looking for volunteers to help with habitat redevelopment, invasive species removal, trail maintenance, and environmental education for children. Travis Audubon Chaetura Canyon – Project 130: Preserve a vital bird sanctuary by supporting conservation efforts, research, and education on avian species, contributing to the protection of local wildlife. Presenters: Janet Holland, Steve Janda, and Tina Adkins. Photo: courtesy Mimi Cavender https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/94779688-b65c-4ec9-a2f2-02daa64d842f/Project+Fair+August+2024++24.jpg Hays Humm - It’s Only Fair - Make it stand out Beautiful Hays County Activity and Coloring Book - Project 2301: Volunteer your creativity and education skills to help develop a third grade level activity and coloring book focused on the beauty of Hays County. Your work will contribute to educational resources available online. Presenter: Melinda Seib and Robin Perry. Photo: courtesy Mimi Cavender https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/79e272bc-e9bf-4ebc-b78b-a7d491d78bb5/DSC_0004.JPG Hays Humm - It’s Only Fair - Make it stand out San Marcos Discovery Center – Project 406: Support the community by maintaining native plant beds, planting and caring for trees, and removing invasive species. Volunteers can also lead workshops on habitat conservation. Opportunities are available Monday through Friday. San Marcos Greenbelt Alliance - Project 424: Help protect natural areas in San Marcos by volunteering with the San Marcos Greenbelt Alliance. Opportunities include conservation, stewardship, education, and supporting passive recreation in these valuable spaces. Austin Water Quality Protection Wildlands – Project 426: Contribute to water and wildlife conservation through habitat restoration, tree planting, and invasive species removal. Volunteers also monitor wildlife and vegetation, supporting conservation education for the public. Presenter: Dick McBride. Photo: courtesy Jane Dunham https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/cc89125c-c90d-4ecb-a5c3-eb2eab9fadd7/IMG_8565.jpg Hays Humm - It’s Only Fair - Make it stand out Dripping Springs Ranch Park – Project 1902: Enhance community education by maintaining the Bird Viewing Station and assisting with nature programs. Volunteers also help with trail maintenance and native plantings, supporting the park’s conservation efforts. Project FeederWatch – Project 1110: Help track bird populations by participating in a citizen science survey at community sites. This data supports Cornell’s research on bird distribution and trends. Presenter: Tina Adkins. Photo: courtesy Bob Adkins https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/524fbda0-410c-4e77-8218-2db039fd19b9/082224hummer2+%28002%29.jpg Hays Humm - It’s Only Fair - Make it stand out Texas Master Naturalist State Meeting – Project 401-CB: Support the annual state meeting by assisting with logistics and ensuring a successful event that enhances volunteer training and community impact. Contact: Bob Adkins at pres@haysmn.org Photo: courtesy Bob Adkins https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/75b76449-3d1b-4f5f-8e0e-c1eb7f28b082/IMG_5791_Jo+pic+2.jpg Hays Humm - It’s Only Fair - Make it stand out Bluebird Nestbox Monitoring - Project 702: Assist in the construction, placement, and monitoring of nesting boxes to support the local bluebird population. Your efforts will help ensure the successful raising of bluebird nestlings. The Hays Humm - Project 401-CB: Enjoy photography and have a computer or tablet? Need volunteer hours? Join the Hays Humm Team and help us tell our story! This monthly online magazine by our MN chapter is accessible at beautifulhayscounty.org. To contribute, contact Betsy Cross at news@haysmn.org—your impact will be meaningful! Presenters: Betsy Cross, Mimi Cavender, and Jane Dunham. 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In addition, we ask that they create and provide displays to keep members informed of volunteer opportunities as well as to educate the public about our volunteer services.”—Dixie Camp, Director of Volunteer Service Projects Photo: courtesy Mimi Cavender https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/70b32776-4c39-4f9b-8d72-cccbcd9ab4a6/DSC_0008.JPG Hays Humm - It’s Only Fair - Make it stand out Photo: courtesy Jane Dunham https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/5a073be2-869c-48de-9478-a868fdf44307/DSC_0009.jpg Hays Humm - It’s Only Fair - Make it stand out Photo: courtesy Jane Dunham https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/adopt-a-loop monthly 0.5 2024-09-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1deaa235-db22-4ed5-a7c9-9b1628ce1038/Capture+GTWT_v4.JPG Hays Humm - Adopt-A-Loop - Make it stand out Images courtesy TPWD. Used with permission https://tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/wildlife/wildlife-trails/hote https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ebb528f9-3b19-4b07-8b81-7599141de2c5/96148620_2879934308786767_9130232582959529984_n.jpg Hays Humm - Adopt-A-Loop - Begun in 1996 as the Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail, its focus was to create a way to spotlight places that were excellent for birding. It eventually grew to include 124 loops with over 900 sites, including parks, historic sites, scenic overlooks, and oftentimes hiking trails. The GTWT is divided into regions. Our region, Heart of Texas East Wildlife Trail, is the light orange one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/912d7905-d2c5-437d-a567-a0e460b79309/Picture2.png Hays Humm - Adopt-A-Loop - Maps are available for each region of the Great Texas Wildlife Trail. Interactive maps can be found online here, with our specific Heart of Texas East map located here. Images courtesy TPWD. Used with permission https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/912fbc08-67c1-44d2-abce-aa5da9dd324b/Picture3.png Hays Humm - Adopt-A-Loop - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c04037bb-2fde-4883-8498-2aa65c8de3bf/signage.jpg Hays Humm - Adopt-A-Loop - Do you know where this sign is posted and what site it is for? Each site number within our region starts with HOTE for Heart of Texas East. The number after it is for a specific site. For example, Blue Hole Regional Park is designated as HOTE059B and The Meadows Center is HOTE064. You may have seen the sign at one of the sites for our area, which features a white roadrunner silhouette on a brown background and the site number. Photo: courtesy Carolyn Langlinais https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/52b15b99-1272-4a7f-8f86-18585820479c/Picture4.png Hays Humm - Adopt-A-Loop - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/wimberley-village-library monthly 0.5 2024-09-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e99cf563-3996-4694-b9ac-c4aeabd9f3fe/Library+1.jpg Hays Humm - Shaping Place - Make it stand out Photo: courtesy Mimi Cavender https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1d056efb-0546-4b8d-88f4-716e26c48f7a/Library+4.jpg Hays Humm - Shaping Place - Make it stand out Photo: courtesy Mimi Cavender https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/8580b922-f1fa-4715-a022-ff23f352425a/Library+3.jpg Hays Humm - Shaping Place - Make it stand out Photo: courtesy Mimi Cavender https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/6b528819-6609-4cfc-8130-5e536d1e7b38/Library+landscaping+design.jpg Hays Humm - Shaping Place - Make it stand out The Wimberley Village Library 2023 Extension's landscape design is by Lauren Dean Colunga, Landscape Architecture Coordinator with LPA in San Antonio, Texas. The plant list was modified by the Library’s Dell Hood and Dennis Lee to use only native plants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/8650a615-eb71-4377-b32a-08550fd44b62/Picture2.png Hays Humm - Shaping Place - We are buying these plants from Wimberley Gardens, whose wholesale supplier is Native Texas Nursery in Austin. We are planning for the plants to arrive in the first two weeks of October, when we hope we can count on autumnal rains. We will have some if not all the holes for the 5-gallon plants dug in advance, and possibly those for the smaller size as well. Volunteers are needed to put plants in the ground on the day(s) we schedule. Occasional maintenance will be scheduled on an ongoing basis. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/fff3686b-bc64-48f4-8ce3-4d0107e39b23/Project+Fair+August+2024++18.jpg Hays Humm - Shaping Place - Make it stand out Hays County Master Naturalists Dell and Gerin Hood promote the Wimberley Village Library Nature Garden - Project 1307 at the HCMN’s 2024 Projects Fair in San Marcos, Texas. Photo courtesy Mimi Cavender https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f42da6b6-7919-4a08-949d-18720754714b/Wim+Library+expansion+committee+v2.jpg Hays Humm - Shaping Place - Make it stand out October 2022 groundbreaking for the new expansion; from left: Aileen Edgington, Beth Jordan, Carolyn Manning, Linda Anderson, David Jones, Sharon Criswell, Kevin Hammond, Dell Hood, Patrick Cox, Dennis Lee, Monica Rasco, Tonda Frady. 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HCMNs were there! Back Row: Stephen Ramirez, Laura Legett, Joe Doherty. Front Row: Betsy Cross, Cindy Luongo Cassidy, Cindy Hobson. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/6f35863f-d788-4607-b56a-d0b0d11fe36d/Birdcast_8-29-2024.JPG Hays Humm - Lights Out, Neighbors! - Make it stand out August 28-29, 2024 BirdCast Dashboard for Hays County: https://dashboard.birdcast.info/region/US-TX-209 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/9bb6d6c8-d2d1-4749-b3f4-ecac1f0cc668/Blanco+homes+brite+white+lights+IMG_2997+%28004%29.jpg Hays Humm - Lights Out, Neighbors! - Make it stand out The glare of excessive night lighting is actually not safe--and is unhealthy for all wildlife. Photo: courtesy Rui Cavender https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/38848198-5fee-45a0-99ea-b396f01c602f/light+washed+house+above+Wim+%28003%29.jpg Hays Humm - Lights Out, Neighbors! - Make it stand out An overlit home destroys essential healthy darkness in the hills above Wimberley. Photo: courtesy Rui Cavender https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/4e513124-e726-4c04-8fd8-1a3e74dae116/DSC_2459.jpg Hays Humm - Lights Out, Neighbors! - Make it stand out Wilson's Warbler - August 30, 2023 - San Marcos, Texas All photos: courtesy Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/3b7026ed-635b-4ca9-9e97-9b66c901f8e6/DSC_2782.jpg Hays Humm - Lights Out, Neighbors! - Make it stand out A Nashville Warbler stops by to feed on American Beautyberry - September 7, 2023. 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Photo: courtesy Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/cb250969-161c-4ded-a8f5-13f7b2fd69ca/DSC_2861.jpg Hays Humm - Lights Out, Neighbors! - Make it stand out Yellow Warbler - September 8, 2023 San Marcos, Texas Photo: courtesy Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e99399c5-3156-4f83-b17c-14676c22fd81/DSC_2833.jpg Hays Humm - Lights Out, Neighbors! - Make it stand out Canada Warbler - September 8, 2023 San Marcos, Texas Photo: courtesy Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a2e9d15c-2bf4-4136-a81b-4f22f8300de6/DSC_2722.jpg Hays Humm - Lights Out, Neighbors! - Make it stand out Maybe MacGillivray's Warbler - September 7, 2023 Photo: courtesy Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/27bd9d07-47c1-445c-8dae-e57ce2827c4a/DSC_3017.jpg Hays Humm - Lights Out, Neighbors! - Make it stand out Maybe Female Wilson's Warbler - September 11, 2023 Photo: courtesy Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/3eb9cdaf-21c9-432c-929b-44afebf1001c/DSC_2823.jpg Hays Humm - Lights Out, Neighbors! - Make it stand out Dickcissel - September 7, 2023 San Marcos, Texas Photo: courtesy Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e804de1f-1036-42c0-bbd0-86c548f53cca/DSC_3023.jpg Hays Humm - Lights Out, Neighbors! - Make it stand out Baltimore Oriole - September 13, 2023 San Marcos, Texas Photo: courtesy Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/77b84d79-f5d7-4aa9-87ea-dbe10a7013a1/DSC_2822.jpg Hays Humm - Lights Out, Neighbors! - Make it stand out After a quick drink and a dip in the bird bath, this Baltimore Oriole takes off for parts unknown - September 7, 2023. Photo: courtesy Betsy Cross https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/about-the-cover-september-2024 monthly 0.5 2024-09-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7216efe2-5552-4568-8325-cd43104f13a4/DSC_2254-6.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Poised for the STRIKE! Photos: courtesy Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/6de7d5fc-763b-47a9-8df0-26f890d2c86d/DSC_2257.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2cf6bbd1-19eb-4a84-a7b4-5aaab59a09ab/DSC_2262.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a92a7026-969c-47a7-ad03-2f810c00018d/DSC_2216.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Also at Spring Lake, if you look closely at this individual, you can see two leg bands. Zooming in just a little closer, in the photo below, you can read some of the letters and numbers on the leg band. Photos: courtesy Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c943c1b4-336d-42d5-9433-c647bb6e6f12/DSC_2216-2.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/83cd31f0-feda-4940-8518-b9219c0b6115/DSC_2222.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out To wrap up, here's another shot of the hunter after her meal. This Green Heron is a beautiful specimen of her kind. Photo: courtesy Betsy Cross https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/san-marcos-greenbelt-alliance monthly 0.5 2024-08-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/fda89527-7ceb-41f4-b0d2-6ae5c8ed71cf/8592657863_invasives+removal+%28002%29.jpg Hays Humm - San Marcos Greenbelt Alliance - Make it stand out Hays County Master Naturalists remove invasive plants at Ringtail Ridge Natural Area, February 2013. Photo: courtesy Lance Jones https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a5fffd9a-867a-4923-a39d-5f7d4f42c51b/pink+flags+designate+the+trail_805+%28002%29.jpg Hays Humm - San Marcos Greenbelt Alliance - Make it stand out The Trail Crew works on the New Paraiso Trail in Purgatory Creek Natural Area, September 2023. Photo: courtesy Lance Jones https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/146ddfea-3799-4aed-8208-2545cac9bf11/51874225577_ef9162e69b_o+%28002%29.jpg Hays Humm - San Marcos Greenbelt Alliance - Make it stand out 25 Trail Crew members work on the River Recharge Natural Area, (formerly the Buie Tract) February 2022. Photo: courtesy Lance Jones https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2d09eb43-b56d-42c3-94f6-889201264559/DSCN0275+%28002%29.jpeg Hays Humm - San Marcos Greenbelt Alliance - Make it stand out Todd Derkacz assesses the 2015 Memorial Day flood damage at Purgatory Creek Natural Area. Photo: courtesy Dick McBride https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c4591f0a-5a70-441b-a4d4-86e3f2758862/Team+Flora+2.JPG Hays Humm - San Marcos Greenbelt Alliance - Make it stand out HCMN Cindy Hobson (orange fleece) and SMGA volunteers spread various collected and purchased seeds and rake them into prepared soil at Purgatory Creek Natural Area, Lower Purgatory Creek, December 2023. Photo: courtesy Lance Jones https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/8ca496df-8818-42d8-9f25-a7f96fced980/Team+Flora.JPG Hays Humm - San Marcos Greenbelt Alliance - Make it stand out Team Flora and the Trail Crew join forces to re-route Beatrice Trail in Purgatory Creek Natural Area, May 2023. Photo: courtesy Lance Jones https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/35523a80-9577-413b-b198-2091dc3eed6e/Wildflowers+2.JPG Hays Humm - San Marcos Greenbelt Alliance - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ce9662d8-eed1-4ee1-b361-f3a93a43c6a5/Wildflowers+3.JPG Hays Humm - San Marcos Greenbelt Alliance - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2584384f-6250-419a-bf04-e59f7c8ed9d8/40895146502_ed90b9becb_k%281%29+%28003%29.jpg Hays Humm - San Marcos Greenbelt Alliance - Make it stand out Minnette Marr (green shirt) leads a Plant Walk, March 2018. Photo: courtesy Lance Jones https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/aeafd8c5-9cbe-4882-93b0-ea3161200cc2/46113593035_Minnette+2743+.jpg Hays Humm - San Marcos Greenbelt Alliance - Make it stand out Minnette Marr (bottom right) leads a plant walk, November 2013. Photo: courtesy Lance Jones https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/4691f8e9-385b-4b54-8485-d90cd2a4aaff/Wildflowers.JPG Hays Humm - San Marcos Greenbelt Alliance - Make it stand out Native plants and wildflowers are common across the natural areas. Photos: courtesy Lance Jones https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/65dc6fff-4231-4bad-a019-6c9f8e5c3cca/27447678513_spotting+scopte+%28002%29.jpg Hays Humm - San Marcos Greenbelt Alliance - Make it stand out Stephen Ramirez (green shirt) leads a bird walk at the San Marcos Aquatic Resources Center, July 2016. Photo: courtesy Lance Jones https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/73d73b7c-7ef8-433e-934b-edb4055a4c6f/27476776215_birding+%28002%29.jpg Hays Humm - San Marcos Greenbelt Alliance - Make it stand out Visitors enjoy an SMGA bird walk with Stephen Ramirez along the San Marcos River, June 2016. Photo: courtesy Lance Jones https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/969abbb9-6cba-43ba-9a1f-65855ffbba99/51860058649_green+lawn+%28002%29.jpg Hays Humm - San Marcos Greenbelt Alliance - Make it stand out HCMNs Kenneth Dees (far left), Donna Browning (blue shirt), and Jo Korthals (green shirt), along with other SMGA members, review the planned construction site for a bird viewing station in Schulle Canyon Natural Area, a project funded by a HCMN Firefly Grant and a fundraiser in partnership with SMGA, December 2021. Photo: Lance Jones https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1f1f0e18-0eb0-462d-813f-209d53eeea00/Schulle+team+pic+1.jpg Hays Humm - San Marcos Greenbelt Alliance - Make it stand out The Trail Crew, including Mark Taylor, Kenny Skrobanek, Al Scott, Kenneth Dees, and Jon Cradit (not pictured), built the bird viewing station. Photo: courtesy Hays Humm, May 2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e91e8534-8237-4c04-94ae-96b96baf33a9/Finished+bird+viewing+station.jpg Hays Humm - San Marcos Greenbelt Alliance - Make it stand out The completed bird viewing station was ready to host birders in the spring of 2022. 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Photo: courtesy Sherwood Bishop https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/a-gem-of-nature monthly 0.5 2024-08-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/27e68b31-bab7-45d4-a532-2ae7dcfa1fe9/Capture.JPG Hays Humm - A Gem of Nature - Make it stand out Visit San Marcos https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/the-space-between-things monthly 0.5 2024-08-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c968b308-f242-472e-bd73-2bd02a71367d/IMG_4239.jpg Hays Humm - The Space Between Things - Make it stand out Another fabulous public art piece graces a Wimberley park. Heather Carter celebrates nature by incorporating native grapevines, honoring fallen Ashe juniper trees, and creating interactive arches and windows from reclaimed materials in two gates at the Blue Hole. Her work is suggestive of mangrove roots, bald cypress knees, and even giant pretzel twists! Photo: courtesy Constance Quigley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e252c8ae-7cad-42f0-9929-59c26cd14722/Heather+Carter.jpg Hays Humm - The Space Between Things - Make it stand out Heather Carter has a special affinity for grape vines and Ashe juniper trees. She selected twisted and weather-worn branches (victims of the ice storms of 2023-24) and used minimal hardware to bind and form these into beautiful archways and windows that form trellises for massive grape vines while mimicking the beauty of aged vines themselves. Her carefully-wrought work blends in with the surroundings while drawing the eye to examine its curves and openings. Photo: courtesy Constance Quigley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b4e1670c-3b0f-4a89-b99c-6a5c5bccc0ad/IMG_6668.jpg Hays Humm - The Space Between Things - Make it stand out Concept drawing of one gate Photo: courtesy Heather Carter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/9e354608-8df4-457c-b715-290142d91e21/IMG_6572.jpeg Hays Humm - The Space Between Things - Make it stand out Curved window of Ashe juniper Photo: courtesy Heather Carter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/0e258e2b-6bbc-440d-8562-d4cd3b449230/IMG_6576.jpeg Hays Humm - The Space Between Things - Make it stand out Structural view of bound branches Photo: courtesy Heather Carter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/15a51cd2-4198-440e-bcce-bad51cb19e7d/IMG_6749.jpeg Hays Humm - The Space Between Things - Make it stand out All twisted up! 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Their total length can be up to 12 inches. Photo: courtesy Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/01056d34-4716-400d-97d8-2a5bd56617c1/DSC_6853-3.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Photo: courtesy Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e6b32b2a-f426-464d-976f-9fc36379ea2a/DSC_6864-2.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out The kiss… Photo: courtesy Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/765aff82-6f11-49f0-9a9b-b5bc6431b184/DSC_6869.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out …and the snuggle… Photo: courtesy Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b9d9c99e-d61e-4d3d-b1f8-6b78445cd858/DSC_6898.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out …and finally, wooing happened. Photo: courtesy Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/fa806bb7-9474-4526-9d54-8fa878201c10/DSC_6902.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Seriously, we got the picture. Photo: courtesy Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/48597a3c-4453-4027-b5ac-ea78cd90b43b/DSC_6904.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Photo: courtesy Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ed19640b-4d9c-423a-9911-337feedaae35/DSC_6905.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Photo: courtesy Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/626a253a-931f-41be-8ae9-72019a3e7736/DSC_6925.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Photo: courtesy Betsy Cross https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/the-nature-of-oaks monthly 0.5 2024-07-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/9343795d-586e-4044-9d61-5827d7bec667/Banner+Shot+v6.jpg Hays Humm - The Nature of Oaks - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/00c97705-44fb-4a2f-97bf-8bc4d7043fe9/DSCN5114.jpg Hays Humm - The Nature of Oaks - Make it stand out This majestic oak provides shade and an inviting spot for visitors and families to rest and play as they walk between the parking lot and “The Well” at Jacob’s Well Natural Area in Wimberley, Texas. Live oaks, such as this one, are the icons of our Central Texas landscape. Photo: courtesy Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d109088d-9eb3-4f33-9d1a-762a05c5de29/DSC_5945-2.jpg Hays Humm - The Nature of Oaks - Make it stand out Oak leaf galls are formed when an insect, such as a tiny wasp, “…lays an egg just under the surface of a stem or leaf. A gall is formed because the tree is stimulated by the presence of the egg and eventually the hatched larvae to grow a structure around the wounded area. Galls are very common in oaks and are not considered harmful to the health of trees.” Source: https://www.wildflower.org/expert/show.php?id=7873 Photo: courtesy Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/69bd72f3-5e15-4f9c-9745-c13a6fbdb895/20200412-DSC_9947.jpg Hays Humm - The Nature of Oaks - Make it stand out A male Summer Tanager forages for caterpillars in the oaks at Jacob’s Well, in Wimberley, Texas. Photo: courtesy Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/0142d084-1c57-4179-9b09-3bd0883bcee2/DSC_6319.JPG Hays Humm - The Nature of Oaks - Make it stand out Gulf coast toads love to burrow in the leaf litter of our oak trees. Photo: courtesy Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/805ef73c-7425-42d8-8326-b3644e58a361/DSC_2165.jpg Hays Humm - The Nature of Oaks - Make it stand out Oak trees form their own mini-ecosystems for native birds by providing sources of food, shelter, and habitat. A male Ladder-backed Woodpecker delivers a caterpillar to his hungry brood in a nest cavity of this oak tree at Jacob’s Well, in Wimberley, Texas. Photo: courtesy Betsy Cross https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/malta-star-thistle monthly 0.5 2024-07-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ebad998f-82d2-4427-bd2b-46feec725eb2/DSC_6024-2.jpg Hays Humm - Maltese Star-Thistle - Make it stand out Malta Star-thistle on rangeland off Lime Kiln Road in San Marcos, Texas—June 1, 2024 Photo: courtesy Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/34f46912-a2f5-43b4-aea1-18ce2295b126/DSC_6039.jpg Hays Humm - Maltese Star-Thistle - Make it stand out Waves of dry, brown Malta Star-Thistle are prominent along the road leading to my property—June 1, 2024. Photo: courtesy Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/60872de6-c17f-4701-a7e1-ed4533127d5f/DSC_6032.jpg Hays Humm - Maltese Star-Thistle - Make it stand out Masses of the Malta Star-Thistle edge out native wildflowers—June 1, 2024. Photo: courtesy Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/459dcf96-0787-4895-8fc5-fb8720daf102/DSC_6033.jpg Hays Humm - Maltese Star-Thistle - Make it stand out Looking a little closer, you can see that the native Indian Blanket wildflower, Gaillardia pulchella, is being choked out by this invasive—June 1, 2024. Photo courtesy Betsy Cross. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/54ee196c-3cf7-4ed1-a04f-a5e3449090ce/DSC_6028-2.jpg Hays Humm - Maltese Star-Thistle - Make it stand out Photo: courtesy Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/4f2bf865-c400-4cfe-b9b9-0bb1c6a38fc5/Picture1_Minnette.jpg Hays Humm - Maltese Star-Thistle - Make it stand out Malta Star-thistle seedling Photo: courtesy Minnette Marr https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f13b0c59-ac6a-4e45-a791-1f2930ce0702/Malta-Star-Thistle-Leaf-Similarities-1.jpg Hays Humm - Maltese Star-Thistle - Make it stand out Invasive Malta Star-thistle (or Tocalote) compared to native wildflowers Indian Blanket and Cutleaf Daisy Graphic: Native American Seed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/0af66a6e-1a35-45e2-91e9-85b6f74933bf/original_minnette.jpeg Hays Humm - Maltese Star-Thistle - Make it stand out Photo from Minnette Marr’s iNaturalist post Photo: courtesy Minnette Marr https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f58f3ad3-7272-4f03-a411-7c1601f3f5f3/original_minnette+2.jpeg Hays Humm - Maltese Star-Thistle - Make it stand out Photo from Minnette Marr’s iNaturalist post Photo: courtesy Minnette Marr https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/a-selah-moment monthly 0.5 2024-07-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1090ee6a-3e19-41d5-ad89-e9bf7f8251e2/brp-1755peslpe2.jpg Hays Humm - A Selah Moment - Make it stand out Bamberger Ranch Preserve Photo: courtesy Rusty Yates https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/751ed25a-9ae1-4397-9115-33a112749634/IMG_0529+%28002%29.jpg Hays Humm - A Selah Moment - Make it stand out Charley Dein and Mary Barr-Gilbert Photo: courtesy Kim Dein https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/daf18984-b31d-4791-97a9-509f24682ccc/IMG_0532+%28002%29.jpg Hays Humm - A Selah Moment - Make it stand out Becky Larkin Photo: courtesy Kim Dein https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/0f49c239-43f7-4957-8591-ceaa350337cd/IMG_0533+%28002%29.jpg Hays Humm - A Selah Moment - Make it stand out Becky Larkin and Charley Dein Photo: courtesy Kim Dein https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/534808d9-f0d2-4341-b392-2e3a098a2a48/IMG_0534+%28002%29.jpg Hays Humm - A Selah Moment - Make it stand out Photo: courtesy Kim Dein https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b75c3f14-cdba-4e81-bd53-6fe26618ed6a/IMG_0531+%28003%29.jpg Hays Humm - A Selah Moment - Make it stand out Photo: courtesy Kim Dein https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/getting-a-leg-up monthly 0.5 2024-07-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/9dd86e15-356a-4071-9722-7d4ad56a140f/tarantula+v2.jpg Hays Humm - Getting a Leg Up - Make it stand out Photo: courtesy Loren Steffy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ac922558-43b0-48b2-8e80-e0ab8fc6bef2/Spider.JPG Hays Humm - Getting a Leg Up - Make it stand out Photo: courtesy Constance Quigley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f67574f2-e4c6-48c2-bf28-a499948713b9/20190417-DSC_1114.jpg Hays Humm - Getting a Leg Up - Make it stand out Photo: courtesy Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/83c38caa-5f7f-4d1f-91be-0f2bd6d685d3/DSC_1108.JPG Hays Humm - Getting a Leg Up - Make it stand out Texas Brown Tarantula at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Photo: courtesy Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/94ad0b55-7817-4192-ad86-4c5a4c4a937c/Picture1.jpg Hays Humm - Getting a Leg Up - Make it stand out Photo: courtesy Jane Dunham https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/27282c5b-99b4-4571-9ca4-7cd3a5cda7de/mimi+tarantula+v3.jpg Hays Humm - Getting a Leg Up - Make it stand out Photo: courtesy Mimi Cavender https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/nature-watch monthly 0.5 2024-07-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c785e061-5613-4482-b679-5e7dd9ce26c6/IMG_1129.JPEG Hays Humm - NatureWatch - Make it stand out A Summer Tanager and a Painted Bunting at the water drip. Photo: courtesy Pat Heintz More of Pat’s story and pictures round out this HCMN photo journal piece. Don’t miss them below! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/13c2fa74-244c-4a31-8720-fc4995cbe4b9/skipper+on+thistle.jpg Hays Humm - NatureWatch - Make it stand out Huron Sachem (a small grass skipper butterfly) on Texas thistle Photo: courtesy Tom Hausler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/766143cc-0402-4ea0-8ae6-7e0b9fda255a/red+admiral.jpg Hays Humm - NatureWatch - Make it stand out Red Admiral Photo: courtesy Tom Hausler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b6c43eb7-4fcd-4e22-8c9c-0b1fd2aafed4/sulfurs+mating.jpg Hays Humm - NatureWatch - Make it stand out Orange Sulphur Butterflies mating Photo: courtesy Tom Hausler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e2164f88-f0c0-4c15-abf1-7e9196158cc4/skipper+on+indian+blanket+flower.jpg Hays Humm - NatureWatch - Make it stand out Checkered Skipper on Indian Blanket wildflower Photo: courtesy Tom Hausler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/cf23b068-d017-4270-959c-8a2eb9dedc4b/Gulf+fritillary+on+thistle.jpg Hays Humm - NatureWatch - Make it stand out Gulf Fritillary on Texas thistle Photo: courtesy Tom Hausler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/474f6d9f-078a-48b6-9abe-bffaeecce05a/Black+Swallowtail.jpg Hays Humm - NatureWatch - Make it stand out Black Swallowtail on Texas thistle Photo: courtesy Tom Hausler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/68449a32-aa9a-4c64-bb5f-85ca1ddcb890/buckeye.jpg Hays Humm - NatureWatch - Make it stand out Common Buckeye Photo: courtesy Tom Hausler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c91b924c-662c-457b-8c6f-c185690ccbaf/queens+on+thistle.jpg Hays Humm - NatureWatch - Make it stand out Queen Butterflies on Texas thistle Photo: courtesy Tom Hausler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d08b996c-9d48-4dda-bfaa-fb1521077d2d/robber+fly.jpg Hays Humm - NatureWatch - Make it stand out And this gorgeous guy is a Maroon-legged Lion Fly, a member of the robber fly family Asilidae Photo: courtesy Tom Hausler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/8655f3d4-466e-4d9d-be02-6bceee6b321f/DSC_6233.jpg Hays Humm - NatureWatch - Make it stand out Recently, I noticed that my little grove of sunflowers was being decimated. Leaves were totally shredded, but there was no sign of the guilty party. A few days later and a closer look revealed the culprit. Wow, how did I miss these guys—caterpillars everywhere! I took a few pictures for reference, and then I spotted another clue: a beautiful, fresh, orange and black butterfly. Photo: courtesy Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/517c3cc3-a641-4a45-916a-4c26c5edb090/DSC_6245.jpg Hays Humm - NatureWatch - Make it stand out I’ve seen these butterflies in my yard over the years, but who knew. Turns out that the sunflower is a host plant for the Bordered Patch Butterfly, and it’s common for our Common Sunflower to feed hundreds of these caterpillars at one time, which was an accurate description of the situation. Photo: courtesy Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f133a227-daca-4444-8b23-70c995251058/DSC_6223.jpg Hays Humm - NatureWatch - Make it stand out Bordered Patch Butterfly with wings folded Photo: courtesy Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/57dbc96f-7f56-42d3-97c9-16a9e2c3e07e/DSC_6231-2.jpg Hays Humm - NatureWatch - Make it stand out Bordered Patch caterpillars in various instar stages Photo: courtesy Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/166f2666-c024-43f4-aa73-14292d96ae50/feeders.jpeg Hays Humm - NatureWatch - Make it stand out The sanctuary is enclosed with what we refer to as “cedar bones”—the preserved remains of dead Ashe juniper trees from our land. This wood has natural oils and acids, which protect it from moisture and decay. It also contains phenols, which repel insects and termites. Because of these natural protections, the aged Ashe juniper makes excellent enclosure material and provides some sense of seclusion and protection for the birds. Photo: courtesy Pat Heintz https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2661390e-d418-4669-8291-e63a30b22a7f/painted+buntings.jpg Hays Humm - NatureWatch - Make it stand out Painted Bunting Photo: courtesy Pat Heintz https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/8e196d13-ce0e-4ada-a5b2-f7bdfc32c607/scrub+jay.jpeg Hays Humm - NatureWatch - Make it stand out Scrub Jay Photo: courtesy Pat Heintz https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/9e187748-1d9e-49dc-a326-ce59c4e51a27/waxwings+and+robin.jpeg Hays Humm - NatureWatch - Make it stand out Cedar Waxwings taking turns, with a Robin waiting in line. Photo: courtesy Pat Heintz https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/3d96dcb6-a725-4ca0-88e5-2ff5b4640243/Pat+5.jpg Hays Humm - NatureWatch - Make it stand out Here’s another view of the sanctuary with the water drip and hanging hummingbird feeder. Photo courtesy Pat Heintz https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/3f85b541-a8df-461f-ba00-98c7a2e5d0b8/pat+1.jpg Hays Humm - NatureWatch - Make it stand out Water feature with slow drip Photo courtesy Pat Heintz https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/0dfd012f-848a-40f0-b9d2-7258b86f5340/Pat+2.jpg Hays Humm - NatureWatch - Make it stand out Cedar stump with bark butter-filled holes Photo: courtesy Pat Heintz https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/6e9a23bf-6752-4519-a835-c20a9fa65c61/Pat+3.jpg Hays Humm - NatureWatch - Make it stand out Slatted patio walls for bird watching and photographing Photo: courtesy Pat Heintz https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/6a0c9cce-e484-4ae4-abc9-4212f7c5ade2/image3+%28002%29.jpeg Hays Humm - NatureWatch - Make it stand out We can view our bird sanctuary from either our outside slatted patio cover or from the comfort of our sun room wing back chairs (thus the “lazy birder” tag). 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Migratory Bird Festival 2024 - Make it stand out HCMN Jo Korthals teaching children at the Hays County Master Naturalist exhibit table. 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Photo: courtesy Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/329dd491-b66a-4b14-98bd-01089fc098a1/DSC_5477.jpg Hays Humm - Butterfly Festival - Make it stand out HCMN Mary O’Hara sets up the Hays County Master Naturalist booth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/25c4d3b6-3e1e-4f96-9b00-c55fc30a0d01/IMG_1778.jpg Hays Humm - Butterfly Festival - Make it stand out HCMNs talk with visitors about the Master Naturalist program. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7142640d-b00f-4029-b6e1-2f6d4cde94b7/IMG_1735.jpg Hays Humm - Butterfly Festival - Make it stand out HCMN Beth Barham readies the Garden Room enclosure for visitors, where Painted Lady butterflies were flying freely. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7b74e43d-945b-4b09-9acb-184a53ad7b0d/DSC_5505.jpg Hays Humm - Butterfly Festival - Make it stand out Small hands are intuitively gentle to the new butterflies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/9ef76634-64a8-4974-bcc0-d3a3067c54c2/IMG_1763.jpg Hays Humm - 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Make it stand out Blanco River riffles past the Sentinel Peak property in western Hays County, Texas. 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During their hike, volunteers had the privilege of hearing and seeing the male warbler call as he perched on a treetop near the parking lot. For many of these HCMNs, this was their first-time sighting. 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The fact that May and October are our wettest months is to be expected. But who would have thought that February has less precipitation on average than either July or August. 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John Knox Ranch Workday - Make it stand out …and haystacks of bastard cabbage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c05b6794-0338-41f0-9548-1a253595d888/image8.jpg Hays Humm - John Knox Ranch Workday - Make it stand out This crew removed the watermilfoil. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/90694f65-e81f-4418-8bbc-366a9d570994/image10.jpg Hays Humm - John Knox Ranch Workday - Make it stand out This group removed the Malta star-thistle and bastard cabbage. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/eclipsing monthly 0.5 2024-05-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/519526d3-77a8-462e-89fb-81f8e0e1c2fe/HCMNs%2C+friends+%26+fams.jpg Hays Humm - Eclipsing - Make it stand out All photos: courtesy Mary O’Hara https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/bdde92aa-0715-4d4b-a823-1a1a34afab7f/eclipse+art+on+the+firepit.jpg Hays Humm - Eclipsing - Make it stand out Eclipse art lined the firepit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ff8d3121-097c-4425-8780-c41c6e672605/assorted+ISO-approved+eyewear.jpg Hays Humm - Eclipsing - Make it stand out Assorted ISO-approved eyeware was free to all. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/3c9f5096-2f50-4d15-a154-174536615fca/Sharon+%26+Robert+Moore.jpg Hays Humm - Eclipsing - Make it stand out Sharon and Robert Moore await totality. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7386e64b-47de-444b-b8e4-f4a527a1cc8c/Keith+Davis+Mary+O_Hara+Robert+Fisher.jpg Hays Humm - Eclipsing - Make it stand out Keith Davis, Mary O’Hara, and Robert Fisher toast the occasion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/5eaeeaa2-28e4-43b9-a1ad-76a94522d3a5/Picture3.jpg Hays Humm - Eclipsing - Make it stand out Mary shared her birthday cake. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/3b328450-8937-44cc-b349-303f5d18f759/party+watchers.jpg Hays Humm - Eclipsing - Make it stand out Party watchers were mesmerized. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/95b604c3-4850-49e9-8425-420e304bdd9b/Totality.jpg Hays Humm - Eclipsing - Make it stand out Totality! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c494c633-7a96-42e0-830a-ae965e7b2c0a/cake+by+Pennington_s.jpg Hays Humm - Eclipsing - Make it stand out The cake by a beloved San Marcos bakery was perfect for the occasion. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/about-the-cover-may-2024 monthly 0.5 2024-05-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/14a56e5b-7c0a-416c-89a9-e03776a4af77/DSC_5036-2.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out 12:02 p.m. CDT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/964f0a2b-e291-47c2-8cfe-2129e1e243a0/DSC_5001.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/3f942d26-8c69-46eb-8455-9f62a2b36cab/DSC_5109.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/6d9b562c-e6da-41e3-a436-f525e47faaaf/DSC_5206.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/573d453b-1ef4-43ea-a43c-d7f5865122f4/DSC_5216.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/0dd814c7-e0d5-4873-8d67-c562cc075bae/DSC_5252.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f0859c53-52c7-4bdf-9af3-8372591ec007/DSC_5261.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/bbbf6550-6b73-4b2f-92c8-7b6012a45433/DSC_5274.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e2c7d407-5840-469c-b853-fa948df383ce/About+the+Cover+plane+and+eclipse+shot+together.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1712621395593-LFEKEE20AT750DTOSVLX/DSC_5036-4.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1712619255942-P9PRFV3EGPZQA2ZUYY88/DSC_5001.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… 11:53 a.m. CDT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1712619283946-P33DCXA4MUTQDG12TD0M/DSC_5109.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… 12:18 p.m. CDT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1712619312174-HM4M8IOUHZV6VQ9BXK60/DSC_5206.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… 12:50 p.m. CDT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1712619405090-WFJF9XHLIDO7N6W0LN4F/DSC_5216.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… 12:58 p.m. CDT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1712619382272-WFJ9W024WJQM9N8CRGAX/DSC_5252.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… 1:02 p.m. CDT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1712619595039-E9USG8F5HHLGDEIFEAGQ/DSC_5261.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… 1:24 p.m. CDT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1712619427123-FABTQ0OGKNVWA840J960/DSC_5274.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… 1:34 p.m. CDT https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/totality monthly 0.5 2024-05-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/53e05275-8cdf-413d-9d49-4b5f8efb543c/IMG_6041+%28002%29.JPG Hays Humm - TOTALITY - Make it stand out “Moment of Totality”—August 21, 2017 Total Eclipse viewed from Oak Grove, Kentucky, 1:26 PM CDT. Photo: courtesy Tim Liddell https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/79934e1b-1ada-4ffa-9bd1-cb2adec332cc/Picture1.jpg Hays Humm - TOTALITY - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f41f13d9-e6b0-41d0-8b75-90f7b7637f8a/DSC_3153-2.jpg Hays Humm - TOTALITY - Make it stand out Annular Solar Eclipse viewed in San Marcos, Texas, October 14, 2023, 9:37 AM CDT. Behind some clouds, sunspots are visible through the camera’s protective solar filter approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes before totality. Photo: courtesy Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a0c3eda7-e78e-4cc5-8c30-3be74cb15b52/eclipse+glasses.jpg Hays Humm - TOTALITY - Make it stand out DarkSky Texas distributes these from their site and through our Master Naturalist colleagues with Hays County Friends of the Night Sky. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/0e2faf27-2df4-494f-b453-3fa473a3916d/1711148876888blob.jpg Hays Humm - TOTALITY - Make it stand out You can watch progression to totality indirectly in these many “pinhole” projections through tree leaves onto the ground. Photo: courtesy Mimi Cavender https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e6bb7263-88c4-4fe7-9f96-6d1628dfd1e5/temporary.JPG Hays Humm - TOTALITY - Make it stand out “20 Minutes till Totality” as viewed from Oak Grove, Kentucky, August 21, 2017. Photo: courtesy Tim Liddell https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/4ebf5370-0b5f-406f-93e1-5bcebb490619/Deer+sleeping+dusk.jpeg Hays Humm - TOTALITY - Make it stand out With darkness, a Central Texas White-tailed doe beds down for the night. Photo: courtesy Rui Cavender https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/66f74895-6880-4c01-bdad-f69b7ea95bb2/Fox+kit+in+dark+.jpeg Hays Humm - TOTALITY - Make it stand out A grey fox kit ventures out to explore the Texas Hill Country night. Photo: courtesy Rui Cavender https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b0df3ddb-dd0a-4f1a-b5cc-e50a31f5ff97/Sunset+birds+roosting+on+wires+IMG_3595+%281%29.jpeg Hays Humm - TOTALITY - Make it stand out At dusk in San Marcos, Texas, grackles flock in to roost by the thousands on utility wires. 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Photo: courtesy Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/27d9418c-5b80-458a-8413-fbe6ebabfb82/DSCN2590.jpg Hays Humm - In the Path of Totality - Make it stand out By 12:16 PM, the light had begun to soften. Photo: courtesy Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/efd708f9-aee7-48d9-8462-97333b5143cd/DSCN2591.jpg Hays Humm - In the Path of Totality - Make it stand out This fellow set up his tripod and telescope with a camera and computer attached. Photo: courtesy Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/71bfe77d-ee50-4f80-9569-2362580c34bf/DSCN2600.jpg Hays Humm - In the Path of Totality - Make it stand out He was the real deal. He’d probably been planning for months! Photo: courtesy Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f217d1b7-8812-487d-b989-09364a667edf/DSCN2614.JPG Hays Humm - In the Path of Totality - Make it stand out Photo: courtesy Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/174a0a36-2fb1-43b0-b595-ed72d0673d72/DSCN2605.jpg Hays Humm - In the Path of Totality - Make it stand out It’s a poor picture, but I did love the chance to capture my own artifact of totality. If you look closely, you can see a single star on the left and two airplanes crossing in front of the eclipsed sun. Photo: courtesy Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2e0b0b12-e26a-4f79-813f-60dc5d45b41b/Capture.JPG Hays Humm - In the Path of Totality - Make it stand out Using Google Maps, this photo shows our GPS redirected route from the Christian County Welcome Center to Louisville. On an average day, it should have added only one extra hour to our travel time. Photo: courtesy Betsy Cross https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/bleeding-black monthly 0.5 2024-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ec9ab656-d272-4154-9799-037ad811b017/IMG_0240.jpg Hays Humm - Bleeding Black - Make it stand out Hypoxylon canker rots a red oak from the inside out. Photo: courtesy Dell Hood https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/66b41535-6571-424e-ab76-01b9241217df/IMG_0235.jpg Hays Humm - Bleeding Black - Make it stand out As the disease advances, the bark looks as if burned to ash. Photo: courtesy Dell Hood https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/about-the-cover-april-2024 monthly 0.5 2024-04-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/65982ed4-42df-4d59-9e60-42212a1e767b/T+Hausler+2.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/301f475e-3964-43c1-8c98-387d895a1af0/IMG_4459.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/acbf6bb1-4544-43ad-874a-e3fe3bdbd077/IMG_4461.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e918de50-8f11-4c85-a42f-7ff8008b1b51/IMG_4362.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/3763834b-e450-499f-bd00-551bfefac676/IMG_4456.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/be2db87c-5fe1-4553-8886-3796490750f7/IMG_4458.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a883b5a2-6891-4cf3-97cd-e7965062e9b0/IMG_4454.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c52302e1-382a-4634-8b75-6048276ccf16/IMG_4457.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/modern-pictographs monthly 0.5 2024-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/030a1ce3-ab74-484c-b7b3-76b2503a1809/IMG_3003.jpg Hays Humm - Modern Pictographs - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f1023756-593f-4a23-bf31-3a6fc2d807b0/5C1A5202.jpg Hays Humm - Modern Pictographs - Make it stand out Michael Meves at Dripping Springs Ranch Park bird blind. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2c396c37-5c5c-4200-af0e-fe38cd84b4d5/5C1A5208.jpg Hays Humm - Modern Pictographs - Make it stand out Tina Adkins at the ribbon cutting ceremony—Dripping Springs Ranch Park bird blind. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/9785da71-e93e-4390-8d04-8e2717b94834/IMG_6371.jpeg Hays Humm - Modern Pictographs - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/9b44470c-b086-48bd-928b-e3d4bcc71bd0/IMG_6368.jpg Hays Humm - Modern Pictographs - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/44c1e1e3-badd-4125-91e9-d3a318276da5/IMG_6299.jpeg Hays Humm - Modern Pictographs - Make it stand out Charro Ranch Park signage display. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/fd352e3a-adaf-4860-9be7-29af2cf773cb/IMG_6300.jpg Hays Humm - Modern Pictographs - Make it stand out Signage at Charro Ranch Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/966977dc-53c7-4a3c-ac78-7484de32728a/Picture1.jpg Hays Humm - Modern Pictographs - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1708194814250-HINYWKVEA4ALORWLKX51/Charro+1.jpg Hays Humm - Modern Pictographs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1708194814303-S1FDL003JQM4YC7107M1/Charro+2.jpg Hays Humm - Modern Pictographs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1708205193806-M4FB6XYEFVIXO7EGS48Q/5C1A5196.jpg Hays Humm - Modern Pictographs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1708205193908-HYE5941VV6KK97APK85Z/5C1A5201.jpg Hays Humm - Modern Pictographs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1708205195021-YGVWOL0TOXRC6XJT2TPJ/5C1A5205.jpg Hays Humm - Modern Pictographs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1708205195198-GKMA99X5MLT476L1OMK2/5C1A5211.jpg Hays Humm - Modern Pictographs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1708205195941-PVYV6LOYSH7RED66NG0J/5C1A5212.jpg Hays Humm - Modern Pictographs https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/native-invasive-weed-or-what monthly 0.5 2025-07-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/269cbca4-30e2-4146-b96f-7a01342add4b/Windflower.jpg Hays Humm - Native, Invasive, Weed, or What? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/8edca1c3-1f9a-4f13-9681-b610d8feba25/Bluebonnet.jpeg Hays Humm - Native, Invasive, Weed, or What? - Endemic is another term you might hear applied to native plants. Endemic means the species grows only in a specific area and nowhere else. For example, Texas Bluebonnets (Lupinus texensis) are endemic to Texas. Given the right conditions and a bit of human intervention, they might be encouraged to grow elsewhere. But outside of Texas, bluebonnets are considered a non-native species. The area across which a plant is endemic can be even more concentrated, say just in the Texas Hill Country. For example, according to the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center’s plant database, our Escarpment Black Cherry (Prunus serotina Ehrh. var. eximia) “is a distinct and isolated geographic variety of Black Cherry found only in the calcareous soils of Central Texas.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e7c87e08-a749-4a1b-9c78-82b176110f89/Black-cherry-tree_full.jpg Hays Humm - Native, Invasive, Weed, or What? - Make it stand out Escarpment Black Cherry Photo: Constance Quigley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/78414509-04be-415f-9d23-babedd733ed6/OxbloodLilly.jpeg Hays Humm - Native, Invasive, Weed, or What? - Non-native (alien, exotic) plants are the logical opposite of natives. Through some form of human intervention, non-native plants have come into new places or habitats where they were not previously found. Also termed introduced, Central Texas non-natives by definition have come from somewhere else, likely within the last two hundred or so years. It doesn’t matter whether their introduction was intentional or accidental. Some non-natives, such as Oxblood Lilies, have been here long enough to become well-established within their new environment. Such plants are said to have become naturalized because they can now grow on their own here without requiring amended soil or extra water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/8461e73e-7f3f-4102-aadd-6eb9a1858cb0/DSC_4374.jpg Hays Humm - Native, Invasive, Weed, or What? - Make it stand out Eastern Bluebird with caterpillar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/0e67c950-bb02-4860-b5c9-c76f16b3a844/20200412-DSC_9947.jpg Hays Humm - Native, Invasive, Weed, or What? - Make it stand out Summer Tanager with caterpillar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/4ce3bedc-29b6-49e5-9b85-86ba1fee2082/20200412-DSC_9973.jpg Hays Humm - Native, Invasive, Weed, or What? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/af265fd5-9f51-4c0b-8526-1a29d251abfd/20210418-DSC_5602.jpg Hays Humm - Native, Invasive, Weed, or What? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1a2204d6-bf8d-4273-98e4-2b576790114f/20191015-DSC_7258.jpg Hays Humm - Native, Invasive, Weed, or What? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/5a30d99d-ebca-4245-907e-623b37715e37/DSCN3031.jpg Hays Humm - Native, Invasive, Weed, or What? - Make it stand out Frostweed provides nectar to many fall butterflies. These are Queen butterflies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/6865e658-a958-4bad-858f-94927cf504d0/DSC_3272-4.jpg Hays Humm - Native, Invasive, Weed, or What? - Make it stand out Roosevelt Weed attracts pollinators of all kinds. This one is literally buzzing and vibrating with life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/197f87b6-4731-4e65-ae69-2f09d2a86b2b/Chris_sycamore+trees.jpg Hays Humm - Native, Invasive, Weed, or What? - Make it stand out Native Sycamores pioneer ecological succession after a flood event. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/78c75c08-867f-42fa-9e53-656e57d03185/Pennywort.jpeg Hays Humm - Native, Invasive, Weed, or What? Pennywort and Spike Rush colonize a stream. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/71364a6b-9e1e-4698-a9b0-83d033c956a0/Johnson+grass+on+Wim+Blanco.jpg Hays Humm - Native, Invasive, Weed, or What? - Make it stand out Non-native Johnsongrass invades the flooded out bank of the Blanco along River Road in Wimberley. Photo: Mimi Cavender https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/93061e2a-2040-4334-bc44-837b2b81269f/Arundo+in+Wim+Blanco.jpg Hays Humm - Native, Invasive, Weed, or What? - Make it stand out Invasive Giant Reed (Arundo donax) appeared in Wimberley’s stretch of the Blanco River after 2015’s Memorial Day flood carried broken pieces of it from far upstream. Photo: Mimi Cavender https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/3f3425f2-5f89-4c98-8e42-f193306804d5/Ligustrum.jpg Hays Humm - Native, Invasive, Weed, or What? - Make it stand out Ligustrum Photo: Scott Peterson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e6117d02-0efd-408a-b90c-f6a27edec7a4/Nandina+CC+trail+SQUARE.jpg Hays Humm - Native, Invasive, Weed, or What? - Make it stand out Invasive non-native Nandina along Cypress Creek in Wimberley. Photo: Mimi Cavender https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/12bc0ef6-c261-4a19-9bbe-fdea2a5edd9d/Chinese+Tallow.jpeg Hays Humm - Native, Invasive, Weed, or What? - In their book, Unnatural Texas? The Invasive Species Dilemma, co-authors Robin W. Doughty and Matt Warnock Turner explain how “quirks of geography, climate, peculiar growing habits; freedom from native predators; and economic promise all converge to create an invasive dynamo.” They are talking about what is undeniably a beautiful tree—Chinese Tallow. They go on to illuminate how the combination of shared latitude, prolific seed production and root sprouting, soil indifference, and freedom from predators all combine to make this foreign tree so successful. Non-native invasive Chinese Tallow displays bright fall colors, but branches are brittle and easily break. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/af716a94-afed-461b-bc9c-890ad320c6de/Writing+Nature++farm+field.jpg Hays Humm - Native, Invasive, Weed, or What? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/writing-nature monthly 0.5 2024-08-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/45b9f632-d6d4-42dd-b516-268efd3819c8/1+-+Writing+Nature+BANNER+green+pen.jpg Hays Humm - Writing Nature - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/61227e49-0db7-4482-87b9-2cb03b721281/Sunset+slime+bridge+magic+hour+3+IMG_6090+.jpg Hays Humm - Writing Nature - Make it stand out Approach to Slime Bridge at “magic hour” Photo: Rui Cavender https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/6c4de708-640b-44c7-8eb8-68c3ae32d51f/Banner+shot.jpg Hays Humm - Writing Nature - REPORT: First paragraph answers the questions WHAT (event) took place? WHEN? WHERE? WHO was involved (responsible person(s) / organization)? Following paragraphs can answer WHY (background, history) and HOW (process, work involved) in greater detail. Concluding paragraph: briefly touching on a wider context for the event, its importance, its impact on the future; or urging the reader to action. Charro Ranch Workday by Michael Meves - September 2023 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/38dcbe9c-db78-45ec-b70f-29d433c9d9e1/birding_Lance.jpeg Hays Humm - Writing Nature - ANNOUNCEMENT: Like a Report (above) but shorter, usually organized as WHAT will take place, WHEN, WHERE, and then the WHO (organizers) and WHY (purpose). The HOW might be other details, such as instructions and what participants can expect. Send photos or graphics whenever you can. Christmas is Coming by Betsy Cross - December 2023 Photo by Rebekah Rylander https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/76d6a3e1-5d6d-4e8d-8c85-4ecd3c22e3e4/Picture3.jpg Hays Humm - Writing Nature - Make it stand out Farming While Black by Martha Pinto Kinscherff - March 2023 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/12f5e29d-f9d8-4a38-bf2a-76ed281cc90d/shutterstock_strippedskunk_banner.jpg Hays Humm - Writing Nature - Make it stand out Things You May Not Know About Skunks by Dell J. Hood - February 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e325d798-ea81-4206-ba16-49e198549e7d/IMG_3003_Banner.jpg Hays Humm - Writing Nature - Make it stand out Modern Pictographs by Tina Adkins - March 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7c55f4db-87a3-4217-b101-ce82831d4d19/Banner+shot+for+new+article+v2.jpg Hays Humm - Writing Nature - Make it stand out The Sky’s Silent Spring by Mimi Cavender - July 2023 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/652d0573-d5f1-4c3f-86de-09c9dab4a0b1/DSC_3937-2.jpg Hays Humm - Writing Nature - Make it stand out Counting Birds by Betsy Cross - February 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/4c40b85c-a7a1-4d66-b138-166095d60372/daisy2.jpg Hays Humm - Writing Nature - Make it stand out April Pretties by Constance Quigley - May 2023 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b1e9c9df-9a01-4102-9a6c-a1b0c62a4bae/Writing+Nature+11+crossroad.jpeg Hays Humm - Writing Nature - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/about-the-cover-march-2024 monthly 0.5 2024-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/6b3464ed-e47d-4e03-9710-2f9ec269815d/DSC_4365.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Male Eastern Bluebird at Jacob’s Well - February 18, 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/89f72a76-5f43-4c7e-a85d-ce510929154b/DSC_4324.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out A male bluebird was observed inspecting Box 1 at Jacob’s Well - February 18, 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/bb7ff37d-bdbc-47f8-a6d6-8123f7189ca3/IMG_1452.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Six days later, a partial bluebird nest was documented in Box 1 - February 24, 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/22063c5b-4ca1-4b63-b916-21b61d18bde9/DSC_4225.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ae003048-30d3-473a-9fb3-3dff690bee5b/DSC_4202.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7da823a2-38bb-4f63-9a89-62df863149f2/DSC_4204.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/coming-back-to-life monthly 0.5 2024-02-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/3debe3f4-d836-49d9-b64b-4657181743c5/IMG_1353.jpg Hays Humm - Coming Back to Life? - Make it stand out January 27, 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/45baf088-ea44-4f9d-a33f-b7097188ca26/IMG_1353.jpg Hays Humm - Coming Back to Life? - Make it stand out The water level is still almost 2 feet below its optimum point, and the flow has already slowed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/8b71b9e5-2e35-4bba-b790-1d9de90a0e61/image000000.jpg Hays Humm - Coming Back to Life? - Make it stand out January 26, 2024 Photo: Katherine Sturdivant https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1312314a-cf14-473e-af06-c0e6e243de50/DSC_4141.jpg Hays Humm - Coming Back to Life? - Make it stand out A male Eastern Bluebird explores a natural cavity in this live oak for a potential nesting spot—January 27, 2024. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/5ea77d5c-c89c-4066-9c42-cdaafb96fcfb/DSC_4132-2.jpg Hays Humm - Coming Back to Life? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d2a78fb0-9949-44ec-ba71-7878f3391fc4/DSC_4145.jpg Hays Humm - Coming Back to Life? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/5a080b26-44ae-4979-a0b9-0ef0bad54198/DSC_4105-2.jpg Hays Humm - Coming Back to Life? - Make it stand out At least 3 female Eastern Bluebirds flocked together and explored potential nesting sites with the males. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ac0843f7-44b2-44cb-bd66-9f64099fd0c1/DSC_4085.jpg Hays Humm - Coming Back to Life? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ebf516cf-ffed-4e21-9cde-5f26cd330406/DSC_4102.jpg Hays Humm - Coming Back to Life? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/land-stewardship-in-a-time-of-climate-variability monthly 0.5 2025-07-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/db757a88-8cb6-4fae-beab-e09f8199f571/StressedRedOak.jpeg Hays Humm - Land Stewardship in a Time of Climate Variability - Make it stand out Stressed Red Oak Tree https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e77b2752-b04e-46fd-a2e9-131adcb3f03c/IMG_0173.jpg Hays Humm - Land Stewardship in a Time of Climate Variability - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e75ab759-424b-4362-81ad-38763240e3de/HeatStress+on+RedOak.jpeg Hays Humm - Land Stewardship in a Time of Climate Variability - Make it stand out Heat stress on Red Oak https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/3f883a21-18cf-4331-906b-99dee40732f7/FrostweedRecovering.jpg Hays Humm - Land Stewardship in a Time of Climate Variability - Make it stand out Recovering Frostweed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2900aed5-8ba0-4936-adaa-4691b6525d2b/Oak+Grove+fire+best+long+cropped.jpg Hays Humm - Land Stewardship in a Time of Climate Variability - Make it stand out Oak Grove Fire - Hays County - August 2023 Photo: Constance Quigley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/20414006-e19c-429c-9ab1-a74e644db852/Pic+1.jpg Hays Humm - Land Stewardship in a Time of Climate Variability - Make it stand out Displaced juniper litter is indicative of path and speed of rain runoff. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/85aa586b-f496-4a68-99e6-2aae6c4d51e2/Small+Acorn.jpg Hays Humm - Land Stewardship in a Time of Climate Variability - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/4da755b1-0c84-4060-be07-cbc8b4e4d71d/DSC_5282.jpg Hays Humm - Land Stewardship in a Time of Climate Variability - Make it stand out Monarch butterflies are milkweed specialists. They require milkweed to complete their life cycle. This photo of a migrating monarch depositing an egg on Antelope Horns Milkweed was shot at Jacob’s Well Natural Area in April. When the caterpillars hatch from the egg, they will consume the milkweed leaves. Photo: Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/330f0c63-b5ae-48df-8ed9-b7d914aa9acc/20210418-DSC_5597.jpg Hays Humm - Land Stewardship in a Time of Climate Variability - Make it stand out Antelope Horns Milkweed patch at Jacob’s Well Natural Area Photo: Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f6fbb309-749b-4d8a-9844-a62dc9774a61/NPSOT+Pic.png Hays Humm - Land Stewardship in a Time of Climate Variability - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b88bb8b2-e6ad-4122-9463-1c4fe87ebbb1/5C1A4811.jpg Hays Humm - Land Stewardship in a Time of Climate Variability - Make it stand out Master Naturalists lead a tree planting event at Dripping Springs Ranch Park. Photo: Tom Hausler https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/christmas-bird-count-2024 monthly 0.5 2024-02-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/244a3135-118e-45a9-ba1e-280b35361208/DSC_3937-2.jpg Hays Humm - Counting Birds - Make it stand out Barred Owl https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f0653208-abac-4946-afc6-6029144fb151/IMG_3091.jpg Hays Humm - Counting Birds - Make it stand out At the end of the day, Rebekah (standing) and a few CBC participants enjoyed one another’s company and grabbed a little food and drink at Industry in San Marcos. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a83622e7-3135-491e-9118-8265440b0386/DSC_3430.jpg Hays Humm - Counting Birds - Make it stand out A chilly morning didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of the Zone 1 team, who met up at Crook’s Park in San Marcos early on December 17—Team Leader Jesse Huth, Susan Evans, Suzanne James, Doray Lendacky, and Betsy Cross (taking the photos). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/386fb182-2cf0-4382-ae8e-f567809e3680/DSC_3468.jpg Hays Humm - Counting Birds - Make it stand out Carolina Chickadee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2444b657-7fe9-4522-94ac-d51e480109c3/DSC_3486.jpg Hays Humm - Counting Birds - Make it stand out Northern Mockingbird https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/63f42eb4-7b1f-4686-9adc-4959837e9e65/DSC_3448.jpg Hays Humm - Counting Birds - Make it stand out Ruby-crowned Kinglet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/3ca65360-6c46-4574-9d2c-5da47a9b8f8f/DSC_3440.jpg Hays Humm - Counting Birds - Make it stand out Ruby-crowned Kinglet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b95bcd3b-a7cf-4138-baa6-710beab21d95/DSC_3465.jpg Hays Humm - Counting Birds - Make it stand out Mourning Doves https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/5746cd93-0a39-476d-9f75-9a7fd47225a2/DSC_3506.jpg Hays Humm - Counting Birds - Make it stand out Flock of female Red-winged Blackbirds in a pecan tree https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/06059dfc-ffc5-438c-901f-054e349607e7/DSC_3513.jpg Hays Humm - Counting Birds - Make it stand out Cooper’s Hawk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/afa90544-764b-47fd-9704-aa175ca28447/DSC_3524.jpg Hays Humm - Counting Birds - Make it stand out Next Stop: Cape Road Pond https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c9df2f63-9273-4652-83e7-3ff979e34920/DSC_3574.jpg Hays Humm - Counting Birds - Make it stand out Downy Woodpecker https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d627bd81-f9cd-41fc-8ef5-88ce96e9af87/DSC_3592.jpg Hays Humm - Counting Birds - Make it stand out Blue-headed Vireo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/4f0f33f3-733b-4b6e-8179-9df07214293e/DSC_3803.jpg Hays Humm - Counting Birds - Make it stand out White-eyed Vireo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e03ca216-4cf9-4571-b080-897e3b82a7b6/DSC_3581.jpg Hays Humm - Counting Birds - Make it stand out Pine Warbler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2b1416a1-37ba-47f4-9e9e-0f2c942685fc/DSC_3613.jpg Hays Humm - Counting Birds - Make it stand out Then, on to the John J. Stokes Park and adjacent greenbelt area and to the A.E. Wood Fish Hatchery. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/88a38071-81ab-453f-b410-89318a0395f9/DSC_3620.jpg Hays Humm - Counting Birds - Make it stand out Ring-billed Gulls https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f952f8aa-8637-40b9-9c43-538353b6a5c8/DSC_3739.jpg Hays Humm - Counting Birds - Make it stand out Mostly Great Egrets, a few Cormorants (in the water), and a single Great Blue Heron (distant profile) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e9dc52a4-e377-472e-9a65-433b4c12baa9/DSC_3639.jpg Hays Humm - Counting Birds - Make it stand out Eastern Phoebe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/196cadfc-ecfd-4b41-b2cc-5748057cbea2/DSC_3703.jpg Hays Humm - Counting Birds - Make it stand out Osprey #1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f540671f-a996-483d-97e2-f64d9fedbed6/DSC_3681.jpg Hays Humm - Counting Birds - Make it stand out Great Blue Heron https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2d8eb325-02c5-44e8-baa6-dfa1a977aa1b/DSC_3743.jpg Hays Humm - 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Naturalists Rooted in the Community - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7c86c67b-3cac-4a8b-a8e0-f569d039988a/5C1A4788.jpeg Hays Humm - Naturalists Rooted in the Community - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/62a7892c-f10c-42f1-b53b-8e30f90198e2/5C1A4811.jpeg Hays Humm - Naturalists Rooted in the Community - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/0463cb4f-a0f8-47aa-97a4-55dee6c2a1c9/5C1A4812.jpeg Hays Humm - Naturalists Rooted in the Community - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b51aaf48-4add-4751-b883-17903c50e035/5C1A4828.jpg Hays Humm - Naturalists Rooted in the Community - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b75beb7c-6a57-4b92-8f93-772ec38bc65f/5C1A4806.jpg Hays Humm - Naturalists Rooted in the Community - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/bff52c75-044a-469c-80be-ac67648f2c7a/IMG_4893.jpeg Hays Humm - Naturalists Rooted in the Community - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/6bbf7b3b-d399-47ad-834e-eb6af7fdb60a/IMG_4917.jpeg Hays Humm - Naturalists Rooted in the Community - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7c171e0d-8e5d-4840-9223-c17dab6663dd/IMG_4901.jpeg Hays Humm - Naturalists Rooted in the Community - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/35d1667f-49b9-4dbf-984a-f2ecfbca133f/IMG_4908.jpeg Hays Humm - Naturalists Rooted in the Community - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/4381e8f7-5566-4534-b976-d7fe0c4ac101/IMG_4920.jpeg Hays Humm - Naturalists Rooted in the Community - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/48ff6d49-d23b-4b5b-80fb-30ffa70735a1/Master+Gardeners.jpg Hays Humm - Naturalists Rooted in the Community - Make it stand out Anne Forish (far right) and her fellow Master Gardeners worked tirelessly, staying until the very end. Anne is a Hays County Master Naturalist and a Master Gardener! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/967cc885-8483-463b-82d4-28d44b9455ef/5C1A4793.jpeg Hays Humm - Naturalists Rooted in the Community - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/whooping-cranes monthly 0.5 2023-12-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/14af31d0-8764-4d36-b36b-ca555a723a34/t+hausler+-+2.jpg Hays Humm - Whooping Cranes - Make it stand out Photo: Tom Hausler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a7767065-23e7-410e-8c0d-767883f558fc/t+hausler+-+6.jpg Hays Humm - Whooping Cranes - Make it stand out Photo: Tom Hausler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/328eed06-eb38-4286-ab8b-e2085b8b7a14/t+hausler+-+5.jpg Hays Humm - Whooping Cranes - Make it stand out Photo: Tom Hausler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/3caf3724-e75f-4069-b4df-1bf0feed50b8/t+hausler+-+4.jpg Hays Humm - Whooping Cranes - Make it stand out Photo: Tom Hausler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/52ac54d6-5091-43ff-9847-0f2650b48459/Art+-+WilliamTSmith_Shutterstock.com.jpg Hays Humm - Whooping Cranes - Make it stand out Photo: William T. 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About the Cover… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/3e1d7d51-6c34-4aec-8ae7-d8781786a9d3/Tom+H+-+4.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/low-flow monthly 0.5 2023-11-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/0dea9898-18c0-41c5-b940-5e9294d5d855/Picture3.jpg Hays Humm - Low Flow - Make it stand out Low water flow in Cypress Creek at Woodcreek Drive, Wimberley, Texas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/0178f4cc-339d-47e6-82c8-5c881b286f1f/Picture1.jpg Hays Humm - Low Flow - Make it stand out Map of the Blanco River in Wimberley Valley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/6eebfc50-f44d-4da0-969d-a477b5cced70/Picture2.jpg Hays Humm - Low Flow - Make it stand out Flowing artesian well Photo: Dales Water Services https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/cbcc1fba-4a56-4d98-87ef-b4f07dd4f017/Picture+banner.jpg Hays Humm - Low Flow - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/go-know-and-grow monthly 0.5 2024-03-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/8fc0bfb3-457b-4669-86e2-498d4293cd18/Picture7+v2.jpg Hays Humm - GO, KNOW, GROW - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a51b1ed5-7947-40f3-a9da-35ca85f3c804/Picture1+v2.jpg Hays Humm - GO, KNOW, GROW - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ad08f761-f9ae-4b2a-bc24-22592e83d9df/Picture2.jpg Hays Humm - GO, KNOW, GROW - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/cd69035a-f19b-4a25-b1cf-9a05fadc56f2/Picture3.jpg Hays Humm - GO, KNOW, GROW - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7b2fb725-0ef2-4082-9a1e-7b1489974a8d/Picture4.jpg Hays Humm - GO, KNOW, GROW - The illustration team—Melinda, Jo Korthals, and Susan Evans—created striking stickers for our educational pilot program, Nature Superstars. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/3d3f9c23-6acc-4400-8640-b56cd0d6d8b5/Picture5.jpg Hays Humm - GO, KNOW, GROW - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/03311541-c956-4040-af11-4d334eeb82ea/Picture8.jpg Hays Humm - 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GO, KNOW, GROW - Make it stand out Project Coordinator JoAnn DePenning (left) shares enthusiasm with last year’s HCMN graduate Laura Steffy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/0b8236d7-09f8-4b12-b9fa-d0dac3461258/NSS+Cypress+Creek+sidewalk+sign.jpg Hays Humm - GO, KNOW, GROW - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a87f7bad-5bd7-49b4-b070-df9c788f463d/NSS+Cypress+Creek+overlook.jpg Hays Humm - GO, KNOW, GROW - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/61d88617-00cc-47b4-8009-e902668f2a10/NSS+Sept+Flyer.JPG Hays Humm - GO, KNOW, GROW - In September, 2023, at eleven Hays County locations, Master Naturalists illuminated the unique beauty and significance of the natural area, fostering a deeper appreciation for our environment and encouraging young children and their adults to spend time exploring and protecting nature. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/fdf4cf82-5b7e-4575-a4a5-5bca50f74a94/DSC00217.jpg Hays Humm - 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Children who visit all eleven sites can receive a Nature Superstars completion certificate from our mascot, Ring T. 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GO, KNOW, GROW - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/270674ca-3066-40b2-9a43-a5fe4d88a4db/Hays+Free+Press+News.jpg Hays Humm - GO, KNOW, GROW - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a462568f-0180-4175-b2ca-05058e9cab28/Picture12.png Hays Humm - GO, KNOW, GROW - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/reaching-all-of-hays-county monthly 0.5 2023-11-01 https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/hays-county-master-naturalists-support-local-tpwd-efforts monthly 0.5 2023-11-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e722c882-d30e-45bf-af8e-83e97f393673/DSC_4415.jpg Hays Humm - Master Naturalists Support TPWD - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/41c16ac9-a23a-466c-bbc8-200d38672d54/image1-31.jpeg Hays Humm - Master Naturalists Support TPWD - Many Hays County Master Naturalists have assisted with sorting benthic invertebrate samples with Dr. Archis Grubh, one of our Chapter Advisors. In 2023, a new and different project was made available at the River Studies office. Under Dr. Grubh’s supervision, a large (250-gallon) river exhibit was set up with a pump system that mimics the unidirectional flow of a Texas river. Planning and design of the exhibit, which began in 2022, was supported by HCMN volunteer Chris Riggins. The immense aquarium, eight feet long, is formed of specially-designed acrylic panels that can withstand the weight and pressure of the water, while remaining transparent for viewing. HCMN volunteer, Dana Martensen, worked to buff out scratches on the front viewing panel before it was filled with fresh water, native plants and animals. Once the exhibit was ready to fill, Chris Riggins and Dr. Grubh set up the substrate, lighting, and filtration system. Dr. Archis Grubh (left) and Chris Riggins (right) after setting up the exhibit with substrate, lighting, and pump system. Photo by Cindy Hobson, March 31, 2023. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/831f090e-a49b-4b20-996f-22d5b04b0d90/image2-33.jpeg Hays Humm - Master Naturalists Support TPWD The exhibit is now home to several native fish species and some native plants that enhance the habitat in the aquarium. Fish species include smaller fishes that are flow dependent during their life cycles. These include the handsome logperch pictured here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f91c7791-9d9c-476b-ab70-9979e4491000/image3-35.jpeg Hays Humm - Master Naturalists Support TPWD - This project is now moving into a maintenance phase, as the exhibit requires regular water changes and keeping algae cleaned off the viewing panels. HCMN trainee Monna Barin (her first name rhymes with “Donna”) has worked on this team as part of her required hours for 2023. I spoke with her recently at the River Studies office, where she had arrived to take care of the exhibit. She said, “When people think of an aquarium or “fish tank,” this isn’t it! Because the animals and plants in the aquarium are from our native Texas communities, not purchased at a store!” She carefully cleaned the acrylic viewing panels as part of her visit that day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b3b755b5-3ba9-4657-91ba-e3aa71782ab4/IMG_1307+%28002%29.jpeg Hays Humm - Master Naturalists Support TPWD - Make it stand out The aquarium is currently stocked with red shiners, blacktail shiners, and Texas logperch. The aquatic plant is eelgrass. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/natural-allies monthly 0.5 2023-11-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/3588c63a-7261-4afc-8481-7b7a07e1196f/HCA+Banner.jpg Hays Humm - Natural Allies - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/31f6f589-037c-4d36-8ea2-ba37b2e11555/Ky+Harkey+End.JPG Hays Humm - Natural Allies - Make it stand out A large crowd fills the seats in a brightly lit barn at the 2023 Hill Country Leadership Summit to hear key note speaker Ky Harkey. Access Ky’s talk here: https://youtu.be/lxbOWCUgFAg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/3aecf5bf-4505-4374-9f89-e1bea6de0a54/IMG_8880.jpg Hays Humm - Natural Allies - Make it stand out Chris Middleton and Steve Janda (second and third from left) represented the Hays County Chapter of Texas Master Naturalist™ when reporting the Chapter’s promotion of healthy private land stewardship through a volunteer-based program, Habitat Enhancing Land Management (HELM). Photo: David Baker https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/5275de75-dc6a-4ca3-aeaa-3dc555ac2b07/Soll+Sussman+HC+Friends+of+the+Night+Sky+October+2023.jpg Hays Humm - Natural Allies - In an afternoon lightning round, HCMN Soll Sussman with Hays County Friends of the Night Sky reviewed the important work of that organization to promote Central Texans’ use of more efficient, less polluting night lighting. They invite new members to join a large enthusiastic team in various programs for public education on the role of sufficient darkness in the health of all living things. They conduct a robust Lights Out Hays County! campaign during spring and fall peak bird migrations. Public interest in the night sky has recently spiked in light of (in dark of?) the two spectacular solar eclipses, only months apart, whose paths of annularity/totality pass over the west central Texas Hill Country. Enjoy our good fortune, and remember to use only certified eclipse viewing glasses! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/783844ab-55e8-4323-9ada-89d5960c0de4/Night+skies+v2.JPG Hays Humm - Natural Allies - Make it stand out Graphic from Creating a Shared Vision: A Natural Infrastructure Plan for the Hill Country, Presenter and Moderator Rachael Lindsey - Hill Country Conservancy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/6b71c229-435e-4856-86b4-32bfe0b4e747/Lights+Out+Texas%21+bird+migration+poster.jpg Hays Humm - Natural Allies - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/state-meeting monthly 0.5 2023-11-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c8f8bc50-dbdb-4ea6-a13c-10e8d971ab0f/Banner+2.jpg Hays Humm - Texas Master Naturalist - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/0934b996-fcdd-49a3-81b2-93d320375f2b/IMG_8758.jpg Hays Humm - 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Texas Master Naturalist - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/9f6962fb-082b-4895-9ef9-baec43e52d75/IMG_8796.jpg Hays Humm - Texas Master Naturalist - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a3f723f7-1b26-49a0-8c36-58fbf2be0a78/Slide1.jpg Hays Humm - Texas Master Naturalist - Make it stand out Activity & Coloring Book - Front Cover https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/43ff9ad7-a5a5-426d-a1f8-f245d52e64a4/Slide2.jpg Hays Humm - Texas Master Naturalist - Make it stand out Activity & Coloring Book - Back Cover https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/20e619c8-ef0e-4cfd-b1eb-53f72358439e/Blanco-River_Photo-Scenic.jpg Hays Humm - Texas Master Naturalist - Make it stand out The Blanco in the Fall https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2c9d829a-efad-462e-ab89-545e3f319fad/montage.JPG Hays Humm - 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Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/appreciating-native-grasslands-part2 monthly 0.5 2025-10-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ac22d1e7-f89d-4ab2-a66d-6c848c8a8c11/little_bluestem_2_hires.jpg Hays Humm - Appreciating Native Grasslands - Make it stand out Photo: Art Arizpe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e08ff5ca-5b07-44c0-9fbd-e8a9cc14d96d/Grassland-Part2.jpeg Hays Humm - Appreciating Native Grasslands - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f1db9e8e-67ad-4d20-9eb4-3abbbf94eb92/Grasses_Roots+Diagram.png Hays Humm - Appreciating Native Grasslands - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/cf9353a3-96e0-434d-bcb9-862c552ad866/Silky+Bluestem2.jpeg Hays Humm - Appreciating Native Grasslands - Make it stand out Silky Bluestem found at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2921e739-9e6d-49dd-a835-2ebf2d9f2583/SummervsWinterMow.jpeg Hays Humm - Appreciating Native Grasslands - Make it stand out View of two plots at the Wildflower Center with differing treatment regimes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d9a50d2a-cdae-4635-9aa2-19f8d722c098/20200503-DSC_0385.jpg Hays Humm - Appreciating Native Grasslands - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/3130ffe7-9b54-477c-9ed6-9cea99c4e3aa/DSC_2647-2.jpg Hays Humm - Appreciating Native Grasslands - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/03dbba7a-4500-4a04-84bc-14eee8ff45c7/solarization.jpg Hays Humm - Appreciating Native Grasslands - Make it stand out Black plastic being removed after 11 months of solarization at Prospect Park in San Marcos. The area was then seeded with natives and the plastic reused for another project. Photo: Lance Jones https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2cc5cf78-d329-4e93-b78f-46f71a71d524/HairyGrama.jpeg Hays Humm - Appreciating Native Grasslands - Make it stand out Hairy grama is often seen growing in sparsely vegetated patches. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7ce791dc-f2cc-44ea-ae8c-fbf1f9de80d5/SeedGathering2.jpg Hays Humm - Appreciating Native Grasslands - Make it stand out Seed gathering at the Austin Wildlands Preserve at Onion Creek https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a6542228-b709-4263-84c5-fd9e81ad6ce6/IMG_2519+%28002%29.jpg Hays Humm - Appreciating Native Grasslands Author David Hillis signs books for Lauralee Harris and Dick McBride at the September 2023 HCMN Chapter meeting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7533ac5a-20ca-4832-9d98-74747d2fb2ff/Dahlstrom3LJ+%281%29.jpeg Hays Humm - Appreciating Native Grasslands - Make it stand out Photo: Lance Jones https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/water-quality-protection-lands monthly 0.5 2023-10-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/6289e8ff-596f-4069-b561-520ca85a8e35/IMG_5539.jpg Hays Humm - Water Quality Protection Lands - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/37dc73a2-de03-4bbe-b250-822e85d79988/1.jpeg Hays Humm - Water Quality Protection Lands - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1cab0555-6ee1-498c-b463-d2cf46979328/20230623_OnionNurseryWorkday+%285%29.png Hays Humm - Water Quality Protection Lands - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/fcf13bc5-4cce-41bc-a441-dc81deea7c67/IMG_5536.jpg Hays Humm - Water Quality Protection Lands - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a9d1139c-756a-4bb4-b757-b5f88f39c37b/20230623_OnionNurseryWorkday++v2.png Hays Humm - Water Quality Protection Lands - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/5f1da646-6690-4bc5-99b9-dd2ed3ad213d/20230623_OnionNurseryWorkday+%282%29.png Hays Humm - Water Quality Protection Lands - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/70ef9c17-a5ae-4ed3-9455-7389dcad3d06/20230526_Ericawithgrassseedling.jpg Hays Humm - Water Quality Protection Lands - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1695997782183-OTTP7ZUHM35GP2MYRZ7Z/SeedCollection.jpg Hays Humm - Water Quality Protection Lands https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1695997781021-MBX17VGT0KOANXOSYO3I/20220429_2020430_Seeding_Onion+%283%29.JPG Hays Humm - Water Quality Protection Lands https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1695997786185-YMOWLMIBS7F65KOCP80P/20230311_Seeding_J17++%2811%29.JPG Hays Humm - Water Quality Protection Lands https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1695997792122-K8U5V05NID1TTF298WIZ/20230603_seedcollecting_tabor+%283%29.JPG Hays Humm - Water Quality Protection Lands https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1695997791868-A84CI04JBHSQ7AVH75F8/IMG_2947.JPG Hays Humm - Water Quality Protection Lands https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1695997795973-4Q4W78ZYVHUF2E0IRXNF/SeedCollection%281%29.jpg Hays Humm - Water Quality Protection Lands https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1695997885950-6XV7IEF3GEJ98DHODMPS/recharge_sequence_c.jpg Hays Humm - Water Quality Protection Lands https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1695997913463-UUG77M3HQ2D5UKFM6HLF/20230715_SeedCollection_Onion.png Hays Humm - Water Quality Protection Lands https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1695997978888-QES5ODG9HODH2LI7GC3A/20230526_AndrewGenoErica_Walter.jpg Hays Humm - Water Quality Protection Lands https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1695997975879-AJQHGFKO1PHKMU47RX4A/SeedCleaning.png Hays Humm - Water Quality Protection Lands https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1695997980853-3GQ93FL5HZI8ZQVTNGNJ/SeedCollection%282%29.jpg Hays Humm - Water Quality Protection Lands https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1696014735663-LTZKB0G8VRAUF9UW2Y3G/high+richness.JPG Hays Humm - Water Quality Protection Lands https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/177abf63-234e-4a81-87e0-eb783fccaea0/WQPL_with_Aquifer_no_streams.jpg Hays Humm - Water Quality Protection Lands - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/westcave-preserve-honors monthly 0.5 2023-10-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/dd0b92d7-b456-4fd5-95cf-8f24df30bf53/Autumn+foliage+2.jpg Hays Humm - Westcave Preserve Honors - Make it stand out Westcave Grotto in the Fall by Tom Hausler — Best in Show 2023 Naturescapes Photography Contest The Hays Humm Cover Photo — October 2023 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/0d9d190f-3aed-49e3-8df9-5e17a5977188/banner.jpg Hays Humm - Westcave Preserve Honors - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/5948c85d-a9a6-41cf-9033-3b95ee2f1f7b/download%2B%281%29.png Hays Humm - Westcave Preserve Honors - “Capturing wildlife in their own habitat and beautiful landscapes is challenging but rewarding. When I am in the field it's about the thrill of the chase, and I can't wait to capture the next image. Over the last few years, I have photographed and volunteered at Westcave Preserve and at the same time have had the opportunity to travel to many wonderful places. Westcave is still my favorite place to visit and photograph. Just returned from a trip to Norway, one of the most beautiful places in the world. Snow was melting, and water was flowing in all the rivers and waterfalls.” —Tom Hausler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/003cbb6d-1f5e-4f96-b1e0-615e53d6aa3d/inside+the+grotto.jpg Hays Humm - Westcave Preserve Honors - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/af137469-3549-484a-a7d3-7347ea805a97/Autumn+foliage.jpg Hays Humm - Westcave Preserve Honors - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b9f00f95-7552-4388-8a90-3724c0f217dc/pinky.jpg Hays Humm - Westcave Preserve Honors - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1695484183547-P4HBV2JL272EJXLK2THL/IMG_6885_1+%28002%29.jpg Hays Humm - Westcave Preserve Honors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1695486238635-LVUUFC32IOQB8MH6R6UB/Pic+3.jpg Hays Humm - Westcave Preserve Honors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1695484505667-LZ9X732XOAKBD6O4BGBQ/IMG_6917+%28002%29.jpg Hays Humm - Westcave Preserve Honors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1695931932358-BN6P4V571PSYVF78MBVL/Bewick%27s+Wren.jpg Hays Humm - Westcave Preserve Honors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1695931907225-X8THW8Y4W7408EQUBX3Z/jurassic+park+shot.jpg Hays Humm - Westcave Preserve Honors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ac66b017-c2b3-40e4-b859-442883f2be2e/Westcave+logo.png Hays Humm - Westcave Preserve Honors - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f3fc5e11-db62-4b13-86b2-0e0b78acd62f/Westcave+website.JPG Hays Humm - Westcave Preserve Honors - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/charro-ranch-workday monthly 0.5 2023-10-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/79862f1f-cbc4-458b-962f-9e9c51506501/Banner+shot.jpg Hays Humm - Charro Ranch Workday - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d22aae82-513d-4113-a0e8-9eb17a0a05b9/Pic+1.jpg Hays Humm - Charro Ranch Workday - Hello, everyone! Last Saturday the HCMN volunteers had a productive day at the park. We had the pleasant surprise of a visit from Scout Troop 4 of the Dripping Springs American Legion. The troop members were a great help, spreading new mulch along many of the paths at the park. We hope to see them at the park in the future. We also cleaned up a section of the native plant garden by removing the grasses between the specimen plants and applying a new layer of mulch. Here are pictures of the finished work and some of our volunteers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c0ecdc52-7664-42df-bd9a-eb37695478ce/Pic+3.jpg Hays Humm - Charro Ranch Workday - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/529b7b38-0b3d-4642-99b0-79985a3382c9/2023-2024-Sun-Moon-You-1100x733.jpg Hays Humm - Charro Ranch Workday - Make it stand out North America will soon be treated to two major solar eclipses, when the Sun, Moon, and Earth align. On October 14, 2023, anyone under clear skies within a path that sweeps from Oregon to Texas and then through parts of Central and South America will see an annular ("ring") eclipse. Just six months later, on April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will sweep from Mexico to Texas to eastern Canada, plunging day into night and revealing the magnificent solar corona for anyone fortunate to be within the path of totality and under clear skies. Nearly everyone in North America will have a partial solar eclipse both days, weather permitting. Map courtesy Michael Zeiler, GreatAmericanEclipse.com. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/scary-squash monthly 0.5 2023-10-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/4e35eebf-6ffb-4f64-ac5d-02afe0766972/Pumpkins+v2.jpg Hays Humm - Scary Squash - Make it stand out Adapted from an article by Zack Sterkenberg in Ambius, October, 2018 – Photo unattributed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/97faa412-d6b4-4c96-aa7a-7d9c622f724d/jack-o.jpg Hays Humm - Scary Squash - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/9793ffdf-e831-4341-a176-2846b3167529/Picture1.jpg Hays Humm - Scary Squash - Make it stand out Jack’s original Irish turnip lantern… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/422a07ea-568d-457d-a322-db67be7cd69d/Picture2.jpg Hays Humm - Scary Squash - Make it stand out America’s pumpkin—better, huh? Photo: Mark Duffel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/84906935-7064-455d-a9ab-165ed06b6cef/Picture3.jpg Hays Humm - Scary Squash - Make it stand out Pumpkin patch Photo: Dan Klimke on Flickr https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/arachnophobia monthly 0.5 2023-10-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/fa46c05a-edcf-4555-8506-2f15beae85f2/Title+Block+with+Names_ARACHNOPHOBIA+V2.jpg Hays Humm - Arachnophobia - Make it stand out All images in this gallery were taken by HCMNs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/173104ab-92bf-4e39-b1ca-9dbaeff76c9b/20210625-DSC_7801_orbweaver.jpg Hays Humm - Arachnophobia - Make it stand out Space alien or arachnid? Photo: Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1696079364066-ULYRVPEQML7TK2EGXFPV/Spider.JPG Hays Humm - Arachnophobia - Tarantula - Constance Quigley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1696079386289-9VPWAX5EIPBFQCGSGSJP/IMG_6645+banded+spider+w+snack+%282%29+ed+c.JPG Hays Humm - Arachnophobia - Banded Garden Spider - Eva Frost https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1696079406140-4JIKVDNJYV7OJC3T71SP/20181031-DSCN9896.jpg Hays Humm - Arachnophobia - Jumping Spider - Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1696079424644-453ZPZXEGKLLKC0DUCNO/IMG_7143+sharp+Rabid+Wolf+spider+fangs+%28002%29.JPG Hays Humm - Arachnophobia - Rabid Wolf Spider - Eva Frost https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1696079443897-BHJVK6VF1YDQ3BLR52UO/IMG_8422++Arboreal+spider+%282%29+%28002%29.JPG Hays Humm - Arachnophobia - Arboreal Spider - Eva Frost https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1696079462112-O3ELB7G62PGYNZOQ0ESP/20190417-DSC_1114.jpg Hays Humm - Arachnophobia - Tarantula - Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1696079508429-W7VOKVR7YGRKEQAVIVG1/IMG_4377+Neoscona+crucifera+spider+silk+%282%29+ed+c+%28002%29.JPG Hays Humm - Arachnophobia - Neoscona crucifera Spider - Eva Frost https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1696079526200-LKRK5F80GAYT2BB9DVSE/IMG_6132.JPG Hays Humm - Arachnophobia - Black and Yellow Garden Spider - Constance Quigley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1696079546007-39ZTBQLWG2QHFSBB10V3/IMG_6518+awesome+jump+spider+face+sm.+crop+%28002%29.jpg Hays Humm - Arachnophobia - Jumping Spider - Eva Frost https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1696079664843-DSEO1FKLXWTU3YG44J9K/20181031-DSCN9854.jpg Hays Humm - Arachnophobia - Jumping Spider with Prey - Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1696079681266-H3TNZ4TW57KUUH4LSSTR/IMG_0906+Flower+Crab+spider+%28002%29.JPG Hays Humm - Arachnophobia - Flower Crab Spider - Eva Frost https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1696079699467-3WYLOT1OKCJDKYXH424Q/DSCN7246.jpg Hays Humm - Arachnophobia - Giant Lichen Orbweaver - Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1696079725563-K88JAPI7O2L7VZ0WALET/DSCN7770.jpg Hays Humm - Arachnophobia - Orbweaver - Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1696079825955-UZ0BJD4VRWDE88RAU08H/IMG_1075+%28002%29.jpg Hays Humm - Arachnophobia - Black and Yellow Garden Spider - Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1696079809089-7EE84ECNRJ186NS2N4TE/IMG_1085+%28002%29.jpg Hays Humm - Arachnophobia - Captured - Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2fd2235b-0057-4454-8b07-c4662d5e0d0e/DSC_8247.jpg Hays Humm - Arachnophobia - Make it stand out Betsy Cross https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/how-seed-collecting-contributes-to-aquifer-protection monthly 0.5 2023-09-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/0d6d2120-6a72-44ed-867b-f8a559b5726c/Onion+2+copy.JPG Hays Humm - Collecting Seeds to Protect an Aquifer - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/511331ad-f4c0-4fca-a85a-861b9126f119/IMG_5538.jpg Hays Humm - Collecting Seeds to Protect an Aquifer - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b1b85e92-4ee8-4418-8a36-4f0678ecb761/Capture+-+Map.jpg Hays Humm - Collecting Seeds to Protect an Aquifer - Make it stand out The recharge zone (where water flows underground into the aquifer) is shown in dark green and the contributing zone (where water flows above ground to the recharge zone) is shown in light green. The WQPL are shown in blue. Reference: Hydrogeology of the Barton Springs Segment of the Edwards Aquifer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b71ef606-5c31-4b50-b51d-a799b7143a51/IMG_4426+copy+2.JPG Hays Humm - Collecting Seeds to Protect an Aquifer - Make it stand out Photo: Dick McBride https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/24bec05a-cb9f-45a7-8b12-db0155a855b5/Seeds+1.jpg Hays Humm - Collecting Seeds to Protect an Aquifer - Make it stand out Photo: Dick McBride https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/fe2d86c4-0d9d-4802-a904-41430aaa32da/Capture+4.jpg Hays Humm - Collecting Seeds to Protect an Aquifer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/33ef068e-0a61-498e-b317-031a026cfc4f/Capture+2.JPG Hays Humm - Collecting Seeds to Protect an Aquifer - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/9263a89a-4184-4eee-a059-2258f3cce589/Juniper+Cuttin Hays Humm - Collecting Seeds to Protect an Aquifer - Make it stand out Hays County Master Naturalists at work on WQPL in 2019 Photo: Dick McBride https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/do-we-have-enough-water monthly 0.5 2023-09-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/00191aa4-672f-42db-85d8-6d1707db947c/IMG_0676.jpg Hays Humm - Do We Have Enough Water? - Make it stand out Jacob’s Well, August 26, 2023 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/0863da9c-9cb8-486c-b153-2658e6ef0170/Water+level+percentiles.jpg Hays Humm - Do We Have Enough Water? - Katherine Sturdivant, education coordinator for the Hays County Parks Department, said she’s been keeping a close eye on the rain gauge at Jacob's Well Natural Area. She said that standing water with almost no flow can build up bacteria and make it dangerous for people to be in. “It can be really gross,” she said. “People are not the cleanest things in the world, and when we pile them all in, it can cause a lot of problems.” Last July, Jacob’s Well stopped flowing for the fifth time in its recorded history and closed for swimming for half the summer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/541d9f8c-90a9-4ad5-9a52-657222ce52b2/Picture5.png Hays Humm - Do We Have Enough Water? - Make it stand out Compare Jacob’s Well of the past… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a68036ab-d736-45a8-97ee-3bf4f15fa55c/IMG_0677.jpg Hays Humm - Do We Have Enough Water? - Make it stand out …with today’s condition—August 26, 2023 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ebee981f-da4d-48b4-8d89-280a763ff1d8/IMG_0679.jpg Hays Humm - Do We Have Enough Water? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7a26ac27-e212-4ca4-85c5-dabd6c5efb70/IMG_0671+%28002%29.jpg Hays Humm - Do We Have Enough Water? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/583af6a1-a895-4c54-abd6-2eb275a7c72a/Picture6.jpg Hays Humm - Do We Have Enough Water? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/5ba009f9-ba98-483b-ad04-2b683afc3696/Cypress+Creek+looking+downstream.jpg Hays Humm - Do We Have Enough Water? Cypress Creek low water crossing in Wimberley at Woodcreek Dr., 2023 https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/documenting-drought monthly 0.5 2023-09-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f3caf3fa-44ab-4054-857b-a18ff1d03869/Drought+hays+pasture.jpg Hays Humm - Documenting Drought - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/70b04b6f-7f43-4576-a972-86add45edb35/Picture1.jpg Hays Humm - Documenting Drought - Make it stand out Oak Grove Fire, August 5-7, 2023 Photo: Brandon James / KUT 90.5 FM Austin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/dfb1f48f-45db-4311-9a07-1c5e257ef4ac/Drought+Constance+Beautyberry+closeer.jpg Hays Humm - Documenting Drought - I watered my garden areas every other night until a week ago, when I changed to every night to accommodate these 100°+ August days. I have flame acanthus, mimosa, Texas sage, pride of Barbados, esperanza, cowpen daisy, passion vine, turk’s cap, and American beautyberry—all surviving on minimal nightly watering. American Beautyberry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/afdee030-1d3d-4003-ac07-92f4480817d4/Youngcherry+%28002%29.jpg Hays Humm - Documenting Drought - My native trees are doing fine this year. The large escarpment cherry trees were devastated by the ice storm—the weight of the ice was too much for their brittle branches. Smaller trees are surviving. Hackberries, cedar elms, live oaks, possumhaw, yaupon, and mountain laurels are having no problem with the drought. [It was still only the first week of August, Constance, with more 100°+ heat in the forecast for week two! And three, and…] https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/28e9a692-757f-4943-ae85-d919a95831ee/Persimmon2+%28002%29.jpg Hays Humm - Documenting Drought - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1ea41dd3-0fed-4058-8a01-feb5e53797df/PaulowniaNursery+%28002%29.jpg Hays Humm - Documenting Drought - As for non-native species, I believe there are some worth promoting, especially during times of drought. Crape myrtles do well with minimal water, vitex requires no supplemental water, and the paulownia / empress tree is a fabulous shade tree that is drought-resistant beyond any other species I have encountered. My large paulownia acts as a great “nursery” for cedar elms, mountain laurels, possumhaw, and hackberry—all growing nicely in its shade zone. [Constance points out that such nursemaid species provide valuable shelter for young trees and tender plants in high heat conditions.] https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/508b577a-4122-4be8-b5fa-5eac2d406208/constance+email+1.jpg Hays Humm - Documenting Drought - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/971a429e-ecf6-4cfe-812f-762ae5299495/OakGrove4+%28002%29.jpg Hays Humm - Documenting Drought - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/68e7c9c3-9308-4e65-8242-d4446524cc0a/Drought+August+2023+Oak+Grove+wildfire+casualty+old+oak.jpg Hays Humm - Documenting Drought - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a06dfd96-0f2d-4fd0-b3ab-459c59fce318/Drought+liveoak+split+August+after+Feb+freeze.jpg Hays Humm - Documenting Drought - Freeze-weakened live oaks, and pecans in the area are again falling! A citizen scientist, Dell suspects that the supporting heartwood, frozen by a week of February ice and now water starved, has become “spongey,” a phenomenon that many of us are seeing in these new August treefalls in the area. There are carpenter ants in some breaks, not all, but the ants may be opportunists in the already spongey heartwood. Betsy is seeing live oaks and Ashe juniper with new breaks at Jacob’s Well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f86ad58d-609a-428d-bd75-149e93c1c2ed/Drought+liveoak+fallen+limb+August+spongey.jpg Hays Humm - Documenting Drought - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/34ec17fd-880f-4b34-a055-3860b5a22313/Drought+liveoak+fallen+split+trunk+spongey+August.jpg Hays Humm - Documenting Drought - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f4765ef0-26ee-433b-bb41-f0fb93d5a02c/Drought+Dell+Hood+live+oak+freeze+sponge+and+break.jpg Hays Humm - Documenting Drought - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/dd1f5c0e-3a1e-48ab-8a0b-a39b4f32865f/Drought+old+cedar+elm+in+pasture.jpg Hays Humm - Documenting Drought - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/993ea768-7d7f-46ae-b62c-cf6096b45ec6/Drought+red+oak+August.jpg Hays Humm - Documenting Drought - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ce961437-e4b6-4555-962a-f05ee3cb87b4/Drought+sotols%2C+jerusage%2C+laurel%2C+lindheimer+muhly%2C+Shumard+red+oak.jpg Hays Humm - Documenting Drought - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e55a4729-d77d-414a-aed3-1269485eebc0/Drought+vitex%2C+bur+oak%2C+native+grasses.jpg Hays Humm - Documenting Drought - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d1716cef-1eab-46c3-ad73-37a5994b257b/Drought+restored+native+shortgrasses+Thunderturf.jpg Hays Humm - Documenting Drought - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1d03c8f9-fd61-48f4-9ab4-3134caea3164/Drought+Dell+Hood+and+b.jpg Hays Humm - Documenting Drought - Make it stand out But native Texas buckeye (red blooming)… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/debdb193-aab4-41f0-af1d-438a5dd4c68f/Drought+Dell+Hood+Mexican+buckeye.jpg Hays Humm - Documenting Drought - Make it stand out …and Mexican buckeye (hot pink!), are heat-and drought-stressed into early dormancy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ce146174-b69e-4446-83a9-cfbfe9d998a7/Picture14.jpg Hays Humm - Documenting Drought - Make it stand out Xeriscape favorites Mexican feathergrass and lantana couldn’t take this Texas summer! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/de985f77-1fae-4a91-a86b-7f9c916a9ae3/Drought+eleagnus+KR+and+desert+willow1.jpg Hays Humm - Documenting Drought - Make it stand out Parking lot denizen eleagnus (left) is shamed by an unfazed desert willow across the walk. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7a3fc250-e055-4325-91cb-d2799ca1d832/Drought+bamboo.jpg Hays Humm - Documenting Drought - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/eca1e6f4-037e-4584-ada8-edc2ebbf3b7e/drought+prickley+pear+group+concave.jpg Hays Humm - Documenting Drought - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/3b55c7ae-0518-4c9d-a2f1-e0176c6686c0/Drought+crepe+myrtle.jpg Hays Humm - Documenting Drought - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7fd56032-4f4c-41c8-90ea-1738b5aa6cc7/Drought+frostweed.jpg Hays Humm - Documenting Drought - Make it stand out Everybody’s drought gauge: frostweed! The resilient native didn’t bother putting up its froth of white flowers in this heat but staggered off to a casting call for The Living Dead. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/befb3744-7c7f-4153-8b7b-d3e5307b3e7f/Drought+cactus+and+cedar+fence+line+closer.jpg Hays Humm - Documenting Drought - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/a-perspective-on-our-drought monthly 0.5 2023-09-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/5015de27-60b5-4b53-bdb1-6e14c48a6c55/Drought+Dell+Hood+back+five.jpg Hays Humm - A Perspective on Our Drought - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/738c97d2-2e5c-423e-b5f4-764e2d3563bd/Drought+grape+early+dormant+August.jpg Hays Humm - A Perspective on Our Drought - Make it stand out An early drying grape festoons escarpment live oaks and agarita at the Hoods’ gate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/863e3e4a-0471-43fd-8ee4-83f4905bc7cf/Drought+Dell+Hood+and+a.jpg Hays Humm - A Perspective on Our Drought - Make it stand out Dell Hood wonders if his prickly ash, one of two native to Texas, will revive in the spring. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/78eeb9bb-ac02-4f2d-9b71-8ce283d01b72/Drought+Dell+Hood+freeze+cedar.jpg Hays Humm - A Perspective on Our Drought - Make it stand out February’s ice storm destroyed this big Ashe juniper… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/3ca77841-73fb-492f-8737-220144855db2/Drought+Dell+Hood+runoff+control.jpg Hays Humm - A Perspective on Our Drought - Make it stand out …but Dell uses the cedar limbs to slow runoff on a caliche slope. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/df4afd01-c54f-4f56-a4c7-8add303e67d1/Drought+Dell+Hood+trumpet+creeper.jpg Hays Humm - A Perspective on Our Drought - Make it stand out This trumpet creeper, a bignonia, is heat loving, but obviously drought intolerant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c4b1f50e-2060-4848-bfb3-49668265885a/Drought+Dell+Hood+escarpment+cherry.jpg Hays Humm - A Perspective on Our Drought - Make it stand out Extreme weather is taking out some of our most iconic Hill Country plants. Dell and Gerin fear for their fine old escarpment cherry tree, which is browning out high in its canopy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1039eace-c92b-4baa-a7b8-f6fa45f1c8eb/Drought+Dell+Hood+cedar+elms+early+turn.jpg Hays Humm - A Perspective on Our Drought - Make it stand out Eventually, this leaf litter will build new soil to help rain infiltrate, replenishing the aquifer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/fd83fa50-09cd-4562-8dbe-5edb792eb6dd/Drought+Dell+Hood+humidity+stick.jpg Hays Humm - A Perspective on Our Drought - This is a rain stick on the Hood’s porch post. It’s a folk way of measuring humidity in the surrounding air. When the air carries significant humidity, moisture is absorbed by the twig, making it expand and straighten. It is charming and effective, though not quantifiable. Dell does not use the rain stick, but… For more than a year I have measured precipitation using a CoCoRaHS gauge, which allows measures as fine as 0.01 inch. From January 1 to August 31 of this year, I have measured a total of 16.29 inches. Bad but not disastrous according to the averages, only four inches below what we should have in eight months. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/3c398a44-ea66-4c62-9356-a0185cad34cf/Precip+Data.JPG Hays Humm - A Perspective on Our Drought - However, examined closely, each measured precipitation event strongly supports that we are in extreme to exceptional drought. Of the twenty-five measured events, 13 were drizzles or short showers producing less than a half inch of rain; there were 10 events from a half inch to 1.5 inches. The other two events gave us 2.05 and 2.67 inches. Where there is plant litter on the soil, a drizzle of rain measuring less than a few tenths of an inch rarely wets the soil at all. After several such quick showers in April and June, I brushed the litter aside and stuck an index finger in the dirt and felt no moisture below the depth of the first joint. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/03d0d8ec-3abe-47d2-8467-1019c258bc1d/Drought+Dell+Hood+and+Gerin+w+rocks.jpg Hays Humm - A Perspective on Our Drought - Make it stand out Gerin and Dell https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/373265a5-9fce-4d5b-8aad-69995d34b0f0/Drought+Dell+Hood+and+Gerin.jpg Hays Humm - A Perspective on Our Drought - I grew up in Boerne, Gerin in Corpus Christi, Missouri City, and Beaumont. We met at UT Austin. Gerin’s parents had moved to this five-acre Wimberley property in 1970, when the Green Acres subdivision went on the market. After the Peace Corps, I was in the U.S. Foreign Service with the U.S. Information Agency, which did the government’s public diplomacy (public libraries abroad, the Voice of America, cultural exchange programs, presenting American speakers for foreign audiences...). Later, Gerin and our two girls would accompany me on all nine foreign assignments, many in Africa and South America. During one of my Washington assignments, Gerin was a volunteer at the National Zoo and at the national office of The Nature Conservancy. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/naturalists-at-summer-camp monthly 0.5 2023-09-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a3772717-36a5-4d2d-99ba-c1ee90f38fd6/IMG_3533.JPG Hays Humm - Naturalists at Summer Camp - Make it stand out Coyote Kids nature camping at Dripping Springs Ranch Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d9c48ed9-55d2-4bd2-97c9-7ae50428b452/IMG_3533.JPG Hays Humm - Naturalists at Summer Camp - Beth Barham volunteered to lead a class on June 20, beginning with an explanation of what birds need to survive, such as shelter, food, water, and of course space in a preferred habitat. The activity then continued with some displays on bird beak adaptations, such as size and shape and how these characteristics relate to their choice of foods, along with demonstrations of how they “eat like a bird.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/da688b6f-d479-46f3-a5ae-665067949269/image_6487327.jpg Hays Humm - Naturalists at Summer Camp - Dick Barham provided instructions on how to focus and use binoculars effectively in order to get a closer view of birds in their habitat. Sarah Teale and Cynthia Pryor, who both have a background in education, assisted in this session to give the campers a different perspective on wildlife. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d60ef922-22cb-47db-bbd7-7466a2ab51c1/IMG_3996.jpeg Hays Humm - Naturalists at Summer Camp - Dark Sky Discovery week included the August 9 session designed by Cindy L. Cassidy, President of the Board for Hays County Friends of the Night Sky and President of DarkSky Texas. This class was split into three different rotations with four age-based groups called “Coyote Packs.” Two activities primarily focused on the upcoming Annular Eclipse (October 14, 2023) and next spring’s Total Solar Eclipse (April 8, 2024). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/4a144ce7-af4f-434a-9f60-445a2321da17/IMG_3999.jpeg Hays Humm - Naturalists at Summer Camp - While Janet Holland led the older pack in assembling styrofoam balls on dowels to simulate the moon, the 3 younger packs were given handouts to help explain eclipses. An eclipse occurs when the earth, sun, and moon are all in alignment together, with the moon orbiting in between as if it is the “grilled cheese” in a sandwich. The older pack then led a discussion of this process while demonstrating the moon’s shadow sweeping over the earth’s surface. The campers’ heads modeled the earth, the styrofoam balls simulated the moon, and a bright light acted as the sun. Sarah Teale and Tina Adkins guided Pack 1, Michelle Fischer and Nick Williamson guided Pack 2, and Bob Adkins guided Pack 3 during each rotation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e3ae7324-4886-4da3-a87e-f46645dce00a/IMG_4005.jpeg Hays Humm - Naturalists at Summer Camp - Another rotation was held outdoors and each camper was given ISO-certified eclipse glasses to practice using them in order to observe the sun safely during an eclipse. Cindy Cassidy then discussed light pollution by using her “Little House Demo” for the 3rd rotation. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/porcupines monthly 0.5 2023-09-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/71297ef5-2bbe-4511-9b97-fbd6a1f1e4b9/Porcupine_CU_1.jpg Hays Humm - The Irritable Back - Make it stand out Photo: Bob Currie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a8cd2a5a-e2af-434b-a973-2f0b6b3dd3fa/Raccoon+party.jpeg Hays Humm - The Irritable Back - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b766fbc3-b3c7-49d8-aae3-fb58343862f4/porcupine_climbing2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Irritable Back - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a565d23d-4040-4f38-9e09-025149c21ff5/porcuping_climbing1_color.jpeg Hays Humm - The Irritable Back - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7c0b69ad-48c7-4f22-9263-4ff7fae2ea08/Porcupine_scat.jpg Hays Humm - The Irritable Back - Around the same time we placed the new trail camera, I found scat on the deck of the apiary shed next to the pond. A little research led me to identify it as porcupine scat. Only a fellow naturalist would find that exciting, but read on if you’re as thrilled as I was. Porcupine scat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d71c9048-4c10-4a71-be5c-8bbde6a6b2de/porcupine_drinking_color.jpeg Hays Humm - The Irritable Back - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/860372a2-71e4-43b8-8cc9-95221a97cc10/Porkysitting.jpeg Hays Humm - The Irritable Back - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/fa78ca2b-5d39-4f09-be31-963d001e37b7/Porcupine_med_3.jpg Hays Humm - The Irritable Back - Make it stand out Photo: Bob Currie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/15f53fd6-2281-47b4-9e49-b4530923291b/Porcupine_med_4.jpg Hays Humm - The Irritable Back - Make it stand out Photo: Bob Currie https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/about-the-cover-september-2023 monthly 0.5 2023-09-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1f25c2c3-52c5-49f5-bfdd-85556b5f064d/DSC_1493-2.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Yellow-crowned Night-Heron, immature https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ec94da46-51d1-4075-b2a3-c14a18d11d34/DSC_2257.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/fc534130-5543-4b95-ba21-154ccadbd827/DSC_1525.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Green Heron https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d2195da8-2ddc-4ff9-8557-808af99caed8/DSC_1573.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Tricolored Heron, juvenile https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f3367733-0777-41cd-900b-d46410789df0/DSC_1532.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Eastern Pondhawk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ad25c4e9-a2d8-4568-ba4f-ec5a8efccdf8/DSC_1540.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Green Anole https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/46c5405a-b1e1-44f6-af67-6ee9cde06ec1/DSC_1503.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Green Heron (notice this one is banded) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/fe641393-448c-4c19-94cd-ecf63c6216d3/DSC_2216.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Green Heron, juvenile https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/9ac8f5bc-15cf-4f6f-95b1-67c09cb2192c/DSC_1612.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Diamondback Water Snake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ccc6d838-558c-4c89-b9b8-1355ddae6b0d/DSC_1679-3.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out One of three adolescent raccoons hunting in the mud https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d6124889-5a19-4c95-b5ff-a0ee3e31af5c/DSC_2023.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Yellow Warbler, female https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/9746c5ae-f167-4e4f-a397-5b6db780e9d1/DSC_1746-2.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Black-and-White Warbler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/0bedabda-9e14-4cac-972f-35f3c569c7b4/DSC_1713-2.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Northern Parula https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d5aad072-5b8d-4e02-b6de-19ed91e2272b/DSC_1725.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Orchard Oriole https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/59c76851-e549-4fcd-8a62-82acb0452794/DSC_1760-2.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Orchard Oriole https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c0918ad4-5a84-43fe-abcb-85c3c3878517/DSC_2350.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Couch’s Kingbird https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b1e201ce-93ee-4e28-a320-e6924c9624fa/DSC_2369.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Yellow Warbler, male https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/bea6da5a-4ba8-44f5-a8ab-56479fa5e909/DSC_1784.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Little Blue Heron https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d3fd250d-d23f-4663-a960-81a8b4cbda4c/DSC_1790.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Great Egret with Wood Ducks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/01ce7c77-6bc7-460f-af17-e0a252909348/DSC_2077.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Least Sandpiper https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/adfa8349-4bfc-4adc-9f42-bec9bfc5381a/DSC_2037.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Common Green Darner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2f658f9d-541b-44d3-8eac-647da4ce240c/DSC_1819.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Little Blue Heron https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/61f9a64c-c922-4405-a69b-a0a42dd09faf/DSC_1869.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Texas River Cooter and Green Heron https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/9485e880-5913-462c-a0b2-d2d5a679844b/DSC_2013.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Black-bellied Whistling-Ducks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/21859485-b984-4956-ad24-e1a5e9ad3887/DSC_2126.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Great Blue Heron https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/08ec6376-61f8-4bff-85ce-671c1fdc6e7f/DSC_1501-2.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Yellow-crowned Night-Heron, immature https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c6341927-7cf6-41fc-bf12-d9de1a894f7e/DSC_2286.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Spring Lake—August 27, 2023 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f948d976-f16b-4b13-8efe-e2abb4c9e599/IMG_0676.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Jacob’s Well—August 26, 2023 https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/summer-of-drought monthly 0.5 2023-08-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a65b7406-e678-40e6-b4dc-02990e97aca2/JW+Landscape.jpg Hays Humm - Summer of Drought - Make it stand out Jacob’s Well in Wimberley, Texas, is currently at zero spring flow, July 23, 2023. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d8ed0461-2692-4f2e-898f-8da092875ff4/JW+Closeup.jpg Hays Humm - Summer of Drought - Make it stand out On July 23, 2023, it’s easy to see the Cypress Creek low water table in this Jacob’s Well photo. It’s several feet below the creek bed. I cannot recall ever seeing the water level so low. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/aba14498-c919-427a-962e-30de6b13b473/Picture3.jpg Hays Humm - Summer of Drought - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/6a7baf93-ad3c-4b35-a2b0-fbc793d0f5f1/Tom.jpg Hays Humm - Summer of Drought - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/5be9084b-5c4a-475d-b607-f94a01f10d96/Picture4.jpg Hays Humm - Summer of Drought - Make it stand out The July 2023 U.S. Drought Monitor map shows Central Texas and the location and the current drought intensity using the five classifications indicated above. Wimberley is classified as D3 - Extreme Drought. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/33bd97b7-224f-4d14-ac68-3135390b1699/Blanco+May.jpg Hays Humm - Summer of Drought - Make it stand out Blanco River upstream from the RR12 bridge at Wimberley, May 2023 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/fca697a4-4c6b-432c-b8bc-f163b674caa8/Blanco+July.jpg Hays Humm - Summer of Drought - Make it stand out Only 3 months later, this is the Blanco River upstream from the RR12 bridge at Wimberley, July 2023. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/water-water-water monthly 0.5 2023-08-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/8480abc6-641e-4e18-968c-769b0a6f9a4e/_20A3932.jpg Hays Humm - Water! Water! Water! - Make it stand out Golden-cheeked Warbler female and Black-and-White Warbler female Photos: Tom Hausler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2d438925-5fa0-48bf-b40b-b9a73a42d9ce/_20A3177.jpg Hays Humm - Water! Water! Water! - Make it stand out Ladder-backed Woodpecker male https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e3782ab8-6edb-4c16-b0c9-06ff8357764d/_W5A3009.jpeg Hays Humm - Water! Water! Water! - Make it stand out Ruby-crowned Kinglet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c959345b-b78c-4151-896b-47613cb630ef/Summer+Tanager.jpg Hays Humm - Water! Water! Water! - Make it stand out Summer Tanager male https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f43f938e-bef1-4afe-a873-abc9f5b1ce73/Black+and+White+Warbler.jpg Hays Humm - Water! Water! Water! - Make it stand out Black-and-white Warbler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/5092911b-68bb-4c15-9b64-01ae5f7d8ee3/Yellow+Warbler.jpg Hays Humm - Water! Water! Water! - Make it stand out Yellow Warbler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2add0e2c-6129-4250-93ca-b773885b8d86/Nashville+Maybe.jpg Hays Humm - Water! Water! Water! - Make it stand out Nashville Warbler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/46619d5b-e51d-4f38-833c-ce89549185b5/Orange+Crowned+Warbler.jpg Hays Humm - Water! Water! Water! - Make it stand out Orange-crowned Warbler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ab6dcc0b-a93f-4b38-a22d-e0edadb15258/GCW.jpg Hays Humm - Water! Water! Water! - Make it stand out Golden-cheeked Warbler https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/dripping-springs-recognition monthly 0.5 2023-08-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/694242b4-fe01-44b7-858b-5239d1c7435c/IMG_1564+%28002%29.jpeg Hays Humm - North County News! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/10d9db54-69c8-4b72-820a-66bf8379dc98/IMG_1565+%28002%29.jpg Hays Humm - North County News! - Make it stand out Johnna Krantz, Event Center Coordinator for Dripping Springs Parks, with Tina Adkins (center) and Michael Meves (right) https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/be-a-citizen-scientist-with-your-head-in-the-stars monthly 0.5 2023-08-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/5d91d42a-8e0f-4902-9b5b-38af5209f6a0/DSC_1406+v2.jpg Hays Humm - Be a Citizen Scientist, Your Head in the Stars - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d90b9ee6-392a-4d2d-8ddd-17f3ccf78507/Picture1.jpg Hays Humm - Be a Citizen Scientist, Your Head in the Stars This handheld sky quality meter, the Unihedron SQM-L, can be taken to different locations to take sky quality readings, which may then be recorded and shared with our HCFNS Team and with the Globe at Night project. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d2c3784b-a7de-4bd8-81a9-177627646a4f/IMG_9308.jpg Hays Humm - Be a Citizen Scientist, Your Head in the Stars - Make it stand out John Cassidy shows us the SQM-LU-DL continuous meter installed in its weatherproof housing at his Onion Creek Observatory. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/70855b72-58c3-4e6b-8b50-f639c0435859/Capture+v3.JPG Hays Humm - Be a Citizen Scientist, Your Head in the Stars - Make it stand out Cindy Cassidy is showing us the SQM-LU-DL continuous meter that resides down inside the weatherproof housing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/184bae29-a990-472e-b932-69a99a969f0b/Picture2.jpg Hays Humm - Be a Citizen Scientist, Your Head in the Stars - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/bodark-tree monthly 0.5 2023-08-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/157645ce-244c-4414-8b4e-2e8c802e833b/Bodark+Mike+Davis+tall+in+private+yard+BANNER.jpg Hays Humm - The Bois d’Arc Tree - Make it stand out Photos are by Mike Davis and Mimi Cavender unless otherwise indicated. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e73cd18f-9eef-44de-b356-817cc7f3e30c/Picture2.jpg Hays Humm - The Bois d’Arc Tree Boys in my neighborhood called these trees “Bodark,” and of course the hard, heavy, green fruit became projectiles to throw. Spikey Flynn was on the receiving end of an accurately thrown Bodark “apple.” It hit him squarely in the forehead. He collapsed to the ground, semi-conscious, with a large ugly bruise rising from the point of impact. Luckily, he was fine, but that ended the Bodark Wars. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f68c0009-ac00-4779-9730-0d0905ca7100/Picture3.jpg Hays Humm - The Bois d’Arc Tree Maclura pomifera is a native Texas tree with many common names, including Bois d’Arc, Osage Orange, Hedge Apple, Horse Apple, and Yellowwood. It’s maligned as a nuisance—even while having books and festivals in its honor—since it’s full of thorns and its fallen fruit can be a stinky sticky mess for property owners. As a mature tree, it can reach an elegant 40 feet tall, with eye-catching ropey bark and that weird fruit. Under the bark, its bright yellow wood is as hard and dense as ceramic—highly prized by wood craftspeople. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/9d471608-8dc3-42fe-982b-60f1d823b083/Bodark+Mike+Davis+old+hedgerow.jpg Hays Humm - The Bois d’Arc Tree - Make it stand out This row of old Bois d’Arc trees is a remnant of a Texas settler’s fenceline. Photo unattributed in Texas Homesteader https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/efa353a1-2fba-4774-bb10-626480df4b74/Bodark+Mike+Davis+wild+tree+ropey+bark.jpg Hays Humm - The Bois d’Arc Tree - Make it stand out Under that hard ropey bark is the ceramic-like lemon-yellow wood that dulls the woodworker’s blade. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f2e31fea-ff4a-4d8e-9cc2-6982dcf8eee1/Bodark+Mike+Davis+three+turned+bowls.jpg Hays Humm - The Bois d’Arc Tree - These are Bodark wood bowls turned by Central Texas wood artisans. They are nearly impermeable. Aesthetically, Bois d’Arc wood is a dramatic bright yellow, turning dark yellow to brown upon exposure to the air. Many craftspeople utilize the yellow wood shavings as a dye for natural fibers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/02a5b040-6531-4a0f-af81-b651b216f2f6/Bodark+Mike+Davis+fruit+halved.jpg Hays Humm - The Bois d’Arc Tree - Make it stand out Bodark apple and tree alike ooze a sticky white sap. Photo unattributed in an article by Richard Pallardy in Earth.com September 19 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/bd80faa6-70a9-4ac8-8144-d5c660d38d14/Bodark+Mike+Davis+tall+in+private+yard.jpg Hays Humm - The Bois d’Arc Tree - Make it stand out Long ago, a landowner here pruned those native Bois d’Arc into elegant yard trees. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/27c782a6-d9b9-4bc0-a90a-5e2cf21633e0/Bodark+Mike+Davis+mixed+grove.jpg Hays Humm - The Bois d’Arc Tree - Make it stand out A mixed grove of huge old pecans and Bois d’Arc shades a high gravel bar, now a parking area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/8b9430fb-5593-4f41-ac25-1eda72a223f1/Bodark+Mike+Davis+wild+tree+side+creek.jpg Hays Humm - The Bois d’Arc Tree - Make it stand out Wild Bodarks under the shade of older pecans spread angular thorny branches but eventually find an opening to surpass the pecans in height. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/29970fbb-21a9-43b0-a23a-16baec087a10/Bodark+Mike+Davis+fallen+in+river.jpg Hays Humm - The Bois d’Arc Tree - Make it stand out The 2015 Memorial Day flood roared down the San Marcos, but this fallen Bois d’Arc clings to life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/50fd54da-b6d9-4d7c-9a7b-b3f3d1f20a2f/Bodark+Mike+Davis+wild+tree+path.jpg Hays Humm - The Bois d’Arc Tree - Make it stand out A posted path leads through a thicket of sprawling wild Bois d’Arc. We saw no fruit in July. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/408d6eb0-50fd-42da-be45-3f2263a0a24d/Bodark+Mike+Davis+wild+tree+multitrunk.jpg Hays Humm - The Bois d’Arc Tree - Make it stand out Bodark trunks are multiple and fused at the base. Roots ramble out on the surface like Bald Cypress’. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/5d0c285e-ae09-48da-8b7b-a23d03d438cc/Bodark+Mike+Davis+leaves.jpg Hays Humm - The Bois d’Arc Tree - Make it stand out Leaves are spade shaped and form linear clusters along upward-reaching branches in the canopy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2b57f77a-6e42-4c1b-a398-a091d9f9f882/Bodark+Mike+Davis+high+canopy.jpg Hays Humm - The Bois d’Arc Tree - Make it stand out From a distance identify them among pecans by their canopy and from below by their ropey bark. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/about-the-cover-august-2023 monthly 0.5 2023-08-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/61582bc9-5f58-4902-a3aa-fe96b657588c/DSC_0587.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Canyon Wrens Photos: Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/51a639a2-4669-4af3-a6fd-49d04ddcbe90/DSC_0591.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b148ce0b-db6a-48c4-919c-47e352b2a49d/DSC_0720.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out The rich cinnamon-brown color and barred wing and tail feathers of this fledgling are easy to see in its pose on the side of a rock. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/3302a2f4-ad91-4466-b978-0b15969b59ac/DSC_6358+v2.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Bewick’s Wren Thryomanes bewickii https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c6010d2e-2356-439d-8cc6-8f6e2dfd4def/20210416-DSC_5484.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Carolina Wren Thryothorus ludovicianus https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/be45c3ce-8de3-4db8-a90c-ec8feea6e6fb/DSC_0732-2.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Canyon Wren Catherpes mexicanus https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/713ef42a-5855-48a7-a2ea-f0571edeb061/house+wren+3.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out House Wren Troglodytes aedon https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/dragonfly-days monthly 0.5 2023-07-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ffc8ad2a-0ba0-4a93-9357-99c66a75dd83/20190615-DSC_4587.jpg Hays Humm - Dragonfly Days Are Here - Make it stand out Neon Skimmer (Libellula croceipennis), female https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/427ce6a2-fd7e-42f5-b5f6-6080e64f3644/20190615-DSC_4612.jpg Hays Humm - Dragonfly Days Are Here - Make it stand out Widow Skimmer (Libellula luctuosa), male Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Austin, Texas, June 15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/27732376-1e58-4764-8fe7-6e891c8864ee/20190615-DSC_4649.jpg Hays Humm - Dragonfly Days Are Here - Make it stand out Neon Skimmer (Libellula croceipennis), male Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Austin, Texas, June 15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ca22a219-2f79-4634-af0a-27a9c6e38925/20190615-DSC_4635.jpg Hays Humm - Dragonfly Days Are Here - Make it stand out Comanche Skimmer (Libellula comanche), male Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Austin, Texas, June 15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/67680687-5b02-4a7c-8c4a-16465948bdd4/DSC_1231.jpg Hays Humm - Dragonfly Days Are Here - Make it stand out Swift Setwing (Dythemis velox) Jacob’s Well Natural Area, June 12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ca0ad73d-2f3c-4866-aa5e-9f75a494c1af/20200510-DSC_0642.jpg Hays Humm - Dragonfly Days Are Here - Make it stand out Widow Skimmer (Libellula luctuosa), female Jacob’s Well Natural Area, May 10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/24469dcd-378b-4649-84bc-437e3f0550ce/20210613-DSC_7531.jpg Hays Humm - Dragonfly Days Are Here - Make it stand out Common Whitetail (Plathemis lydia), male Jacob’s Well Natural Area, June 13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b2ffb0cd-d50b-45cb-aa14-8a37e563ae81/DSC_2868.jpg Hays Humm - Dragonfly Days Are Here - Make it stand out Twelve-spotted Skimmer (Libellula pulchella), male… My backyard, San Marcos, September 13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7e248160-3b98-4bac-8f45-dff2565f14f2/DSC_2860-3.jpg Hays Humm - Dragonfly Days Are Here - Make it stand out …and the underside of the same Twelve-spotted Skimmer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/295502ae-c50b-473b-8b01-4f1b8adb2a46/DSC_1520.jpg Hays Humm - Dragonfly Days Are Here - Make it stand out Some dragonflies and damselflies are attracted to the springs and small water holes along the dry creek bed at Jacob’s Well Natural Area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d84806f4-a52a-452f-b100-24c023eeda9b/20190714-DSC_5894.jpg Hays Humm - Dragonfly Days Are Here - Make it stand out Great Blue Skimmer (Libellula vibrans), male Jacob’s Well Natural Area, July 14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/8ec1d837-3931-4a34-bdae-d7c19e3effd6/DSC_0683-2.jpg Hays Humm - Dragonfly Days Are Here - Make it stand out Roseate Skimmer (Orthemis discolor), male Jacob’s Well Natural Area, June 25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b2d6d1ea-80fd-41e2-8753-375f1c49dab4/20190615-DSC_4685.jpg Hays Humm - Dragonfly Days Are Here - Make it stand out Comanche Skimmer (Libellula comanche), male Jacob’s Well Natural Area, June 15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/4e46797b-e56b-4ac1-9c52-92e7b5e76f70/DSC_1519.jpg Hays Humm - Dragonfly Days Are Here - Make it stand out Eastern Pondhawk (Erythemis simplicicollis), female or juvenile male Jacob’s Well Natural Area, July 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/bdf8ccd1-1744-4f3f-8fc8-a494c5e3cb1d/20190714-DSC_5944.jpg Hays Humm - Dragonfly Days Are Here - Make it stand out Neon Skimmer (Libellula croceipennis), male Jacob’s Well Natural Area, July 14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c9cfd06f-db0b-4cd5-8479-aaf908e07d89/DSC_2513.jpg Hays Humm - Dragonfly Days Are Here - Make it stand out Wandering Glider (Pantala flavescens), female Jacob’s Well Natural Area, North 40 Trail, May 4 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e87bc187-b1d0-4af8-87b4-b05b24142d2d/DSC_0383.jpg Hays Humm - Dragonfly Days Are Here - Make it stand out Checkered Setwing (Dythemis fugax), female Jacob’s Well Natural Area, North 40 Trail, June 11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/5b9442e8-227e-49d7-9332-e8b597076344/DSC_0148.jpg Hays Humm - Dragonfly Days Are Here - Make it stand out Red Saddlebags (Tramea onusta), female Purgatory Creek Natural Area, San Marcos, TX, May 31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/4536949a-949e-432a-ae08-4cc980a3daa1/DSC_2323.jpg Hays Humm - Dragonfly Days Are Here - Make it stand out Eastern Pondhawk (Erythemis simplicicollis), male Spring Lake, San Marcos, TX, August 31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/3f556413-7cd3-4c94-aa69-238a63a60826/DSC_2652.jpg Hays Humm - Dragonfly Days Are Here - Make it stand out Eastern Pondhawks (Erythemis simplicicollis) mating; male clasping the female’s head Crescent Bend Nature Park, Cibilo Creek, September 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b59089eb-9d89-421d-84f2-1078a013c172/DSC_2647-2.jpg Hays Humm - Dragonfly Days Are Here - Make it stand out Eastern Pondhawk (Erythemis simplicicollis), female or juvenile male Crescent Bend Nature Park, Cibilo Creek, September 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/6208b3b4-11e9-4e52-8649-f8958419b5fc/DSC_2658.jpg Hays Humm - Dragonfly Days Are Here - Make it stand out Blue Dasher (Pachydiplax longipennis) Crescent Bend Nature Park, Cibilo Creek, September 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f3f6f297-a238-4d07-b360-055565949052/DSC_2330.jpg Hays Humm - Dragonfly Days Are Here - Make it stand out Eastern Pondhawk (Erythemis simplicicollis), male Spring Lake, San Marcos, TX, August 31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a661d2df-a918-446f-8983-a5e95b768b1b/DSC_2625.jpg Hays Humm - Dragonfly Days Are Here - Make it stand out Eastern Pondhawk (Erythemis simplicicollis), Male Crescent Bend Nature Park, Cibilo Creek, September 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ff462c88-8544-4c05-b8c0-5499ad811177/20190714-DSC_5898.jpg Hays Humm - Dragonfly Days Are Here - Make it stand out Great Spreadwing Damselfly (Archilestes grandis) Jacob’s Well Natural Area, July 14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/47c008d5-b6b2-4632-91c9-a4d162096c65/DSC_0518.jpg Hays Humm - Dragonfly Days Are Here - Make it stand out Variable Dancer (Argia fumipennis), male Damselfly Jacob’s Well Natural Area, June 18 https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/appreciating-native-grasslands monthly 0.5 2023-07-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/fb99a228-5ffe-4cb6-9047-da504bf86759/Grassland+at+WQPL%40Onion.jpeg Hays Humm - Appreciating Native Grasslands - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/05bad224-5183-45a0-aed8-d493f3516184/ExperimentalgrasslandatWFCenter.jpeg Hays Humm - Appreciating Native Grasslands - Make it stand out This experimental plot at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is one of many being used to study the impact of different grassland treatment regimes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/61698203-e9e7-475a-b110-6b9200c52432/InsectOnGrassBladeMOHara.jpg Hays Humm - Appreciating Native Grasslands - Make it stand out Other insects like this scorpionfly like grass too. Photo: Mary O’Hara https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e2d4b16d-1a50-4a85-893e-63201037eb8b/TurkeysInGrassMikeDavis.jpg Hays Humm - Appreciating Native Grasslands - Make it stand out Wild turkeys require grassland habitats where they can forage for food and utilize grass for cover and nesting. Photo: Mike Davis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7d3c52de-82f7-426c-b5ba-669059a3723d/IMG_0423_fawn.jpg Hays Humm - Appreciating Native Grasslands - Make it stand out Photo: Garit Stewart https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/0948484a-d76b-4706-bd7f-a87c0c70b160/DucksLandinginGrassMikeDavis.jpg Hays Humm - Appreciating Native Grasslands - Make it stand out Ducks like these Mallards actually consume the grass itself, not just the seeds. Photo: Mike Davis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/de8b6b32-85b6-4f74-a4bf-6c607cb0fab3/Grass+anatomy.JPG Hays Humm - Appreciating Native Grasslands - Make it stand out Bud Bank Basics (agrilife.org) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7e58b60d-dc1c-4fd4-8a3b-86918a0057cd/Canada+Wildrye.jpeg Hays Humm - Appreciating Native Grasslands - Make it stand out Notice the awns on Canada Wildrye… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b201c2d4-a5f7-4f02-8fb8-4e1273fe73e8/Sideoats+Grama.jpeg Hays Humm - Appreciating Native Grasslands - Make it stand out …and the pedicels on Sideoats Grama https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e2945a7a-6dea-48b7-941d-eedac235f2be/ShortspikeWindmillGrass.jpg Hays Humm - Appreciating Native Grasslands - Make it stand out Shortspiked windmill grass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d693bd54-bc2c-4faa-83d7-fee667c640ee/Bushy+Bluestem.jpg Hays Humm - Appreciating Native Grasslands - Make it stand out Bushy bluestem https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/17ddfd29-421a-4a57-9358-bdbaa4365f27/Switchgrass.jpg Hays Humm - Appreciating Native Grasslands - Make it stand out Switchgrass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/980a5525-5b87-48fd-b351-98ab22835050/ExperimentalPlot2WFC.jpeg Hays Humm - Appreciating Native Grasslands - Make it stand out Visit the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center to see for yourself how burning and mowing influence grassland composition. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/3c45d0d6-e033-4a9f-a10a-73d62d857969/InlandSeaoats.jpeg Hays Humm - Appreciating Native Grasslands - Make it stand out Inland Sea oats can often be seen along streams. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/092b10cc-4da5-4a09-be78-09865bf8e560/Speargrass.jpg Hays Humm - Appreciating Native Grasslands - Make it stand out Wildlife including deer, turkeys, and quail all benefit from often maligned Texas wintergrass. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7e6bebe5-023a-4705-91e5-3be11fac8c1a/Picture2.jpg Hays Humm - Appreciating Native Grasslands - Make it stand out Southwest bristlegrass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/708bdefa-c717-4d87-92c6-c3ad769c28c5/LittleBluestem.jpeg Hays Humm - Appreciating Native Grasslands - Make it stand out Little bluestem https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a94c0bc6-825c-4ea5-8c94-404dd0e03a13/Switchgrass.jpeg Hays Humm - Appreciating Native Grasslands - Make it stand out Switchgrass has a stability rating of 9 (of 10), the equivalent of an anchored boulder. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/13417af0-638d-4e98-a99c-bdd269bf5e89/Indiangrass.jpg Hays Humm - Appreciating Native Grasslands - Make it stand out Inconspicuous most of the year, Indiangrass adds striking yellow color to fall landscapes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2e23461d-29c7-4a77-bdaf-908877f4f93e/Eastern+Gamagrass.jpg Hays Humm - Appreciating Native Grasslands - Make it stand out Notice the unique seed heads on Eastern gamagrass. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/6ba8e4fb-a979-485b-b022-f592afb1f25e/HELMwithBillCarr9-22-21.jpeg Hays Humm - Appreciating Native Grasslands - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/68aab668-061a-4f98-9d37-c3f9dada8030/HawkHuntingMDavis.jpg Hays Humm - Appreciating Native Grasslands - Make it stand out Northern Harrier hunting low over grasslands. Photo: Mike Davis https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/migratory-bird-festival monthly 0.5 2023-07-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ecf808d0-a904-4c6e-98e2-ec4175302e8d/Migratory+Bird+Day+Festival+banner+brighter+%28003%29.jpg Hays Humm - Migratory Bird Day Festival - Make it stand out Hays County Master Naturalist Jo Korthals (left) and San Marcos Greenbelt Alliance member Melani Howard (right) at their Bird City Texas exhibit table https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/cd44fe1f-ecfd-4f87-9e23-043f5a37737f/DSC_0322.jpg Hays Humm - Migratory Bird Day Festival - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e99167b4-1844-4d6b-9145-bb564b41c85f/IMG_0410+%28002%29_Greenbelt+Crew.jpg Hays Humm - Migratory Bird Day Festival - Make it stand out San Marcos Greenbelt Alliance members Susan Hanson (left), Melani Howard (center), and Lauren Thompson (right) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/197c4259-390d-433b-81ce-aba044c960e8/DSC_0275.jpg Hays Humm - Migratory Bird Day Festival - Make it stand out Hill Country Native Plant Society members President Laura Legett (left), Dr. Alice LeDuc (Center), and Lin Weber (right) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/0513593d-b634-44d8-8daf-cd81a6945dd6/IMG_0415+%28002%29_Centro+Cultural+Hispano.jpg Hays Humm - Migratory Bird Day Festival - Make it stand out Yansi Arévalo, Program Coordinator for Centro Cultural Hispano de San Marcos, helped children craft an owl out of cotton balls. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/bc2d6131-ec08-4a97-87cb-66a435afdac7/IMG_0419+%28002%29_Centro+Cultural+Hispano+de+SM.jpg Hays Humm - Migratory Bird Day Festival - Make it stand out Yansi also provided information about the different species of owls, their habitats, and their survival tactics. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/6c7e16c6-f9d8-4e0c-8afd-8cf7b7695fa9/DSC_0238-2.jpg Hays Humm - Migratory Bird Day Festival - Make it stand out Paul Llamas led bird walks around the Discovery Center and the adjacent property. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a9b6ee04-c659-4cea-8959-6739285a81b4/DSC_0270.jpg Hays Humm - Migratory Bird Day Festival - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/cd738b08-01e5-4597-9149-3bd2b30f4e75/DSC_0301.jpg Hays Humm - Migratory Bird Day Festival - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ea0ff7a9-eb38-4eb4-8b05-1afd1a972a94/DSC_0321.jpg Hays Humm - Migratory Bird Day Festival - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1a125e50-e51e-440d-85e4-24521ab9e315/DSC_0314.jpg Hays Humm - Migratory Bird Day Festival - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/795d1677-b566-4335-981d-cf10b6606855/DSC_0302.jpg Hays Humm - Migratory Bird Day Festival - Make it stand out Hays County Master Naturalist (HCMN) Cynthia Pryor https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c1d05cc1-c9e8-4546-a35f-ebd2cc8db6e4/DSC_0317.jpg Hays Humm - Migratory Bird Day Festival - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/0f563363-3669-42b9-a3c6-367b9e5c105b/DSC_0267.jpg Hays Humm - Migratory Bird Day Festival - Make it stand out HCMN 2023 Member-in-Training Clover Clamons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/38fc46df-489d-465a-87d5-265968d0d68c/DSC_0288.jpg Hays Humm - Migratory Bird Day Festival - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/38ddcfe5-aef8-40c2-972b-660c3a5b05aa/DSC_0283.jpg Hays Humm - Migratory Bird Day Festival - Make it stand out Discovery Center Specialist Niki Lake and Intern Brenna Martin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/6688fd0d-8e5c-4a0a-9d1e-00ea45fed99d/DSC_0328.jpg Hays Humm - Migratory Bird Day Festival - Make it stand out Jo Korthals handed out Beautiful Hays County Activity and Coloring Books to children. This Activity and Coloring Book features 11 Hays County natural areas. Each natural area in the book is supported by a two-page spread of site-specific activities, facts, and a coloring page. It is intended to be used by families and children as a guidebook for each area. The books were designed, written, and published by Hays County Master Naturalists and are provided at no cost. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b8a49a89-e6e6-4c68-aff2-3790935b6d7e/DSC_0250-2.jpg Hays Humm - Migratory Bird Day Festival - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/64b3174a-5c1c-4253-b59a-cd405412aa54/DSC_0275.jpg Hays Humm - Migratory Bird Day Festival - Make it stand out Hill Country Native Plant Society leaders: President Laura Legett (left), Dr. Alice LeDuc (center), and Lin Weber (right) provided festival goers with native plant resource material and offered information on the importance of native plants to birds in our area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f37f4ca0-419e-4c7b-befb-05c6d768e1c1/Audubon_pfb_Landscape-Logo.jpg Hays Humm - Migratory Bird Day Festival - Make it stand out Besides creating natural beauty in our landscapes, native plants provide more food choices and shelter for birds and other wildlife. Audubon has online resources to assist in the identification of native plants for birds based on geography. https://www.audubon.org/plantsforbirds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d022261d-3b39-4159-993a-722f672b11ce/Tanager+v2+from+Joe+D.jpg Hays Humm - Migratory Bird Day Festival - Make it stand out A female Summer Tanager enjoys the fruit of American Beautyberry in Central Hays County. Photo: Joe Doherty https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/352ceafb-16f7-4521-a26a-bfb7aa3894b9/Capture_Audubon+Native+Plant+Search.jpg Hays Humm - Migratory Bird Day Festival - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/02e6c7ab-54ff-43e6-b654-1a271faecb41/Capture_Audubon+Native+Plant+Database.jpg Hays Humm - Migratory Bird Day Festival - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/23625e20-a04f-441f-ba76-ad3e12ccdce1/Migratory+Bird+Day+Festival+banner+brighter+%28003%29.jpg Hays Humm - Migratory Bird Day Festival - Make it stand out Hays County Master Naturalist Jo Korthals (left) and San Marcos Greenbelt Alliance member Melani Howard (right) shared information with visitors about the importance of responsible pet ownership and ways to prevent bird strikes on windows. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/54b1925d-8c4d-44e3-ba9f-64e55a57a26c/Picture1_tabby+cat.jpg Hays Humm - Migratory Bird Day Festival - Make it stand out Jo keeps her tabby cat Kootie indoors except when she takes her for walks on a leash. “I have leash trained two cats and would share the process with anyone who is interested.”—Jo Korthals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/6361ca07-0aab-4995-b385-b392d74963e9/IMG_0586+%28002%29-Jos+cat.jpg Hays Humm - Migratory Bird Day Festival “I have leash-trained two cats and would share the process with anyone who is interested.” —Jo Korthals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/db062943-07c9-4f77-8524-cdb677ddbce8/Bird+City+Network.JPG Hays Humm - Migratory Bird Day Festival - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/the-skys-silent-spring monthly 0.5 2024-03-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/bd365271-a246-425d-a281-6325298593cf/Banner+shot+for+new+article+v2.jpg Hays Humm - The Sky’s Silent Spring? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/5c0479e2-ce48-4a85-b0af-c3700bf0694d/dusk+to+dawn+title+block+v2.jpg Hays Humm - The Sky’s Silent Spring? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/10a5a6f6-f635-449b-9cdf-598bfaf6a413/light+outdoor+%28002%29.jpg Hays Humm - The Sky’s Silent Spring? - Make it stand out “Security”-light-washed home above Wimberley, Texas. The glare actually makes its surroundings less visible. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/744dd71f-a136-4b90-8dce-269babd26bed/Cars+on+the+highway.jpg Hays Humm - The Sky’s Silent Spring? - Make it stand out Blue-spectrum white headlights’ brighter glare makes night driving blindingly unsafe. Photo: Rui Cavender https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c9a358a6-d132-4605-bd19-5879be109ef4/Picture27.jpg Hays Humm - The Sky’s Silent Spring? - Make it stand out Nightfall on the Blanco River near Wimberley, Texas Photo: Rui Cavender https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/dc194a84-aca4-422d-a8d1-4aeaeb8131ab/Picture+1_Soll+v2.jpg Hays Humm - The Sky’s Silent Spring? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/04b04044-8c78-4c0d-b0cb-d9a3f4935aec/zpryme+Mimi+v2.jpg Hays Humm - The Sky’s Silent Spring? - Make it stand out Zpryme https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c7670d7f-0c3b-4bce-9553-b1f078a63621/Picture2_Science+magazine.jpg Hays Humm - The Sky’s Silent Spring? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/4caeb4a1-0900-4d5f-9720-e27bd5a745a6/another+possible+final+photo.jpg Hays Humm - The Sky’s Silent Spring? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/about-the-cover-july-2023 monthly 0.5 2023-07-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/43041f90-89d4-4fc0-8534-ea97e6e656aa/DSC_0382.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover.. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/795978a5-e8b0-47b3-8902-0ae4f0053cf7/DSC_0383.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover.. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/laray-and-ginger monthly 0.5 2023-06-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/8938acb4-3c03-4dde-9128-4058ac538b1c/TD+amd+Ginger.jpg Hays Humm - Spirit - Make it stand out LaRay (left) and Ginger (right) at the 2019 Hays County Master Naturalist 20th Anniversary Celebration. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/3abdb6a6-8ef9-46ce-bb3f-c217baff2f67/TD+Award+v2.jpg Hays Humm - Spirit - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/510203ca-f254-4428-bac4-22cc6502f5f4/Jane+Photo+with+Award.jpg Hays Humm - Spirit - Make it stand out LaRay with his award. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a0804cfd-9225-4217-aa24-37f323bf41ec/Across+the+canyon.jpeg Hays Humm - Spirit - Make it stand out “This is a shot of the ridge south of the creek taken with an iPhone from the deck. The Zone-tail nest is in the yellow oval 700+ feet away.” —TD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/5fce8b59-6a67-4f4c-b8bb-4188b94beecd/scope.jpg Hays Humm - Spirit - Make it stand out “This is the scope setup inside the house with an iPhone SE attached. The iPhone's camera captures the video and the Periscope HD app converts it into a WiFI RTSP stream that one of our Macs saves to disk.” —TD https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/clean-water-were-on-top-of-it monthly 0.5 2023-06-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/0405fc51-9aa4-43ad-a7b9-9eaf794fccc4/Clean+Water+creek+sunset+crop+4x3.jpeg Hays Humm - Clean Water?—We’re on Top of It! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a3c42952-0c0d-4273-adf8-c6fe8ddc9898/Picture1.jpg Hays Humm - Clean Water?—We’re on Top of It! - Make it stand out HCMNs at near capacity in the WQPL Onion Creek field education facility. Photo: Doray Lendacky https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b69d2bdd-ae65-4d13-b795-39aae16c7640/Picture2.jpg Hays Humm - Clean Water?—We’re on Top of It! - Make it stand out WQPL’s Water Quality Preservation Lands’ Cait McCann Terán describes the City of Austin’s conservation/restoration of parts of the remaining wildlands above Central Texas’ precious groundwater. Photo: Doray Lendacky https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/427c25a6-1539-414a-b9d4-f390ebab6693/dry+creek+bed.jpg Hays Humm - Clean Water?—We’re on Top of It! - Make it stand out The dry section of Onion Creek that lies within the preserve’s boundaries contains fourteen small, protected water infiltration caves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/cb846cae-c223-4b62-a655-34f6afb41658/graphic.jpg Hays Humm - Clean Water?—We’re on Top of It! - Make it stand out The hydrologic cycle. Image: Encyclopedia Britannica https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/bdfc64c6-22ef-4092-b5d8-a6eede23d5ed/Picture3.jpg Hays Humm - Clean Water?—We’re on Top of It! - Make it stand out Presentation slide: Water Quality Protection Lands, Austin Water Wildlands Conservation, 2023 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/12383870-e95d-44c7-aa08-c09781a0d6b5/Picture4.jpg Hays Humm - Clean Water?—We’re on Top of It! - Make it stand out A grate protects an infiltration cave under a sometimes dry stretch of Onion Creek. Photo: Doray Lendacky https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a012cff7-e7fd-4d90-b556-e90ccaab57ea/Clean+Water+front+lot+grass+wider+%28003%29.jpg Hays Humm - Clean Water?—We’re on Top of It! - Make it stand out Why not a natural meadow instead of a mown lawn? Photo: Mimi Cavender https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f5f66b22-1e38-4cc5-b9b5-0527f8090010/Clean+Water+PGR+wild+meadow+spring+%28003%29.jpg Hays Humm - Clean Water?—We’re on Top of It! - Make it stand out Diverse native vegetation protects the Patsy Glenn Refuge upper meadow, running sharply downslope from a parking lot. Photo: Mimi Cavender https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/6c5f246d-be44-4c6e-9f99-87b299f63cc1/Clean+Water+Blanco+banks+mown+and+natural+%28003%29.jpg Hays Humm - Clean Water?—We’re on Top of It! - Make it stand out To mow, or not to mow? Photo: Mimi Cavender https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/0c1e99ab-fd30-4d58-81b2-2daf03a0c6de/Picture6.jpg Hays Humm - Clean Water?—We’re on Top of It! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/667da6b5-7685-4287-a886-ae9049432dc4/Clean+water+Blanco+dusk+wide.jpeg Hays Humm - Clean Water?—We’re on Top of It! - Make it stand out Blanco River, Hays County, Texas Photo: Rui Cavender https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/world-migratory-bird-day-2023 monthly 0.5 2023-06-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/19f6978c-487e-4b8f-9230-0c5bd9d31059/2023+WMBD+GLOBAL+Poster_all_logos_e_rgb.jpg Hays Humm - World Migratory Bird Day 2023 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/cc29638f-032b-4220-a938-a9f618b62c45/Festival+of+Flight+poster+updated+%281%29+%28002%29.jpg Hays Humm - World Migratory Bird Day 2023 - On May 20, 2023, Dripping Springs held its 3rd Annual WMBD Festival of Flight at Dripping Springs Ranch Park. The following organizations were present to support the event: Dripping Springs Birding Club, Hays County Master Naturalist, Hays County Master Gardners, Dripping Springs Parks/Community Services, Wild Birds Unlimited, For the Birds, Destination Dripping Springs, Westcave Preserve, and Travis County Balcones Canyonlands Preserve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1685467713754-DG1XQZB7UBM86P99T161/Image+4.jpeg Hays Humm - World Migratory Bird Day 2023 - Tina Adkins, Hays County Master Naturalist Photo: Johnna Krantz https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1685467811959-3VJD2ZIU44A66700VYLN/Image+3.jpeg Hays Humm - World Migratory Bird Day 2023 - Westcave Preserve Photo: Johnna Krantz https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1685641768067-CS9NL7J043YQBO6MVAK1/IMG_0822.jpg Hays Humm - World Migratory Bird Day 2023 - For the Birds Photo: Monica Kovacs Barnes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1685467681364-FROR44DW6X1C0EG9KB0M/Image.jpeg Hays Humm - World Migratory Bird Day 2023 - Practicing bird identification skills Photo: Johnna Krantz https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1685467740775-OH9SCN4AAVIB3UY52OM3/Image+5.jpeg Hays Humm - World Migratory Bird Day 2023 - Travis County Balcones Canyonlands Preserve Photo: Johnna Krantz https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1685467766234-XJB0DBKJNRSV5XYHSHYZ/Image+6.jpeg Hays Humm - World Migratory Bird Day 2023 - Wild Birds Unlimited Photo: Johnna Krantz https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1685641857632-UFU0388X1K7Z3FRK2N00/monicakovacs-barnes.jpg Hays Humm - World Migratory Bird Day 2023 - Hays County Master Gardeners Photo: Monica Kovacs Barnes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e760016d-75c3-4d7b-b981-65a36e854141/Bird+Walk+DS.jpg Hays Humm - World Migratory Bird Day 2023 - Make it stand out Bird Walk Photo: Hope Boatright https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b0a3538c-085f-41df-b64d-3d7b97231700/Wildflowers+and+pond.jpg Hays Humm - World Migratory Bird Day 2023 - Make it stand out Wildflowers Photo: Hope Boatright https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1685445090411-PNZCUDS7V91NMZLT9F9V/_20A6719.jpg Hays Humm - World Migratory Bird Day 2023 - Red-winged Blackbird Photo: Tom Hausler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1685445542696-YQHW04X4YOXUC9T6KEOZ/_20A9646-Edit.jpg Hays Humm - World Migratory Bird Day 2023 - White-eyed Ibis Photo: Tom Hausler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1685467072210-ZRXZF0VJYK0ZRHJ2YT4M/IMG_20230521_120715.jpg Hays Humm - World Migratory Bird Day 2023 - Cassin's Sparrow Photo: Bill Vancak https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e2370543-5685-4d2d-8211-2ffb59c20be9/_20A6307+%28002%29.jpg Hays Humm - World Migratory Bird Day 2023 - Make it stand out Male Cardinal (lower left) and Male Summer Tanager (top right) Photo: Tom Hausler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/9f97fe13-5e11-432b-917b-301466b0b872/_20A9478.jpg Hays Humm - World Migratory Bird Day 2023 - Make it stand out Dickcissel Photo: Tom Hausler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ff6943f8-5aad-4286-b7db-ff534bec4aa6/Bill+Vancak.jpg Hays Humm - World Migratory Bird Day 2023 - Make it stand out Scissor-tailed Flycatcher Photo: Bill Vancak https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/58c2d0fa-d739-4c47-bf9c-b9874cbff9d1/Bill+Vancak1.jpg Hays Humm - World Migratory Bird Day 2023 - Make it stand out Grasshopper Sparrow Photo: Bill Vancak https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a2642e25-bd6a-4577-90e2-07c403d04aa2/HeimbuchRylandHenslehyStephens.jpg Hays Humm - World Migratory Bird Day 2023 - Make it stand out Hill Country Migratory Bird Seminar speakers Michael Heimbuch, Rebekah Rylander, Craig Hensley, and Rufus Stephens. Lisa Graham was unavailable for the photo. Photo: HCMN Bob Currie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1685115002466-NLZO3HXKEDSXQPLRRDLM/CraigHensley.jpg Hays Humm - World Migratory Bird Day 2023 - Craig Hensley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1685115033543-TT5V14W4VWRX6FVUJX37/LisaGrahan.jpg Hays Humm - World Migratory Bird Day 2023 - Lisa Graham https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1685115027257-3MAM2WHLLSJ14TA8XM67/MichaelHeimbuch.jpg Hays Humm - World Migratory Bird Day 2023 - Michael Heimbuch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1685115118433-F1KC2CL39A0JIG4ZIZEE/Nik.jpg Hays Humm - World Migratory Bird Day 2023 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1685115117533-SK82JMR5BARN168DV3PO/RebeccaRylander.jpg Hays Humm - World Migratory Bird Day 2023 - Rebekah Rylander https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1685115125197-4QQS6D7XANIBNGC6L4R1/RufusStephens.jpg Hays Humm - World Migratory Bird Day 2023 - Rufus Stephens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1685115295576-VJIYTQFHW5KASLGPBEK7/LauraLeggett.jpg Hays Humm - World Migratory Bird Day 2023 - Laura Legett, Hays County Master Naturalist and President of the Hill Country Native Plant Society https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/037e8e62-9d5b-485c-bd4b-4daa690b386d/1+%28002%29.jpg Hays Humm - World Migratory Bird Day 2023 - The 2nd Annual San Marcos Migratory Bird Day Festival is coming soon! This year’s festival theme, “Water: Sustaining Bird Life,” is for the whole family. Interactive games and activities are planned for all ages. Bird walks, four in total, are scheduled each hour starting at 9:00 a.m. Music will be provided by Molly Hayes. She will be performing 30-minute sets at 10:30 and 11:30. The festival is hosted by SMTX Parks and Recreation and the City of San Marcos TX. Hope to see you all there! https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/hidden-gems monthly 0.5 2023-06-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/535aaf3a-84a5-464f-9313-b8daa8255acb/IMG_9715+purpl+star+milkweed+flower_bc.jpg Hays Humm - Hidden Gems - Make it stand out Purple Star Milkweed Vine, Matelea biflora All photos by Eva Frost https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/3555fcc2-354e-4ac9-9862-532ccc95a546/IMG_4177+Celestial+flowers.JPG Hays Humm - Hidden Gems - Make it stand out Celestials, Nemastylis geminiflora https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/128b0ca4-05d3-4ace-9065-ef24b0f42b0a/IMG_8256+prairie+paintbrush+flower+in+yard_bc.jpg Hays Humm - Hidden Gems - Make it stand out Prairie Paintbrush, Castilleja purpurea var. lindheimeri https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b52ceb6a-8015-46aa-9120-f664d55bdd28/IMG_1943+Two+Flower+Anemone+-+Anemone+edwardsiane+var.+edwardsiana_bc+%28002%29.JPG Hays Humm - Hidden Gems - Make it stand out Two-flower Anemone, Anemone edwardsiane var. edwardsiana https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/79d6b791-f913-4f97-b35d-7482865c44a2/IMG_3932++Tx+Honeysuckle+flwr+at+Martin+and+Hwy+290+Henly-+BT+March+to+Maygone+now+coverd+in+concrete_bc+%28002%29.JPG Hays Humm - Hidden Gems - Make it stand out Texas Honeysuckle, Lonicera albiflora https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/8842464a-c2f9-4f04-9b96-e773cbf76f9b/IMG_5581++Golden+Dalea+flower+at+Dripping+Springs+Post+Office_bc.JPG Hays Humm - Hidden Gems - Make it stand out Golden Dalea, Dalea aurea https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/72b7836f-d15b-4d56-a18b-0a209e9a7c61/IMG_8254+better+wand+flower_bc.jpg Hays Humm - Hidden Gems - Make it stand out Wand Milkweed, Asclepias viridiflora https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b93a5edd-e08a-415e-91a7-92b25fc03d45/IMG_0148+retany+flower_bc.jpg Hays Humm - Hidden Gems - Make it stand out Trailing Ratany, Krameria lanceolata https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/bd0692a4-9daa-44c7-a377-3a4dccee8995/IMG_5198+Pearl+Milkweed+Vine_bc+%28002%29.JPG Hays Humm - Hidden Gems - Make it stand out Pearl Milkweed Vine, Matelea reticulata https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/fc294df3-ad95-4c55-b634-52e5ebac7317/IMG_0066+gnd+cherry+flower+close+up_bc.jpg Hays Humm - Hidden Gems - Make it stand out Yellow Ground Cherry, Physalis viscosa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2d3d35bc-281f-402e-8be0-0e6c62075d79/IMG_5717++Indian+Mallow+in+Hays+County_bc.jpg Hays Humm - Hidden Gems - Make it stand out Indian Mallow, Abutilon incanum https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/538916be-e357-4457-a002-1ad10b242490/IMG_8258+bl+dalea+flower_bc.jpg Hays Humm - Hidden Gems - Make it stand out Black Dalia, Dalea frutescens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/590928fd-49a9-4084-b7ce-2d53082d7aad/IMG_0146+Frog-fruit+flower-+BT+May-Oct_bc.jpg Hays Humm - Hidden Gems - Make it stand out Frog Fruit, Phyla nodiflora https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f8cdb8a7-4d4e-4434-9e43-6bfe88cf48f7/IMG_4895+Rock+Flax+flower-+BT+Apr+to+Aug.+looks+geat+climbing+up+through+cacti_bc.JPG Hays Humm - Hidden Gems - Make it stand out Rock Flax, Linum rupestre https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ce794c30-943a-4161-b235-a80b34fd5455/IMG_5064+Zizotes+Milkweed+BT+Mar+to+Oct.+slower+usually+on+the+underside_bc+%28002%29.jpg Hays Humm - Hidden Gems - Make it stand out Zizotes Milkweed, Asclepias oenotheroides https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/426a96ba-a9fb-4eaa-9e53-c6164c5423e2/IMG_5354++Green+Lily+in+Dripping+Springs+off+of+Hwy+290-+BT+April+to+May.+amazingly+hidden+_bc.JPG Hays Humm - Hidden Gems - Make it stand out Green Lily, Schoenocaulon texanum https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ba64dae9-e7f9-4abb-89ce-36fc8b3b8aff/IMG_5297+Scarlet+Leatherflowers+in+Henly-+BT+April+to+June.+these+are+endemic+to+Edward%27s+Plateau_bc+%28002%29.JPG Hays Humm - Hidden Gems - Make it stand out Scarlet Leatherflower, Clematis texensis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a0c50e84-1c90-41a0-b358-15d78f3d668a/IMG_4917+Plateau+Milkvine+-+BT+April+and+May-+Matelea+edwardsensis+%28002%29.JPG Hays Humm - Hidden Gems - Make it stand out Plateau Milkvine, Matelea edwardsensis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/266d21ab-1fc5-4695-b1e7-5c470754bb48/IMG_5621+Pearl+Milkweed+or+Green+Milkweed+Vine-+BT+April+to+July.+tiny+flower+crabs+love+hunting+on+milkweed_bc+%28002%29.JPG Hays Humm - Hidden Gems - Make it stand out Tiny flower crab spiders love hunting on Pearl Milkweed Vine https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/about-the-cover-june-2023 monthly 0.5 2023-06-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/5d2a113f-40a4-42dc-9624-cb87c6cbe881/DSC_6210-2.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a1e3eac6-7e7b-4050-a216-5e3887f0c38e/DSC_6202_female+PB+arrives.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/98c43f82-4e87-462c-90df-348a9309d403/DSC_6211-2_female+PB.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/the-move monthly 0.5 2023-05-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f97135d3-c201-4c9a-939d-280486cef657/Picture8.jpg Hays Humm - The Move - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ac0441af-077a-4036-8341-c847c566df37/Picture1.jpg Hays Humm - The Move - Make it stand out The mother is preparing one of her kits for the move from the leaf nest in the juniper tree. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f0eb24b7-447d-494f-ab99-5b0e0d03d506/Picture2.jpg Hays Humm - The Move - Make it stand out Mom is at the halfway point as she makes it down the juniper tree with her kit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c02a317e-5f0a-4986-8b9c-130c505ffc77/Picture3.jpg Hays Humm - The Move - Make it stand out Safely down from the juniper tree, the mother must navigate a rock wall, part of our yard, and a fence to make it to the oak tree, where upgraded lodging awaits. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d91de6fc-e3aa-4bb2-8987-79b24940fd2a/Picture4.jpg Hays Humm - The Move - Make it stand out She leaped off the rock wall and ran toward the fence next to the oak tree. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/762ea1d0-1279-4fc3-b5c5-dd83cc6e2b97/Picture5.jpg Hays Humm - The Move - Make it stand out It didn’t take her long to shimmy up the fence next to the oak tree. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/017ae866-b576-4537-923a-448c42d19d07/Picture6.jpg Hays Humm - The Move - Make it stand out She jumped from the fence to the oak tree. I missed the jump but captured the landing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/62a93d9f-3dfd-4acd-be7e-ba8cf791d76c/Picture7.jpg Hays Humm - The Move - Make it stand out The mother was just a few steps from safely installing her kit in the new nest in the hollow of the oak tree. The entire journey took less than two minutes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/744afa52-79b8-4290-84c2-1dd84dc1ce23/Picture8.jpg Hays Humm - The Move - Make it stand out About a week after the move, I noticed two babies peeking out of their new home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/47656e81-bd02-48ee-9781-fe7b4c71cec0/Picture9.jpg Hays Humm - The Move - Make it stand out Shortly after, the mom began taking her babies on outings one at a time. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/color-us-beautiful monthly 0.5 2023-06-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/050fbaf1-32d3-4963-a0d2-2429b2e37909/Front+Cover+2.jpg Hays Humm - Color Us Beautiful - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e765d85d-4015-4317-a9a4-719a855d7173/WOE+-+5.jpg Hays Humm - Color Us Beautiful Speaking plainly, as does every page, to children as young as third grade, the bottom of the title page says it all: “A naturalist is a person who learns about nature and how to protect it. The purpose of this book is to share the unique beauty of Hays County. We hope you are inspired to become a naturalist too.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/6fff5807-0ec7-4825-902b-8c4d7a20b0aa/WAN+photo+BH+June+25+2021+pic2.jpg Hays Humm - Color Us Beautiful - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/8d27385d-bf72-42a6-8552-9dcf1c005069/WAN+Photo+BH+June+25+2021+pic+3.jpg Hays Humm - Color Us Beautiful - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/de82c757-a4b8-408c-889f-5aadb3dedf6a/Front+Cover.jpg Hays Humm - Color Us Beautiful https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/080519d0-deb3-4943-9a67-68edf6ad6877/Inside+Front+Cover.jpg Hays Humm - Color Us Beautiful https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/3e5f154d-4f94-4cc7-87be-bc892a6fd3e9/spread+2-3.jpg Hays Humm - Color Us Beautiful Let’s look at a typical two-page spread, pages 2 and 3. You and your children can enjoy a page of site-specific activities, grouped as GO, KNOW, and GROW, on location or back at home, and then go wild—color the deliciously detailed illustration on the facing page! Hey, adults color too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/dd9b6a6a-d40b-4c19-942f-ca26a1a2dda2/p2.jpg Hays Humm - Color Us Beautiful We see in the upper left corner’s Location Badge a hint of this visit’s theme: ecosystems that meet in the Buda area. Then, at the top, we GO to the Park, already primed for its history, natural features, and wildlife; we learn that Buda’s confluent ecosystems are the Blackland Prairie and the Edwards Plateau. Then the KNOW section fine-focuses on a Hays County species found in the Park, agarita. This is where third-to-fifth graders can do their natural science heavy lifting. They move on to GROW with an activity that integrates math, vocabulary, or other Texas curriculum requirements (TEKS). Finally, at the bottom of the page is a theme-related consolidation section, a Facts Box, circling back to this visit’s theme, Buda’s ecosystems. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d2e89927-0bd5-4679-ae45-51b60d068160/p3.jpg Hays Humm - Color Us Beautiful And now, the fun for kids of all ages. As further consolidation (recalling and reworking information into long term memory), we can break out those expensive color pens and give Buda’s Stagecoach Park the full Disney fantasy treatment! A parent or teacher, however, might ask kids to look up agarita on the internet to get those colors botanically correct. Did you spot (so to speak) the fawn? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/65e41080-118c-4322-9a1c-ce96b3e7a752/Fawn.jpg Hays Humm - Color Us Beautiful - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/67070dba-d78a-4003-9fd1-453ee8e430f5/spread+page+20-21.jpg Hays Humm - Color Us Beautiful https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/72528f5d-8d0e-4dfb-9e0a-7e9a788f0a5f/p20.jpg Hays Humm - Color Us Beautiful https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7c1a6d18-67f8-4d56-ac3a-16873cf05f11/Inside+Back+Cover+p.25.jpg Hays Humm - Color Us Beautiful https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/429ad55f-e699-4e97-838a-fb258ca8c805/Back+Cover.jpg Hays Humm - Color Us Beautiful - This is the Back Cover. There are 11 natural areas to visit in Beautiful Hays County. Follow them, as they are in the book, clockwise on the back cover’s map. Together they take us on a nature tour of this diverse landscape that Central Texans enjoy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/34e794fb-d3d6-481a-a873-415dd624930e/Award+Certificate.jpg Hays Humm - Color Us Beautiful - Certificate and Ring T. Katz A child or family may choose to visit all eleven natural areas. Completing the itinerary and Beautiful Hays County’s eleven activities merits a certificate of completion and congratulations from official certifi-cat Ring T. Katz! Details are available at https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/cb-certificate Already organizing is this coloring book project’s expansion into a Hays County Jr. Naturalist program, coordinated by Class of 2023 Master Naturalist JoAnn DePenning. Junior Naturalists will use this book as their textbook and site visit guide. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7941f8b5-1c0e-4cd0-af5e-213a10514747/Title+Page.jpg Hays Humm - Color Us Beautiful For education outreach Project 2301, Hays County Master Naturalist (HCMN) assembled a team of ten from its several hundred talented members. Under Project Leader and Team Coordinator Paula Glover, this superb Team enjoyed almost two years of congenial collaboration. Designers, writers, illustrators, and classroom educators easily cross-pollinated ideas, inspired by the Texas Master Naturalist™ Mission and energized by the creative process. All agreed it was an exhilarating experience. Let’s hear from some of them: https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/bcb80c38-06cd-4cde-98dd-2b441e7961db/Color+Us+Beautiful+Paula+w+book+square.jpg Hays Humm - Color Us Beautiful - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/cafe84b2-91bc-48f8-9cb3-90481f3a486d/Mel+on+walk.jpg Hays Humm - Color Us Beautiful - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/581364e7-0074-48f5-988e-f57301a8a4b4/butterfly.jpg Hays Humm - Color Us Beautiful - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b8e992ad-92f9-42e5-aef3-ba24fe54d77b/raccoon.jpg Hays Humm - Color Us Beautiful - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/655994f0-cce2-470e-aa60-8705bece30eb/Suzanne+Davis%2C+Robin+Perry%2C+and+Kelly+Manzano+scoping+out+Spring+Lake.jpg Hays Humm - Color Us Beautiful - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/67ce7544-61ed-4619-a52e-46fdd8544c08/frog.jpg Hays Humm - Color Us Beautiful - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ab6f1630-5603-498e-bfa8-aba94ab2eb30/Picture1.jpg Hays Humm - Color Us Beautiful - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2b4d11a4-f400-4851-94e0-9938d1bb43db/painted+bunting.jpg Hays Humm - Color Us Beautiful - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/26edb985-d932-4dc9-aec4-a0503435e727/Picture8.jpg Hays Humm - Color Us Beautiful - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c27e3138-e1ad-434e-af3e-bc0028c99fef/Jane+2.jpg Hays Humm - Color Us Beautiful - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/3be9557c-bfd6-4ceb-a1e9-dcdcdb3bda79/Picture7.jpg Hays Humm - Color Us Beautiful - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/insects-and-spidersmostly-our-friends monthly 0.5 2023-07-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7348aca4-bcf5-4c70-85cd-7b04ba968d67/BeetlesonCactus.jpg Hays Humm - Insects and Spiders—Mostly Our Friends - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e02829d3-9e9e-493f-898f-cf10fce46b15/20191214-DSC_7797.jpg Hays Humm - Insects and Spiders—Mostly Our Friends - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7fb5fd75-fe7a-4a62-9c4a-3baccf136b0e/20191207-DSC_7711.jpg Hays Humm - Insects and Spiders—Mostly Our Friends - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/5c487904-9360-48fc-9a83-5063d7943fd7/16x9+Gaillardia+Moth+%281+of+1%29.jpg Hays Humm - Insects and Spiders—Mostly Our Friends - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/dfe696a7-ba36-4d8a-98ec-eae004934a6d/Capture_Collapse+of+Insects+food+chain.JPG Hays Humm - Insects and Spiders—Mostly Our Friends - Make it stand out The Collapse of Insects — Julia Janicki, Gloria Dickie, Simon Scarr and Jitesh Chowdhury. Illustrations by Catherine Tai. Published December 6, 2022 by Reuters.com. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f8921f10-1fe4-40ed-9a9d-722a8046e51a/20190610-DSC_0017.jpg Hays Humm - Insects and Spiders—Mostly Our Friends - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2cbe9124-2a1d-4745-b2d1-6432168d3a5d/DSC_5280-2.jpg Hays Humm - Insects and Spiders—Mostly Our Friends - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1a1a3b4c-af17-44f9-b61c-3ba7746fe412/DSC_5289.jpg Hays Humm - Insects and Spiders—Mostly Our Friends - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/16220ab2-1d4e-4058-b4f5-a686cb0d2abf/IMG_0923.jpg Hays Humm - Insects and Spiders—Mostly Our Friends At other times it is the traces left on leaves or other plant parts that indicate insect eggs are or were there. Many insects have a specialized body part called an ovipositor specifically designed for inserting eggs into plant tissue. Leaf mining insects lay their eggs inside leaves. When their offspring hatch, the larvae live between the two epidermal layers, feeding on the plant tissue in between and leaving a conspicuous trail. That’s usually what has happened when you find a leaf with those conspicuous white squiggly lines. Insect droppings can resemble coarse black pepper grains. As larvae or adults, insects feeding on plants leave a conspicuous pattern of damage—a hole in a rose bud, bites out of leaves—which, combined with other clues, helps you identify the culprit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/22de4f97-48a4-49f5-8622-85e7d4fc91ea/OakGall1.jpg Hays Humm - Insects and Spiders—Mostly Our Friends Some plants respond to insect egg laying by forming galls. That’s because strange chemicals left behind along with the eggs stimulate highly localized specialized plant growth. It’s somewhat analogous to what happens when a foreign substance is introduced into an oyster and a pearl forms. Many things cause various types of galls on various parts of plants, including fungi, bacteria, nematodes, or mites. But insects are the main culprits. The gall provides food for the growing larvae and also protects it. That’s because the developing larvae have lots of enemies, including woodpeckers, mice, parasitic wasps, and other species. Click to learn more about these fascinating galls. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/61c61655-c348-4842-9ee6-80c8ff030196/mimi+galls+2.jpg Hays Humm - Insects and Spiders—Mostly Our Friends - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/5a127090-43ad-4120-b958-f1112cb94b91/mimi+galls+3.jpg Hays Humm - Insects and Spiders—Mostly Our Friends - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/db45229b-be2f-45d6-ae69-de3c0f2839d3/20210731-DSC_8238.jpg Hays Humm - Insects and Spiders—Mostly Our Friends Many spiders wrap their eggs in silk, and you might find them suspended within the web. Also look for the insects they have captured for a better idea of what they are eating. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/62fc857e-1966-4ef9-85cb-06790897b60f/Spider.JPG Hays Humm - Insects and Spiders—Mostly Our Friends - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e2cc170a-bb3c-4eca-85bf-f3fe46b3d97a/TarantulaExuviae.jpg Hays Humm - Insects and Spiders—Mostly Our Friends - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d91698ae-3e1d-465d-8a1d-751091fe318e/20200503-DSC_0390.jpg Hays Humm - Insects and Spiders—Mostly Our Friends - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2e275f7a-ec33-4bf6-b3e1-ecd8afff37df/DSC_5563-2.jpg Hays Humm - Insects and Spiders—Mostly Our Friends - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a7de7022-5906-41b4-b2d0-fd0e5012319d/DSC_5955.jpg Hays Humm - Insects and Spiders—Mostly Our Friends - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c50cf524-e1e0-45fc-9b47-77a9e1660c5c/mimi+mud+dauber.jpg Hays Humm - Insects and Spiders—Mostly Our Friends - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a818608c-c84b-412e-9e98-c611a536505a/20210731-DSC_8200-2.jpg Hays Humm - Insects and Spiders—Mostly Our Friends - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1682466904335-4C001KYFM5W327LZYYVO/20190615-DSC_4707.jpg Hays Humm - 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Art of Renewal - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a11cb62c-1def-4b0f-af1a-bc96bc175926/PGR+Heather+Carter+discovery+at+entrance.jpg Hays Humm - Art of Renewal - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/692e41c7-7000-4cf8-8ef8-435ae7e9d48c/PGR+Heather+Carter+from+nest+center.jpg Hays Humm - Art of Renewal - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f2e5e470-4456-429f-a844-ead475f374d5/PGR+Heather+Carter+nest+center+birdbath.jpg Hays Humm - Art of Renewal - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/fc8ac9e5-d4c6-44ce-b306-ab5e68bf7332/PGR+Heather+Carter+nest+center+to+sky.jpg Hays Humm - Art of Renewal - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e61d1491-6f5a-4b82-b9f9-0659013db3b6/Quintin+3.jpg Hays Humm - Art of Renewal - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f91880c6-b160-4f46-90a3-474b997dd140/Quintin+4.jpg Hays Humm - Art of Renewal - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/bf5945ab-7b27-40ae-8342-6372f5426a1c/Heather.jpg Hays Humm - Art of Renewal projectART Board Secretary Heather Carter is a wood sculptor, parent, and former public charter school board trustee. After a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Southwestern University, her commissioned work enhances Austin Public Libraries and various large commercial spaces in Texas. She has taught project-based learning activities with middle- and high school students and as a visiting artist at secondary and college levels. In Wimberley, Heather enjoys her work in projectMentor and in designing student curriculum that includes Maker Spaces and Entrepreneurship. She hopes that ProjectART can be a catalyst for bringing art into every subject. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7cf0434a-c86a-485e-ac90-4b3b63a903a6/PGR+Heather+Carter+and+Quintin+close.jpg Hays Humm - Art of Renewal - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/6f827863-d6a0-45c0-82d7-c254f6a99cbc/Picture9.jpg Hays Humm - Art of Renewal projectART Board President Jamie Pettit is a mixed-media artist and art teacher who taught elementary art for 20 years in Austin I.S.D. and managed, designed, and taught an Austin summer art program for 11 years. Jamie holds a 1997 Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art from the university of Houston and certification as an art teacher. She has exhibited in Houston and Austin and was chosen for The People’s Gallery 2020 show at Austin City Hall. She believes art is essential and is excited about projectART’s youth art mission advocating for art education in the Wimberley area. Jamie is also a Hays County Chapter member of Texas Master Naturalist™. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1710d78f-ce21-48e8-8957-f8d9c743af7d/PGR+Heather+Carter+moving+ladder.jpg Hays Humm - Art of Renewal - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b1ebbd68-111f-4d75-9b21-d190283e2454/PGR+Heather+Carter+finishing+entrance.jpg Hays Humm - Art of Renewal - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/09f07c34-2786-4a4b-a1c1-cc8962853f6a/PGR+Heather+Carter+facing+mid.jpg Hays Humm - Art of Renewal - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/72291cb7-be29-4ae6-a3df-8620440f75ac/PGR+Heather+Carter+working+at+nest+entrance.jpg Hays Humm - Art of Renewal - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c9953a44-eac8-4775-a9a6-e05fef5e7a10/art+from+Heather+6.jpg Hays Humm - Art of Renewal - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/77db0fbd-faf5-4710-b3dd-58ca75382902/PGR+Heather+Carter+nest+center+to+sky+wide.jpg Hays Humm - Art of Renewal - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d211487a-9223-4d24-8fe0-dd1b01069aea/Picture14.jpg Hays Humm - Art of Renewal Thanks to Wimberley Parks and Recreation for sponsoring the 2023 projectMENTOR Student Art Show! We will have beautiful artwork created by students INSIDE the Community Center, but there’s also a special OUTDOOR installation by one of our projectMENTOR pairs, Heather Carter and Quintin Buchanan, that you can explore on May 7th! There’s a sneak peek at #excited #installationart #earthart @heathercarterartist https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/april-pretties monthly 0.5 2023-05-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e1528937-6e50-4fe0-94c4-f506f15a05b0/daisy2.jpg Hays Humm - April Pretties - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1681589753599-3YGHRL5HNKULR45BMQXB/antelopehorns.jpg Hays Humm - April Pretties - Antelope horns milkweed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1681589739996-PIZADYMV214ABQ9SEC08/buttercup.jpg Hays Humm - April Pretties - Pinkladies - Evening primrose https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1681589814700-Z5H6NXBTK8KKTG5VTOAD/goldenballlead.jpg Hays Humm - April Pretties - Golden ball lead tree https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1681589778232-TDSIMMOAZ1YMLX3G8KRP/cedarsage.jpg Hays Humm - 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April Pretties - Texas paintbrush https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1681589873407-FRBTG2PE1SVMLSM4EWFL/notsure.jpg Hays Humm - April Pretties - Cobaea beardtongue https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1681589891783-NKROBLTYS95FFIJ89A2G/onion1.jpg Hays Humm - April Pretties - Drummond's onion - white https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1681589898472-LDRM2T05KAOZ2I1RHED9/onion2.jpg Hays Humm - April Pretties - Drummond's onion - purple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1681590013533-1SUS7124IHB0SRSDMW3W/verbena.jpg Hays Humm - April Pretties - Moss verbena https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1681589939680-Y1RPIMR2H6G1CJ6J2KC3/rainlily.jpg Hays Humm - April Pretties - Drummond's rain lily https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1681589965976-0AP237RJU1TXETRGS78K/Salvia.jpg Hays Humm - 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April Pretties - Firewheel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1682168368524-SO4NOMVESPXZ99QCRE4P/IMG_9635.jpg Hays Humm - April Pretties - Horsemint/Bee balm https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/texas-ida-texas-is-now-darksky monthly 0.5 2023-05-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2b052093-d14e-4cbf-a037-082d1e3a1727/Blanco+sunset+mirror+dark+3x4+IMG_8954.jpeg Hays Humm - IDA Texas is now DarkSky Texas - Make it stand out Photo: Rui Horta https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/8ed80cab-2299-4b7b-b8ad-6d9ae434c4f5/sunset+low+clouds+SW+w+towers+and+lights.jpg Hays Humm - IDA Texas is now DarkSky Texas - Make it stand out Photo: Mimi Cavender https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b5d5cd24-788a-4811-8850-6e540c207cff/Blanco+homes+bright+white+lights+IMG_2997.jpeg Hays Humm - IDA Texas is now DarkSky Texas - Make it stand out Photo: Rui Horta https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f35fa45d-34dd-449a-a987-9fa9b593773a/DarkSky+Texas++logo.png Hays Humm - IDA Texas is now DarkSky Texas https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/19th-annual-naturescapes-photography-contest monthly 0.5 2023-05-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/22a11d24-9009-489e-923c-b13567694fc1/hummer.jpg Hays Humm - 19th Annual Naturescapes Photography Contest - Make it stand out Thirsty Hummer by Michael Davis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7d5620e4-617b-44c8-8055-c90c97228b6a/Capture+1.JPG Hays Humm - 19th Annual Naturescapes Photography Contest - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e0fc4183-512f-4e7b-aa8b-13cd405307be/Capture+2.JPG Hays Humm - 19th Annual Naturescapes Photography Contest - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/2023-reunion-of-the-hays-county-master-naturalist monthly 0.5 2023-05-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e87b0e4c-0cc5-4afc-a116-bf4c538bcf1e/Mimi_Reunion+2023+meeting+house+from+parking.jpg Hays Humm - Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1682880787454-QUZ82PZW2GO83NN5R1AW/Larry+and+Beth.jpg Hays Humm - Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1682880726280-VR87N5EQTE1OU38TGVX8/Mary+O.jpg Hays Humm - Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1682884394724-RJZUTYQZU9C2UWIE50F4/Jane+4.jpg Hays Humm - Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1682885474333-IVPX38AQD6ZW2N0KY1G9/Betsy+1.jpg Hays Humm - Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1682884371372-RJ6EPAVS5XEGL92DXBUZ/Jane+3.jpg Hays Humm - Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1682884342819-26SKP6LL7PK6A2IXMEMO/Jane+1.jpg Hays Humm - Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1682880736371-MJ9JSU56ESIICZ6YPX2E/Monarch.jpg Hays Humm - Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1682885493673-FZOCBIFL71S47IDFLPKW/Betsy+2.jpg Hays Humm - Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1682880748604-Z7FZXOAWR0M1HWE00B3P/Hike.jpg Hays Humm - Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1682891251684-M7VPBBSXY0BTHH4G1V0X/Mimi_Reunion+2023+trailwalk+long+group.jpg Hays Humm - Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1682891640510-A35DW0W27LWOZO12Q0II/Mimi_Reunion%2C+2023+riverside+platform.jpg Hays Humm - Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1682880804310-LZUF5A5Q387JNN90OB3T/Looking+in+the+Blanco.jpg Hays Humm - Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1682891295059-HOFOAMWVPJSG56VQ2Z1S/Mimi_Reunion+2023+trail+starting+back.jpg Hays Humm - Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1682880816925-M4KQSMUL9ATZZYCZN8TD/the+Blanco.jpg Hays Humm - Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1682891468985-BCLAU1J411PL7OF1N5R2/Mimi_Reunion+2023+group+at+treehouse.jpg Hays Humm - Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1682880826062-PLBA45LV16RJADNLDSQC/Tree+House+on+the+Blanco.jpg Hays Humm - Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1682891511081-RMUA6DSHWQVGNGHDU7CJ/Mimi_Reunion+2023+Knox+docent+by+stream.jpg Hays Humm - Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1682885509893-US5MSBI18I8E7SLKZWNL/Betsy+3.jpg Hays Humm - Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1682891553698-FAHQR61RT6WYS6YSQNIG/Mimi_Reunion+2023+stream+w+big+rock.jpg Hays Humm - Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1682891588051-0RPC1IYVYA50QL72YR6B/Mimi_Reunion+2023+stream+w+weed.jpg Hays Humm - Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1682885522487-AYQT24SOFI2COOO4CRK1/Betsy+4.jpg Hays Humm - Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1682892011706-KWJA14ZE2HE5PGSRRXLZ/Mimi_Reunion+2034+trail+w+yellow+daisies.jpg Hays Humm - Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1682891370842-F4F7ZX47H92703ITLIGN/Mimi_Reunion+2023+room+shot.jpg Hays Humm - Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1682944222177-QX6LKSR6MVJLRMB7KN7S/Mimi_Reunion+2023+meeting+house+and+thistles.jpg Hays Humm - Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1682991289337-4SCJ8NMFLLO8T6C1USE0/DSC_1351.JPG Hays Humm - Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1682991289025-RW9QKPVRP2KHLZGXXV7D/DSC_1367.JPG Hays Humm - Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1682991295319-EN7WU7LKGK05MGES0XFG/DSC_1370.JPG Hays Humm - Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1682991295860-5M812MV76Y1YQEZLBJ6N/DSC_1400.JPG Hays Humm - Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1682991301962-ACKC0EMHSNLB3W9XXVJX/DSC_1401.JPG Hays Humm - Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1682991302088-C1E5MSJQ7MTWPPTMTDOM/DSC_1402.JPG Hays Humm - Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1682991308252-RYVWXU941AOIJVBT2SA7/DSC_1403.JPG Hays Humm - Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1682991308233-JTWQXS42ASEQJ02NHT79/DSC_1406.JPG Hays Humm - Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1682991314799-7RY7V1QTOG1V9CQCQHS0/DSC_1407.JPG Hays Humm - Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1682991314764-14AD3NBGR31FCBTXBMNF/DSC_1410.JPG Hays Humm - Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch… https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/about-the-cover-may monthly 0.5 2023-05-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/46c2a0c5-7fa4-4bf2-8380-f1195a0ae35d/DSC_5737-2+%282%29.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e380ad50-07c6-4170-8f55-953f85bab563/DSC_5681.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out This hawk escorted me on my drive into Warbler Woods, almost as if it were there to welcome me. It crossed my path again as I approached the gate to leave. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/0a7951f0-f94d-4a08-9996-ed91842777bd/DSC_5769-3.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Nashville Warbler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ce00a290-0f11-4a47-8200-b00ac05a9bdd/DSC_5721-3.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Black-chinned Hummingbird https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f3d14433-27fd-4096-9195-56ff2b2204a2/DSC_5750.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Painted Bunting https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a07fa0ad-ca7c-46af-8671-449f7e1f5ee5/DSC_5764.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out White-crowned Sparrow https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/9293fe5d-c0dc-4944-8aee-118031a60f83/DSC_5791.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out A female Black-chinned Hummer sits in her nest near the parking area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/59f3cf69-cddb-4211-a7c6-a7fa2ec3983d/DSC_5686.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out A female Southern Dogface deposits a single egg on the underside of a host plant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1682257788661-BZULYMPB7BW0ERC6V448/DSC_5697.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - A Great Blue Heron takes off at Scout Pond https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1682266890820-A4Q50SU4GQ9Y714VRNCI/DSC_5698.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - A Great Blue Heron takes off at Scout Pond https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1682280595979-73TNGHWX5RKFZO0Y4X89/DSC_5695-3.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - A Great Blue Heron takes off at Scout Pond https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/8ebe9bd4-c437-4fea-a068-7d03ce9a7a5c/DSC_5704.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/map-your-own-backyard-or-park monthly 0.5 2023-03-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/58add67f-cabc-403e-bb2f-97a8c62aafd0/Screen+Shot+2023-02-20+at+4.39.57+PM.png Hays Humm - Map Your Own Backyard (or Park) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1676936238649-4HFY42XO3KKP6LK2V42E/Screen+Shot+2023-02-20+at+5.36.22+PM.png Hays Humm - Map Your Own Backyard (or Park) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1676936364485-69M92PVSUT1ECYOFL723/Screen+Shot+2023-02-20+at+4.12.52+PM.png Hays Humm - Map Your Own Backyard (or Park) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1676936624000-2QU8L5KOBB84XAPFJOOL/Screen+Shot+2023-02-20+at+4.20.11+PM.png Hays Humm - Map Your Own Backyard (or Park) - Click on the "Layers" box in the upper right corner and check “Parcels.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1676936683962-DTKLNWH9BCQCC3T0WF8V/Screen+Shot+2023-02-20+at+4.29.03+PM.png Hays Humm - Map Your Own Backyard (or Park) - Next, click on “Draw My Ranch” from the left hand menu and select “Boundary.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1676936624433-SCP0ZINX9U0XS1Q932RU/Screen+Shot+2023-02-20+at+4.25.03+PM.png Hays Humm - Map Your Own Backyard (or Park) - Click on all the corners of your property to encompass it and double click when it’s finished. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1676936678936-NV1W4368J2TRR13Y3IJS/Screen+Shot+2023-02-20+at+4.28.01+PM.png Hays Humm - Map Your Own Backyard (or Park) - Once your boundary is complete, you can uncheck the “Parcels” box you checked before. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/5a089f71-fb79-4f07-b49f-c5f4b32ef140/Screen+Shot+2023-02-20+at+4.39.11+PM.png Hays Humm - Map Your Own Backyard (or Park) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/65aa23d8-1184-43b2-9476-17d35a6513c7/Screen+Shot+2023-02-20+at+4.39.57+PM.png Hays Humm - Map Your Own Backyard (or Park) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/51aaca97-6d3a-4b4f-8a40-efa7402545ac/Screen+Shot+2023-02-20+at+4.40.57+PM.png Hays Humm - Map Your Own Backyard (or Park) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a8f8bbcf-8dde-4d14-8e8e-40a214d2eeb6/Screen+Shot+2023-02-20+at+6.11.56+PM.png Hays Humm - Map Your Own Backyard (or Park) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1676939048813-6J0BNMB9I38ZAYP19Y48/Screen+Shot+2023-02-20+at+6.21.31+PM.png Hays Humm - Map Your Own Backyard (or Park) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1676939106669-HW609JKDHLVOT8HKEHLZ/Screen+Shot+2023-02-20+at+6.21.47+PM.png Hays Humm - Map Your Own Backyard (or Park) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1676939047627-Q8HH3QO88ITLO2T35ZIL/Screen+Shot+2023-02-20+at+6.22.38+PM.png Hays Humm - Map Your Own Backyard (or Park) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1676939103622-D3RZ1TX783N07MIWBU4A/Screen+Shot+2023-02-20+at+6.22.25+PM.png Hays Humm - Map Your Own Backyard (or Park) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/3af81f42-6e75-4058-8f55-d6e282ca5715/Screen+Shot+2023-02-21+at+9.44.29+AM.png Hays Humm - Map Your Own Backyard (or Park) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c1334fd7-465e-4d23-a259-e904116aff6a/Screen+Shot+2023-02-21+at+10.01.46+AM.png Hays Humm - Map Your Own Backyard (or Park) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2100cbe6-7ea1-47db-9022-1be599aa9062/Screen+Shot+2023-02-21+at+10.07.07+AM.png Hays Humm - Map Your Own Backyard (or Park) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d36fe1c3-8f13-4af6-8c8e-10dc47c7a772/Screen+Shot+2023-02-21+at+10.40.26+AM.png Hays Humm - Map Your Own Backyard (or Park) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/658e3dfa-ec51-41ae-bf11-527dc241db9e/Screen+Shot+2023-02-21+at+10.43.44+AM.png Hays Humm - Map Your Own Backyard (or Park) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/0e61b854-277a-4ece-ab83-78cf88705fa4/Screen+Shot+2023-02-21+at+10.47.24+AM.png Hays Humm - Map Your Own Backyard (or Park) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/dedication-in-the-glen monthly 0.5 2023-03-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a89e6c39-c8b4-4354-8407-5346904477a1/PGR+March+2023+Dedication+banner+wideshot+from+Bob+Currie+thumbnail+%28002%29.jpg Hays Humm - Dedication - Make it stand out Photo: Bob Currie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c83ca24c-bf73-40ce-9f53-575a42af9466/trail+head+marker.jpg Hays Humm - Dedication - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e24a6287-df98-4e8a-bc5f-eea7f38451e2/Picture5.jpg Hays Humm - Dedication - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/8f62c282-1d65-4377-9d01-01afa56e1a8a/Picture6.png Hays Humm - Dedication - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/10193397-c75b-45f4-aeff-8ad9cdc25514/Picture7.png Hays Humm - Dedication - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c4beb4ec-5a91-4d83-b9cb-9cacbb23071b/Picture8.png Hays Humm - Dedication - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/16f49ad0-7597-4e75-9b7b-6d2b63cb41cf/PGR+March+2023+Jerry+Lunow+on+wall+2022+brighter+%28002%29.jpg Hays Humm - Dedication - Make it stand out Jerry Lunow designed and continues to improve his enhanced wetland. Photo: Mimi Cavender https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/58bcf6ec-9932-4895-8ac6-bb91bc50f354/Picture10.jpg Hays Humm - Dedication - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f172f943-eee0-47d0-8972-431c40b58deb/boardwalk+repair_028+%28002%29.jpeg Hays Humm - Dedication - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/0a065fbe-b9ac-409e-8d5f-f040e6ff5927/IMG_2769+%28002%29_Gordon+Linam.jpeg Hays Humm - Dedication - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/04a075ca-4570-4095-a98f-9e139aba2d11/IMG_2771+%28002%29_chainsaw.jpeg Hays Humm - Dedication - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/8e885bfc-8ea4-4256-9efe-8426cdd502fa/Picture14.jpg Hays Humm - Dedication - Make it stand out Work day crew. L-R: Bob Currie, Charley Dein, Kim Dein, Pam Zirley, Lee Ann Linam, Mike Glenn, David Glenn, Gordon Linam, Gina McKinney, Laura Legett, and Jerry Lunow Photo: Mimi Cavender https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d5bfe8ed-3439-468e-bd6c-eb873d60ee06/Picture15.jpg Hays Humm - Dedication - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f88935e1-e60e-4976-bdef-0a85702a47a4/Picture16.jpg Hays Humm - Dedication - Make it stand out 80+ people on the third-graders’ benches… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/3ecd0983-7036-41ee-b69d-b61ea8ecd071/Picture17.jpg Hays Humm - Dedication - Make it stand out …were welcomed by David Glenn, who introduced… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/8aa5f347-668c-43b6-83bf-28814bdb56e2/Picture18.jpg Hays Humm - Dedication - Make it stand out Susan Evans, President, Wimberley Birding Society https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/83c30c68-537e-4f7d-bfa5-322901f46c83/Picture19.jpg Hays Humm - Dedication - Make it stand out Gina Fulkerson, Mayor, City of Wimberley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7523f4bd-4be8-4054-88d3-efda359f00cc/Picture20.jpg Hays Humm - Dedication - Make it stand out Bryce Burkhalter, Natural Resource and Maintenance Manager, Parks and Recreation, City of Wimberley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1dd48c64-ee31-4067-b44d-cdbdbb7af81c/Picture21.jpg Hays Humm - Dedication - Make it stand out Larry Calvert, Hays County Chapter, Texas Master Naturalist™ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d0ac450b-c446-49ea-a9c6-38425ccbcd42/Picture22.jpg Hays Humm - Dedication - Make it stand out Robin Gary, Cypress Creek Project of the Meadows Center for Water and the Environment https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1e3d4782-753a-4a6f-a323-3c42800aab4a/Picture23.jpg Hays Humm - Dedication - Make it stand out Lisa Giberson, Burdine Johnson Foundation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2b487af8-55ed-481e-a1c3-b94c5ca39dbe/Picture24.jpg Hays Humm - Dedication - Make it stand out Lin Weber, Wimberley Parks Board https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ea3995c7-02d5-4895-8950-4658d60ea86f/Picture25.jpg Hays Humm - Dedication - Make it stand out And as the morning warmed up, it was time for… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/3edad65e-1952-418c-84f5-d1d62203ec5c/P1004752.JPG Hays Humm - Dedication - Make it stand out Photo: Bob Currie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/cc70a958-1857-47bb-be0b-a2f89a31c006/Picture26.jpg Hays Humm - Dedication - Make it stand out …Jerry Lunow, guest of honor: “The wetlands idea started when I saw that old rock wall…” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a35d639c-de1f-4250-a9a9-ff0ff146cf6a/Picture27.jpg Hays Humm - Dedication - Make it stand out “I appreciate the opportunity to work with some great partnering organizations.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/beb169f2-9781-4828-a0d5-c12e8ba19125/Picture28.jpg Hays Humm - Dedication - Make it stand out “Wildlife in the wetlands? Build it, and they’ll come!” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ddc3c121-4126-4d6d-ac73-63754aa08015/Picture29.jpg Hays Humm - Dedication - Make it stand out His family, friends, and colleagues agreed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ba8aef5e-3633-49ef-b4a6-8493b8fcbed4/Picture30.jpg Hays Humm - Dedication - Make it stand out Larry Calvert, Robin Gary (kneeling), Lin Weber, Bryce Burkhalter, David Glenn, Jerry Lunow, Mayor Gina Fulkerson, Lisa Giberson, Susan Evans, Laura Legett https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/72cb9540-e849-48f3-9001-d7bd29e686cc/PGR+March+2023+Jerry+Lunow+on+wall+weir+2022+%28002%29.jpg Hays Humm - Dedication - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/helm-visits-dahlstrom-preserve monthly 0.5 2023-07-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/4471b53e-23f7-4efb-ac9f-02180e804cf6/group_275+%28002%29.jpg Hays Humm - HELM Visits Dahlstrom Preserve - Make it stand out Photos by Hays County Master Naturalist Lance Jones https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/4f8b2d65-b28c-47a8-bc52-7e64d9c5533c/Ashe+juniper_295.jpg Hays Humm - HELM Visits Dahlstrom Preserve - Make it stand out Shane Kiefer discusses best practices for managing Ashe Juniper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/6d347a3f-7e2a-4dae-aeef-3da423d4f292/meadows_297.jpg Hays Humm - HELM Visits Dahlstrom Preserve - Make it stand out Shane Kiefer discusses how Prickly Pear Cactus spreads and how to control it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f114931e-4525-4caa-96d0-3ad257feb329/so+much+mesquite_354.jpg Hays Humm - HELM Visits Dahlstrom Preserve - Make it stand out The HELM team hears about selective use of herbicides to control aggressive natives and invasives. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f23e4da3-acf6-452c-95b2-de7371e6667b/deer+browsed+elm_305.jpg Hays Humm - HELM Visits Dahlstrom Preserve - Make it stand out Compare a tree stunted by browsing deer… Photo: Lance Jones https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/201fd176-2769-40a8-aba3-60cf6e336fd5/IMG_0501.jpg Hays Humm - HELM Visits Dahlstrom Preserve - Make it stand out …with one thriving under an Agarita’s protection. Photo: Chris Middleton https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1681193a-7035-4846-a09f-28181cb850fe/sixth+photo.jpg Hays Humm - HELM Visits Dahlstrom Preserve - Make it stand out Shane points out how KR Bluestem forms dense stands, crowding out native grasses and forbs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c9ffd068-2e22-4cc2-bc86-0b616057810b/signage_273.jpg Hays Humm - HELM Visits Dahlstrom Preserve - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/project-feederwatch monthly 0.5 2023-03-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/df85cf4d-3047-44b9-a463-47fca249e4e0/IMG_1914+handsome+and+wet+No.+Cardinal+at+CRP_ed_bc.jpg Hays Humm - Project FeederWatch - Make it stand out Northern Cardinal Male Photos by Eva Frost https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/5b35b51f-fe0d-4a3a-bbef-7e0c5f5ad336/IMG_3061+cold+female+No.+Cardinal+at+CRP_+bc.JPG Hays Humm - Project FeederWatch - Make it stand out Northern Cardinal Female https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/936ffc0c-2c66-4a10-ad81-dcc1cd8cb9c2/IMG_3127+Spotted%2C+Rufous-sided+Towhee+at+CRP_bc.JPG Hays Humm - Project FeederWatch - Make it stand out Spotted Towhee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/5d65bea7-d05b-464f-a5f9-4d604f5fe936/IMG_3117+Carolina+Chickadee+at+CRP_+bc.jpg Hays Humm - Project FeederWatch - Make it stand out Carolina Chickadee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f7da4256-5a11-48f9-864b-a08cd68edc8e/IMG_1718+male+House+Finch+at+CRP_+bc.JPG Hays Humm - Project FeederWatch - Make it stand out House Finch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/092b6b54-934c-4281-a57b-03705cb95397/IMG_0988+Am.+Robin+at+CRP+bc.JPG Hays Humm - Project FeederWatch - Make it stand out American Robin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/010a8224-84fb-4f8c-b1d7-13df41be5237/IMG_1094fe+No.+Cardinal+w+melanin+distribution+probs_ed_bc.jpg Hays Humm - Project FeederWatch - Make it stand out Northern Cardinal Female https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ca840529-d892-4e21-9be9-6e85f8240c43/IMG_1769+fe+No.+Cardinal+w+white+at+CRP_bc.JPG Hays Humm - Project FeederWatch - Make it stand out Female Northern Cardinal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/dd910c2b-17f5-44ad-ae9a-0489919dd06c/IMG_1752+Lincoln+Sparrow+at+CRP_+bc.JPG Hays Humm - Project FeederWatch - Make it stand out Lincoln Sparrow https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/88de92a1-e94a-4c27-a2f7-e729090cbfb3/IMG_1736+Red-winged+Blackbird+at+CRP_+bc.JPG Hays Humm - Project FeederWatch - Make it stand out Red-winged Blackbird Female https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a97dad2f-5045-4442-b80c-181e3993fef0/IMG_3092+Lesser+Goldfinch+bc.JPG Hays Humm - Project FeederWatch - Make it stand out Lesser Goldfinch Male https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/56a2fc20-1ed1-4f16-9da6-74cff5752c01/IMG_1746+Sptted+Towhee+at+CRP_bc.JPG Hays Humm - Project FeederWatch - Make it stand out Spotted Towhee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/8aa869a7-2107-4093-b1af-ff0076484066/IMG_1097+vole+at+crp+bc.jpg Hays Humm - Project FeederWatch - Make it stand out This little vole appears to enjoy the seed scatter under the feeder. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/aac4cd11-65f5-485d-bba1-de48c5a5927d/IMG_1473_edited+robin+wings+bc.jpg Hays Humm - Project FeederWatch - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/an-essay-on-change monthly 0.5 2023-03-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7e9281f8-4199-41a1-8929-7012fd9dc30a/pic2shutterstock_reef+with+many+fish.jpg Hays Humm - An Essay on Change - Make it stand out silvae/shutterstock.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f38f70ae-3a69-432d-b3cb-f3d08b5a4e36/pic1shutterstock_long+narrow+reef.jpg Hays Humm - 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About the Cover… - Make it stand out Photographer Tom L. Hausler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1273c9b7-1986-4144-af8e-7d27fa4cc708/Pic+2.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Photo: Tom Hausler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a3f370c4-c120-4c4e-aae7-fe2b7d8a139e/Picture2.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Range map for the Golden-cheeked Warbler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1bc68936-481d-4618-8b24-422674815b5e/Pic+4.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Golden-cheeked Warblers feed heavily on caterpillars, especially during the breeding season. Photo: Tom Hausler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b8860206-2d92-43c5-9c25-5821ba596e9f/Pic+3.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out They sometimes remove the wings and tenderize larger prey items by smashing them against a branch. Photo: Tom Hausler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/58fb8e66-50a3-43d7-a21f-f3caa22560dc/Pic+6.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Photo: Tom Hausler https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/ice-beauty-and-beast monthly 0.5 2023-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7507e4e2-cf0c-48f3-b618-18a6c20c064a/Tom+H+5.jpg Hays Humm - Ice—Beauty and Beast - Make it stand out Tom Hausler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/fc38881a-1f23-4ae2-9dc5-d403f088a1f9/Ice+2023+Wim+valley+4x3+%28002%29_Mimi+6.jpg Hays Humm - Ice—Beauty and Beast - Make it stand out Mimi Cavender https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/089b2acd-ad04-4be5-9248-95610c5574e7/IMG-4501-2-Shannon.jpg Hays Humm - Ice—Beauty and Beast - Make it stand out Shannon du Plessis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1c8e4514-6ae8-47f1-9499-4dbae78f6f85/Tom+H+2.jpg Hays Humm - Ice—Beauty and Beast - Make it stand out Tom Hausler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/eeb17e78-1182-4e34-a6e5-d585888c3820/Tom+H+4.jpg Hays Humm - Ice—Beauty and Beast - Make it stand out Tom Hausler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/884ea1c2-278c-4a15-95f4-190487031621/Image-Constance+4.jpeg Hays Humm - Ice—Beauty and Beast - Make it stand out Constance Quigley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/67bac44f-57a6-4a84-8819-c707285568d0/IMG_2063+humming+xfmr-HH+FEB223_ed_Eva+5.jpg Hays Humm - Ice—Beauty and Beast - Make it stand out Eva Frost https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/6c0858d6-e654-4afd-9e80-dbac6cc61102/IMG_0776+HH+FEB+223_ed_Eva+7.jpg Hays Humm - Ice—Beauty and Beast - Make it stand out Eva Frost https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1bcb545f-b24f-4481-be72-28366af5d61b/IMG-9121-2-+Shannon+2.jpg Hays Humm - Ice—Beauty and Beast - Make it stand out Shannon du Plessis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/49dc8c45-8769-4f00-88bd-9b344c7952f3/Ice+2023+oak+leaf+load+%28002%29_Mimi+2.jpg Hays Humm - Ice—Beauty and Beast - Make it stand out Mimi Cavender https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/05e64b38-e2e8-4655-8641-1c568e553bc2/Picture1_Mimi.jpg Hays Humm - Ice—Beauty and Beast - Make it stand out Mimi Cavender https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/6bb6e4df-9dc2-4678-9b28-82e182fe3b31/Picture2_Mimi.jpg Hays Humm - Ice—Beauty and Beast - Make it stand out Mimi Cavender https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/927019dc-adb6-4231-9dc7-26f37efc2a14/Picture3_Mimi.jpg Hays Humm - Ice—Beauty and Beast - Make it stand out Half of that juniper grove broke under the ice… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/dbdc78a9-8281-438d-93b4-d51e4dda8599/Ice+2023+mulch+%28002%29_Mimi+3.jpg Hays Humm - Ice—Beauty and Beast - Make it stand out …and is now a pile of cedar mulch. Smells great. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/305e9a40-0add-43dd-846e-1110b83dc6ac/Ice+2023+Wim+valley+and+chinese+elm+%28002%29_Mimi+5.jpg Hays Humm - Ice—Beauty and Beast - Make it stand out A heartbeat in Nature’s time, and our trees are fewer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e55fa3b5-62a2-451c-b80e-946c5add1d32/Ice+2023+Wim+valley+new+normal+WIDE.jpg Hays Humm - Ice—Beauty and Beast - Make it stand out And Central Texas is still here, still beautiful. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a7cc7fd0-4ddd-4d9e-941a-b107b0333908/IMG_1426-Dick+1.jpg Hays Humm - Ice—Beauty and Beast - Make it stand out Dick McBride https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/261a142c-14e1-4078-92c4-57f1ee6f3aef/Tom+H+1.jpg Hays Humm - Ice—Beauty and Beast - Make it stand out Tom Hausler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f33ca7ca-c1d0-4f0c-b175-8bd0ce4632ed/Image_Constance+1.jpeg Hays Humm - Ice—Beauty and Beast - Make it stand out Constance Quigley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b0cec7e3-8a2d-4afa-b500-0c6f6c93e57d/Image-Constance+3.jpeg Hays Humm - Ice—Beauty and Beast - Make it stand out Constance Quigley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1677257358899-COXC6ODCTWGY8QZPZSEN/IMG_2015_Eva+2.JPG Hays Humm - Ice—Beauty and Beast - Eva Frost https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1677257359766-9TSDZ9L4KFLS0SMIWBLE/IMG_2026+frozen+agarita-+HH+FEB123_Eva+8.JPG Hays Humm - Ice—Beauty and Beast - Eva Frost https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1677257363468-AA1QNOLAVCJ06NREBFTR/IMG_2057+HH+FEB_edited_Eva+6.jpg Hays Humm - Ice—Beauty and Beast - Eva Frost https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1677257977469-B1UYNC5A5OP3QXF0AYON/Ice+2023+grass+%28002%29_Mimi+4.jpg Hays Humm - Ice—Beauty and Beast - Mimi Cavender https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1677257977181-MAT8Q9REYBIDSGSFBNAC/Ice+2023+rose+%28002%29_Mimi+1.jpg Hays Humm - Ice—Beauty and Beast - Mimi Cavender https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1677257980415-4PYRFASRPFROJEYI2PUP/IMG_2033+HH+FEB123_ed_Eva+4.jpg Hays Humm - Ice—Beauty and Beast - Eva Frost https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1d397955-e20d-4b19-a9f6-91822ebf211a/IMG_2617+%28002%29_Olivia.jpg Hays Humm - Ice—Beauty and Beast - Make it stand out “Olivia” Photo by Dixie Camp https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/spotlight-on-master-naturalists-at-work monthly 0.5 2023-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7e89e44b-6699-4436-a95c-58f5e494c385/20230205_115325%280%29%5B1%5D_copy.jpg Hays Humm - Spotlight on Master Naturalists at Work - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a1ab0124-550b-42d4-a271-b5e3f1fdbed3/plaque.jpg Hays Humm - Spotlight on Master Naturalists at Work - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/5f620a47-7c5a-470d-9a2c-17306a43298f/IMG_2755.jpg Hays Humm - Spotlight on Master Naturalists at Work - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c838eed7-6a38-4f6e-8eb8-6227d5caed24/20230202_090704%5B2%5D.JPG Hays Humm - Spotlight on Master Naturalists at Work - Make it stand out Storm debris, as viewed from the Kyle’s kitchen window, blocked the primary trailhead which leads down into the canyon. Gratefully, they sustained no structural damage! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/034c2cbc-a477-49a6-85e6-cef06b9ea2c1/IMG_5177.jpg Hays Humm - Spotlight on Master Naturalists at Work - Make it stand out Bob Adkins https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/341aa957-02fa-4dcf-a54d-33ef256d76b8/IMG_5174.jpg Hays Humm - Spotlight on Master Naturalists at Work - Make it stand out Lin Weber, Tina Adkins, and Chris Riggins https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/0cd6fef2-0df1-4339-8c22-e57bb863f49a/IMG_5179.jpg Hays Humm - Spotlight on Master Naturalists at Work - Make it stand out Lin Weber https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/55065208-8711-4478-b012-f6d4d812a76c/IMG_5182.jpg Hays Humm - Spotlight on Master Naturalists at Work - Make it stand out Mary O’Hara https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/34501f50-06c4-4bbd-b8b2-b7f8b9a9f7c8/IMG_5173.jpg Hays Humm - Spotlight on Master Naturalists at Work - Make it stand out Jill Bailey https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/5b1eba68-3da5-4ae9-b168-36ebc5b41874/IMG_5180.jpg Hays Humm - Spotlight on Master Naturalists at Work - Make it stand out Chris Riggins https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e780f12f-7880-491d-b8b2-af8a0042a134/IMG_5172.jpg Hays Humm - Spotlight on Master Naturalists at Work - Make it stand out Andrew Weber https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ee39324e-dc96-4c36-8c86-14ccb0f7f89b/IMG_5171.jpg Hays Humm - Spotlight on Master Naturalists at Work - Make it stand out Steve Janda https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/980734e7-ed1e-4b0b-900b-6c8495cd6daa/20230205_125016%5B1%5D.JPG Hays Humm - Spotlight on Master Naturalists at Work - Make it stand out After the cleanup https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/community-collaborative-rain-hail-amp-snow-network monthly 0.5 2023-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/4197276a-ffe2-406b-92a1-2334d5d05e16/Capture.JPG Hays Humm - Community Collaborative Rain, Hail, and Snow Network - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/890f2eca-04a7-484b-880d-171024e166e2/Picture5.jpg Hays Humm - Community Collaborative Rain, Hail, and Snow Network - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e30505d4-e6dd-47ae-8561-482737983fa8/Picture6.jpg Hays Humm - Community Collaborative Rain, Hail, and Snow Network - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/81875965-ac68-42a5-a730-1ac97329a468/Picture1.png Hays Humm - Community Collaborative Rain, Hail, and Snow Network - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/78eae017-2ccc-46dc-980f-468888abee1c/Picture2.png Hays Humm - Community Collaborative Rain, Hail, and Snow Network - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b3d138f0-8382-44c9-add1-d7493e4910f0/Picture3.png Hays Humm - Community Collaborative Rain, Hail, and Snow Network - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f02e168c-4e74-43c2-8bf6-0318ca4f01ab/Picture4.png Hays Humm - Community Collaborative Rain, Hail, and Snow Network - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/farming-while-black monthly 0.5 2023-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/34d4c558-fec8-4e67-bacc-b08fe0bfc193/Picture3.jpg Hays Humm - Farming While Black - Make it stand out https://www.soulfirefarm.org/our-team/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/0c20e1b2-88ee-4e37-9d76-492559be49bd/Picture1.jpg Hays Humm - Farming While Black - Make it stand out https://www.soulfirefarm.org/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/4d8edcde-3a6a-468a-803e-2eb5a72e1d96/IMG_4238.JPEG Hays Humm - Farming While Black - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ac46832f-1c78-42aa-9b78-d82654fcda86/IMG_4245.JPEG Hays Humm - Farming While Black - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f7a242f2-2544-4a00-8da7-d33e3578da53/IMG_4242.JPEG Hays Humm - Farming While Black - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2f72c8bf-337d-48cf-82f0-511cd71e310a/IMG_4240.JPEG Hays Humm - Farming While Black - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b32d1848-2588-43cd-8cc5-7b4b9a5c5db9/IMG_4232.JPEG Hays Humm - Farming While Black - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a590ae72-c116-4622-a36d-33406639e5ad/Picture2.jpg Hays Humm - Farming While Black - Make it stand out Author Leah Penniman https://www.soulfirefarm.org/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/3c1f9614-0094-4a45-829e-cf0e82d10380/IMG_4241.JPEG Hays Humm - Farming While Black - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/february-flowers monthly 0.5 2023-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/9f82042b-9f9c-4be0-a542-7924d3dc96a3/IMG_9165+%28002%29.jpg Hays Humm - February Flowers - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1677346715656-Q4RZP4FEZP3CI5ROCTDK/IMG_9161.jpg Hays Humm - February Flowers - Redbud https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1677346720488-XUBOJ0O6VEP37CTER7YE/IMG_9158.jpg Hays Humm - February Flowers - Key lime https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1677346720789-H6OTOHH3Z2IF171484ED/IMG_9135.jpg Hays Humm - February Flowers - Field mustard https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1677346724512-3YELRAPPSBWF3LP1OHJ7/IMG_9137.jpg Hays Humm - February Flowers - Wedgeleaf draba https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1677346725021-BMH8XCNVZGUNNTCLF27X/IMG_9139.jpg Hays Humm - February Flowers - Honeysuckle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1677346728997-6GAOXMF68FZBF3MNWYP0/IMG_9140.jpg Hays Humm - February Flowers - Honeysuckle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1677346729454-SFHBGAY6X3UUX2Y1ITX3/IMG_9141.jpg Hays Humm - February Flowers - Agarita https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1677346732219-E5DBR2YCBO22H65HIS3L/IMG_9142.jpg Hays Humm - February Flowers - Elbowbush https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1677346732806-YD48RK96G0S84SWD7WQV/IMG_9145.jpg Hays Humm - February Flowers - Forsythia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1677346737617-VF05VZCL0PZ3OH9STFXO/IMG_9151.jpg Hays Humm - February Flowers - Mountain laurel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1677346739069-88H6GJHYMOFZZ03IYKGX/IMG_9153.jpg Hays Humm - February Flowers - Witch hazel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1677349133044-P5ULJD1NSFBIQMVDTHMP/IMG_9162.jpg Hays Humm - February Flowers - Anemone (wind flower) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1677349132671-TT9FPVD6D734WMN1OQ1X/IMG_9163.jpg Hays Humm - February Flowers - Anemone (wind flower) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1677349135720-9CCWTXZ4QB35RDNJGH23/IMG_9164.jpg Hays Humm - February Flowers - Henbit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1677353481893-UUGK345USMTKP1GDMNC6/IMG_9165.jpg Hays Humm - February Flowers - Dandelion https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/on-the-cover monthly 0.5 2023-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/335f963a-a808-44dc-8cee-78c4b4719c7a/DSC_3913-3.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7ee8b3dc-ef2b-4d57-b378-f0fe61101815/DSC_3924.jpg Hays Humm - About the Cover… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/christmas-bird-count-2023 monthly 0.5 2024-02-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/3a6a8619-a25e-4dc4-933d-80a79579a2f8/DSC_4265.jpg Hays Humm - Christmas Bird Count - Make it stand out Golden-fronted Woodpecker Photos by Betsy Cross - all from December 18, 2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d7edd7aa-328c-4181-a5b6-0779e5464801/DSC_4419_William+and+Eleanor.jpg Hays Humm - Christmas Bird Count - Make it stand out Zone 1 leader Jesse Huth (far right), along with HCMNs Doray Lendacky (pink gloves) and Betsy Cross (photographer), and three enthusiastic San Marcos birders met at 7:15 A.M. on December 18 at William and Eleanor Crook Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/732c6e54-730c-49b4-a841-1bf0a8dfd167/DSC_3850_Zone+1+Team.jpg Hays Humm - Christmas Bird Count - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/12c345a8-d479-4ad5-ac47-1306a90da80e/DSC_3968.jpg Hays Humm - Christmas Bird Count - Make it stand out Green Kingfishers—Male (upper perch) and Female (lower perch)—were spotted early on at the footbridge over the San Marcos River. The kingfishers’ nest burrow can be seen in the side of the riverbank. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/77093cc9-ab10-44c4-bab8-838e672fa9ce/Green+kingfisher+range.jpg Hays Humm - Christmas Bird Count - Green Kingfishers Chloroceryle americana Green Kingfisher range map https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/67b0187b-4061-4aa8-859a-369a5cb8ca24/DSC_3913.jpg Hays Humm - Christmas Bird Count - Make it stand out Belted Kingfisher—This female Belted Kingfisher was a mile or so upstream from the Green Kingfishers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/051c9c1b-57da-47c2-afcb-49b77ced4453/belted+kingfisher+rangev2.JPG Hays Humm - Christmas Bird Count - Belted Kingfishers Megaceryle alcyon Unlike Green Kingfishers, Belted Kingfishers can be residents or long-distance migrants. At least some tend to stay year round in Central Texas. “They also make long commuting flights over fields and forests, far from water, so be prepared for the occasional surprise flyover wherever you are birding.” All About Birds The Belted Kingfisher is one of the few bird species in which the female is more brightly colored than the male. Females have a blue and a chestnut band across the white breast (as shown in the photo above), while males have one blue band. Belted Kingfishers also nest in burrows in a dirt bank near water. Tunnel lengths range from 1 to 8 feet, curving upwards from the entrance, perhaps to keep water from entering the nest. During breeding season, they defend a territory along a streambed averaging 0.6 miles in length. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/9d1f0af8-c349-45d7-8e7c-d52d4c6a220d/DSC_3981.jpg Hays Humm - Christmas Bird Count - Make it stand out A Red-bellied Woodpecker carries a large nut (acorn?) from up top… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/25585c46-94f1-4f62-ad86-22a05d6261ff/DSC_3983.jpg Hays Humm - Christmas Bird Count - Make it stand out …to the crosspiece below, where it hammered away on it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a35df6c9-33c2-42eb-9d88-a6dc27b0bc1d/DSC_3903.jpg Hays Humm - Christmas Bird Count - Make it stand out Another Red-bellied Woodpecker was jamming and hammering away on top of this pole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7acd7dde-92ca-4a69-9e59-69cf443c4d00/DSC_3993.jpg Hays Humm - Christmas Bird Count - Make it stand out Orange-crowned Warbler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ddd51a57-7c88-4a1c-8a8f-8429e168ac35/DSC_3944.jpg Hays Humm - Christmas Bird Count - Make it stand out Ruby-crowned Kinglet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/488f05bd-d281-4d6e-91fb-de4d054e2614/DSC_3894.jpg Hays Humm - Christmas Bird Count - Make it stand out Carolina Chickadee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/729f82f0-c343-44b8-ae69-da86c55ba1d8/DSC_4009.jpg Hays Humm - Christmas Bird Count - Make it stand out Yellow-rumped Warbler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/da39a7fa-cf8d-45fa-9f15-688311beaf6c/DSC_3996.jpg Hays Humm - Christmas Bird Count - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/31a81419-9ae0-478d-a414-1fc28c2baafa/DSC_4001.jpg Hays Humm - Christmas Bird Count - Make it stand out This private pond was loaded with waterfowl but was only accessible from the roadside, which made counting a bit challenging. But the team persevered. A Great Blue Heron dropped in, joining a flock of Ring-necked Ducks (40), Lesser Scaup (10), Redheads (4), and a Green-winged Teal (1). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b0e683de-485a-416f-9f49-e4c221bc3745/DSC_4013.jpg Hays Humm - Christmas Bird Count - Make it stand out A Crested Caracara surveyed the landscape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2e47a2c2-7879-4298-84b3-5cc115e50c41/DSC_4331-2.jpg Hays Humm - Christmas Bird Count - Make it stand out Next stop for Zone 1 Team was John J. Stokes Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f30ece63-fb0e-46cd-b015-15814614fd27/DSC_4029_mockingbird.jpg Hays Humm - Christmas Bird Count - Make it stand out Northern Mockingbird https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f37f451e-19f0-4943-85c4-9bf7a4cf80d3/DSC_4038.jpg Hays Humm - Christmas Bird Count - Make it stand out Red-shouldered Hawk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/5ed077df-d834-4585-b87f-98515b7f8a36/DSC_4047-2.jpg Hays Humm - Christmas Bird Count - Make it stand out Female Red-winged Blackbird https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e7810751-a2ef-4ed1-b0c1-aa2758662007/DSC_4020.jpg Hays Humm - Christmas Bird Count - Make it stand out Female Yellow-bellied Sapsucker https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/567240ca-2819-44f4-bf65-8606b021a74f/DSC_4415.jpg Hays Humm - Christmas Bird Count - Make it stand out Jesse was granted special permission to count at the fish hatchery, which is not ordinarily open to the public. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/9fb68a99-2165-4151-8b1b-d9fdaa674c7e/DSC_4161-2.jpg Hays Humm - Christmas Bird Count - Make it stand out American Pipit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2cd386e7-7d8b-4cb3-9fa3-baf189e3e419/DSC_4115.jpg Hays Humm - Christmas Bird Count - Make it stand out Total Ducks Reported: Lesser Scaup (35), Ring-necked Duck (30), Gadwall (28), Redhead (19), Northern Shoveler (8), Green-winged Teal (4), Canvasback (3), Blue-winged Teal (1) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b18b3ef8-0d50-433a-82f8-777ee90e5585/DSC_4171-2.jpg Hays Humm - Christmas Bird Count - Make it stand out Killdeer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/5133c9ad-e07b-426e-8612-3be376ee05e3/DSC_4150.jpg Hays Humm - Christmas Bird Count - Make it stand out Least Sandpiper https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/6aa77a36-a68b-4c8c-b6b0-36fad25ced57/DSC_4050.jpg Hays Humm - Christmas Bird Count - Make it stand out Great Blue Heron (over 29 were counted) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b372cade-3044-4050-93f1-1fd5d71aee1a/DSC_4439_Our+river.jpg Hays Humm - Christmas Bird Count - and the San Marcos River Walk The Zone 1 Team finished the day by covering the San Marcos River, starting in Centennial Park and walking through part of the Texas State University campus. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2501530c-0afd-4955-a89c-e88682318b8c/DSC_4193.jpg Hays Humm - Christmas Bird Count - Make it stand out Ruby-crowned Kinglet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a26dbfb1-986f-42cf-abce-3b6a1f15614e/DSC_4215.jpg Hays Humm - Christmas Bird Count - Make it stand out Downy Woodpecker https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/396d04cf-adbe-4067-82b7-efa06808c49f/DSC_4197-2.jpg Hays Humm - Christmas Bird Count - Make it stand out Blue-headed Vireo spotted by Jesse deep inside the bramble https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/9818799d-b323-43db-bc94-9b75591bc9be/DSC_4242.jpg Hays Humm - Christmas Bird Count - Make it stand out Great Egret https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/825dc350-081f-49fd-9dd6-80e91d049854/DSC_4271.jpg Hays Humm - Christmas Bird Count - Make it stand out Golden-fronted Woodpecker https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/176a5b6e-2db8-4474-a483-f9e93a2514cb/DSC_4230.jpg Hays Humm - Christmas Bird Count - Make it stand out Bald Eagle - Juvenile spotted by HCMN Doray Lendacky https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/858e9c24-37bb-423b-ada4-ab781c325021/Sections.jpg Hays Humm - Christmas Bird Count - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b861c404-c4b7-401e-b49d-eab02f80f28e/Slide1.jpg Hays Humm - Christmas Bird Count - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/404429fd-fd07-4323-a641-95cb269b0286/Slide2.jpg Hays Humm - Christmas Bird Count - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/cc6f4324-ba69-4bf4-bad1-d793374918a2/Chuys.jpg Hays Humm - Christmas Bird Count - Make it stand out Christmas Bird Count Volunteers’ After Party at Chuy’s Photo by HCMN Cindy Hobson https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/the-power-of-one monthly 0.5 2023-02-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/4cf74408-fb22-42e5-b706-6fb6832f5386/1-Salwa+Khan_Mothering+Earth.jpg Hays Humm - The Power of One - Make it stand out All photos by Bob Currie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/31ef69c8-02c3-41ea-a3bd-21738e596340/3-Salwa_TaraChapman_Bees.jpg Hays Humm - The Power of One - Make it stand out Salwa interviews about bees and beekeeping on site with Tara Chapman of Two Hives Honey in Austin, Texas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ed22d31a-871c-407d-9384-783945ef9dd6/2-SK-Clark_WindPower.jpg Hays Humm - The Power of One - Make it stand out The topic was wind power when Salwa interviewed Jeffrey Clark, President and CEO of The Advanced Power Alliance, Austin, Texas, in 2019. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/4028dab3-c1ce-4b44-81a9-10797eb46842/4-SustainableHousing.jpg Hays Humm - The Power of One - Make it stand out Sara Simpson of Colorspace Architecture + Urban Design in San Marcos, Texas, engages Salwa about sustainable housing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/51066dd3-ae58-4c93-ad13-e2dcf489a10f/5-Salwa_RecyclePlastics.jpg Hays Humm - The Power of One - Make it stand out Salwa with Michael Quinto, engineering student at Texas State University, about a project to reuse plastics. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/545748e1-5834-4c39-91f0-41bb6b9022b5/7-Garden.jpeg Hays Humm - The Power of One - Make it stand out “I’m in one of my favorite places, the garden, with my hands in the soil. I’ve been gardening organically for 50 years now.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/5db3c3e8-28fb-479f-bff3-f24f4caeceeb/6-SalwasNewBike.jpg Hays Humm - The Power of One - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/55c9286f-21a9-4d9d-a9ce-e116486208be/8-kyaking-2-140629.jpg Hays Humm - The Power of One - Make it stand out Salwa Khan and Bob Currie enjoy kayaking and biking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/eb6120d5-2216-4fa9-bfe3-9be59310eb1d/9-Biking_Salwa_Bob2017.JPG Hays Humm - The Power of One - Make it stand out She has cycled 21 thousand miles (yes!) since 2017. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/trees-are-more-than-just-pretty monthly 0.5 2023-02-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/dded9f80-bc02-4e58-aa21-94aff8a8dc35/HELM+Feb+2023+banner+cedar+and+oak+frame.jpg Hays Humm - Trees Are More Than Pretty - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/8fe6d8f8-4696-40ca-8348-0cc8287586b7/HELM+%238+Feb+2023+cedar+multi-trunk.jpg Hays Humm - Trees Are More Than Pretty - Make it stand out Here’s our ubiquitous Ashe juniper—Texas “cedar”—in its shrubbier multi-trunked form… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d641e9f2-6eb8-4017-a889-386622774b53/HELM+%238+Feb+2023+cedar+single+trunk+grove.jpg Hays Humm - Trees Are More Than Pretty - Make it stand out …and a motte of the same juniper species with single trunks. Both types can become “old growth” cedars. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/72bdb9ef-171b-4360-8aa9-cc0978d788cc/HELM+Feb+2023+Escarpment+Live+Oaks+PGR.jpg Hays Humm - Trees Are More Than Pretty - Make it stand out Two of Hays County’s iconic oak species are the Escarpment Live Oak… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e4a64d95-3e85-42c7-940a-5288575f22f7/HELM+%238+Feb+2023+big+live+oak+walk.jpg Hays Humm - Trees Are More Than Pretty - Make it stand out ...and the larger, more broadly spreading Southern Live Oak https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7bd65e07-5597-4f51-97f2-bd47af3b8b21/Kissing+Tree+2.jpeg Hays Humm - Trees Are More Than Pretty - Make it stand out Kissing Oak in San Marcos, Texas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/fbd97530-b9e4-4931-b5c2-5912c726e32e/Kyle+Auction+Oak+3.jpeg Hays Humm - Trees Are More Than Pretty - Make it stand out Kyle Auction Oak in Kyle, Texas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b9a4f1a6-cc09-49c9-baea-a671c0e3ea8a/Kyle+Hanging+Tree+1.jpeg Hays Humm - Trees Are More Than Pretty - Make it stand out Kyle Hanging Tree in Kyle, Texas, at the Kyle City Cemetery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/fa329867-baa2-4323-a378-2a47b86c64b6/Log+Cabin+Oaks+1.jpeg Hays Humm - Trees Are More Than Pretty - Make it stand out Log Cabin Oaks in San Marcos, Texas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/fbab7a45-93d8-4404-ad01-179eb68b9f11/Retama+Thorn.jpeg Hays Humm - Trees Are More Than Pretty - Make it stand out Retama thorn https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/9e328b63-e23b-4f49-a620-5f98f60a2bc1/Ligustrum+Removal.jpeg Hays Humm - Trees Are More Than Pretty - Make it stand out Girdling can eradicate invasive Ligustrum growing too close to a creek to risk chemical control. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/395137ca-07e2-4c3f-a57b-5e75eaa42727/HELM+%238+Feb+2023+sycamores+Dripping+Springs.jpg Hays Humm - Trees Are More Than Pretty - Make it stand out Sycamores just south of Dripping Springs, Texas, glow in late afternoon winter light. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1d528638-82a4-4954-b2ca-264ec49b8b62/cross+section+1_edited+BC.jpg Hays Humm - Trees Are More Than Pretty - Make it stand out https://www.arboristnow.com/news/The-Basic-Anatomy-of-a-Tree https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/3eb61605-d593-42d7-b5d1-950eac3e2b6e/DSC_4289.jpg Hays Humm - Trees Are More Than Pretty - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d5925206-d0f0-4cfa-bcb3-0f89488dd200/6CDC636D-8A8E-4FB3-95AF-C2F68D7E1874_1_105_c.jpeg Hays Humm - Trees Are More Than Pretty - Make it stand out Evidence of oak wilt on live oak leaves https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/21717263-e870-4063-97ae-abf6cf663750/4A60FF7E-1653-4759-B98E-72D36CAC5924_1_105_c.jpeg Hays Humm - Trees Are More Than Pretty - Make it stand out Fungus rots the bark’s cambium layer when organic matter is piled against the base of a tree. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b61a2a2d-8f64-43a6-a009-bbacdaca9ed6/Crown+Gall.jpeg Hays Humm - Trees Are More Than Pretty - Make it stand out Soil bacteria cause tumor-like growths called crown galls. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/6e2835db-37c1-498c-8bf0-fa61e2ff91b3/20200614-DSC_2234.jpg Hays Humm - Trees Are More Than Pretty - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/85ad5601-a55e-4d7c-985e-238b7498b4db/Picture7.jpg Hays Humm - Trees Are More Than Pretty - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/how-do-they-do-it monthly 0.5 2023-02-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/96507f0f-672a-4ea9-8e17-3a853e8215a4/udated+banner+photo.jpg Hays Humm - How Do They Do It? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/67479f99-b6e4-44a0-a752-81b37f1feb1b/16+-+Christine+dead+bird2.jpg Hays Humm - How Do They Do It? - Make it stand out This frozen Pine Siskin was one of many we Master Naturalists found on our properties during Winter Storm Uri, February 2021. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ae529a72-d398-4e64-93cd-4c9fb4eca4a4/20210218-DSC_4005.jpg Hays Humm - How Do They Do It? - Make it stand out Yellow-rumped Warbler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/6649e05f-99ae-4c04-a97e-8492fd895968/20210218-DSC_4001.jpg Hays Humm - How Do They Do It? - Make it stand out Cardinal and Chipping Sparrows https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/6e319cd1-0055-463a-bd1b-fadf10c08b25/DSC_3640_Monarch.jpg Hays Humm - How Do They Do It? - Make it stand out Monarch passing through Hays County on its way to wintering grounds in Mexico—October, 2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a459f7b6-39ea-4951-aad1-2480e058a445/DSC_2660.jpg Hays Humm - How Do They Do It? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/dc8d566d-34cc-4c00-a9f7-0a75ce77fd11/DSC_3329-2.jpg Hays Humm - How Do They Do It? - Make it stand out Gulf Coast Toad burrowed down in between (and under) rocks and tree roots https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/539ac055-eb00-46a3-ad10-70b537227250/DSC_3613-2.jpg Hays Humm - How Do They Do It? - Make it stand out Texas Spiny Lizard https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/9131f98d-a691-432f-8667-bf2e2a8efc92/20210218-DSC_3987.jpg Hays Humm - How Do They Do It? - Make it stand out Yellow-rumped Warbler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b2ba410b-c82d-410e-94b4-dcfd002403bf/20210219-DSC_4147.jpg Hays Humm - How Do They Do It? - Make it stand out Because of their low metabolic rate and lack of fat stores, armadillos are intolerant of cold temperatures. And yes, they are ordinarily nocturnal mammals. But after several nights in the single digits, this one ventured out of its burrow in the middle of the day to search for a much needed meal of grubs, beetles, ants, termites, worms, and other invertebrates. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/55505d9b-0f3c-480e-8d58-71a4775b5ca2/DSC_4055.jpg Hays Humm - How Do They Do It? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7bb0d53f-4f69-4c19-8b9a-5e6506422a76/21+-+Eva+three+does+in+light+snow.jpg Hays Humm - How Do They Do It? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/gay-ruby-dahlstrom-nature-preserve monthly 0.5 2022-12-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/8cabdc22-cd3f-4148-9523-236b99203355/Gay-Dahlstrom-2.jpg Hays Humm - Gay Ruby Dahlstrom Nature Preserve - Make it stand out Ranch owner Gay Ruby Dahlstrom Photo: Buda Mill & Grain Co. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/32470621-368e-4f6e-8972-cc69b71f3356/Possumhaw%2BCave.jpg Hays Humm - Gay Ruby Dahlstrom Nature Preserve - Make it stand out A significant recharge feature is Cripple Crawfish Cave near the Dahlstrom Ranch. Onion Creek flows directly into the cave and the Edwards Aquifer. Water rushing into the cave creates a whirlpool in the Creek during high flow conditions. (Austin Geological Society) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/0ba12f95-8119-4178-a087-204e05be37c3/Crippled%2BCrawfish%2Bcave.jpeg Hays Humm - Gay Ruby Dahlstrom Nature Preserve - Make it stand out Possumhaw Sink is a unique karst feature—a cave in the limestone that allows water to flow down to the Edwards aquifer below. Photo: Bohemian Adventures Newsletter, February, 2017. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/37fbf1eb-649e-4c84-8b2f-cc9372f925a4/IMG_2756.jpg Hays Humm - Gay Ruby Dahlstrom Nature Preserve - Make it stand out Large sinkhole with protective wire net to prevent cattle and people from falling in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a98d84ec-a8c6-4ec7-83d5-fd2949801878/IMG_2777.jpg Hays Humm - Gay Ruby Dahlstrom Nature Preserve - Make it stand out Rainfall easily enters the Edwards Aquifer though large sinkholes like this. Note the protective steel cover to protect visitors from injury. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/fb627a31-5dec-4f6c-bf39-bb698e946dc3/What%2Bare%2BConservation%2BEasments.jpeg Hays Humm - Gay Ruby Dahlstrom Nature Preserve - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c621181c-e36b-4441-a04e-772b2fe2f6bc/GRD+Map.jpeg Hays Humm - Gay Ruby Dahlstrom Nature Preserve - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c1ee64c1-42e1-422d-82e2-11ea4079a761/Dye%2Btest%2Bgraphic-2.jpeg Hays Humm - Gay Ruby Dahlstrom Nature Preserve - Make it stand out Dye tracing studies confirmed that rainfall collected in this recharge area contribute to Barton Springs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/88ea7e5d-cca4-40af-a343-079789161d4b/IMG_2774.jpg Hays Humm - Gay Ruby Dahlstrom Nature Preserve - Make it stand out See the well camouflaged rattlesnake in the center of the photo? While hiking the Cicada Trail on Dahlstrom Ranch Preserve, I was lucky to see it and avoid stepping on it! 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Make it stand out March 9 - First photo of the male Ladder-backed Woodpecker cleaning out the nest. I photographed him each week throughout the nesting cycle. Sometimes he would be peering out when I arrived. Other times if I waited a bit, he would fly in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/158f4745-d24c-4eed-9a20-6bf9450123f8/male+ladderbacked+for+4th+shot.jpg Hays Humm - For the Love of Nesting Birds - Make it stand out March 31 - When he did not appear spontaneously, I would make some clicking sounds until he poked his red head out to see me. He was never camera shy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/90a40c7b-3eb2-472a-8ece-09acf6a07e58/Female+ladderbacked+with+food+v2.jpg Hays Humm - For the Love of Nesting Birds - Make it stand out April 13 - Finally I photographed the female. She was delivering food to the nestlings. You could hear them chirping in the nest when she arrived. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/fee68dcb-246b-445f-b833-c097d27c7d07/DSCN5452.jpg Hays Humm - For the Love of Nesting Birds - Make it stand out April 22 - Female Ladder-backed Woodpecker (?) final photo. I did not get to see the fledglings leave their nest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/4a2ce5fb-51a8-45ac-93b4-090f1a3ceb95/DSC_2901.jpg Hays Humm - For the Love of Nesting Birds - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/39f1de0e-79cc-4af2-8ee7-2972c832b481/flycatcher+upper+left.jpg Hays Humm - For the Love of Nesting Birds - Make it stand out The first flycatcher swoops in and lands on the highest perch above the hole. It appears to be on guard duty—a sentry? As it surveys the landscape, the second bird arrives. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/94ab3f3c-03bc-4192-a532-3064034978c1/flycatcher+with+food+v3.jpg Hays Humm - For the Love of Nesting Birds - Make it stand out The mate brings in the food and lands on the other staging perch, pausing perhaps to evaluate any risk of a predator before approaching the nest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/25d0fd0e-24c5-43fb-80c0-d6de4d0d312a/flycatcher+going+into+hole+v2.jpg Hays Humm - For the Love of Nesting Birds - Make it stand out After some consideration, the second flycatcher glides down to the hole from the staging perch and delivers the food to the nestlings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/952b2134-a334-4b35-a7d0-f753b9f3bd86/bluebird+pair+v2.jpg Hays Humm - For the Love of Nesting Birds - Make it stand out May 10 - The male bluebird brings the female in to evaluate the woodpecker hole as a potential nesting site. They study the landscape from the staging perch as she considers the situation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2dea610a-62f4-417a-9c45-bb5557850a86/bluebird+flying+into+hole.jpg Hays Humm - For the Love of Nesting Birds - Make it stand out The male flies down to enter the hole, showing off his flashy blue beauty. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/24b855e8-608e-4bc0-bd7b-346219e21411/bluebird+going+into+hole.jpg Hays Humm - For the Love of Nesting Birds - Make it stand out He looks back and invites the female to join him. She does, and she says ‘yes, this will do.’ Soon they will build a nest of loosely woven grasses. She will lay 2-7 eggs, one per day. She will not begin incubating them until the last one has been laid. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/44bf57f2-dcda-4b89-ba60-be75a66eb664/female+bluebird+with+food+v2.jpg Hays Humm - For the Love of Nesting Birds - Make it stand out June 14 - The bluebird pair has been tending the nest for over a month. The female bluebird stops on the staging perch before delivering food to the nestlings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/3eb8370b-c9bc-4f2c-9574-c92c46a39935/DSC_2165.jpg Hays Humm - For the Love of Nesting Birds - Make it stand out Ladder-backed Woodpecker https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/354d8c16-797e-4a0e-8add-9814c7355712/20200531-DSC_1371.jpg Hays Humm - For the Love of Nesting Birds - Make it stand out Golden-fronted Woodpecker https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/9696ecc0-3587-4d32-b1e4-f4e9079efb87/20190602-DSC_4146.jpg Hays Humm - For the Love of Nesting Birds - Make it stand out Eastern Bluebird https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ffa8f663-df84-4a62-ae97-5dcfa746ac26/DSC_2543.jpg Hays Humm - For the Love of Nesting Birds - Make it stand out Juevenile Eastern Bluebirds https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/bluebird-nest-box-management monthly 0.5 2022-11-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/31fe821c-1148-45cf-95f2-92a7ec27e6e2/pvc+nest+box.jpg Hays Humm - Bluebird Nest Box Management - Make it stand out Hays County Master Naturalist Bonnie Tull https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1e146afe-2085-496a-91e7-c161eff8c40e/PVC+Nest+Box+DRAWING.jpg Hays Humm - Bluebird Nest Box Management - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/4bf63adc-ab80-4985-a192-7afc944254cc/Picture1.jpg Hays Humm - Bluebird Nest Box Management - Make it stand out In PVC boxes, I glue wood ladders with notches or grooves cut into them inside the front of the box below the opening in order to allow nestlings to climb up to the opening and have a place to perch before fledging. It is helpful to do the same inside wood boxes or at least to cut grooves into the inside front. And one of the most important features of a good nest box is ease of opening for observation and cleaning. If a box cannot be opened or is difficult to open, monitoring and clean out is challenging. I prefer a design that opens both from the top and the front or back. Top openings make for very easy monitoring. Front, side, or back openings make clean out easy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/949e28ae-4add-438c-83f9-8b9420674bab/chalet+box+w+bluebird.jpg Hays Humm - Bluebird Nest Box Management - Make it stand out With the extra heat of Texas in mind, I’ve designed all my boxes with a lot of ventilation. I think the best design leaves half-inch gaps in the top of the back and front. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/af6fe84e-5597-40c3-a33d-66b561336710/Picture5.jpg Hays Humm - Bluebird Nest Box Management - Make it stand out I highly recommend that you install stovepipe baffles on all of your boxes, and plans are available online. In addition, I mount a 20-inch square of hardware cloth above the baffle to try to deter snakes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ca6b99b0-7d0e-49e5-9086-77ce18049a98/IMG_2385.jpg Hays Humm - Bluebird Nest Box Management - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/148de7be-0c38-4c4e-b753-a668fb71bfaf/Slide3.jpg Hays Humm - Bluebird Nest Box Management - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/8a533210-2d5e-49c8-b918-de7344d93a18/NW+App.JPG Hays Humm - Bluebird Nest Box Management - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2774d050-d289-4e0e-9f92-a75f626627c0/20190513-DSC_1058-2.jpg Hays Humm - Bluebird Nest Box Management - Make it stand out Hays County Master Naturalist Bob Adkins checking nest boxes on the Dripping Springs Ranch Park bluebird trail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/33c00ae7-7018-4310-9f35-3ae515598315/Bob+checking+box.jpg Hays Humm - Bluebird Nest Box Management - Make it stand out Bob Adkins recording his nest box observations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a6ecbd0f-cc18-4c4a-a0d0-3545b6744af6/IMG_2611.jpg Hays Humm - Bluebird Nest Box Management - Make it stand out Hays County Master Naturalist Tina Adkins cleaning out a used nest box. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ff6c8e53-e527-4057-ac0f-a3b2e45ed67f/IMG_0903.jpg Hays Humm - Bluebird Nest Box Management - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/4d799a6f-45c4-4092-bf9b-41784efed8f6/IMG_2580.jpg Hays Humm - Bluebird Nest Box Management - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/26978c0d-b92f-4fa3-9356-034ba4b5e93a/IMG_2585.jpg Hays Humm - Bluebird Nest Box Management - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/8e14b30c-37e0-4d05-ab51-0e748193d9d4/IMG_2593.jpg Hays Humm - Bluebird Nest Box Management - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/blue-winged-teal-harbinger-of-fall monthly 0.5 2022-11-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/60ce96c9-6afd-4551-9735-1bca3f841dcd/Flock+of+all+female.jpg Hays Humm - Blue-winged Teal: Harbinger of Fall - Make it stand out Flock of all female Blue-winged Teal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/0d2c9cf6-ec58-4ab5-81b2-a869d41ced30/male+and+female.jpg Hays Humm - Blue-winged Teal: Harbinger of Fall - Make it stand out Male and female Blue-winged Teal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2688efe7-d694-4c8a-83e5-a82d9c775e64/Bluewinged+teal+%26+cypress.jpg Hays Humm - Blue-winged Teal: Harbinger of Fall - Make it stand out Blue-winged Teal and a bald cypress tree https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/3a9c4ef3-cc61-4a93-b9b0-e2d55aaa74f1/4+males+1+female.jpg Hays Humm - Blue-winged Teal: Harbinger of Fall - Make it stand out Four males and one female Blue-winged Teal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d85cc9d6-2959-4d9f-a711-2d4901077a27/sunrise+on+Plum+Creek+%26+Mike+Davis+copy-gigapixel-low_res-scale-2_00x+copy.jpg Hays Humm - Blue-winged Teal: Harbinger of Fall - Make it stand out Mike Davis at sunrise on Plum Creek, Kyle, Texas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/0a2e0468-6dd6-4ea8-be6b-12effe5ffc30/Photo+blind.jpg Hays Humm - Blue-winged Teal: Harbinger of Fall - Make it stand out Photo blind https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e1e623b4-1bf7-4c70-9e81-d972eaeb07fb/Egrets.jpg Hays Humm - Blue-winged Teal: Harbinger of Fall - Make it stand out Egrets https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f7b49c59-76fa-46d9-b348-1e0673a49321/male+kingfisher.jpg Hays Humm - Blue-winged Teal: Harbinger of Fall - Make it stand out Male Kingfisher https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/boo-hole-wimberley monthly 0.5 2022-11-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/57605c8c-601f-4941-8481-4672a33a8ccc/Picture1.jpg Hays Humm - BOO! HOLE Wimberley - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/dcd6f985-0eaa-428c-894a-4c76f75bc018/Boohole+7.jpg Hays Humm - BOO! HOLE Wimberley - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1667138651429-02UYHWLB7Z44F7363H4T/Boohole+5.jpg Hays Humm - BOO! HOLE Wimberley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1667339008837-9M1FYCMJUO31EBAB0SL2/Boohole+2022+2.jpg Hays Humm - BOO! HOLE Wimberley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/849f3fdc-abea-44b9-9ad3-d7c32cf36368/Boohole+11.jpg Hays Humm - BOO! HOLE Wimberley - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1667138904179-E7ZSRPRJ3M1POS7FOYGA/Boohole+12.jpg Hays Humm - BOO! HOLE Wimberley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1667138983464-QT6CQ43RJBWZ0IBO4VZS/Boohole+2022+1.jpg Hays Humm - BOO! HOLE Wimberley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f93877b8-552c-463d-a0af-41f84996fb6b/Boohole+2022+13.jpg Hays Humm - BOO! HOLE Wimberley - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1667138720258-U997EJ562LP68TJITEDC/Boohole+9.jpg Hays Humm - BOO! HOLE Wimberley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1667148008078-7THK8UX8PCF9ARZ0BPXK/Boohole+2022+6.jpg Hays Humm - BOO! HOLE Wimberley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/576b523b-8e25-4feb-8a8a-11b10cdcc7fb/Boohole+2022+3.jpg Hays Humm - BOO! HOLE Wimberley - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/october-pollinators monthly 0.5 2022-11-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1667268155419-YKZ74IF3MNYG9OLODD6L/DSC_3710.jpg Hays Humm - Fall Flurry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1666490450987-OLB3329UNXT53S71PG0B/DSC_3038.jpg Hays Humm - Fall Flurry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1666488084818-FB78D2Z51RHCPDK5I6Y1/DSC_3490.jpg Hays Humm - Fall Flurry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1666488083391-ZI437334GTNZFX9FRAXS/DSC_3380.jpg Hays Humm - Fall Flurry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1666488083295-Z18A2DFPNK311Z2SIWF8/DSC_3416.jpg Hays Humm - Fall Flurry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1666488085265-NBG3JB3WNB7GAEHUSYX5/DSC_3497.jpg Hays Humm - Fall Flurry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1666488188728-MQZSDC2AR7ERYHI9KUY8/DSC_3538.jpg Hays Humm - Fall Flurry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1666488186980-724QOH29WWCM16294NXK/DSC_3507.jpg Hays Humm - Fall Flurry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1666488471714-CX0ALE8KTBWXJXBXA20H/DSC_3605.jpg Hays Humm - Fall Flurry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1666488187051-ZQPCDQSTY6MSB200KTIT/DSC_3514.jpg Hays Humm - Fall Flurry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1666488469595-VFF7I514YF2GBQ7TXNMI/DSC_3362.jpg Hays Humm - Fall Flurry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1666488188639-B4Z0OWGVOYDW5GNQI8GD/DSC_3529.jpg Hays Humm - Fall Flurry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1666488889068-8F040ZPXL27K2ENMX4Y0/DSC_3554.jpg Hays Humm - Fall Flurry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1666488470014-NN29Q9T1Y4OBXINY5BF8/DSC_3572.jpg Hays Humm - Fall Flurry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1666488471426-BM8DYK9OHU8XPUZ298WH/DSC_3578.jpg Hays Humm - Fall Flurry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1666488889010-3AASPOZ1HC9T8VTRGHIN/DSC_3551.jpg Hays Humm - Fall Flurry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1666488890679-X4QXZCRENKJG0ISZ6TAD/DSC_3600.jpg Hays Humm - Fall Flurry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1666490453521-PPSSBUTPSFV50EHL7SYY/DSC_3375.jpg Hays Humm - Fall Flurry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1666992723903-I0YEYYI4CRHHZC2X4X3O/DSC_3357.jpg Hays Humm - Fall Flurry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1666488890815-BKOW3FRM91UJW8214JUO/DSC_3610.jpg Hays Humm - 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Fall Flurry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/dff4cc60-201c-4565-8c11-6feaebc2916d/DSC_3623.jpg Hays Humm - Fall Flurry - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d8cec175-28b4-4a19-b15c-064e5fc267be/DSC_3632.jpg Hays Humm - Fall Flurry - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2fdf556e-7605-44a9-840d-16f559d1e48a/DSC_3710.jpg Hays Humm - Fall Flurry - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/reed-it-and-reap monthly 0.5 2022-10-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/cc4a522b-0ae2-4530-af01-967deafaf6b4/Picture1.jpg Hays Humm - Reed It and Reap - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7fc5be18-bb4a-4106-b8a2-6c1524430aec/Drought+river+road+cropped+brighter.jpg Hays Humm - Reed It and Reap - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/89c75b5b-1661-45d0-ade0-4c56f63efee0/Picture3.jpg Hays Humm - Reed It and Reap - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e38e4f1b-fd87-4465-a4af-6e4ba64e546a/Picture4.jpg Hays Humm - Reed It and Reap - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/28a93db6-b768-4e24-8300-9bd4edd260b2/Picture5.jpg Hays Humm - Reed It and Reap - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a4dd1276-c96a-4a29-b9c6-e2cf438dba7d/Picture6.jpg Hays Humm - Reed It and Reap - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/bfcaa863-3c28-4b0c-9cc2-c2499f6dc2de/Picture7.jpg Hays Humm - Reed It and Reap - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/83760da9-4bb1-4e9f-9b10-3a7ab96da8e6/Picture8.jpg Hays Humm - Reed It and Reap - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/269d4449-1b7b-4ded-94c1-c5b602d2348f/Picture9.jpg Hays Humm - Reed It and Reap - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/90570425-c3c9-4150-a1b7-5a5f8defeeca/Picture10.jpg Hays Humm - Reed It and Reap - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a2b1570e-3331-4252-a4db-e58023088506/Picture11.jpg Hays Humm - Reed It and Reap - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2ff42779-00b9-4620-b422-cc127abc165c/Picture12.jpg Hays Humm - Reed It and Reap - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b5697783-bf18-4587-9aea-5b83836557c6/Picture13.jpg Hays Humm - Reed It and Reap - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e86de897-81a8-4c77-9a76-3f14dbf0b3db/Picture14.jpg Hays Humm - Reed It and Reap - Make it stand out Our rivers are life. Protect them. Restore them. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/g4yqh8d33ug4qe9enqwaiqu0urqr02 monthly 0.5 2022-10-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/5f709e9b-9d17-4d78-8b8e-23f6b82d4f3a/Watershed+Map+-+PVS-JW-X1.jpg Hays Humm - Is Pleasant Valley Spring Recharging Jacob’s Well? - Make it stand out Base Map by Molly Ohalloran https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/991887c0-c095-4bbd-a3ad-a95dcab917d9/Wimberley+Valley+Base+Map.jpg Hays Humm - Is Pleasant Valley Spring Recharging Jacob’s Well? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/9e7b43e2-e0aa-41a7-83fd-e6c6d0fe1476/JW+Spring+close+up.jpg Hays Humm - Is Pleasant Valley Spring Recharging Jacob’s Well? - Make it stand out Jacob’s Well Spring - February 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/deb031b1-5204-4b4d-a40e-1dbd404c9193/PVS+with+kayak+and+fracture.jpg Hays Humm - Is Pleasant Valley Spring Recharging Jacob’s Well? - Make it stand out Pleasant Valley Spring - Kendall Yates, Research Assistant with the Edwards Aquifer Authority measuring the flows at PVS. In the background you can see the fracture associated with the spring on the limestone outcrop. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/helm-news-6 monthly 0.5 2023-02-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b29f6165-92db-49a0-add8-1150d78b0463/landscape+of+diversity.jpg Hays Humm - Variety is the Spice of Life - Make it stand out Photo by Art Arizpe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/831e3777-a16a-4e61-b2be-d3eb9568c970/Picture1.png Hays Humm - Variety is the Spice of Life - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/afd0766d-43f9-493b-891c-842ef8753782/Picture2.jpg Hays Humm - Variety is the Spice of Life - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ce65ffa2-a9de-4b72-bbaa-ed617ca5302b/Replacement+grid.jpg Hays Humm - Variety is the Spice of Life - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/316de43d-5cc7-4fbe-8533-652f5f90eccf/original+pic+4.jpg Hays Humm - Variety is the Spice of Life - Make it stand out Scarlett Pea https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e1fc9e77-bee9-4ce2-8ec6-5fed462875ff/original+pic+5.jpg Hays Humm - Variety is the Spice of Life - Make it stand out Texas Kidneywood with hairstreak butterfly https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/93172ce5-bcde-43fa-83ea-655ffb00e706/20201025-DSC_1603.jpg Hays Humm - Variety is the Spice of Life - Make it stand out Southern Dogface on blue mist flower Photo by Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/654669d3-75ed-45a5-bcec-e1d7ada104e6/20210418-DSC_5602.jpg Hays Humm - Variety is the Spice of Life - Make it stand out Monarch caterpillar on antelope horns milkweed Photo by Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/49f1edec-9d23-4f5f-b904-c30d4e38532a/20191020-DSC_7322.jpg Hays Humm - Variety is the Spice of Life - Make it stand out Frostweed is highly utilized by Monarchs during fall migration. Photo by Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/241a2a85-d7be-4602-8c9c-82f784e9ac8a/16x9+Waxwing+%281+of+1%29-2.jpg Hays Humm - Variety is the Spice of Life - Make it stand out Cedar Waxwing on possumhaw holly Photo by Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/764e7bb9-b0c6-464f-b292-f825b537dcaf/another+landscape.jpg Hays Humm - Variety is the Spice of Life - Make it stand out Photo by Christine Middleton https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/migrations monthly 0.5 2022-10-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/4616447c-65b6-4d79-9ebe-34e47c5dbfea/DSC_2747.jpg Hays Humm - Fall Migration - Make it stand out Mississippi Kites - September, 2022 - San Marcos, Texas Photos by Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/907a25a7-a051-4858-9b2f-48cce93de72a/MS+Kite+Zoom+Out.JPG Hays Humm - Fall Migration - Make it stand out The kite’s summer range in North America is shown in green. Its winter range in South America is blue. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/abb121ae-c2c5-46b6-a240-654d2b0d0680/PP+Slide+v2.jpg Hays Humm - Fall Migration - Make it stand out Zooming in slightly, the map reveals a series of colored circles that illustrate the kites’ abundance across the geography. Pausing the timeline on August 30-September 6, you can see that kite populations in the U.S. and Texas were “Very Low.” The first flocks of kites to leave their summer homes have concentrated in Costa Rica and Panama. A second concentration of migrating kites have arrived in and around Mexico City. These observations tell me that by the first week in September, the kites had largely moved out of the U.S. and were making their way through Central America and had arrived at the northern border of South America. From August 1-19, 2022, a HawkWatch International crew in Corpus Christi had counted 1,100 different birds, 90% of which were Mississippi Kites and Swallow-tailed Kites. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d783d864-bb7c-43d6-9528-42a21def0e19/DSC_2766.jpg Hays Humm - Fall Migration - Make it stand out At 5:30 p.m. on September 4, about two dozen Mississippi Kites swooped, swirled, dipped, and dived through the street in front of my house. A few of them touched down briefly, landing in the tops of trees and on power lines to rest and feed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/96fd4338-d03f-4f75-97b0-24fa019a58f9/DSC_2755.jpg Hays Humm - Fall Migration - Make it stand out In a closer cropped shot, this kite appeared to be clutching a dragonfly. According to All About Birds, “Mississippi Kites feed on medium-sized and large insects—such as beetles, leafhoppers, and grasshoppers—along with a variety of frogs, toads, lizards, turtles, snakes, small birds, terrestrial mammals, and bats. Often seen hunting in the company of other kites, they search for prey while soaring over woodlands, water, farmland, pasture, prairie, or (less frequently) from an exposed perch. With acrobatic maneuvers they extend one or both feet to grab prey from the air or from trees, shrubs, tall plants, and other objects on the ground, and they often eat their prize while still flying.” Pete Dunne in Birds of Prey states that dragonflies are an important prey during migration and in South America. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2ebafceb-f505-402a-b28f-6fd43a30df21/DSC_2761.jpg Hays Humm - Fall Migration - Make it stand out The event did not last long… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7de9ef19-bed6-4cba-af20-34509051687c/DSC_2782.jpg Hays Humm - Fall Migration - Make it stand out …within minutes, these high flyers were back on their way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1664034203566-I6E7U0NW2ZH7EKZOGLMI/Slide1.jpg Hays Humm - Fall Migration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1664034086283-1FL8XZHQS1OOKHDU1FVY/Slide2.JPG Hays Humm - Fall Migration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1664034087573-A2O11JREK1B3QFTRZYHP/Slide3.JPG Hays Humm - Fall Migration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1664034087651-36RRKTG8NN0CH003HD8H/Slide4.JPG Hays Humm - Fall Migration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1664034359839-YDL9Z888RMUNW5BO8FQG/Slide5.JPG Hays Humm - Fall Migration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1664034359841-548GQR9BEX9YNTRJTT3O/Slide6.JPG Hays Humm - Fall Migration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1664034361046-9Y18A66KFNKJYQ5NEZS5/Slide7.JPG Hays Humm - Fall Migration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1664034361202-7TU58GZQ04OZ559WNWBN/Slide8.JPG Hays Humm - Fall Migration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1664034361962-90QDXSX6Z1F607L5EKCU/Slide9.JPG Hays Humm - Fall Migration https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/letter-to-the-editor monthly 0.5 2022-09-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/8be78a3b-c10c-4645-b8ec-05d6b40d8907/IMG_9349.jpg Hays Humm - Toad-a-Palooza - Make it stand out Photos and videos by Patty Duhon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/913b6787-605f-43be-9624-9c1b0fe4b150/IMG_9326_Moment.jpg Hays Humm - Toad-a-Palooza - Make it stand out Four-frog-frenzy! https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/summer-of-drought-september-2022 monthly 0.5 2023-08-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/62759ea9-c178-4ecd-86c2-8c4c3709dda8/IMG_5290.jpg Hays Humm - Dog Days of Summer - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/51b166b5-7ef9-4167-83e0-5d5fe378f78b/Picture1.jpg Hays Humm - Dog Days of Summer - Make it stand out Graphic from EarthSky https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/753964a9-dd46-4cd5-833f-e39d73607460/JW+low+flow+8-8-22-edits.jpg Hays Humm - Dog Days of Summer - Make it stand out Jacob’s Well at zero flow, 8/8/22 The well, which is spring-fed, has officially ceased flowing, according to a post from Jacob's Well Natural Area's Facebook page. The U.S. Geologic Survey measured a zero cubic foot per second (cfs) discharge during early August. This is only the fourth time in recorded history that the well has ceased flowing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/21584a31-d368-4d1f-9350-067a0d14a370/JW+Flow+Chart+edited.jpg Hays Humm - Dog Days of Summer - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ebe84d4f-d4d9-48d7-8d96-dad758162e69/Dry+Cypress+Creek-Cheekhouse+7%3A22%3A22-X0.jpg Hays Humm - Dog Days of Summer - Make it stand out Dry Cypress Creek downstream from the RR12 bridge in downtown Wimberley, 7/22/22. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b681bd05-69de-4a7c-a141-896d5baf0d91/Cypress+Creek+confulence+with+Blanco-X2.jpg Hays Humm - Dog Days of Summer - Make it stand out Cypress Creek confluence with the Blanco River, 8/8/22 - Photo: Gary Jones https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/44066751-1b01-47a9-b429-eecf36a57609/Blanco+R-by+John+Knox+Ranch+8-8-22-edits.jpg Hays Humm - Dog Days of Summer - Make it stand out Blanco River downstream from the John Knox low water crossing on River Road. 8/8/22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/64be017a-42d7-42f9-a636-62d0caa0d796/Buzzard+Party+on+Blanco+May14-22-crop.jpg Hays Humm - Dog Days of Summer - Make it stand out This photo was taken on May 14, 2022 and is a great shot of the Blanco River in mid-May of this year. The view is in Wimberley, upstream from the RR12 bridge. Although it is in late spring, it is an interesting photo of a buzzard party along the Blanco. What a great spot to hang out and cool off in the water. Note the crosshatch pattern of fractures in the large limestone ledge where the buzzards are hanging out. The orientation of this fracture pattern aligns with the topography and hills of the Wimberley Valley. Photo: Gary Jones https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/dragonflieson-the-fly monthly 0.5 2022-09-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/67f709f6-f9cd-442a-976d-e607c6996ef2/IMG_9110+dfly+close+up.JPG Hays Humm - Dragonflies…On the Fly - Make it stand out Checkered Setwing (Male, Red-faced) All photos by Eva Frost https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/0eadd918-e144-43fe-b1af-002eb175dbbb/IMG_8973+checkered+setwing+Dythemis+fugax+obelisking+5.JPG Hays Humm - Dragonflies…On the Fly - Make it stand out Checkered Setwing (Female) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e7ffadad-74f3-47f7-8c60-17f0eb4dcbcf/IMG_7846+dfly+naiad+exo.JPG Hays Humm - Dragonflies…On the Fly - Make it stand out They shed a few times before the larvae, or naiads, climb up on a stick and shed their exoskeleton. This could happen quickly… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d7eac1a7-6e09-4585-a360-f4456d8b4e88/IMG_2111+dfly+exos.JPG Hays Humm - Dragonflies…On the Fly - Make it stand out ...or it could take an hour or longer. You can usually find little exoskeletons going up the sticks in the water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d71d4ee6-6d7c-4f0c-9c09-aea5ae17d09b/IMG_2096+dfly.jpg Hays Humm - Dragonflies…On the Fly - Make it stand out Amberwing with exoskeletons at the launch pole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/20439217-49dc-414d-96ba-f2b637c5958a/IMG_2484++Four-spotted+Pennant+Brachymesia+gravida+r.JPG Hays Humm - Dragonflies…On the Fly - Make it stand out Four-spotted Pennant - obelisking https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a53fab45-a84e-4125-8d63-6d3bfc7a5bb5/Bluet+Duet+fixed.jpg Hays Humm - Dragonflies…On the Fly - Make it stand out Blue Duet (damselflies) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f8ff9dbc-beab-493d-af94-c757788a5a3b/10390016_1082331595130281_242114865837181838_n.jpg Hays Humm - Dragonflies…On the Fly - More Interesting Facts The Halloween Pennant (shown here) is the butterfly of the dragonflies. Dragonflies are a snack in Indonesia. Some Indians revere them as gods, as others believe they are Satan or bad luck. The Globe Skimmer has the longest migration of any insect - 11,000 miles back and forth across the Indian Ocean. When mating, a male can only place his "pincers" on a female of the same species. Males can remove the sperm of previous dragonflies before mating. The incredible flying skills of the dragonfly are being studied and applied to robots and other aero-dynamic applications. The wing venation in the sunlight makes them light up. Dragonflies and damselflies are a sign of a good habitat and great water quality! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1661704889382-5QRQPR2HOBKW6H5W1Q2W/Blue-eyed+Darner+maybe+compound+eyes+r.jpg Hays Humm - Dragonflies…On the Fly https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1661705156080-FPWI3NIMPH43V0O1G8TE/IMG_1466+young+damselflies+hanging+out+Kyle+P.A.R.D.+1.JPG Hays Humm - Dragonflies…On the Fly https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1661704720511-5EDYJTC8ORC7SJL8XNLJ/IMG_8778+what+grn+dfly.JPG Hays Humm - Dragonflies…On the Fly https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1661705553968-AJEZWMKY4BFCFQE2SKHA/IMG_6135+gr8+roseate+skimmer+dfly.JPG Hays Humm - Dragonflies…On the Fly https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1661705321992-EKO7Z6L19OTMMF7ARORX/1508086_980443391985769_5888513020837569843_n.jpg Hays Humm - Dragonflies…On the Fly https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1661705810007-BY4H94VGRL0LATDO6H6A/smiling+dragonfly.JPG Hays Humm - Dragonflies…On the Fly https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1661705453428-5TL16BOAYNTBBV6KWRAN/IMG_5176%2Bjuve%2Bdfly%2Band%2Bdamsel.jpg Hays Humm - Dragonflies…On the Fly https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1661705770516-YOXPZMA37SZG8EN9MX67/IMG_3036+dfly.JPG Hays Humm - Dragonflies…On the Fly https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1661706346525-DMVUVKQZSLYQ35S5ZZNH/Blue+Dasher+Pachydiplax+longipennis.jpg Hays Humm - Dragonflies…On the Fly https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1661705967161-3RI11ZZKTU0T8IW0TIDC/19143745_1707104229319678_6876504871525697906_o.jpg Hays Humm - Dragonflies…On the Fly https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1661706362749-6O39JD09I2UZH200ZW5E/Neon+Skimmer+male+Libellula+croceipennis+%40Westcave.png Hays Humm - Dragonflies…On the Fly https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1661706550733-8V9B8C95I5PSYKIY1ER0/IMG_7524+female+Red+Saddlebag++Tramea+onusta+%40Hays+county+4.JPG Hays Humm - Dragonflies…On the Fly https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/883e9231-4970-45bb-86e7-4608b464125b/logo.jpg Hays Humm - Dragonflies…On the Fly - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/the-wimberley-lights monthly 0.5 2022-09-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d44e01f1-07f3-4ac7-aaa1-bdd7ce2d0492/Sept+2022+Wimberley+lights+off+porch+dark+%28002%29.jpg Hays Humm - The Wimberley Lights - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ca15bfdc-e947-4fe6-9488-a113dd30385c/Picture2.jpg Hays Humm - The Wimberley Lights - Make it stand out The sunset was spectacular. Here south of the Blanco, away from H.E.B. and the traffic on RR12, it would be another dark Hill Country Night. A velvet black Wimberley Valley, fireflies, stars… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/8c50acec-65b3-4cdd-a42d-b936fc6d612a/Picture3.jpg Hays Humm - The Wimberley Lights - Make it stand out Behind Twin Sisters, the west greyed from peach to pewter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/8256932f-e649-4d9b-84b5-ec8316d155d8/Picture4.jpg Hays Humm - The Wimberley Lights - Make it stand out Wimberley was doing its semi-Dark-Sky thing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/bec8113a-21cc-4cff-8648-a138550fbd87/Picture5.jpg Hays Humm - The Wimberley Lights - Make it stand out Then, from my darkening front porch, there it was! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e81b59e5-fca1-4cf0-b6b5-1aef0de2f730/Picture6.jpg Hays Humm - The Wimberley Lights - Make it stand out What was always quiet Blanco Valley dark now is this. Not telephoto—our eyes see this, only brighter! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7c6fbb2c-cf26-4a77-b995-8ac6a81942ed/Protect+Migrating+Birds.JPG Hays Humm - The Wimberley Lights - Make it stand out IDA Texas Chapter and Texas Night Sky Festival https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1050b7f0-575e-49fb-9c93-a40791c2b16f/Picture7.jpg Hays Humm - The Wimberley Lights - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/san-marcos-river-recharge-natural-area monthly 0.5 2022-09-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/58965de9-cb9d-41a5-864a-f90987aa4ae7/1_A91mvlfqp_15g6902_2vs.jpg Hays Humm - San Marcos River Recharge Natural Area - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f6027908-3a0b-4821-870d-a6a2365db7f5/2_A91l5p4p3_15g6907_2vs.jpg Hays Humm - San Marcos River Recharge Natural Area - Make it stand out Andy Grubbs, Dick McBride, and Monique Tschurr https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f060ebef-4865-43c2-9e45-27cd07fa0f14/3-A9e6nkry_15g690a_2vs.jpg Hays Humm - San Marcos River Recharge Natural Area - Make it stand out The next generation got its first look. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/197e8bcc-7057-4467-962e-bdcc7647cc81/4-A910l8mqj_15g690d_2vs.jpg Hays Humm - San Marcos River Recharge Natural Area - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f73de2ae-83e3-4f64-af00-1bf51eec56d6/5-A92e7j5e_15g690g_2vs.jpg Hays Humm - San Marcos River Recharge Natural Area - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c8accff2-a28b-429f-b818-836e505e4f2f/6-A91d0o91w_15g690j_2vs.jpg Hays Humm - San Marcos River Recharge Natural Area - Make it stand out Master Naturalists Jo Korthals (photographer) and Cindy Hobson (front left) hiked with other visitors. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/dry-humor monthly 0.5 2022-09-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d4ef7121-703d-4fa1-b07a-b1ac9d2cf250/Picture1.jpg Hays Humm - Dry Humor - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/529bbca9-c6b2-44ac-ba90-80a1870695c3/Picture2.jpg Hays Humm - Dry Humor - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7121222a-bb5f-4038-bb08-48a9d9e537ca/Picture3.jpg Hays Humm - Dry Humor - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c0fe3d9e-31a5-47ae-b03d-e0066b651775/DSC_1653-2.jpg Hays Humm - Dry Humor - Make it stand out Hey, baby. Come here often? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/cbb69fab-a45f-4f0d-833a-315b21ab4bc2/DSC_1843.jpg Hays Humm - Dry Humor - Make it stand out Take off, creep. (These are biker birds.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/8d008faf-474b-4efe-a0df-4221f0fb2a47/DSC_1666-2.jpg Hays Humm - Dry Humor - Make it stand out Aw, c’mon, sweetheart. Le’me buy you a drink? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/514c26f7-3aae-4639-9c69-c41d6a86f8a1/DSC_1840.jpg Hays Humm - Dry Humor - Make it stand out Don’t keep following me—Oh, there’s my date. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c2d9041f-eff9-49be-be2e-3c873005b4c8/DSC_1835-2.jpg Hays Humm - Dry Humor - Make it stand out Thought you’d never get a table, darlin’. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f0e68576-b08e-4f79-819e-954725a6ed43/DSC_1715-5.jpg Hays Humm - Dry Humor - Make it stand out (Uhhh…what’s her name again?) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/0807bb14-1c67-4573-beae-82cabcd2d902/Picture4.jpg Hays Humm - Dry Humor - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/5705e362-9ab9-4234-8d82-3de6e4b8d405/Picture5.jpg Hays Humm - Dry Humor - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/af2d2412-6c06-4ca1-8fd2-14c00bac9eda/Picture6.jpg Hays Humm - Dry Humor - Make it stand out Photo: H.A. Turney, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/211ddf25-272c-4b3d-a3e1-dce48f85b392/Picture7.jpg Hays Humm - Dry Humor - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/db64e6ed-1158-4d75-952d-bef240456b30/Picture8.jpg Hays Humm - Dry Humor - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/hill-country-natives-are-smarter-than-you-think monthly 0.5 2022-08-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/cd7a5a72-a69c-433b-82fd-dd579296c49b/banner+photo.jpg Hays Humm - Hill Country Natives Are Smarter Than You Think - Make it stand out Photo: Mimi Cavender https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/26125ef3-21ff-49db-b6f2-1a4b4d1e1dad/1-ResurrectionPlant.jpg Hays Humm - Hill Country Natives Are Smarter Than You Think - Make it stand out Selaginella lepidophylla dormant; photo: Alan Cressler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ef09f4b0-62dd-4175-8e54-e9c4029b3fa6/2-revived.jpg Hays Humm - Hill Country Natives Are Smarter Than You Think - Make it stand out S. lepidophylla revived; photo: Fabrizio Cortesi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/340d4573-35c9-4c30-a07d-be31d8a482da/RainLilly.jpg Hays Humm - Hill Country Natives Are Smarter Than You Think - Make it stand out Evening Rain Lily https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/679dadb6-22e9-435f-8bf5-f18c718a7909/TexasSage.jpg Hays Humm - Hill Country Natives Are Smarter Than You Think - Make it stand out Cenizo (popularly, Texas Sage) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/0538fa04-05c9-4974-bb58-9cf45f12bf1b/3-bluebonnet.jpg Hays Humm - Hill Country Natives Are Smarter Than You Think - Make it stand out Texas Bluebonnet (uncredited) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/81e868c4-805c-418e-b5b1-abcf47bae787/Heliotrope.jpg Hays Humm - Hill Country Natives Are Smarter Than You Think - Make it stand out Pasture Heliotrope https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/760cdf43-4edf-4fa2-91ef-8909ac7bb869/5-+Prickly+Pear.jpg Hays Humm - Hill Country Natives Are Smarter Than You Think - Make it stand out Texas Prickly Pear’s water-saving adaptations Photo: Mimi Cavender https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e8018f74-b9d9-433e-8df8-beee4fdf2a30/Engelman%27sDaisy.jpg Hays Humm - Hill Country Natives Are Smarter Than You Think - Make it stand out Englemann’s Daisy petals curl more tightly as daytime temperature rises. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/dc8be4c3-c26e-4ba3-b045-ce5d94ee8336/spring+flowers.jpg Hays Humm - Hill Country Natives Are Smarter Than You Think - Make it stand out Spring flowers on resting grazing land, Central Hays County, Texas Photo: Mimi Cavender https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/exploring-small-sinkholes monthly 0.5 2022-08-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2f44376e-9ca3-4556-bf0f-a469ba60b222/Karst+Closeup+by+BC.jpg Hays Humm - Exploring Small Sinkholes - Make it stand out Poison ivy growing inside a small sinkhole at Jacob’s Well Natural Area. Photo: Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d154e823-67da-460c-a862-d91fd91a15cd/Fault+trace+graphic.jpg Hays Humm - Exploring Small Sinkholes - Make it stand out This fault trace discovered at JWNA is an example of how faults look when they intersect the land surface. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a12d2378-6e9b-4342-86a3-a3ecba968e28/JW+Fault+Map.jpg Hays Humm - Exploring Small Sinkholes - Make it stand out Wimberley Valley fault map illustrating the high concentration of faults in the Wimberley Valley (Hydrogeologic Atlas of the Hill Country Trinity Aquifer, July, 2010) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/51d2fc71-6284-4d1b-a38f-7cbdd895776c/Solution+channel+sinkhole.jpg Hays Humm - Exploring Small Sinkholes - Make it stand out Tree growing inside a small sinkhole. The tree is rooted onto a small soil-covered ledge adjacent to large solution channels in the limestone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1c1f082b-70b2-4833-97e8-4d741e599114/IMG_5244.jpeg Hays Humm - Exploring Small Sinkholes - Make it stand out The rock surface is part of the uppermost zone of weathered limestone. Note the absence of soils. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7aba27b8-5661-48ee-bde1-95a644de02ab/Perched+Aquifer+vadose-X2.jpg Hays Humm - Exploring Small Sinkholes - Make it stand out The vadose zone is an important part of the water cycle and stores at least 8.5 times more water than is held by rivers (Oki and Kanae, 2006). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/79c9b540-0162-47d8-b6b2-e7c58b7920a3/Perched+Aquifer+vadose-X14.jpg Hays Humm - Exploring Small Sinkholes - Make it stand out Schematic of a perched aquifer. Perched aquifers are limited in size and are situated above the primary aquifer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f9f7efff-6723-45d5-85f2-aab9502c365c/JW+low+flow+downstream.jpg Hays Humm - Exploring Small Sinkholes - Make it stand out Headwaters of Cypress Creek: Jacob’s Well with a discharge water flow estimated at 224 gallons per minute (gpm). This photo was taken on July 16th, 2022. For reference, one year earlier (7/16/21), JW flow was 2244 pm—10 times greater. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a6fcfb2f-e652-49fb-892c-80a559645550/JW+Zero+Flow.jpg Hays Humm - Exploring Small Sinkholes - Make it stand out Jacob’s Well with near zero flow. There is a very small volume of water being discharged from the spring, but for the fourth time in recorded history, there is essentially zero flow. The extended drought is impacting the aquifers throughout the Texas Hill Country. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/water-for-wildlife monthly 0.5 2022-08-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/86614bce-4ee4-41a0-b657-93c56187203b/Hummer+in+water+2.jpg Hays Humm - Water for Wildlife - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/8cdc8bfd-1ad8-4ca1-8e61-566482937b61/Raccoon+1-SharpenAI-Motion.jpg Hays Humm - Water for Wildlife - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1fd2c32d-23bf-4e14-99b0-ed5ffdaeee2e/bird+bath+1.jpg Hays Humm - Water for Wildlife - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/764de725-343f-4bd9-8fd1-7fe4396cb927/male+cardinal+2-SharpenAI-Focus.jpg Hays Humm - Water for Wildlife - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1e786fdf-b19d-4adb-8924-fac2688176f6/hummer+at+feeder+3.jpg Hays Humm - Water for Wildlife - Make it stand out Photo: Mike Davis https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/totally-toads monthly 0.5 2022-07-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/877d51ee-eb23-44f2-b792-6d10259938e7/DSC_1537-3.jpg Hays Humm - Totally Toads - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/cff83baa-e4d0-4bd4-b2ae-922ed432a327/IMG_9290+%283%29+with+annotation.jpg Hays Humm - Totally Toads - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/febb013e-4748-414f-84ce-e643f1b2b55d/Tadpoles.jpg Hays Humm - Totally Toads - Make it stand out Tadpoles in the shallows of the creek at Jacob’s Well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/5267433c-10a3-4b8c-aa69-58c570830fa6/DSC_1149_smaller.JPG Hays Humm - Totally Toads - Make it stand out Toadlet or frog? This tiny anuran is about a quarter of an inch long. Size-wise, it might be comparable to the gulf coast toadlet, but its other features—the long strong legs and shape of the snout—give it away as a cricket frog. Interestingly, cricket frogs also have small warts on their skin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/360b10fd-3190-450c-8e54-889b9fae31cd/IMG_9299.jpg Hays Humm - Totally Toads - Make it stand out Every night at dusk until sunrise the next morning, toads use this shallow bird bath as a toad spa. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2a9a3ab1-f1e6-499f-b4bb-76ba377e2386/IMG_9305.jpg Hays Humm - Totally Toads - Make it stand out This oak tree knot-hole on the ground often fills with water and becomes a natural spa for both birds and toads. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/0e974c6b-2e6e-48f3-a113-09605aceec16/IMG_9484_moth.jpg Hays Humm - Totally Toads - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1051dd3a-2e93-4980-a349-9854e03634e8/IMG_9435+%28002%29.jpg Hays Humm - Totally Toads - Make it stand out Notice the markings of the toad on the right, which are slightly different from the one on the left. Both have the same cranial crest, however, which is indicative of the gulf coast toad. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e5f0aae5-09a3-44fb-b4f1-2ba6e2ebbb35/IMG_9434.jpg Hays Humm - Totally Toads - Make it stand out On any given night, there will be 1 to 4 toads in this bird bath on the ground. Though it’s hard to see in this photo, the toad on the left has a yellow tone to its skin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/952f7203-f2b6-4333-9af0-1de1aa07e3c0/IMG_9312.jpg Hays Humm - Totally Toads - Make it stand out In case a toad jumps into deep water, it’s important for it to have something such as a stone or a ramp that can help it exit the water when it’s ready. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ff55edfd-2092-4524-98c2-e347e94da52f/IMG_9421+%28002%29.jpg Hays Humm - Totally Toads - Make it stand out It can get crowded in this little toad spa at night. I’ve seen 4 toads in it at once, with others waiting for their turn to hop in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/cad608f8-32f7-44e5-b1e5-1bee7600c975/IMG_9361_holding+a+toad.jpg Hays Humm - Totally Toads - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/be6e30d5-7f86-4e9a-8ac0-f3fd80fb3ed7/DSC_1194.jpg Hays Humm - Totally Toads - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/as-in-a-painting monthly 0.5 2022-08-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/9cf62f77-0cd3-4ae5-8f87-8f41fd73b709/drought+field+cows+banner+2+%28002%29.jpg Hays Humm - As in a Painting - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c050bc72-079d-45e0-ad7f-6375267c1c9a/Picture2.jpg Hays Humm - As in a Painting - Make it stand out Did April 2022 start like this for you? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/329910cd-da28-460b-82cf-5de0fb8b9cce/Picture3.jpg Hays Humm - As in a Painting - Make it stand out By midsummer’s heat, life was not a bed of roses. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/52f19c90-eb9e-4b6c-8f28-024a1722378b/Picture4.jpg Hays Humm - As in a Painting - Make it stand out Read closely the story the grasses tell. These three Hill Country suburban lawn types have different survival chances after prolonged drought. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/0258babc-160f-4376-a05d-f2a619042c64/Picture5.jpg Hays Humm - As in a Painting - Make it stand out Early 20th-century Texas painter Julian Onderdonk’s A White Road in Late Afternoon, 1921. This Hill Country landscape’s native grasses lie dormant until the next rain. Out in natural places in the Hills right now, they still do. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b87523ff-1712-4c08-8e43-6e2ee111ce78/Picture6.jpg Hays Humm - As in a Painting - Make it stand out Two-year-old wild-seeded native prairie grasses. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/4ca7e713-3d76-4889-bf53-1929a5a80332/Picture11.jpg Hays Humm - As in a Painting - Make it stand out Volunteer Blue Grama clumps flow downslope. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/644d1e7b-f937-4b77-8c5b-05d575c01a9d/Picture8.jpg Hays Humm - As in a Painting - Make it stand out With minimal water, Little Bluestem grows its tall spikes to bloom bright russet in the fall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/578102e5-f1a3-4eee-8abd-760557b4778f/Picture9.jpg Hays Humm - As in a Painting - Make it stand out In drought, last year’s Little Bluestem hibernates: there’s little or no new green, but its roots survive. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/75c8537b-691b-44be-a203-84ce714d9214/Picture10.jpg Hays Humm - As in a Painting - Make it stand out Seep Muhly (Muhlenbergia reverchonii) greys out during drought but thrives as a soil holder on rocky slopes. The small clumps in masses will carpet a caliche road cut. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/cb637947-286b-458f-91c4-9c17f608bdc4/Picture7.jpg Hays Humm - As in a Painting - Make it stand out Weeping Lovegrass (Eragrostis curvala), once it’s established, stays green in dappled shade and powder dry soil. This big hardy clump grass from Africa is a naturalized Texan. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/4fae184f-ecda-4204-ab75-a812465407a9/Picture12.jpg Hays Humm - As in a Painting - Make it stand out Sotol quickly dies back around the base of its pineapple. Behind it, the invasive Primrose Jasmine is a wilted mess; even a native lantana has browned to the ground. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/3e639daf-7578-49d9-afb5-c48d7eb9332e/Picture13.jpg Hays Humm - As in a Painting - Make it stand out Texas Prickly Pear froze last winter, came back from its roots to face early heat this spring. Its new pads are thin and concave, desperate to evade loss of moisture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/5fa9526b-bcac-4cfc-a32f-041085334811/Picture14.jpg Hays Humm - As in a Painting - Make it stand out Frost Weed droops, browns out. There will be no water in those stalks to extrude in frosty curls with this winter’s probable hard freeze. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a5e6f96c-e4db-4688-8c55-9cb69da7852d/Picture15.jpg Hays Humm - As in a Painting - Make it stand out Mexican feather grass yellows even in partial shade. That wilting native lantana (That’s the orange one, folks!) is surprisingly sensitive to this extraordinary drought; L. camara (the non-native confetti-colored one) is not! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d38eee23-51ac-4400-b5bc-24b8a47cec03/Picture16.jpg Hays Humm - As in a Painting - Make it stand out Our Central Texas standby for long strong bloom and soft green foliage mounds is Jerusalem Sage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/751a1098-852b-487e-9379-8b070b7a5e03/Picture17.jpg Hays Humm - As in a Painting - Make it stand out It will come back from freeze and low water, but with NO water it drops leaves, goes leggy, and shuts down. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/9e28de30-b33b-4196-b6c1-757c596eaed8/Picture18.jpg Hays Humm - As in a Painting - Make it stand out Autumn Sage (Salvia greggii) is native to Texas, but it blooms like this only when regularly pruned, fed, and watered. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2c5f5662-5a25-4490-a709-e80ca8c7abd0/Picture19.jpg Hays Humm - As in a Painting - Make it stand out In nature, S. Greggii’s performance is more like that of this drought-stressed individual, which has gone woody but will fill out and bloom when water returns. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/8887e614-4c36-48db-82bc-6c4c29119922/Picture20.jpg Hays Humm - As in a Painting - Make it stand out By July, Texas Scarlet Sage (Salvia coccinea) should be blooming like this for the hummingbirds… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/70dafac7-142a-4542-9474-03932cc8e92a/Picture21.jpg Hays Humm - As in a Painting - Make it stand out …but the drought has kept Scarlet Sage dwarfed and bloomless this summer. What’s that tall leggy shrub rising above it on the left? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/9733e60f-f8d0-4f85-958b-63a01e8bc717/Picture22.jpg Hays Humm - As in a Painting - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/23f8cfc0-a712-4acf-af92-74021b1e9240/Picture23.jpg Hays Humm - As in a Painting - Make it stand out Nellie Stevens Holly, a popular hybrid similar to Burford’s. Both take brief freeze and low water but are browning now in prolonged drought. Whole limbs are dying. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b80ed2b6-25fe-4a4a-ba65-70aeac06d24b/Picture24.jpg Hays Humm - As in a Painting - Make it stand out Texas Possumhaw (Ilex decidua) is our native holly. It is unusual in being deciduous and is freeze and drought tolerant. Photo: AgriLife https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/cfb82229-9980-4f19-8432-831eeb8d5c52/Picture25.jpg Hays Humm - As in a Painting - Make it stand out Non-natives Leatherleaf (Berberis bealei) and this Oregon Grape (Mahonia aquifolia) are the commercial favorites. They thrive in shade but tolerate heat if watered regularly and otherwise will yellow, brown, and drop their leaves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/9b80b64d-75a8-47b9-a370-2c74cfe9cfce/Picture27.jpg Hays Humm - As in a Painting - Make it stand out Agarita (Mahonia trifoliata) is our best known Texas native mahonia. It stays green in any light and climate conditions. Apricot-scented yellow flowers made tart red fruits for my Bandera great-grandmother’s jelly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1b92652f-05cd-43cc-975d-732e9b34304b/Picture26.jpg Hays Humm - As in a Painting - Make it stand out Texas Mahonia, or Texas Barberry (Mahonia swaseyi), is a short delicate shrub with fragrant yellow flowers and red berries like those of the Agarita, but it lacks the three needle-sharp leaflets of its more robust cousin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b944391f-d14a-4b77-9c3c-fdcbea572d7c/Picture28.jpg Hays Humm - As in a Painting - Make it stand out Same Agarita bush three months later. No berries? It’s self pollinating—each tiny flower contains male and female parts, so that’s not the answer. Birds, raccoons, possums? LBJ Wildflower Center says Yes! Drought? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7219e647-fe8c-4f42-9a5a-46536e3cb52f/Picture29.jpg Hays Humm - As in a Painting - Make it stand out No frost, heat, or drought seems to faze this young Texas Persimmon. In sun she sucks enough nutrients out of that caliche to support her new fruit crop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/bfea22b3-7dc6-4602-b8fd-61453f46f809/Picture30.jpg Hays Humm - As in a Painting - Make it stand out There’s the proud father a few feet away. He’s at least 40 years old and at 14 feet is the tallest he’ll get. Deer have hooked his double trunks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/91e47d36-f4ac-4fbe-ad0a-dc2c8b5729f5/Picture31.jpg Hays Humm - As in a Painting - Make it stand out Sure, Ashe juniper and mountain laurel! They’re only browning on a few weak branches, but still green over all. Buy the non-hybrid mountain laurel if you can find it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e60ebb06-ee2f-4f01-b0f2-822e5d4a8487/Picture33.jpg Hays Humm - As in a Painting - Make it stand out Discover this desert willow (Chilopsis linearis “Bubba”) developed for richer flower color from the American Southwestern native by Aggies, so it’s got to be a winner! Not a willow but a catalpa, it sprouts back from freeze, grows 3-4 feet per year up to 30 feet tall. It will flower more if watered, but maintains green with some bloom in drought. Loves pruning. A graceful, hardy Texas native! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/caae5f7d-96b3-4f51-9386-f63ec0c4f4e4/Picture32.jpg Hays Humm - As in a Painting - Make it stand out This sprawling old roadside evergreen sumac delighted the neighborhood until the double whammy of freeze and drought killed it. Great hedge on fence lines! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d2b86712-5556-4baf-a0ff-6443b53dd49e/Picture34.jpg Hays Humm - As in a Painting - Make it stand out Might as well be native! Crape myrtle was imported from China before our independence from England and is one of the planet’s most popular landscape trees. It takes climate and soil extremes as long as it gets full sun. After a freeze and spring heat, these only stopped blooming in mid-July. In extended severe drought, will they manage their late-summer bloom? Never “crape murder” them (Never hard prune the top)! Keep them natural. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/63f92c2e-8549-4bf1-97f8-ebac3c901f31/Picture35+v2.jpg Hays Humm - As in a Painting - Make it stand out Julian Onderdonk, Nopal Harvesters, South Central Texas around 1920. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/its-blooming-hot monthly 0.5 2022-07-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f7f1082e-d85d-4e28-b4cd-ac7ec5c49a35/GumBumelia2.jpg Hays Humm - It’s Blooming Hot - Make it stand out All photos by Constance Quigley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1658073436417-3H2GSQ8YEKJRQCOTRROT/RockRose.jpg Hays Humm - It’s Blooming Hot - Rock Rose https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1658073434836-MB26ZXLEI16ZUEOMF3EI/AlmondVerbena.jpg Hays Humm - It’s Blooming Hot - Almond Verbena https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1658073454396-9FYTZ78COCFQCVH1P67F/MorningGlory.jpg Hays Humm - 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It’s Blooming Hot - Mistflower https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1658936764331-SD74H7GLFX26F1N7UNLD/Crapemyrtlewhite.jpg Hays Humm - It’s Blooming Hot - Crape Myrtle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1658936762848-5WBMFP91DIGF7RY2EXCV/zinnia3.jpg Hays Humm - It’s Blooming Hot - Zinnia https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/texas-thistle monthly 0.5 2022-07-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2c46b6f7-a43d-4317-aebf-91a433fc96f8/20200523-DSC_1260.jpg Hays Humm - Texas Thistle - Make it stand out All photos by Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1656514889168-1F58VJJ75KS9NDV4GEH4/DSC_2175.jpg Hays Humm - Texas Thistle - Eastern Black Swallowtail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1656514871379-AX3B017JP900YQS9AHLX/20200614-DSC_2142.jpg Hays Humm - Texas Thistle - Eastern Carpenter Bee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1656514943245-IZ24UHALO05G89DZGMK9/Painted+Lady+%281+of+1%29.jpg Hays Humm - Texas Thistle - American Lady, a close relative of the Painted Lady https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1656515148152-DJ0Z6Z0PVS4CJ6K0XPH8/20190609-DSC_4469-2.jpg Hays Humm - Texas Thistle - Giant Swallowtail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d10585cf-edef-4b56-9fdd-d791a5e86621/20180609-DSCN7088.jpg Hays Humm - Texas Thistle - Make it stand out Male Lesser Goldfinch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/8374db98-1d2d-4f11-bb4f-643b9411dc75/20190602-DSC_4304-3.jpg Hays Humm - Texas Thistle - Make it stand out Tiger Swallowtail and bee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d432a98b-b3d0-4c9b-94a2-742fae019569/DSC_2638.jpg Hays Humm - Texas Thistle - Make it stand out Monarch with incoming bee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1656517514549-XHHMEFO1H6AWQUE489F1/20200510-DSC_0851.jpg Hays Humm - Texas Thistle - Skipper butterfly and bee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1656517251918-O8PGQJKGTCAB0X2PALUI/20190418-DSC_1353.jpg Hays Humm - Texas Thistle - Eastern Black Swallowtail and bee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/4e5e4941-9098-4dd3-aa39-bf6c3b481e61/20200523-DSC_1241.jpg Hays Humm - Texas Thistle - Make it stand out Woolly Bee Fly with smaller sweat bees https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ddd0adae-c0a9-482d-b769-0d70c81e80cb/20200510-DSC_0843.jpg Hays Humm - Texas Thistle - Make it stand out Monarchs often use Texas thistle for nectaring during their spring migration through Texas. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/erosions-7wda8 monthly 0.5 2022-07-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2df8ac27-e4da-4229-b1b0-f4aee1852509/i10_C_cut_nearr_2-sept-2001_hres.jpg Hays Humm - Roadcut - Make it stand out The Edwards Plateau. Thick layers of Edwards limestone are exposed in a roadcut on Interstate 10 in West Texas. —texashillcountry.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/612a89cd-6a39-4085-89bf-48b9fa0cb517/iraan-roadcut-West+TX.jpg Hays Humm - Roadcut - Make it stand out A roadcut is a cut through a hill or mountain for the purposes of building a road through it rather than over it. Above is a West Texas roadcut on Interstate 10 near Iraan. The white rock layers are Edwards Limestone, and the Pecos River Valley is at the top of the photo. —Richard Nilsen, Driving Across Texas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c4002b9d-3b97-4ada-a169-864236c53b0c/i10_V_e_of_junction_eb_2-sept-2001_hres.jpg Hays Humm - Roadcut - Make it stand out Along I-10 east of Junction, Texas, the outcrop has thick rock layers from the Upper Edwards limestone. —Texashillcountry.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/375c7809-8d64-4d0e-9e3f-e5eb8d5a8b7f/Eagle+Ford+on+_10.jpg Hays Humm - Roadcut - Make it stand out This roadcut on I-10 near Balmorhea exposes distinctive red-brown flaggy (thin-bedded) limestone of the Eagle Ford (or lower Boquillas) formation as well as underlying tan-to-gray limestone of the Buda formation—all mid-Cretaceous (~90 to 100 million years old). —San Solomon Spring and Toyahvale, Bureau of Economic Geology https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/8d899aee-61fb-4e08-a953-8ca2a0dd9291/Llanite+next+to+Hwy+16.jpg Hays Humm - Roadcut - Make it stand out Llanite outcrop along Texas Highway 16 near Llano —https://www.digforcrystals.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a4eae447-1c94-49e2-ba6a-abfcb65879bc/Llanite-hi-res.jpg Hays Humm - Roadcut - Make it stand out Cut section of llanite with blue quartz crystals —Wikipedia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/55186645-5a56-446c-bad8-e7e9b24ca6a4/IMG_5206.jpg Hays Humm - Roadcut - Make it stand out A small roadcut of Edwards Limestone on Texas Highway 306 near Canyon Lake shows hard limestone with a karst/collapse feature. The limestone beds on the right have distinctive cross-bedding which was created by water currents in a shallow Cretaceous sea. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/93b31563-3303-4061-aad3-8e2d9f8d3fcd/Edwards+hyw+306+limyclay.jpg Hays Humm - Roadcut - Make it stand out Another small roadcut of the Upper Glen Rose formation just below the Edwards Limestone near Canyon Lake exposes the soft and easily eroded layers of clay often referred to as micrite or lime mud. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e5856b5c-8859-4cd1-9a8e-275691b98536/Roadside+Geology+of+TX.jpg Hays Humm - Roadcut - Make it stand out Available on Amazon https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/charro-ranch-park-workday monthly 0.5 2022-07-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/800fd114-cf57-4b91-861b-b69fa8707a39/Volunteer+Group.jpg Hays Humm - Charro Ranch Park Workday - Make it stand out Volunteers from back left: Dick Barham, Neal Sutton, Stefanie Holtzendorf, Sharon Meves, Sue Harding, Matt Hughes. And from front left: Tom Hausler, Beth Barham, and Deb Niemeyer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a02ebcfa-440e-45bd-ac03-23250f783e28/Lavender.jpg Hays Humm - Charro Ranch Park Workday - Make it stand out New signs identify our heat-and-drought-resistant native species as well as this beloved Texas-adapted Spanish lavender! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/876e35bb-08fd-4ac9-8a6d-8216bad5c47b/20220618_093106+vertical.jpg Hays Humm - Charro Ranch Park Workday - Make it stand out Mealy Blue Sage https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b1eda1a2-a400-4a64-9b5a-f3981df45770/20220618_093152.jpg Hays Humm - Charro Ranch Park Workday - Make it stand out Texas Mountain Laurel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d0e54ad3-66e1-4242-9d8d-482167b89aeb/Deb+N.jpg Hays Humm - Charro Ranch Park Workday - Make it stand out Deb Niemeyer helps clean up the demonstration garden. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/19b4403d-9c58-41d1-a6a7-bb97d4a021cc/Man.jpg Hays Humm - Charro Ranch Park Workday - Make it stand out Matt Hughes adds mulch around the plants. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/erosions monthly 0.5 2023-12-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1f42476b-355f-4548-bfab-58236dcaa2c7/Header+2.jpg Hays Humm - Don’t Go with the Flow - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/aff7f980-3975-422c-99db-23fdfbab1ca1/another+soil+profile.jpg Hays Humm - Don’t Go with the Flow - Make it stand out Image from ScienceFacts.net https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b2fe44cb-26ab-4395-9d99-daa72d6826b8/Picture3.png Hays Humm - Don’t Go with the Flow - Make it stand out To understand erosion, it is important to consider how the flow of water changes as it moves down a slope. Any runoff—water that doesn’t soak in—naturally travels downhill. The steeper the slope the more speed it picks up along the way. Source: http://releeconservation.com/erosion-control/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/429db09a-5659-41c1-99d0-9a254686c275/Picture4.jpg Hays Humm - Don’t Go with the Flow - Make it stand out Sheet erosion is slowly moving soil and valuable soil-building leaf litter down a gentle slope. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ff3dfa69-15b8-43cf-b71b-9cfdb627eda1/RillCraig.jpg Hays Humm - Don’t Go with the Flow - Make it stand out Example of eroded soil forming rills https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/adcc4c31-e031-446e-b4dd-f2c28dc9f09f/Blue+Hole+Erosion.jpg Hays Humm - Don’t Go with the Flow - Make it stand out Juniper log barriers slow runoff for erosion control at Blue Hole Regional Park in Wimberley, Texas. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/voices monthly 0.5 2022-06-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/81f1820e-8e30-41f9-9fa1-dcb25cf1cede/DSC_2953-2.jpg Hays Humm - Voices - Make it stand out Yellow-billed Cuckoo Photo: Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ec4bcea9-d621-4841-942a-721bf00e943f/DSCN8398-2_Gray+Fox+2.jpg Hays Humm - Voices - Make it stand out Photo: Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/45dbc72f-2286-4ad0-980a-6ac282baeb5b/20200702-DSC_2476.jpg Hays Humm - Voices - Make it stand out Photo: Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/3bcaf235-49b3-455b-b656-80d6023146b9/Picture1.jpg Hays Humm - Voices - Make it stand out Yellow-billed Cuckoo in N. America Red = current common breeding range Pink = shrinking breeding range https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/24a100fc-790c-4763-9c57-3d5c1983b644/20170720-DSCN2215.jpg Hays Humm - Voices - Make it stand out Photo: Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/3e95c393-a5e2-465f-b9fc-163e16ac7c01/Chuck-will%27s-widow+Dick+Snell+American+Bird+Conservancy+v2.jpg Hays Humm - Voices - Make it stand out Chuck-will’s-widow with chicks Photo: Dick Snell, American Bird Conservatory https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/87dc8b2b-0a69-4c6a-897b-45c5c5368daa/Picture2.jpg Hays Humm - Voices - Make it stand out Chuck-will’s-widow in N. America Red = common breeding range Pink = declining breeding range https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d2d91c84-dfe8-41bb-9ef0-4d93d2aabcd0/Chuck-will%27s-widow+gaping+mouth.jpg Hays Humm - Voices - Make it stand out Chuck-will’s-widow’s “cave-mouth” has stiff face bristles that help guide prey into its gaping mouth. Photo: Aaron Given, Kiawah Island [Florida] Banding Station https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e9093c2c-db67-476f-ace9-11ba3f667df3/Chuck+Will%27s+widow+Blk+Swamp+Bird+Obstry+toe+comb.jpg Hays Humm - Voices - Make it stand out A closeup of the Chuck-will’s-widow’s specialized middle toe’s “comb,” thought to be for the bird’s grooming the rictal bristles (stiff, spine-like feathers around the mouth). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f0020fb9-95c1-4856-8c83-84df9cde47c5/Picture3.jpg Hays Humm - Voices - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d2e0122e-ce47-42e9-b69c-03adc21b44dd/Picture4.jpg Hays Humm - Voices - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/flower-moon monthly 0.5 2022-05-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b4b254be-31ae-43f4-9cb9-53503e55a557/DSCN3529-5.jpg Hays Humm - Flower Moon - Make it stand out “Super Flower Blood Moon” photo taken at 11:42 p.m. on May 15, San Marcos, Texas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/9aaf300e-5003-4130-a89a-e198fecdb117/Street+view.jpg Hays Humm - Flower Moon - Make it stand out From the edge of my street in San Marcos, I photographed the eclipse. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/571db97e-e501-4da0-bc73-357de291865f/Flower+Moon+v4.jpg Hays Humm - Flower Moon - Make it stand out I shot all the moon photos in this article with a Nikon Coolpix P950 super-telephoto camera set on moon scene mode. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/rockfall monthly 0.5 2022-05-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/65501930-2675-4508-8fa3-49e7335fe22a/Rockfall+SQS+Title+Image.jpg Hays Humm - Rockfall - Make it stand out Prototype Wall rockfall at Reimer’s Ranch Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d8c0d04c-f001-43a0-9994-ed8ef33169ab/Eagle+Rock+outcrop.jpg Hays Humm - Rockfall - Make it stand out Cypress Creek Falls at Eagle Rock in Wimberley—note the swimmer under the limestone ledge on the left and the rockfall to the right of the low-water dam. The rockfall resulted in a huge boulder collapsing into Cypress Creek. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/314eeee0-d1bf-4fc4-8bde-f76b8814b487/hamilton-pool-T-Hausler.jpg Hays Humm - Rockfall - Make it stand out Rockfall under the Hamilton Pool limestone ledge: photo by Tom Hausler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1eead95f-3096-4bfd-88b3-71de0c228ea0/Prototype+wall+cliff+photo.jpg Hays Humm - Rockfall - Make it stand out Rockfall from collapse of Prototype Wall, January, 2019, Reimer’s Ranch Park—Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/art-crowe-slime-bridge-p2yk5 monthly 0.5 2022-06-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c15c082e-ba48-4ca0-a16c-274e06ebcdfa/Pic+%231+Slime+bridge.JPG Hays Humm - Slime Bridge Kayak Launch - Make it stand out Slime Bridge low water crossing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/5d62eec2-9b27-40d0-9c5b-5081cfd87e27/Pic.+%232+Sign.jpg Hays Humm - Slime Bridge Kayak Launch - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/754b6fe0-894b-4f8d-ba30-79d7a2d98bf3/Pic+%233+dam.jpg Hays Humm - Slime Bridge Kayak Launch - Make it stand out The put-in is not bad—but remember, they call it Slime Bridge for a reason—and the parking lot is a relatively short walk from Slime Bridge. Once on the water, you will be able to kayak about a third of a mile downstream before coming to a low-water dam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/9e5c141a-303f-4ab6-bcf0-ffef0b327d28/Pic+%234+pool.jpg Hays Humm - Slime Bridge Kayak Launch - Make it stand out The dam has created pools for fishing, some over 5 feet deep. The river is essentially one big pool from dam to bridge. If you are looking for sheltered camping to rent, the John Knox Ranch offers a variety of cabins. https://johnknoxranch.org/rentals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e0beb4fe-7c28-401c-af01-a2b94ec9a901/Blanco%2BRiver%2BMap-Art-C%2BR3+closer.jpg Hays Humm - Slime Bridge Kayak Launch - Make it stand out Satellite image of the Blanco River at Slime Bridge https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/charro-ranch-park-report monthly 0.5 2022-05-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/cb5a17bc-fbd1-42cc-9318-68e42ea90cdb/20220514_103523.jpg Hays Humm - Charro Ranch Park Report - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a59244b7-89d6-4171-acc6-581cf8022709/20220514_103637.jpg Hays Humm - Charro Ranch Park Report - Make it stand out The photo doesn’t do justice to this beautiful live oak. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/helm-networknews monthly 0.5 2022-07-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/040b5b46-cea3-416b-ac7f-b07eddbc288a/Mimi+pic+2.jpg Hays Humm - Rethinking Mountain Cedar - Make it stand out “Cedar Cathedral” Photo: Mimi Cavender https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/9469552a-fddf-4e8f-b813-1d606fadc6a9/Screen+Shot+2022-01-19+at+1.40.28+PM.png Hays Humm - Rethinking Mountain Cedar - Make it stand out Cedar/oak forests clearly covered the hills west of San Marcos in 1890. Photo: DeGolyer Library, Southern Methodist University https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c287f9f2-02b1-4a47-bf5b-5f541ed95ca0/Screen+Shot+2022-01-19+at+1.19.22+PM.png Hays Humm - Rethinking Mountain Cedar - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f604026b-59c9-451f-bc23-9c21ea305b1f/IMG_3910.jpeg Hays Humm - Rethinking Mountain Cedar - Make it stand out Notice the variety of young seedlings growing among dead cedar needles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f6ac5be8-5697-4dd5-a090-12dd67b8be5a/Screen+Shot+2022-01-24+at+9.38.59+AM.png Hays Humm - Rethinking Mountain Cedar - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c7d7e72c-e3f1-4811-8ff2-a9024e17a694/IMG_3896.jpeg Hays Humm - Rethinking Mountain Cedar - Make it stand out Tree cedar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/307cb273-fb0a-4470-92a8-ca23ae1a2bf7/IMG_3934.jpeg Hays Humm - Rethinking Mountain Cedar - Make it stand out Bushy cedar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f6a20ca4-833c-4328-82c9-39dcd6dec05d/IMG_3729.jpeg Hays Humm - Rethinking Mountain Cedar - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/9fa61a75-a40c-4fab-a113-64dc8ad8f616/IMG_4024.jpeg Hays Humm - Rethinking Mountain Cedar - Make it stand out Stick cedars that have been thinned to stimulate growth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/44e60c3d-08cc-4838-a3dd-4cdf6462d464/IMG_3950.jpeg Hays Humm - Rethinking Mountain Cedar - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/13ab900c-b4a5-4a2e-b63f-b6ad4fc76e4f/IMG_3613+%281%29.jpeg Hays Humm - Rethinking Mountain Cedar - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/schulle-canyon-natural-area monthly 0.5 2024-07-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/64e3d800-624f-488e-8dd6-ee82091295af/DSC_0241.jpg Hays Humm - Schulle Canyon Natural Area - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/9ea7a845-2277-4dd5-aaa3-da2edd30dba8/Finished+bird+viewing+station.jpg Hays Humm - Schulle Canyon Natural Area - Make it stand out “Grab your binoculars! We now have a bird viewing station in a San Marcos natural area.” — Jo Ellen Korthals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c2b5d400-285a-4f4b-9960-f848a1d19f95/Schulle+team+pic+1.jpg Hays Humm - Schulle Canyon Natural Area - Make it stand out The structure was designed by Hays County Master Naturalist and San Marcos Greenbelt Alliance member Kenneth Dees. A small group of the Greenbelt Alliance Trail Crew, including Mark Taylor, Kenny Skrobanek, Al Scott, Kenneth Dees, and Jon Cradit (not pictured), built the structure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/88674c85-653b-49d3-9d36-ef933a96427d/Schulle+structure+back+side.jpg Hays Humm - Schulle Canyon Natural Area - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f547eedb-607a-401b-b0f2-ba349e4c70d1/Schulle+Canyon+bird+trio.jpg Hays Humm - Schulle Canyon Natural Area - Make it stand out Blue Jays, Northern Cardinals, and Mourning Doves are year-round residents at Schulle Canyon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/5592800d-b25b-4cb0-97ab-1ee28b7f4d30/DSC_0514.jpg Hays Humm - Schulle Canyon Natural Area - Make it stand out The Carolina Wren—a small bird with a big voice—sings his bright teakettle-teakettle solo from the top of a tree. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/dcaada5b-a9fd-4425-aae0-0afd247ccee8/Robin.jpg Hays Humm - Schulle Canyon Natural Area - Make it stand out A lone American Robin hunts for caterpillars. While robins are reportedly here year round, they are more common in the spring. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/bd045d49-69ab-4e8a-9ffa-5bbbd9fa1b0e/Bird+Cast+4-27-2022.JPG Hays Humm - Schulle Canyon Natural Area - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b56ab7bb-2ced-4cb8-b6df-f9f7a903124f/DSC_0462-2.jpg Hays Humm - Schulle Canyon Natural Area - Make it stand out A female Painted Bunting has recently arrived. She and her colorful mate will raise 1-3 broods of nestlings before returning in the fall to the southern regions of Florida, Mexico, Central America, and some of the Caribbean islands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a19fecab-5aea-4533-87f3-961a67c5149e/DSC_0640-2.jpg Hays Humm - Schulle Canyon Natural Area - Make it stand out The Black-and-white Warbler is one of our earliest arriving migrants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/6a308532-2841-4f07-8217-969160e97895/DSC_0697-2.jpg Hays Humm - Schulle Canyon Natural Area - Make it stand out The Magnolia Warbler is on its way to its breeding ground in the northern boreal forests. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a620f96f-b738-42c9-ac30-c118b55b78c0/DSC_0562.jpg Hays Humm - Schulle Canyon Natural Area - Make it stand out Swainson’s Thrush or Gray-cheeked Thrush? Hard to tell?… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/0317fcd5-92e1-404e-823b-df80dbf3544e/DSC_0701-2.jpg Hays Humm - Schulle Canyon Natural Area - Make it stand out …BirdCast shows Swainson’s began crossing over this week. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/63bb25b5-76fe-4011-8d9f-7ef06fc5a7aa/DSC_0253-4.jpg Hays Humm - Schulle Canyon Natural Area - Make it stand out The Gray Catbird is uncommon in Central Texas but may be seen during migration. I observed the catbird on two separate hikes—April 21 and April 24. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c572ba95-6bfe-433b-b501-e427855c5eda/DSC_0469.jpg Hays Humm - Schulle Canyon Natural Area - Make it stand out This Black-throated Green Warbler was foraging on caterpillars high in the canopy. The mature trees in Schulle Canyon are a perfect place to spot this migrating warbler. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/cfae9bed-0ec2-4da0-a741-f21c15f0fb9d/DSC_0667-2.jpg Hays Humm - Schulle Canyon Natural Area - Make it stand out This immature male Summer Tanager is a splotchy yellow and red. The amount of red depends on age as they molt into the full red plumage of adults. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/851c7af9-b9b4-4f79-a89d-d1b0ff296b0e/DSC_0690.jpg Hays Humm - Schulle Canyon Natural Area - Make it stand out Female Summer Tanagers are a golden yellow color. This female accompanied the male pictured here—perhaps his mate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ea076646-7af9-456c-943b-84ab2344cc35/DSC_0671.jpg Hays Humm - Schulle Canyon Natural Area - Make it stand out The male Summer Tanager was feeding on insects in the dense foliage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7ccdc902-8a0d-450e-9004-bd858e1024fd/DSC_0478-3.jpg Hays Humm - Schulle Canyon Natural Area - Make it stand out A small flock of Indigo Buntings foraged together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/aebdbc5e-463e-47f1-98b0-7632bb8df388/DSC_0502-2.jpg Hays Humm - Schulle Canyon Natural Area - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c9dd3851-5bd0-4a3b-a9c9-90df47661009/DSC_0488-2.jpg Hays Humm - Schulle Canyon Natural Area - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/58f1964a-1347-4126-ab2e-4c7f2b419fcd/DSC_0490.jpg Hays Humm - Schulle Canyon Natural Area - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/0cc0c846-5761-4a79-8673-edae7cfccb2d/DSC_0511.jpg Hays Humm - Schulle Canyon Natural Area - Make it stand out Male White-eyed Vireos are heard throughout Schulle Canyon Natural Area. They are sometimes hard to spot, but if you follow their voice, one may pop out of the brush just long enough to have his picture taken. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/in-the-glenn-again monthly 0.5 2022-05-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/25d3cdde-028e-42ba-8c48-4ad847065ad1/New+Banner.jpg Hays Humm - In The Glenn Again - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/65135d15-781a-46f6-acd0-7ec18c6e9412/Picture2.jpg Hays Humm - In The Glenn Again - Make it stand out Park trailhead, information kiosk, and Chimney Swift tower. The trail leads past pollinator gardens, deep into the trees to the bird blind and feeding areas. Two photos: Gerald McLeod https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/09a28939-e9c8-41f5-82d4-f3bd937063ec/Picture3.jpg Hays Humm - In The Glenn Again - Make it stand out South side of the bird blind, with table, benches, and birding guides. Bird-sheltering brush piles now surround the feeding area, and there are blinded windows for photography. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/402864c5-f4a1-422d-855f-f4c04c546e60/Picture4.jpg Hays Humm - In The Glenn Again - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1651021749730-XNAEENQH87HKHT5YOCZO/Picture7.jpg Hays Humm - In The Glenn Again - Seed feeders, hummingbird feeders, and water drip pools are enclosed by a 150-year-old stone wall and brush shelters. A cedar post barrier keeps out deer and protects the wall. Seed feeders, hummingbird feeders, and water drip pools are enclosed by a 150-year-old stone wall and brush shelters. A cedar post barrier keeps out deer and protects the wall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1651021776383-GJ7ZKXZXP2P37XGDTLRA/Picture8.jpg Hays Humm - In The Glenn Again - An adjacent meadow is being transformed into a seasonal wetland--nature's way of holding and filtering runnoff, which can be erosive and polluting. Photo: Lee Ann Linam https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/daca7e3d-6855-4658-804b-c1dc4f09a22d/Picture9.jpg Hays Humm - In The Glenn Again - Make it stand out Cypress Creek in Wimberley near Blue Hole Regional Park Rebecca Belcher, Wiki Commons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/9399ec57-6f9a-4f89-bf8d-413c7a1e992c/Picture10.jpg Hays Humm - In The Glenn Again - Make it stand out Site drawing for Patsy Glenn Refuge seasonal wetland improvement project — Jerry Lunow https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b77ce190-234a-4856-9505-114ef08c6da3/Picture11.jpg Hays Humm - In The Glenn Again - Make it stand out From paper to park! Jerry Lunow will oversee the new Patsy Glenn Refuge wetland through its first spring and summer, 2022. The sun was setting as we took this picture—and sure enough, frog song! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/72b238cc-4a4f-42a4-9966-5f17c41bc261/Picture12.jpg Hays Humm - In The Glenn Again - Make it stand out Jerry is a landscape architect and has designed very large-scale wetlands in the Houston area. He’s got a smaller one now in his Wimberley back yard. He and his wife Diane spent their honeymoon in the Florida Everglades, Jerry recalls, so “I guess I have a thing for wetlands!” Asked how he imagines the new wetland at Patsy Glenn Refuge ten years from now, he smiles. “Walden!” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/68eea4f8-36ef-4cd2-a58c-4c6206379413/Logos.jpg Hays Humm - In The Glenn Again - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f84ff7b6-8472-46a3-aabd-56d6bcd00069/Picture13.jpg Hays Humm - In The Glenn Again - Make it stand out Mulch brigade: Katie Simoneaux, Sandy Fleming, and Doray Lendacky load, hike, dump, hike, repeat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/9defc7b7-2fba-4d58-b043-9fd5228addca/Picture14.jpg Hays Humm - In The Glenn Again - Make it stand out Tom Toporowski cleaned out remnants of a Chimney Swift nest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e870361f-83ad-4f61-b246-3b34984f01fe/Picture15.jpg Hays Humm - In The Glenn Again - Make it stand out Barbara Jacobson weeded and mulched the Butterfly Garden. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7e60494c-e30a-443e-b6f3-7ccfe9e01209/Picture16.jpg Hays Humm - In The Glenn Again - Make it stand out Irene Bond pruned a freeze-nipped Desert Willow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/477a7a82-e988-46d9-a63b-0f881bccd7e7/Lady+in+Red+shirt.jpg Hays Humm - In The Glenn Again - Make it stand out HCMN Class of 2022 Sandy Fleming joined the mulch brigade. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/66d84235-7e78-44ae-b1c1-3ec76eef08d6/Picture21.jpg Hays Humm - In The Glenn Again - Make it stand out Charlie Dein, Jim Miller, and Kevin Kerr built the sections… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/8c497666-8111-4481-9243-e79489fc243f/Picture22.jpg Hays Humm - In The Glenn Again - Make it stand out …while volunteers dug the post holes—through limestone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2e58f437-37f4-42d2-a06b-18b598456313/Picture23.jpg Hays Humm - In The Glenn Again - Make it stand out Jerry Lunow, Jim Miller, Pat Heinz, … https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d22a0346-5945-4ac7-89c1-e982f1100aaa/Picture24.jpg Hays Humm - In The Glenn Again - Make it stand out …and David Glenn installed each section of the deer barrier. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d0bcfa2e-7668-41b5-82e7-2e355c569f84/At+the+bird+blind.jpg Hays Humm - In The Glenn Again - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f4c16798-3137-428a-baf5-e35ea1156b1a/Picture25.jpg Hays Humm - In The Glenn Again - Make it stand out Cypress Creek at Blue Hole Regional Park—summer fun 500 yards downslope from Patsy Glenn Refuge in Wimberley center. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/235ba5c7-824e-47c7-b51f-b8d460add26f/Picture1.jpg Hays Humm - In The Glenn Again - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/tpwd-advisors monthly 0.5 2022-04-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/cec3bd57-b5b5-41c3-aed7-9548c0967073/Del+Norte+4-2021.jpg Hays Humm - TPWD Advisors to HaysMN - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/59e364ec-3d78-4442-bb21-a25aceac17b7/5.jpg Hays Humm - TPWD Advisors to HaysMN - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/its-just-water monthly 0.5 2022-04-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/732e857e-4890-46c1-8a8e-a2a5ed9de7a3/Picture1.jpg Hays Humm - It’s Just Water - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/22367284-f2ae-4735-83c0-d59e799c9d6a/Picture2.jpg Hays Humm - It’s Just Water - Make it stand out Top photo and this one from Vista Brewing Company https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/297c66d0-1c81-47e7-a5ee-c5eb927b1889/Picture3.jpg Hays Humm - It’s Just Water - Make it stand out Photo from Vista Brewing Company, Driftwood, Texas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/467a995f-bf6b-4f1e-9de7-f4899b2a65de/Picture4.jpg Hays Humm - It’s Just Water - Make it stand out Volunteer Katie Simoneaux and guests simulate stream and groundwater pollution. Over and over again. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b3cbcc1f-3b22-42ba-bc62-27c902e9e505/Picture5.jpg Hays Humm - It’s Just Water - Make it stand out WAN Wet and Wild organizer Deb Bradshaw: “This was climb-on-the-table interesting!” Photo: Deb Bradshaw https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/pollinators-make-it-happen monthly 0.5 2022-05-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7ce12369-7249-4e5b-bdc1-e2ddd2f3b872/Bees+on+sotol+close+wide.jpg Hays Humm - Pollinators Make it Happen - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1651071820058-G3BBSX9TCNJARJUUERU5/IMG_20220427_092902407.jpg Hays Humm - Pollinators Make it Happen - Antelope Horns (Asclepias asperula) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1651076067526-FRV5GL298OLS1Y9VSOEB/IMG_20220427_093437202.jpg Hays Humm - Pollinators Make it Happen - Pearl Milkweed Vine (Matelea reticulata) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1651071915428-7SR1KYMYWQOC6JV88U5F/CBR_IMG1333.jpeg Hays Humm - Pollinators Make it Happen - Zizotes Milkweed (Asclepias oenotheroides), Courtesy of wildflower.org https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f65f1eee-d85c-4128-b9fb-520623bd9577/EWA_IMG00543.jpg Hays Humm - Pollinators Make it Happen - Make it stand out Twoleaf Senna - photo by Wynn Anderson - Courtesy of the Wildflower Center. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1651279974402-D19SJGR3RBMG1GCFFY3H/IMG_20220427_102432488.jpg Hays Humm - Pollinators Make it Happen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1651075725802-3PJG85QCGUPI0AX63464/IMG_20220427_103759178.jpg Hays Humm - Pollinators Make it Happen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1651280007651-8OZCLZO9O4TRV1GJUH2A/20190602-DSC_4188.jpg Hays Humm - Pollinators Make it Happen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/caea771e-eecc-4ce7-ab90-494545890fad/bee+on+sotol+close+clearer+%28003%29.jpg Hays Humm - Pollinators Make it Happen - Make it stand out Bee on Sotol—this and header photo: Mimi Cavender https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/kids-and-birds monthly 0.5 2022-05-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/8a2a1706-d2aa-4bed-9768-8f4271b00072/WOE+-+1.jpg Hays Humm - Kids and Birds—We’re Back! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1651362464220-OBXLQDZVT8AK17D5727I/Picture2.png Hays Humm - Kids and Birds—We’re Back! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1651362464234-PTLHHT4R80PTO7J5T55N/Picture3.png Hays Humm - Kids and Birds—We’re Back! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1651362499129-1HPSDCXYKO13P99PB4J5/Picture4.png Hays Humm - Kids and Birds—We’re Back! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1651362499171-6DCA18YZSQ5JS9JLHO40/Picture5.png Hays Humm - Kids and Birds—We’re Back! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1651362534162-8DFYHOO110TRH3VQDZV1/Picture6.png Hays Humm - Kids and Birds—We’re Back! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1651362534228-ZCUZ0TZT6R3PF82UWWAN/Picture7.png Hays Humm - Kids and Birds—We’re Back! 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Photo by Megan Navarro (Wehring) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b9eb0c60-b32b-4f7c-809e-0ddc1a2aab79/Sentinel%2BPeak%2B-%2BDB.jpeg Hays Humm - Sentinel Peak Preserve - Make it stand out View of Sentinel Peak from the Devil’s Backbone road (RR 32) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/74236fd7-c16b-456f-9a8e-694e048413f2/Blanco+view+from+Sentinel+Peak.jpg Hays Humm - Sentinel Peak Preserve - Make it stand out Looking down on the Blanco River from Sentinel Peak https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ce50948f-b966-498e-8c55-7621170a16e9/Sentinel+pk+map.jpeg Hays Humm - Sentinel Peak Preserve - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a11f6909-4b95-4ca3-9762-db6c2c1c31f1/sentinel+peak+preserve+logo.jpeg Hays Humm - Sentinel Peak Preserve - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/the-hays-humm-april-2022 monthly 0.5 2022-04-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/44d77d87-48ca-4caf-9ea6-bc69f8716e7e/DSC_9668-3.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/5428d48c-e0aa-4f11-8873-59546c6ea945/dusk%2Bto%2Bdawn%2Btitle%2Bblock%2Bv2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 - Make it stand out Photos taken with iPhone https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7fcb411a-4fd6-417c-aec0-317694bd9830/Picture2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/41b26aa9-2741-4f75-a576-d6e3add5b8e1/Picture3.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/cbbe7d6c-2f45-46c4-8f43-a6facca86ce0/Picture4.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1649011803442-6MJFVLHBFB1R1ZD7ZG4S/Picture5.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1649011803128-6YUCG5DAD6SYXDXLAXWI/Picture6.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1649011852506-4YQGJC36QU3YIUCWGS2L/Picture7.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1649011850907-4YN1OQ94NN9FZ5BJRYH2/Picture8.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1649011890704-16SS0NRD8BX6ZEII5FMW/Picture9.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1649011891302-56VIZZX6RC5Q0W67DR5J/Picture10.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1649011929754-5YW778F2CLI6L9VGJ1ZK/Picture11.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1649011929306-0Y08SE3IG4O0H8PDZUZK/Picture12.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/61aad468-0759-4474-b96d-ab7dbdda5d69/Picture13.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1649012348410-2DSL3B7XOWXIOECCD09B/Picture14.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 - Great-tailed Grackles (Quiscalus mexicanus) roosting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1649012349512-AZLX4V8X98UYIHRYJMVH/Picture15.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 - White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) bedding down. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1649012223343-I178BG64SHQDS65BOQZR/Picture16.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 - Twins come along yearly with some does. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1649012224206-SDA2VS0MH1ZY6OKZDCIC/Picture17.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 - Those twins’ mother deserves a good night’s rest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1649012225300-5UW5K9PHJERSSP7NUXP9/Picture18.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 - Red-shouldered Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) waiting https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1649012226392-JJUZJDL6SVE4D4AL5HZT/Picture19.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 - Grey Fox (Urocyon cinereoargenteus) adventuring https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1649012227196-4L9FGY94AZ4LQSD7A06N/Picture20.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 - Raccoon (Procyon lotor) in porchlight https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1649012228360-83KQLCES8960YSZGK3G3/Picture21.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 - Newborn fawn (Bambi subcactus) in flash light https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1649012081041-J9IINS3JA5WMKKMJZRLC/Picture22.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 - Gulf Coast Toad (Incilius nebulifer) in ultraviolet light https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1649012080791-TFZKQFLEDY6I4JTCIWP9/Picture23.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 - Moth in kitchen window light https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1649012082483-1JV1VLG3WJCXFXM0QAZ9/Picture24.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 - Polyphemus Moth (Antheraea Polyphemus) in moonlight https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1649012083543-DLG9L1YUYBXIPV5FOCUK/Picture25.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 - Domestic Cat (Felis catus meowii) in anticipation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/3ccb24ee-5fa4-4d3e-a7b3-ddf0fe0b7609/Picture26.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f3b4c449-b2f6-4f86-9049-b02b6c42cd63/Picture27.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1649012503792-CABI950YNHUMD3W23LZ2/Picture28.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1649012504036-S6O1SHXITG1KUYLJKN9H/Picture29.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1649012546281-IQMKRYNFAD8FG15TS4PO/Picture30.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1649012545411-PKUCUR33XF3D6C07MDUH/Picture31.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/5103af16-582d-45e0-ab59-4366ae19aecb/Picture32.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1649012635572-FS6TYL8NV6IVULVYXDE7/Picture33.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1649012635615-8KFOD3NSLGDNMF0RC1WW/Picture34.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/af103456-2e47-40b8-ba15-2aa2dbc38042/Picture35.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1649012785143-F4D4GPKH96EAN7ISW3KJ/Picture36.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 - Hays Historical Commission https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1649012784384-60YDBX8VK7PFNLZ4P9SM/Picture37.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 - International Dark Sky Association https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/78e71167-3acb-475f-985f-24065c58b150/Picture38.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 - Make it stand out From the International Space Station — NASA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a0c07bbd-db42-40de-9eba-c05542b48daf/Picture39.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1649013785677-Y85R7JKFGJH9K03XJ2N9/Picture40.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 - Migrating Robins, thousands of them, dropped into Wimberley Valley to roost at dusk. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1649013785896-HHDQKKI53RYK7FTMSR1C/Picture41.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 - At dawn the birds were up and back on their way south. Light and darkness order the natural world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1649013916078-CPZWVF4HVL8GZUNLQKRB/Picture42.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 - International Dark-Sky Association https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1649013915308-1RCSAHZPTUT90FU6632X/Picture43.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 - Sleep Foundation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/635934e6-c321-4f8b-b960-294fb6ec9c7b/Picture44.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1649014044752-P99ER8IGEJ9OYI3RL42H/Picture45.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1649014044318-0OZ1RNGMX05ZDQIIIODC/Picture46.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1649014090605-K5UGVIHH68HT612VX4IT/Picture47.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 - In San Marcos, shielded downlighting—the good stuff… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1649014090080-MXJSWXCF9L7BUHLXRNEZ/Picture48.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 - …the bad stuff https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1649014175114-1KB6FVNW1S8HA67MYT7M/Picture49.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 - Structure lighting in Woodcreek—only the essential. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1649014175720-63HVUWBLXRRHDHCBLAUN/Picture50.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 - Canyon Lake, beautiful but very bright white—essential? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1649014224066-DJXVUUSN2PHS4IR54K5U/Picture51.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1649014223667-L9GCBB5BK1A92WWLD27A/Picture52.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1649014271207-2GFH5KW0ZVD6HOGLBW0D/Picture53.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 - Home “security” lighting—polluting, expensive, ineffective. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1649014271318-PNDS3IVIF32OZ0D7GA97/Picture54.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 - With the night’s skyglow—just enough, energy efficient. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/29cefafc-652d-479b-ae47-c5cb452c3be7/Picture55.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/8e3b0acc-52d6-43ab-9ff0-813e95f5bb0e/Picture56.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e757b00d-d322-4e1c-8dff-802c6830669b/lights%2Bout%2Btitle%2Bblock%2Bv2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/3787f0c6-7c6b-4a01-93b7-f09a360ba889/Picture2.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 - Make it stand out Photo: Mihail Minkov https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7e771c5e-413d-4cac-b775-6348e55295e8/Picture3.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 - Spring Migration Dates: Full Spring Migration Period: March 1 – June 15. Critical Spring Peak Migration: April 22 – May 12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2d3fd4c6-183c-4434-9e5e-8fbfe1bf86b9/IMG_9007%2B%28003%29.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 - Make it stand out Back Row Left to Right: Stephen Ramirez, Laura Legett, Joe Doherty. Front Row Left to Right: Betsy Cross, Cindy Luongo Cassidy, Cindy Hobson. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/92ae8209-0026-4540-b434-3c0b34ce11bf/Picture1.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/0fe73f39-f55d-45c8-8d54-d001158803f2/Picture2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 - Make it stand out Jamie Adkins https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1649016739255-DV26QJ0T4R1KM7D8TGLO/Picture3.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 - Dick Barham and Craig LaRobardier https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1649016738842-M6UI2H8LUTU1WZ45I8VR/Picture4.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 - Neal Sutton and Pat Heintz https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/caac319c-8bbc-4336-870b-78143d395878/Picture5.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 - Make it stand out Charro Ranch volunteers: Mike Meves, Sharon Meves, Kat Schmidt (not in the photo), Pat Heintz, Neal Sutton, Troy Adkins, Jamie Adkins, Dick McBride, Tom Hausler, Beth Barham, Dick Barham, Craig LaRobardier, Irene Bonde, and Sue Harding (Photographer) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/4e61e82f-4a48-468d-bb47-ec728b221001/HaysHumm_org%2Bwebpage-X1.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 - Make it stand out The Hays Humm: This monthly online magazine has been publishing since 2018. Its readers are in Texas but also extend across the U.S. Proposed Changes: The main change will be our having a webpage dedicated to each article instead of each edition. This shift will make it easier for the Hays County public (and newer Master Naturalists!) to find articles relevant to their needs. The newsletter team will also be following accessibility guidelines more closely with future articles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/65bcf0d1-e2ea-4212-82eb-a5206d671360/bhc-org%2Bwebpage-X1.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 - Make it stand out BeautifulHaysCounty.org: This website was created in 2017 and is used within Hays County as a public resource for a wide range of feature articles and information on nature, wildlife, and land stewardship. Proposed Changes: We’ll update the BeautifulHaysCounty.org website design so that it prominently features The Hays Humm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/71acc536-0527-411f-a26c-b05cea312f94/Screen+Shot+2022-04-03+at+3.15.49+PM.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 - Make it stand out Prototype of the new website https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1649017271762-O6UT9KSM8CG4AFYUXQBO/Honebee%2Bredbud.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 - Honeybee on redbud https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1649017282752-82LKQEIWRXOA3R0HGYS8/beesonagarita.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 - Honeybees on Agarita https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1649017281041-6XAVDP6ETFR187FDZLL6/Agaritaflower.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 - Agarita flower https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1649017279873-DTTM3SEX8UWW3SWFEHR0/honeysuckle.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 - Honeysuckle flower https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1649017278334-2PFJF4SZURN63YXNY0J7/coralhoneysuckle.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 - Coral honeysuckle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1649017276974-PJWM6KCL8B0VBDNF72BV/Paintbrush.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 - Indian paintbrush https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1649017275655-H2TTHRHLA51AJQBY3FPF/beeondewberry.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 - Honeybee on Dewberry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1649017274373-8WGSY5G7X43R8NLOTJ1Z/cedarelm.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 - Cedar elm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1649017273277-6TOKK8X7RFX3S7FGQQXM/beeonhackberry.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 - Honeybee on hackberry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1649017271357-3PDWAYTSOOJ63FZZ7UJ5/Hackberry%2Bflower.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 - Hackberry flower https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e5c93b83-0fd5-4b24-862d-9219bf49642d/glassland%2Bphoto-tj-3.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e0711ddb-3720-47d8-93f5-f14aa15dcf09/d2901d87-709c-ada5-ece8-7ee1291601e8.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 - Make it stand out King Ranch bluestem (Bothriochloa ischameum) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1649017905229-8UQL9CY7XPA3QO884YLF/ada4c6be-2494-a810-b768-5b7cf5229581.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 - This stand of Fringed Bluestar (Amsonia cilliata) has provided source material for several seeding projects on the Water Quality Protection Lands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1649017904637-CJZSO59PPGAE8EMKPI4C/43ce28d3-a344-9836-ddcf-8844d19f0a69.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 - Standing cypress (Ipomopsis rubra) is now common in the flood plain of Little Bear Creek, roughly a mile downstream from where seed was initially applied over 5 years prior. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1649017984281-WJRT5BQEPA2QY5BILU3S/image%2B4.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 - This photo was taken 19 months after a prescribed burn and 15 months after seed from Melicgrass (Melica nitens) was seeded by volunteers in a highly diverse seed mix. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1649017986493-NQ27UH0X5FD005RGPYP5/55d0bde4-144e-3727-4980-a0e549aa1fdc.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 - Volunteer seeding efforts increase the diversity and resilience of grasslands on the WQPL. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c9855ed7-1da1-4771-a0d8-c96194650e68/image%2B6.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 - Make it stand out Volunteers play a huge role in our efforts to combat biodiversity loss. Thank you to our wonderful volunteers! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d8b3e138-da9c-4e95-b491-3f9d4f29b41d/TJ%2Bat%2BCampfire.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/655bc29f-8aa8-4c58-8626-c111ddf250e6/Just%2Bme%2Band%2Bfirepit.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 - Make it stand out Tom Jones https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/275b3b26-24fe-4f83-b5ff-a8a334f3667c/climate%2Bchange%2Btitle%2Bblock-X1.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2022 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/the-hays-humm-march-2022 monthly 0.5 2022-04-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/385de256-7098-40be-89b1-99039174a1c0/Aransas%2BNational%2BWildlife%2BRefuge_Title%2BBlock%2Bv3.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2022 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/feca8d5d-6b36-4699-bc6e-89f6a5e20cef/Aransas%2BNational%2BWildlife%2BRefuge_3-12-2021.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2022 - Make it stand out Photos by Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e0c793b9-c152-4493-8bd3-5b79fd6a28a1/20200219-DSC_8878-3.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2022 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648851834401-UV1AELUVJUPBV1GOSGS7/20200219-DSC_8918_smaller.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648851833469-80SGLF4F5Z4ZTYU1U5N3/20200219-DSC_8901.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648851830137-571XCDJJ2AMK2A71HYA6/20210312-DSC_4366.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648851828248-7KQ0079PJUFK7TKH43TD/20210312-DSC_4390.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/899b8597-86d9-4d20-a546-f1eead5e3ef3/20200219-DSC_8754.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2022 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648852208098-0WZCA43QB977WVMMG4RZ/20200219-DSC_8890.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648852206170-XA547E9Y3CQ5AJT8OTYB/20200219-DSC_8951.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648852328454-MRCUJRV8J8MWFUI92RLD/20200219-DSC_8977.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648852328806-DQ10EWI05KIYJJ8JIVJ3/20200219-DSC_9037.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/8edf65fc-da3a-4267-b64f-3de0095c14ea/20200219-DSC_9024.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2022 - Make it stand out Bald Eagle Fledgling February 2020 — This was the first reported bald eagle nest at Aransas National Wildlife Refuge since 1971. It was out in the marsh and not approachable by foot, which made for a long distance shot. When I returned in March 2021, the nest was still visible from the road, but I did not see an adult or a juvenile bald eagle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/3a5b09d0-2183-4f03-a9cf-f0609c17ae7d/Scanned_20210209-1208.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2022 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/23906282-a6ee-45a0-90c0-e1746600e894/Scanned_20210209-1206.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2022 - Make it stand out “The population was at 15 [migrating birds] when Allen began his work in 1941… Allen concluded that overdevelopment; habitat loss and unregulated hunting were the main causes for low numbers of whooping cranes, roseate spoonbills, and flamingos. Allen changed the ways Americans thought about wildlife through education programs. In 1973 his efforts ultimately led to the passage of the Endangered Species Act.“ — Wikipedia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7c0cdeb4-4ea4-42b9-ba08-8e3b4160908e/Aransas%2BNational%2BWildlife%2BRefuge_3-12-2021_whoopers%2B2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2022 - Make it stand out Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f1248e0e-6db4-44c1-ae12-b7fb0cfd462b/The%2BMan%2BWho%2BSaved%2Bthe%2BWC.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2022 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/8050aa98-daba-47ee-a468-7f550685e846/20210312-DSC_4330-2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2022 - Make it stand out Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/92273b24-e12b-4a3f-bb40-7f1380bb52d9/20210312-DSC_4335-3_Pelicans%2Bv2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2022 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/963814a4-2460-4ff1-9c54-ba1992873c7e/pelican%2Band%2Bwhooper.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2022 - Make it stand out Cornell Lab of Ornithology https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/10b3da85-3fab-4059-a11b-3e15ffc077c9/Erock%2Bphoto%2B1-mimi%2Bfinal%2Bedits.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2022 - Make it stand out Photo: The Nature Conservancy, https://www.nature.org/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/182b197a-7078-4246-8a6d-a12d5a846367/Enchanted-Rock-State-Natural-Area-1_f1134033-5056-b365-abc50545ae2b5b44.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2022 - Make it stand out Photo: https://www.visitfredericksburgtx.com/things-to-do/outdoors/enchanted-rock/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/3dadf189-e29e-4682-9940-a6b5b66ae32a/image-asset.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2022 - Make it stand out Granite slabs on the flanks of E-Rock A good view of the huge granite boulders that are creeping downslope. Their movement is due to the rainwater under the slab freezing, resulting in the slab being lifted very slightly. When the ice melts the slab returns to the base rock in a position slightly lower down the slope. Photo: https://www.texasmonthly.com/the-culture/enchanted-rock-issues-heat-warnings-three-dogs-died-park/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7ac1feb5-e26a-4b6d-b7c3-2bb7db5df8d7/ER%2BCross%2BSection%2Bgraphic-X3.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2022 - Make it stand out Geologic cross sections ref: Roadside Geology of Texas - Darwin Spearing. Time scale reference https://www.geologyin.com/2016/12/10-interesting-facts-about-geological.html. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f063e516-d6aa-4243-95b6-4dbe43098aa1/ERock%2BVernal%2BPools.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2022 - Make it stand out Vernal Pools on top of E-Rock - Photo reference Reddit link https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/47ae9f57-6f1c-413d-b95d-db40bab91d75/cold%2Bmorning_022.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2022 - Make it stand out Photo by Lance Jones https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/fec350c3-13b0-48aa-a2a3-544929c165e5/bittern_%5BCR%2Bphoto%5D.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2022 - Make it stand out American Bittern - Colton Robbins https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648855602143-3AL3Z2UM0R1RK1RL5L9Z/beaver%2Bden_015.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2022 - Beaver Lodge - Lance Jones https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648855599158-Y7YP90XEI9V1COPPBYFY/Zone-tailed%2Bhawk%2B%5BCR%2Bphoto%5D.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2022 - Zone-tailed Hawk - Colton Robbins https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648855927316-QP18VK604GGFQML7GJ6V/Redbud.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2022 - Redbud awakening https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648855926939-GIUA3QVOPUFRKBSCW9XS/Agarita.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2022 - Agarita buds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648855926454-ULQ962BRICQF1AK857G2/Bluebonnet.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2022 - Bluebonnet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648855925870-PCVQTR2E5N4MBS1I3GHN/Elbow%2Bbush.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2022 - First flowers - Elbowbush https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648856061042-8VAA35SOVZBKAKBMUAXN/Native%2BHost%2BPlants%2BTX%2BButterflies.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648856060749-VK268E14KJXSYJB9VLTZ/Native%2BHost%2BPlants%2BTX%2BMoths.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648856060224-JBCRPP1G9Y6RQTSXIESD/What%2BIt%27s%2BLike%2Bto%2Bbe%2Ba%2BBird.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648856059991-IE51XFIK8ZKSE3NFGK75/How%2Bto%2BBe%2Ba%2BGood%2BCreature.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648856239160-4IJRYPFSLN6FHNBS3N0A/Picture1.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2022 - Clearing the brush https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648856238512-J6YDBZAA7T6WFGH555AJ/Picture2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2022 - Finished brush pile https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648856315850-VHWZAXVQL6DU1RDFGRXM/Picture3.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2022 - Layout for new native species demonstration garden https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648856313210-AD323Q6812YR145A5YFA/Picture4.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2022 - Johnson grass removal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648856312472-Y8PGC33LBT8P1W6K19AB/Picture6.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2022 - Adding mulch to solstice circle spokes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f4870a96-3e11-4a7e-b513-a843d3ea638c/Helm%2BTitle%2BBlock%2Bv2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2022 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2350eb85-2285-4e5b-9541-84a5c897643c/PastedGraphic-1.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2022 - Make it stand out Seep Muhly https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648857875966-OB1UJJN49BUZJRO1ZMT3/IMG_3449.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2022 - Ashe Juniper https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648857873541-R4D8E911LKNOW0Z1TYA6/IMG_3644.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2022 - Ball Moss https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/6cf4b3f3-5ec8-4172-8caa-17de79da93cd/IMG_3190.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2022 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/9382e404-93a3-4fc0-88b6-5eaf79b9661f/Book%2Bof%2BHope%2Btitle%2Bblk-R2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2022 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2873d42c-1bc7-4591-83bf-72fdd0d66be4/The%2BBook%2Bof%2BHope%2Bphoto%2B1.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2022 - Make it stand out image: National Geographic, Hope documentary; biology.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/45b7d8d2-fe74-4cfe-814f-4589d5f9929f/The%2BBook%2Bof%2BHope%2Bphoto%2B2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2022 - Make it stand out Jane Goodall Wikipedia.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b40f13f3-6465-4303-a3d3-335cab11391a/The%2BBook%2Bof%2BHope%2Bphoto%2B3.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2022 - Make it stand out Jane Goodall Wikipedia.com https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/the-hays-humm-february-2022 monthly 0.5 2022-04-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7dcb481e-0f7e-4fa6-8ed7-a5d33c9b2f91/Feb22%2BCover%2BPhoto%2Bv6.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2022 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f06539fb-14ec-4421-a2ae-59dadc616323/San%2BMarcos%2BFlint-X3.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2022 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/24802ca1-a4d4-4168-a36f-78c5c8ea60cc/Patty%2BDuhon%2B-%2BPixelmator%2BPro.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2022 - Make it stand out Patty Duhon, 2018 Class, Foxes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/0c34634b-3010-4bf3-8627-011b03c56d81/Limestone%2Bwith%2Bmud%2Bcracks-PMPro.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2022 - Make it stand out Flint boulder with a fossilized ammonite and a blood red patch This large boulder shows the many colors of flint. It has a rusty dark brown exterior, with a white cream colored interior. The red patch is rare and not often seen in flint. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/68718ba6-40ca-4cb3-b217-2bff9ce35fac/Chalk%2Brock-PMPro-X1.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2022 - Make it stand out This is a good example of a flint nodule that formed within the limestone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/873f083a-7e09-4b75-946f-69564476cebd/obsidian-black%2Bflint.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2022 - Make it stand out Black flint and limestone The black flint looks like glass, which is embedded into the limestone boulder. The black flint appears similar to another mineral, “obsidian,” used by native populations in the Texas Panhandle for arrowheads and spear points. The difference is that obsidian is formed in volcanos and flint is from the sea. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d04dc05a-4adf-4ea7-8c6c-9eb23f63e833/Small%2BAmmonite%2Bin%2Bflint-PMPro.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2022 - Make it stand out This is an interior view of the ledge flint in the title block photo. The weathered exterior hides the blue flint outer layer with its brown interior. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e579b335-c626-4866-a6e5-0d9cf1a76314/SMRF%2BTree%2BPlanting%2Bv2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2022 - Make it stand out Photo by Lance Jones https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648821606523-GF0BI0AQXVLJUAERAFGA/Picture1.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2022 - 1st Planting—Summer 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648821606857-7J4SVH4R1L7FL4QQDNBK/Picture2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2022 - October, 2021—“On our way!” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648821681153-6PCVZAMJFWUNLA2EXQ9G/Picture3.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2022 - Malcolm Johnson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648821683700-QLJH4OB2XADRX8EVJ86H/Picture4.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2022 - Barbara Johnson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648821681387-QQCS2SKYVHSUKKIIV3IN/Picture5.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2022 - Matthew Fagan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648821766161-CKHNJUTYS7CHGBANUHHQ/Picture6.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2022 - Jerry was excited! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648821766366-WUY6V2TT8CIDUWS20O6M/Picture7.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2022 - Malcolm and Barbara back at work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648821999983-U2HOFTYPRLDVWMRPRS40/video1302529537_Moment_Elizabeth%2Bsmiling.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2022 - Elizabeth McGreevy, author and Texas Hill Country ecological planner for over 20 years, was our January 2022 Chapter Meeting speaker. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648822000223-WTIP611I6N0F4CX5ZSN2/video1302529537_Moment_Elizabeth.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2022 - Elizabeth’s talk on Mountain Cedars (aka Ashe Junipers) revealed new research on how junipers benefit the soil and help with spring water flow instead of doing harm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e96532d3-c58a-44be-800b-556db0d42288/Christmas%2BBird%2BCount%2Btitle%2Bblock%2Bv2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2022 - Make it stand out “December’s full Moon is most commonly known as the Cold Moon—a Mohawk name that conveys the frigid conditions this time of year, when cold weather truly begins to grip us.” — The Old Farmer’s Almanac And so with December’s Cold Moon still high in the sky, it was quite gripping when we arrived at Freeman Ranch on December 19 to count the birds.— Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ff9b2ec1-def2-4255-b42e-115a30618513/San%2BMarcos%2BCBC%2BMap%2Bv2_cropped.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2022 - San Marcos Christmas Bird Count - December 19, 2021 Zones Covered Zone 1 Leader - Jesse Huth Zone 2 Leader - Justin Bosler Zone 3 Leader - Anna Matthews Zone 4 Leader - Romey Swanson and Shelia Hargis Zone 5 Leader - Kenneth Bader Zone 6 Leader - Christina Farrell Zone 7 Leader - Colton Robbins Zone 8 Leader - Rebekah Rylander https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e8fa8dea-7532-41eb-9d66-ca144099ceb5/counting%2Bbirds.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2022 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/50fd931d-f99c-4351-a722-47b2d8e9acb4/birding_Lance.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2022 - Make it stand out Zone 8 Team on the Blanco River Rebekah Rylander https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d6c21ca1-cbb9-4dde-a5c4-aea01ea8e0b5/DSC_8871.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2022 - Make it stand out Vesper Sparrow Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2697dd25-ccd4-487b-b66b-686cdcc2bea3/DSC_8907.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2022 - Make it stand out Golden-fronted Woodpecker Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ceb78395-f910-47e1-afb8-1bad7369642c/DSC_8913-2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2022 - Make it stand out Northern Mockingbird Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/008b20ff-826e-45aa-9f82-d8380254fd6b/DSC_8919.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2022 - Make it stand out American Kestrel Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/4e85c0b7-5f3d-4fee-93b1-9e126fa3b1f2/DSC_8888_rainbow.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2022 - Make it stand out Team 3 spotted a rare rainbow Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/dac203a6-eefe-46c5-8920-185933dcb897/with%2Bgame%2Bwarden_Lance.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2022 - Make it stand out Colton Robbins and Zone 7 Team with Game Warden Brandon Pearson Lance Jones https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/9309fc52-5f5f-43f6-8031-137e497584cc/Loggerhead%2Bshrike_Lance.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2022 - Make it stand out Loggerhead Shrike Colton Robbins https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/38ea7b8c-42d1-4472-a17b-00482592c29e/Savannah%2Bsparrow_Lance.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2022 - Make it stand out Savannah Sparrow Colton Robbins https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e0b8072d-baec-4b12-a6ea-07c5d7eb3a29/One%2Bway%2B189_Lance.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2022 - Make it stand out Zone 7 Team Lance Jones https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2bbe1521-07c7-4bbc-969a-da72d81c23c3/redwing%2Bblackbirds_Lance.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2022 - Make it stand out Red-winged Blackbirds Colton Robbins https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/443ca52a-8eb5-41cb-a0f5-863f00bdfade/DSC_8860.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2022 - Make it stand out Zone 3 Leader Anna Matthews (right) scanning the pasture at Freeman Ranch Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/10b91850-7ac6-47d6-85ef-f17cb269802a/DSC_8852.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2022 - Make it stand out White-crowned Sparrow Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a7251b25-44be-4bcc-bdb1-a15dab3d4a50/DSC_8882.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2022 - Make it stand out Spotted Towhee Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/0553487c-1c7d-4f70-8cb3-1b83bda47970/DSC_8883-2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2022 - Make it stand out Mourning Dove Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/188a61d5-b5e6-45d6-9f24-647f0ca905fe/DSC_8898.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2022 - Make it stand out Orange-crowned Warbler Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/0dcec7fa-7bea-45c3-aa5b-a013e975cb67/ZTHA-8417.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2022 - Make it stand out Zone-tailed Hawk Jesse Huth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/43f2ee20-bd37-483f-b708-df5b8ba27194/Bald%2Beagle_Lance.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2022 - Make it stand out Bald Eagle Colton Robbins https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1434f5af-3656-4260-9460-6261ca7bffc5/Inca%2BDove_Lance.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2022 - Make it stand out Inca Dove Colton Robbins https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/8977f589-f7e7-4b9e-9562-94c1abda0bfe/red-tailed%2Bhawk_Lance.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2022 - Make it stand out Red-tailed Hawk Colton Robbins https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/4f98862c-c49a-431a-956e-f807b11c2ac6/IMG_9979.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2022 - Make it stand out Zone 8 Team Rebekah Rylander https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/cb850ef2-4051-4b25-bb86-497053e2098a/Chuy%27s_Lance.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2022 - Make it stand out Chillin' at Chuy's Photo courtesy of Rebekah Rylander (front right) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648822430416-R4VG5NI6HNQ5GL04KIGM/Slide1.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648822435627-WENDI9VJ36MZ938P020L/Slide2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648822437499-KK88SJAO9GHY8W7CIOVB/Slide3.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648822429415-0HETO2Q0DIBA85N7QQHB/Slide4.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2022 https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/the-hays-humm-december-2021 monthly 0.5 2022-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/45b99e38-4a66-4836-9724-46e8ceb84835/DSC_8793_Buck%2BCover.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/75dc5dd3-1b25-427a-b28f-23d35e028d30/ConcernDrought%2BTitle-X3.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2021 - Make it stand out by Tom Jones https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/56e30aea-ed63-4ff9-a7c4-6dde52b1f42e/Water%2Bweekly%2BNov21.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2021 - Make it stand out https://www.twdb.texas.gov/newsmedia/drought/doc/weekly_drought_report.pdf https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/460c3d95-bb30-4567-928d-aa5d553a110a/Stream%2Bflow%2Bcharts%2Bconbmne-X1.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2021 - Make it stand out Click Charts to enlarge: Ref: Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District - Oct 2021 report https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b2bb5161-ff1c-48b5-8db5-8615c68306e5/Andrew%2Band%2BIrene%2BMaster%2BNaturalists%2B%28002%29.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648754510438-1WOIDCZCEUOPHDHO3QKC/Ringtail_1.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2021 - Unexpected House Guest Photo by Bob Currie - November 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648754511106-Y1C2TCI2G2SWQR6573E7/IMG_1868.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2021 - Beautiful Day Photo by Susan Nenney - November 2 - See Susan’s video of thousands of monarchs at the end of the Humm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/712593e0-6100-43c3-921c-b6ee7339bff6/Olano%2BKindle%2Bcover.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7588796a-b838-4270-8c24-096f25709222/Armadillo%2BClass%2Btitle-X2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648755134896-VUADOLIETS2QODS20Y2B/IMG_5894_edited.jpeg Hays Humm - 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Original of this photo is by Kim Collins https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f9815328-d634-4828-8bf7-ce4273aa9b31/Sharing%2BOur%2BWealth_improved%2Bres.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2021 - Make it stand out J Drew Lanham, PhD—American author, poet, and wildlife biologist—delivered Friday’s keynote address during lunch to ~215 onsite attendees and 475 online. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/17e653be-7134-4c7a-b581-9bd0a4add5f2/IMG_4946.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2021 - Make it stand out HCMN Cindy Luongo-Cassidy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/fa2ed9b1-afd0-4579-82d1-df2921102519/Cindy%2BCassidy%2BPic%2B2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/816de149-8ab9-4883-80fa-cc865a703aea/TJ%2Bphoto.jpg Hays Humm - 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The Hays Humm - November 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/59566953-e99c-4fb7-8033-eceba74ad72e/Roadrunner%2Bin%2BMN.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2021 - Make it stand out Adjacent to a Rest Stop heading East near Deming - Oct. 2021 - Tom Jones https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648752611294-K3PT7B8FTHOZ3AQYZ5FR/Slide2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648752610668-KM6XA4YTV7VPFY830R8B/Slide5.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648752609932-6PQ0L6C1Q8XCMQMPP3XO/Slide6.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648752699046-97LN496YWS39UARATVKH/Slide11.jpeg Hays Humm - 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The Hays Humm - November 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/0bbe9e65-152f-4f54-a820-6e6a629b8910/Boo%2BHole%2BTitle%2BBlock_high%2Bresolution%2Bv4.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648752862016-KMH4DOILM3AXATNMW1QT/Picture2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648752861977-R5JO79Z42VE92QNXE1C2/Picture3.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648752943742-TU2XMDI9ZN04PUYAKE8Y/Picture1.1.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648752943703-73VP0XL9CST3OPA0Q9SB/Picture2.0.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d157e8f6-6fa0-4d74-96a1-ac050e622ce1/Pilgrim%2Bat%2Btinker%2Bcreek-X4.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/0f7ce00b-9756-4e32-9140-1851ffcaeede/SW-photo%2B2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2125c370-1d44-4f2f-8c3b-5f1617675552/SW-Photo%2B4.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/the-hays-humm-october-2021 monthly 0.5 2022-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/54ff93ad-fa00-4fc2-a271-13798e16025b/20210731-DSC_8159-2_cover.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/29afa629-967f-4950-85bd-f381ecaaa0c1/Title%2BBlock%2Bwith%2BNames_Spooky.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648679977722-1UOBPMRRB4TARLX7DUU7/Picture2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2021 - Gray Wolf (Canis Lupus) — Wikimedia Commons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648679977856-P68HEMAMB0D4EM5HZQVF/Picture3.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2021 - A Texas Coyote (Canis latrans) — Wikimedia Commons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648679883387-MTUR0A56FMA0S2VLD8C4/Picture4.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2021 - Mexican Free-tailed Bat… Photo: Bruce D. Taubert at Texas Parks and Wildlife—Texas.gov https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648679883259-EMYY8TRV71MC64PXP472/Picture5.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2021 - …with a face only a mother could love. Looks almost canid, doesn’t it? Photo: James N. Stuart at centralcoastbatsurvey.org https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648679769754-Q5AWBFW0FZ5ZNZSJ25SL/Picture6.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2021 - Argiope wraps her prey in white silk—a ghostly shroud… - Mimi Cavender https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648679769579-34Y3KP66HO24HSCGAU6E/Picture7.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2021 - …then calmly sucks it dry. She’s the real vampire in this story. - Mimi Cavender https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648679694703-20SBBAC1UAZVZQJAQB1I/20190417-DSC_0996-2%2B%28003%29.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2021 - Great Horned Owl https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648679694520-HNBI3S8HYSN3PAZLWLX5/20190626-DSC_5141-3%2B%28003%29.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2021 - Eastern Screech Owl https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648679609621-NM6F7ZCIR8DSFM4JMSD0/Picture8.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2021 - Black Witch Moth (Ascalapha odorata)—Wikipedia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648679609535-ZJ1QIJFYL9FS7V5TBW5L/Picture9.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2021 - Black Witch Moth with color variation—Wikipedia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c5a4d103-1314-443d-91c5-bff4a033c6c4/Tales%2BTitle-R4.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2021 - Make it stand out Devil’s Backbone Illustration from Margaret Allison, Adventures in Texas History https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e3a4965e-fbc7-42c6-b377-192c5480a17e/The%2Blone%2Bhorsemen-Devils%2BB.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2021 - Make it stand out Comanche Warrior—unattributed image from The Devil’s Backbone, by Bill Wittliff in Alcalde, publ. Texas Exes, September/October, 2014 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/3f74a9c3-ad52-445a-a965-7ab95f8d44ad/Picture1.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2021 - Make it stand out Gray Wolf (subspecies undetermined)—photo unattributed, Flickr https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/6c8e0f2a-c599-4978-8777-15456f2b277b/purgatory%2Broad.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2021 - Make it stand out Highway, by Jenny Webster, in Jurica, October 24, 2017 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/350c6322-afe8-45cf-aec6-9ac0ea1ed705/Devils%2BBackbone%2Btavern%2B1952.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2021 - Make it stand out ref: devilsbackbonetavern.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648748276319-OWP3MV1J70M0Q2XMLXRI/20210625-DSC_7855.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2021 - Giant Lichen Orbweaver (Araneus bicentenarius) taking its prey up the web to the tree - Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648748275321-EF3AF87WF369BR0KOE71/IMG_1075%2B%28002%29.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2021 - Black and yellow garden spider - Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2810b706-7773-4e85-87c9-88bded08deac/Picture1.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2021 - Make it stand out Paradise Valley and northeastern Hays County, Texas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/cb12f08a-e4b9-4649-8c95-4566be5849a1/Picture2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2021 - Make it stand out The Blanco River and northeastern Hays County Photo: Mimi Cavender https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/3e596aef-92d9-416c-9114-d579def01744/Picture3.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2021 - Make it stand out Northeastern Hays County from Paradise Hills at Wimberley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1a761508-5872-43f0-adf8-d06da939344e/Title%2BBlock%2Bwith%2BNames_scary%2Bsquash.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2021 - Make it stand out Adapted from an article by Zack Sterkenberg in Ambius, October, 2018 – Photo unattributed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1b7c8968-1fe2-4ece-934e-35132cd99ea4/jack-o.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648748970634-RNWHGNBCWDA8CO6VZRG6/Picture1.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2021 - Jack's original Irish turnip lantern... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648748969748-WDF14WWJ562Z7QR2YC36/Picture2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2021 - America's pumpkin--better, huh? Photo: Mark Duffel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648748969478-978FBZJRX06TQ6CTADCG/Picture3.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2021 - Pumpkin patch--Photo by Dan Klimke on Flickr https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7f44b6e2-0fff-4747-89f4-45efc4fb366c/Title%2BBlock%2Bwith%2BNames_ARACHNOPHOBIA%2BV2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2021 - Make it stand out All images in this gallery were taken by HCMNs. Banner photo by Mimi Cavender https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/15597c1a-b029-473c-b132-78c6d89cf994/20210625-DSC_7801_orbweaver.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2021 - Make it stand out Space Alien or Arachnid? Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648749270676-A4NZU61E1UQTI25AQLV9/Spider.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2021 - Tarantula - Constance Quigley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648749271473-DYYS1WH7UCD3Y3WQIF6E/IMG_6645%2Bbanded%2Bspider%2Bw%2Bsnack%2B%282%29%2Bed%2Bc.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2021 - Banded Garden Spider - Eva Frost https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648749274171-GVVUQIEUX100NQUAYBUZ/20181031-DSCN9896.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2021 - Jumping Spider capturing American Snout Butterfly - Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648749275047-OEX8PIJNLU24ZEPUGMY5/IMG_7143%2Bsharp%2BRabid%2BWolf%2Bspider%2Bfangs%2B%28002%29.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2021 - Rabid Wolf Spider - Eva Frost https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648749276413-M9ZYZSTP73DYA41NOTEU/IMG_8422%2B%2BArboreal%2Bspider%2B%282%29%2B%28002%29.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2021 - Arboreal Spider - Eva Frost https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648749281000-VVADJXTAHGXYSTH7GMSS/20190417-DSC_1114.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2021 - Tarantula - Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648749280474-8P0ICNFB8UQ4EB5HWJY5/IMG_4377%2BNeoscona%2Bcrucifera%2Bspider%2Bsilk%2B%282%29%2Bed%2Bc%2B%28002%29.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2021 - Neoscona crucifera Spider - Eva Frost https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648749282998-YNQ6VDL8W6M74QW416TC/IMG_6132.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2021 - Black and yellow garden spider - Constance Quigley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648749283938-9817GF01CLE5ERGJ3FF6/IMG_6518%2Bawesome%2Bjump%2Bspider%2Bface%2Bsm.%2Bcrop%2B%28002%29.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2021 - Jumping Spider - Eva Frost https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648749285973-9MEMA9JAGJU3SQKB4K5X/20181031-DSCN9854.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2021 - Jumping Spider capturing American Snout Butterfly - Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648749287095-SKRA7V22XDYPDEI9S5UE/IMG_0906%2BFlower%2BCrab%2Bspider%2B%28002%29.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2021 - Flower Crab Spider - Eva Frost https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648749288502-3O41SR817CFLWGW8Y3U8/DSCN7246.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2021 - Giant Lichen Orbweaver - Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648749290128-PO0IWW5GASXUTGAYUEL0/DSCN7770.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2021 - Orbweaver - Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648749291518-R6AD5NEC3E7JWX7Y4Y7P/20210625-DSC_7829.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2021 - Giant Lichen Orbweaver - Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648749270028-FCXFOFJ41EATEBETBQXX/IMG_1085%2B%28002%29.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2021 - Captured - Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/4bbbe7ab-c751-4a48-a8b0-d3be1d102fa4/20210731-DSC_8247.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2021 - Make it stand out Betsy Cross https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/the-hays-humm-september-2021 monthly 0.5 2022-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/225b14b5-4a78-4186-81fd-ae57051726db/20210731-DSC_8200-3_Cover%2B5.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b2f38f77-994d-46d8-a146-7257c83ea79e/Title%2BBlock%2Bwith%2BNames.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648565639643-17WMHB6MNJB4B7ZTNNLI/Picture3.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648565640268-KJ0MA5SC5ORNDF70CUTP/Picture4.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648565681151-5YCDQ4MU81HPFYC1RCJB/Picture42.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - Claiborne Kyle built his dog-trot home in 1850 of adze-dressed cedar logs and caliche grout—materials from his land. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648565680742-B6GZRPWGD5LEOI6KIZKT/Picture42+%281%29.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - James Winters built his house in 1856 (It was later the Wimberley home) of 18”-thick hand-cut native limestone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ab5caa56-8e6f-4a42-a63c-9ae05d45f042/Picture5.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - Make it stand out Grand Canyon National Park, from the North Rim — National Park Service https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648565840801-3IY29AR64D0NSQW7MMTW/Picture6.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - Earth’s last remaining true wilderness https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648565840954-K4SHYTTYG6WX3T3C5DDF/Picture7.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - Categories of U.S. protected areas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648565926224-279TA14P6H0DLV8Z3GJD/Picture8.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - U.S. Federal Lands: uses https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648565926145-X328QNJE5KGPU81RXA6H/Picture9.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - Species-rich habitats; endangered: black < red https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648566023244-IWV98H7SJU5RZRE4S07Y/Picture44.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - Golden-cheeked Warbler--USFWS https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648566026038-D8RTH2UM4PQRWO44CTCY/Picture45.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - Texas Horned Lizard--Wikipedia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648566024664-ILV07UQI9KU4Q1MCWJUJ/Picture46.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - Bobwhite Quail-- AgriLife https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648566022199-JR64QFITHTT953B7NWJZ/Picture47.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - Ocelot --TPWD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648566131151-F1DNV159OSWRNRHUVGMU/Census%2Btable%2Bv2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - https://www.census.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2020/pop-estimates-county-metro.html https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648566134231-A3HJGNY35BTJD20II7CS/Picture11.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - Biodiversity at risk: purple < yellow = risk level; green = protected https://www.natureserve.org/conservation-tools/projects/map-biodiversity-importance https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/bba3ea38-f2fa-4f82-a55e-bd04eab5e269/Lanscape%2Byard%2BupdateX2.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648566316388-YEGYH3JQTVWRY66XGWI4/Picture48.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648566315528-HB6O3AVDK9EC7WR29ETS/Picture49.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648566375629-LJS73YR1UF2MJHXB9Z73/Picture12.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - Spring wildflowers on rotated grazing land with adjacent native woods https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648566375715-ALTWYV7DBZHJ0FWPMUXM/Picture13.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - Suburban front yard meadow with native grasses, Texas Verbena https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648566451825-66W1VMUUPGFZAGCQ7U8V/Picture14.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - Patsy Glenn Refuge in Wimberley uses a variety of feeders offering wild bird seed mix. Baffles discourage mammals. Fallen seed feeds doves, cardinals, squirrels, and raccoons. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648566450311-52HAK4IZRB0JHTM51UW3/Picture15.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - Brush piles provide cover and staging for feeding/drinking. The spigot, middle right in the photo, slow drips just enough to top off the pool. The dry stack wall is old; we’ll improvise. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648566527922-PKRRAD9R89B3EWRI8IUU/Picture16.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648566527654-62ECJHTGMGXRL3AFPJTY/Picture17.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648566687168-GXENU8Q4NFL3G40XW99X/1629402094655blob.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - Native Lantana https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648566686602-MS4WK10MDJEZ40NVQRXV/Picture29.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - Texas Yaupon Holly—Joseph A. Marcus, Lady Bird Johnson WFC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648566690027-MYVDIPO97H3QHGHAJZSC/Picture28.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - Agarita—Courtesy Central Texas Gardener https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648566691547-EZC42JP8EZLQY66GGJM9/Picture27.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - American Beautyberry—Bruce Leander, Lady Bird Johnson WFC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648566693987-LMP0YIKJV00NXTCQ510P/Picture32.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - Texas Persimmon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648566696734-CW49USZM58GDYW062VMR/Picture31.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - Pink Mimosa (Mimosa borealis)—under Texas Persimmon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648566699700-IK8FNRX4IWDULEBU5AA2/Picture30.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - Desert Willow—Sally and Andy Wasowski, LBJ WFC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648566702009-XAGKCX94ORSKY4M8UBD2/Picture26.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - Cenizo (Leucophyllum frutescens) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648566705792-9WIWI8B1D0UF8R999WLL/Picture25.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - Autumn Sage (Salvia greggii) -- pink https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648566708713-R0ZF5FFV740RMVPFVTWO/Picture24.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - Red Sage (Salvia coccinea) and Sotol https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648566711636-JJYL8W7TUTZTD05FVGHE/Picture23.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - Knotroot Bristlegrass and other grasses https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648566713227-32YHVFGKYPY4RTKA907E/Picture22.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - Sotol’s spectacular bloom https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648566717073-D1OL5H4V1LGP652BJDTS/Picture21.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - Texas Redbud https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648566718305-AN6AXM9MDBMDMTUJXZQO/Picture20.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - Native Prickly Pear (can be invasive!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648566721100-EG3Y0E4AVVXTKKM70RY0/Picture19.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - Antelope Horns Milkweed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648568317432-ELMHVF0OJWJQYN3FZJH0/Picture33.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - This Hays half-acre suburban lawn of St. Augustine turf was restored to the native grasses and Texas Verbena you saw in a previous photo. Wildlife has surged back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648568320276-RBZGQ8A9NKHH54TREY8Z/Picture34.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - A one-acre lot on the same street preserves a front yard of native grasses, mown once in summer after seed dispersal. Pollinators, birds, lizards, field mice—and foxes!—abound. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648568436973-89Z4535UKJ8DVRMAFDAA/Picture40.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - Japanese Privet (Wax Leaf Ligustrum)-Texas A&M Forest Service https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648568437478-OULH6A11N4S8UVLLP4JU/Picture39.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - Chinaberry shades out native woods. Texas AgriLife Extension https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648568440871-1KADI4YWCDT3HUDF5BGH/Picture38.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - Kleberg and King Ranch Bluestem take over roadside and pasture. Photo: Michael Marks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648568445428-82JZF1IG22JS5YWXYAMX/Picture36.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - Vitex seeds itself densely everywhere. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648568442427-H3ONJXWE18BZ29U2PXEF/Picture37.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - Yes, Vitex, even when it’s pink! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648568447941-NTQCJSP6S5Z4HIDL28SU/Picture35.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - Bastard Cabbage becomes monoculture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a7a82884-8e89-4b08-a398-ba0edf96f601/Picture41.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - Make it stand out Wimberley Valley and northwestern Hays County, Texas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/9d3576a4-30fc-4a49-8494-a0d0c3e12934/Mussel%2Bbeach%2Btitle%2B-X1.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - Make it stand out Swim Beach at Blue Hole Park and Natural Area in Wimberley, Texas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648578451922-CYJIE8FI1OHD8H6FZRNN/Picture2.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - WAN volunteers were Debra Kennamer, Jamie Pettit, Mimi Cavender, and Lee Ann Linam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648578447499-35KETRIDCGPICZYXC9TN/Picture3.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - All species photos (except those otherwise attributed) are by Lee Ann Linam. Location photos are by Mimi Cavender. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648578445738-QUZ3D6OCXSWAUEWTUWU3/Picture5+%281%29.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - Some Central Texas freshwater mussels, clockwise from top left: Washboard, Southern Mapleleaf, Pink Papershell, and Texas Lilliput. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648578439357-OSF1WJFV5CLY40QONF4Y/Pic%2B6.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - Lee Ann Linam with young Blue Hole visitors. The mussel shell game, foreground, is ready to play! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648578594821-U22LEMGH1EVG644XQR52/Picture7+%281%29.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - Quick, do you know which one he is? And do you remember all their names? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648578584955-44QRGF7U1WA1GWAKOKB5/Pic%2B4.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - From top left clockwise to bottom left: Texas river cooter, ornate box turtle, common musk turtle, red-eared slider, and razor-backed musk turtle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648578582963-N2182F6ITHRTP7UD01BA/Picture8+%281%29.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - Red-eared Slider https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648578583390-1Z2ALSFGJAFULS267V4M/Picture9+%281%29.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - Texas River Cooter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648578708761-M0TO0AUN74ET9IYWBX8D/Picture10.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - Common Musk Turtle—U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service—Wikimedia Commons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648578711097-9LDCXINDV3Y9H56SWHQ2/Picture11+%281%29.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - Ornate Box Turtle—Patrick Feller—Wikimedia Commons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648578338233-H9Q88BSA2Z15ARNYVY0L/Pic%2B3.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - When they finally tired of squishing the egg… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648578340401-WQBBJ46S5H8FQ5WRXGDH/Picture18.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - …”Find the tiny tadpole!” became the name of the game. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/51b6b2bf-ddc4-4ba0-b506-6be0d2cee975/Picture14+%281%29.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - Make it stand out Cope’s Gray Treefrog—This perfect mimic of lichens or tree bark lives up to its name, using the expanded pads on the ends of its toes to climb trees in woodlands near ponds and along streams. It may call its short trill from the trees or from the water’s edge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/39e1df07-35a2-415d-97d9-762a3d6450f2/Picture15+%281%29.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - Make it stand out Our captured specimen put on a nice display of its climbing ability, striding straight up its plastic container wall and allowing visitors to glimpse the bright yellow underside of its legs—a cool distraction coloration it can use to escape predators. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648577679581-J2043G57Y5VAXZBC7VLZ/Picture16+%281%29.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - Gulf Coast Toad https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648577678575-068G15HJ1S0G9ZJSFJCU/Picture13+%281%29.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - Blanchard’s Cricket Frog https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648577522586-1PRK7ST5DSZKMDUYB9UI/Picture12+%281%29.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - That family of visiting Aussies loved the frogs... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648577517098-Y2D18PL29F53G85YLJJN/Picture20+%281%29.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - …but attention soon wandered—to dragonfly eyes! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648577509678-6HM2D7I0QBNT4NBHK7T7/Picture19+%281%29.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - A Bluet dragonfly—Wikimedia Commons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648577511471-S8BTRLRR7HMU01MVNODC/Picture21+%281%29.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - Viewing a dragonfly’s prey kaleidoscopically—unnerving! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/3b65208c-f428-495f-99b3-52efbe00d62b/Picture24+%281%29.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/fc61c596-5a60-4fa8-abe5-45db8a1b5b09/Pic%2B2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/58a97f00-28cc-40c8-89bf-992ac88b9609/BR%2BTitle%2BBlock%2BR4.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - Make it stand out Blanco River looking upstream from the Fischer Store road bridge. Special thanks to Susan Evans for her help on this article. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/882bfc75-eae9-47ac-94fd-a30bda2884cf/Wimnberley%2BValley%2Bmap%2BX5.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2575b7fb-be22-4af8-9b58-f519f6745b15/Blanco_R-Susan%2BEvans.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - Make it stand out Upper Blanco River A river pool is created a by large spring flowing from the underground Cow Creek Limestone (a.k.a. Middle Trinity Aquifer). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/18d9b18b-b468-477a-9523-0d502b28fe5d/Susan_E-Karst%2BCave%2B%26%2Bfracture.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - Make it stand out Karst cave in the outcrop immediately above the Upper Blanco River spring The cave was created along a fracture and is also the source of a small spring. The limestone is in the Lower Glen Rose formation and is the upper part of the Middle Trinity aquifer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/6506f5b9-fb6a-4938-92e0-46ed373c8d88/Blanco%2BR-valley%2Bview.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - Make it stand out View of the Upper Blanco River flood plain and valley in northwest Hays County The spring-fed pool can be seen as a brown patch at the bottom of the photograph. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/eb23dbe8-fd89-4716-9930-af90e37ab330/Blanco%2BR%2B-%2BLW%2BCrossing%2BNear%2BS_Evans.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - Make it stand out Dry Blanco River at low water crossing downstream of the large pool. You can see the top of the Cow Creek limestone in the riverbed. The river is dry in this stretch because the water has flowed into the bedrock via karst features, such as sinkholes and fractures. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ea1ec957-741b-4abe-9d6f-bb262f775010/Saunders%2BSwallet.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - Make it stand out Karst recharge features. Saunders Swallet (sinkhole) is within the Cow Creek Limestone and located in the Blanco River. Ref: Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District: Karst Systems of Hays County and the Edwards and Trinity Aquifers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/36b70969-d05b-4986-8c53-d40d46ab8ec6/Pleasant%2BValley%2BSpring%2BPhoto_edited.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - Make it stand out Pleasant Valley Spring — Kendall Yates, Research Assistant with the Edwards Aquifer Authority, measuring the flows at PVS. In the background you can see the fracture associated with the spring on the rock outcrop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648579999427-8AAISKIZN589OES9J6XK/BR-Fischer%2BStore%2BRd%2Bbridge.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - Large pool on the Little Blanco at its intersection with FM 32 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648579999719-44MKP2B1FAL3KEB8N49B/Dry%2BLittle%2BBlanco%2BRiver.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - The dry Little Blanco downstream from the intersection with FM 32 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648579924918-N030VSOZOBI9WMCZKT49/Yellow%2Band%2Bblack%2Bgarden%2Bspider.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - Black and yellow garden spider (Argiope aurantia) wrapping its grasshopper prey - Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648579925057-ZNC9J7QZ5QCN1J8OE57X/Egg%2Bsac.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - Egg sac of the black and yellow garden spider - Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/0d9d598d-ef4a-4903-bf11-c8812bc5c3c5/Reunion%2BTitle%2BBlock%2Bv2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648579596608-LVYYESLT0TZP6JJI1O86/HCMN%2B2021%2BAugust%2BReunion_zoom_Project%2BCoordinators_Momentv2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - In appreciation for Gordon Linam’s leadership as HCMN Chapter Advisor from 2014-2021, Chapter President Susan Neill presented him with a virtual gift… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648579597773-YZX9YF33K36U12VEPNUB/HCMN%2B2021%2BAugust%2BReunion_zoom_Project%2BCoordinators_Momentv3.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - “…Gordon, we had hoped to give it to you in person!” Pictured in the Zoom session with Susan are Lee Ann and Gordon Linam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648579685186-07BB24D4SLF1O8GBAEZA/HCMN%2B2021%2BAugust%2BReunion_zoom_Craig%2BBonds%2BTPWD_Moment.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - Craig Bonds, Inland Fisheries Division Director, TPWD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648579684697-87D1YJVLM5SAGMODP440/bug%2Bpicking%2Bproject.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - See any familiar faces in Craig’s slide on Biological Monitoring? Irene Bonde, Bob Currie, and Irene Foelschow, Jo Ellen Korthalls, Dick McBride, and Dean Lalich. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7d69ee51-e06b-40e9-9a93-7582fe675b5c/The%2BNew%2BResidents.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648579262993-Q8RBMOQIP6EKU4JUWWNE/Buteo_lineatus-4254.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - The juvenile red-shouldered hawk still in the nest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648579262965-4D7QU9WF5UECW34MZRQ2/Buteo_lineatus-4376.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - The juvenile red-shouldered hawk crying out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f3e68038-b70c-4b1a-a199-270fa4c489e7/Buteo_lineatus-4394.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2021 - Make it stand out The hawk takes one of its first flights away from the nest. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/the-hays-humm-august-2021 monthly 0.5 2022-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/6a02bf77-84a9-4bef-ad97-9795500bc3e4/20210718-DSC_8083-3.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/9f6d6509-787b-4950-83b1-67964ba3c3b9/LIttle%2BArmored%2BOne%2Bv4.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2021 - Make it stand out Banner image provided by HCMN 2021 Class Member Nancy Hernandez. Source: Illustrations from The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America by John James and John Woodhouse Audubon, a free CC0 public domain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e5ee95c5-ab35-4c31-b456-03afeb603b0f/Armadillos_Photo%C2%A9MaureenMcKeon.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2021 - Make it stand out HCMN Class Member Nancy Hernandez shared this photo with permission from her friend and photographer Maureen McKeon. The four baby armadillos were in Maureen’s garden in Austin. Photo © Maureen McKeon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648498546800-9ZFJMUCICR1L7ITV7GXF/20210522-DSC_6885.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2021 - Nine-banded armadillo quadruplets at Jacob’s Well https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648498544497-SVCRAMPXDXWIUMB8ZHPY/20210522-DSC_6923.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2021 - Jacob’s Well armadillos - Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/119c4d83-a617-4508-a11d-860e9dca9313/20210730-mary%2Band%2Bthe%2Barmadillo.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/23a04670-f40b-46e9-b11b-0f147738a013/Blue%2BHole%2BBanner.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2021 - Make it stand out Blue Hole Park in Wimberley Texas—entrance to the natural swimming area https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648503548567-AUPL45H5EQLSREJL9VU6/Picture2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648503548403-G6CR4XKUY14AAI43OEB1/Picture3.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648503612166-VYE643C0H73MRYRXPBJ4/Picture4.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2021 - Our young visitors want to touch the natural world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648503611492-1OVSGG9MPZHO3BI11QPZ/Picture5.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2021 - Where else might they have this chance? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648503697988-T8OTTAB1OW6EKWHFX96T/Picture6.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648503698694-1ZHFXSTX76DJF7XXPZJW/Picture7.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648503773380-W4OWCZYOVSUZ87PMN6QP/Picture10.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648503773428-IWKDW2ZIVCI42BQ2J04G/Picture9.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648503775090-HN8PCHF1SL7HGFKKUG8F/Picture8.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648503834675-1F96ZLN89TO18660YQ0N/Picture11.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648503834727-RWGK1PEVBTS2PCV21CXY/Picture12.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f42f9871-81fa-43cf-a60a-79922675b8c4/Capture.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a5aa68e4-d19d-4792-9180-05a21115227e/Flint%2BTitle%2Bblock%2BR3.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a228b964-348a-45c8-92be-4c47b376bcc7/Steve%2BCicel%2Bphoto.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2021 - Make it stand out Steve & Cecile Wilder When I moved here in 1991, my children were 10, 8, and 6. The front and back meadows were visualized as playing fields, and the rocks were my enemies. In moving them, we found curiosities and artifacts, and the rocks became decorations and borders. Now, they are history teachers. - Steve Wilder https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648504256572-HUR6N3WN2LH85JHIBV3E/S-Wilder%2BInterestng%2BRock.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2021 - Banded white flint surrounding a white limestone nodule https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648504253099-KLNHVXVYLWFHYFWTCEGS/Geode%2Blineup%2Bporch.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2021 - Lineup of Wilder geodes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648504255006-0CI2KKMBPJST83Y6XUVO/geodes%2Bembedded%2Binto%2Blimestone.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2021 - Geodes within a limestone layer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/70dc8b38-fab4-498f-8679-3bbcfec35d35/Peanut%2Bgeode.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2021 - Make it stand out Peanut-shaped geode https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648504467377-BQ8MYL1UBSQ9AIVEYZTC/Flint%2B%26%2BLimestone%2BPile.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2021 - Piles of geodes, flint, and limestone created when the Wilders cleared their land https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648504465348-1RSTT00O8RVUYDSFCI83/Flint%2Bchips%2Bon%2Btable.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2021 - Flint chips of various colors and shapes collected from their property https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/0e101894-f3c7-4b9e-8610-0f2966b737b9/colors%2Bof%2BFlint%2BGraphic.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c917ea1c-e1cd-4f6a-afed-8b3e48ef1f9c/Y-limestone%2B%2526%2Bflint.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2021 - Make it stand out Two geodes embedded into karst limestone https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/96e6156b-51b3-4004-86c6-c6f9109306dd/July%2Bcolors%2Btitle-Constance-R5.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648504838121-RQQETDAMYZ5CSIE7XP0O/IMG_5932.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2021 - Buttonbush https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648504850157-DG3WODBBVHT1J96R06QB/IMG_5764.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2021 - Texas bluebells https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648504846494-V9EIKUQ974P5381V44S1/IMG_5803.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2021 - Red yucca flower with sweat bee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648504845352-AOS2HA8YJBAQJ3HU2489/IMG_5790.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2021 - Rock Rose/Pavonia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648504843871-R2CHV7Z03VZNTLNELVCR/IMG_5794.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2021 - Flame Acanthus https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648504842760-MH81F6IFMA7ZVCFL9EQ7/IMG_5841.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2021 - White mouth dayflower - white https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648504841530-ZZMTJAVBTYDCXRUYFAEA/IMG_5832.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2021 - White mouth dayflower - blue https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648504840198-03CQ4XP1FCCDSHYZIUPC/IMG_5992.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2021 - Redwhisker clammyweed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648504838469-PWJCWQY643ZBFGQX2Z2X/IMG_5774.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2021 - Echinacea/Purple Coneflower with duskwing skipper https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648505227211-LAHH58S5BBPQQM397J0T/green%2Bheron%2Bscratching.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2021 - Green Heron at Jacob’s Well - Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648505227106-6GWD5TQ2J5JL1ODWOU5U/Black%2Band%2Bwhite%2Bwarbler.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2021 - Black-and-white Warbler San Marcos - Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d922dc66-8b57-4582-976c-c16307b47b64/Snake%2BCotton%2Bphotos-R4.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/32085cce-6dd0-429c-a9e3-cadcf9a023ec/CoCoRaHS%2Btitle%2Bblock-R2-final.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/5c4f84c7-44ce-4ba4-a4c2-4322ba37f69b/CoCoRaHS%2B2-1671.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e1ade49f-6199-4578-b9d2-52b35b6f48ff/Blanco%2BRiver%2B%40%2BWimberley%2Blast%2B12%2Bmonths.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/cdb989cd-0fa4-4d6b-b055-1bb00fe24865/CoCoRaHS%2Btitle%2Bblock-R1.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/62f29132-fd5f-43c7-87db-793e8a0d68a7/Merlin%2BBanner%2Bv4.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/bdc560ed-122a-47a1-8693-ac27049ff214/IMG_8482.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2021 - Make it stand out At the home screen, select Sound ID. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/6d0ef455-a6f2-4d91-ac43-fdd6caf03735/IMG_8483.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2021 - Make it stand out Click the microphone icon to start a new recording. You can also return to previous recordings from here, or you can see a list of the 458 birds currently supported. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ed015ffd-bcb7-42d3-bc87-5504bdd205e7/IMG_8484.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2021 - Make it stand out The app creates a running list of birds it hears. It highlights the row again as it hears the same bird. Watch it work and correlate it with what you are hearing in real time. To access specific info, pause the recording and click the dropdown arrow on that row. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/6772f60e-8078-424f-b6d8-37ed21128791/IMG_8494.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2021 - Make it stand out After clicking the dropdown on a row, choose an exemplar recording of a song/call or continue down to select This is my bird, start a new recording, or Details for more ID info, map, photos, etc. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648506536286-DSY7MQT3DK05NV6SB8DY/IMG_6605.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648506534188-CWK17H1S8YX9PNA7EXJB/IMG_6608.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2021 - Photos by Steve Wilder https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648506534742-RQWVVGL5UDTHHSHB4Z0D/IMG_6606.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/4aeb4e49-f24c-4a59-8bba-b8208a8518a2/IMG_8490.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2021 - Make it stand out At the home screen, select Photo ID. Then, select Choose a Photo and follow the steps to upload your pic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e2bcaea1-dc4d-45cd-bdb3-2c81511adf65/IMG_8489.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2021 - Make it stand out Adjust your photo to fit the box and click Next to select your location and date. Then Identify. **This is one of Steve’s actual cell phone shots. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d3b3fefc-fe4a-42b9-b9d9-7e48eca1666c/IMG_8492.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2021 - Make it stand out Merlin provides one or more suggestions, listing its 1st choice on top, followed by others to consider. Select one to see more info. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/fb961748-51b0-4733-881c-b68d1bb416fa/IMG_8493.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2021 - Make it stand out I selected the Yellow-throated Vireo. Merlin’s photo and description fit well, and especially the “thick, slightly hooked bill”, which you can see clearly in Steve’s photo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c5738e12-6326-47e2-99d1-f92de99afef4/Lacey%2BSmith-title%2Bblock.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2021 - Make it stand out The Uplands, Westcave Preserve - Photo © Nancy D. Hernandez https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e64d9cc6-eeb2-447d-afb5-e51c10875a07/Photo%2Bby%2BLacey%2BSmith.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2021 - Make it stand out The Grotto and the plunge pool Photo by Lacey Smith https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/6cbf85bc-46dd-4974-beda-c74372a4b5fd/Photo%2B%28c%29%2BNancy%2BD.%2BHernandez%2B2.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2021 - Make it stand out The waterfall deposited limestone in the Grotto, forming a column Photo © Nancy D. Hernandez https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/the-hays-humm-july-2021 monthly 0.5 2022-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7c2d1c41-c051-4cc8-b66d-76c0a0ee6e93/20210613-DSC_7531.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ec88421b-a5e1-4a4b-914e-c15310d6bd2b/20210416-DSC_5484.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 - Make it stand out Photo by Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648412688928-W50IDWB9A24517XFCLNA/Picture1.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648412687910-G0BBZY2RX6RK5974GFDS/Picture2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648412687668-69ZNBKN9BNDXZVP4MHV5/Picture3.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648412763103-2M5GWB25LKWPK88ARXKQ/Picture4.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648412762863-JQLTCD5ES32TJNLJ95PR/Picture5.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648418906606-6COYRTYXWSNFXSKOI94N/Picture6.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648418909618-M2ZBTRD0ZZCJNNBG92FW/Picture7.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648418908327-L103HQ32MXDSZU7QOROQ/Picture8.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648418906623-0BBVYZ0SVB9ZOOBTFID6/Picture9.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648418974504-V5GZI5RMKPCC8915T1SL/Picture10.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648418973561-U1NQXCG449BSZF9I0MKA/Picture11.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648418972625-WAB8AKECOVMYOP5RIL4Q/Picture12.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/5aeefae7-24bb-4ae9-b832-6fd0f6ad6599/CC%2BReport-R0.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 - Make it stand out Cypress Creek Waterfall over Woodcreek Drive low water dam, June 6th Following 3.6 inches of rain in early June, elevated creek levels create scenic waterfall over low water dam. The pool downstream of the dam is adjacent to Eagle Rock and the Cypress Fall Lodge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e002518d-38fd-4b32-bcf2-7fb8100b6695/CC-dry%2Bjune%2B5.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 - Make it stand out June 5th Jacob's Well Natural Area - Dry Cypress Creek The photo was taken a day after 1.5 inches of rain. The lack of surface flow after a significant rain is typical for small creeks. The easiest path for water in the upper watershed is into the rock layers rather than flow down the creek. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c48e14e4-6e99-4a05-aa2d-75d5255a4771/CC-wet%2Bjune%2B6.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 - Make it stand out June 6th - Dry Cypress Creek now flowing After another 1.6 inch rainfall, note the change in creek flow. It is the same segment of Cypress Creek as seen in the previous photo, this time with significant water flow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648419515548-NACOS4F8RWCGMXL3WN4W/Closeup%2BJW%2Bflow%2BJune%2B6.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 - June 6 - Jacob's Well spring flow of 897 gpm, surging to the surface https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648419513497-2V5YO7XVAIC5TKIA42FD/Downstream%2Bfrom%2BJW%2Bhi%2Bflow.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 - Full Cypress Creek immediately downstream from Jacob's Well https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648419513564-SABFSYCTGYOIKFYYQ1A8/Cypress%2BCreek%2Bpool.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 - June 6 - Cypress Creek pool behind Woodcreek Drive low water dam https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/376117c1-e2bb-46d8-9261-d47ea94309a4/Comparison%2Bof%2BJW%2Bflows.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/33489f6f-302f-4fb2-ae11-f5db44719d7b/PD%2B-%2Boverlook.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 - Make it stand out Palo Duro Canyon overlook from park entrance https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648419748273-INBC1HNPRED9KQHWSA30/MW%2Bmossy%2Brock.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648419744972-RUH9G2CNQ3VGFJMO6E5W/MW%2Bcrack.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648419742080-GDRIDS3VU2BFBQAN1WMJ/MW%2B-%2Bravine.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648419737698-31FQJ0XIHEAFR0LICVRS/MW%2Boverlfow.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648419736170-Z0FFOAGKMJO5IZEP7C5F/MW%2Bfossil%2Bpark.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648419734846-GPOMYXUTVMDTDAZK5TOA/MW%2B-%2Bfossils.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648419976176-222G6W8GHGZQ3O8TTWM5/PK%2B-%2Bholey%2Brock.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648419981341-FG0XX83FETBWW88E42AY/PK%2B-%2Bcool%2Brock.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648419981477-X90G8K03T4I7UBJ4M5IG/PK%2Blake%2Bfrom%2Babove.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648419992757-3LGXWUEA2O1ETIUZP30N/PK%2B-%2Bmuddy%2Btrail.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648419990083-KNGF8PFKNTKRKKLARCY0/PK%2Blake%2Bview.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648419995918-AUYYBV7ZBBUQCSTM39WQ/IMG_5344.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648420107051-T0RG78UVXP1WKLI74BWW/IMG_5447.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648420108124-Z3P427D2D6VNSL3VNMXY/IMG_5510.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648420113107-KAK2V2Y3DS14HM7DZ38Y/PD%2B-%2Bwild%2Bturkey.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648420114892-3ETV9RHEVMGIMM3TMDEC/PD%2B-%2Bbig%2Bcave.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648420117873-64DSRK31V0R6UI99LS70/PD%2B-%2Bspanish%2Bskirts%2BMexican%2Bman.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648420119467-3V3KDYTETPD3U4HP7XGN/PD%2B-%2Blighthouse.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648420205508-8VI8XPQRERBH0Z1VSXVJ/CC%2B-%2BBison.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648420207504-DQDFLBN5P7N7YD2PTGFF/CC%2B-%2Bprairie%2Bdog.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648420210765-J7A6AGAYM8PKTEO0ATB0/CC%2B-%2BEastern%2Bcollared%2Blizerd.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648420212367-P7UH9T3YC6WCSFNDP3UC/CC%2B-%2BRim%2Btrail%2Bwith%2Bflowers.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648420214077-XAHTE9KHQM1R33B7JG6W/Caprock.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648420215936-8PZAI3DMB1NS7DY87ELO/Caprock%2Bcanyon.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/28c8a9ac-9030-4485-afe0-72ce4deb973b/River%2Bview.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 - Make it stand out Photo by Tina Adkins - an undisclosed, private stretch of the Pedernales River https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648421407701-TRFS2NLDHODM8QUA66PR/Horned%2BLizard%2Bhunters.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 - Horned Lizard hunting crew https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648421403505-H1G06X5V9RCZ8MSUHOWI/HL%2B-%2BAndy%2Band%2BPaul.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 - Andy Gluesenkamp & Paul Bunker https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648421401524-0FT9SBSZQOLP9IBTTADO/DSC_1125.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 - The Chiron K9 team - those boots protect their feet from cactus https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648421401066-67R54EGZWOKBRRAGE0VY/Dog_handler.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 - Hunting for scat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648421398598-UXEF7TSOWVPD59BJFVTE/DSC_1137.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 - K9 Arrow at work with handlers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648421398526-C5Y5HO5KVH925QFUCGPF/Steve_Bob_Mary.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 - Bob, Steve, and Mary also searched https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e62b759f-fd7c-42f7-b6ba-2b7d16edab7f/HL%2Bhabitat.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 - Make it stand out Horned Lizard habitat - a Hill Country paradise https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648421804487-1439BXRT9Z8TOQABIS0Z/tina%2Bpic1.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 - Blue-fronted dancer - Tina Adkins https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648421803870-KOB6KGYV1NR20LCXL1PH/tina%2Bpic2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 - Skimmer - Tina Adkins https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/3b3105fe-f73f-4a11-b913-ba0975bf34ed/possible%2Btitlebar%2Bfor%2BWild%2Babout%2Bnature.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648422162067-MXMMIBLB2LIYNSV1ZOIS/IMG_2444.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648422162178-Y3WQKC1L4ZJ9JI3MGWUI/IMG_2434.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648422165549-QJ6AHIR5G1SL7ULKN53B/IMG_2425.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648422167032-WA7MHARSHQL9DWJPJAO6/IMG_2424.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648422170091-GS6MEWXKRNCPN9D7M0US/IMG_2419.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648422171813-04P56OECGAHKZDAVYN7B/IMG_2415.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e6de7815-4a64-417d-983d-c3e55fc22231/Picture22.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648423603850-811NFJIEFA3C0XFFF98D/Picture1.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 - Candy Apple Waxy Caps https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648423602020-8SUP3X482J7QWILSVTCX/Picture2.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648423598256-LT3NRY2FFG7W9BT5T8X5/Picture3+%281%29.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 - These gilled fruits were scattered everywhere! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648423600751-6UBZJR08EZ6M5ZVZLHE4/Picture4.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648423463539-U1PNQ3VPRZZWF2JZZKZ5/Picture5.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 - Ruby Bolete (Hortiboletus rubellus) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648423470077-7F0Q82ER4H30ZJB370ZF/Picture6.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 - Red-cracking Bolete (Xerocomellus chrysenteron) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648423467282-X5H6H5SYXIETXY73F4QA/Picture9.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 - Red-cracking Bolete (Xerocomellus chrysenteron) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648423464205-P4GU6JMYNOLV1D89YXQJ/Picture10.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 - Burnt-orange Bolete (Tylopilus ballouii) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648423131906-7JYDKQ548HM3ROWK7051/Picture7.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 - Corn-silk Fiberhead (Pseudosperma sororium) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648423130491-APBOZ4AKXVHITRQM62CJ/Picture8.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 - Blewit (Lepista nuda) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648423125240-5DAJ927WAOLIR17AIN83/Picture13.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 - Inky Cap or Shaggy Mane (Coprinus comatus) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648423125908-TD2XZRT1IO1OK8TD8KFT/Picture14.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 - Pale Brittlestem (Candolleomyces candolleanus) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648423362460-C3T53IELH4NEM34RPAMU/Picture11.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 - Turkey-tail (Trametes versicolor) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648423367362-B4WIA77EZXMGPK5PV0TF/Picture12.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 - Hairy Hexagonia (Hexagonia Hydnoides) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648423363924-QSKGCUI5X29H6FKLAWPC/Picture15png.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 - Thin-maze Flat Polypore (Daedaleopsis confragosa) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648423054828-0B7MSANS30HS40M3WD5P/Picture16.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648423052165-74SOKVMV0K8AO5R7YB1L/Picture17.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648422976008-XCN21X6YAJKGM3IYYOUQ/Picture18.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 - Dog Sick Slime Mold (Mucilago crustacea) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648422974877-VOSTJSOGSOTR22ARX728/Picture19.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 - Bolete mould (Hypomyces chrysospermus) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648422863705-DKAHZIGA573BCDEG413U/Picture21.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 - Perhaps Wagonwheel Fungi (too old to determine the species) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648422862996-JL9GKRYAFZFRG22U78ET/Picture20.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 - Star Jelly https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ed638bcd-5bef-48bb-a856-87d223f1b656/DSC_7086_Cover%2Bshot.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 - Make it stand out Silvery Checkerspot https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648422612570-6KOEQVWHRVHW7RB9ANC0/datura.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 - Datura flower (aka Jimsonweed) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648422611049-8HT96TH6C3YVWZ4EF7PM/mistflower.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 - Blue mistflower https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648422609613-6Y5BM1I0987GNIMYTSHT/Sunflower.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 - Sunflower blossom https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648422608379-WWK1XLVPL8PFX6A5UKIW/larkspur.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 - Rocket larkspur https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648422607162-UYP50YDC07QYA3ONG9Z2/short-winged%2Bchestnut%2Bkatydid.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 - Spoon-tailed short-winged katydid https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648422605725-HCIR3FNI5DS7WTG0LMMA/MW%2Bwild%2Bbergamot.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 - Wild bergamot https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648422603863-SCHHZURJY2CQGW3YON6Z/DSC_6967.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 - Silvery Checkerspot https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648422597432-2GSP1HCZHRHU9OKVEWHD/DSC_7098.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 - Bordered Patch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648422604033-LIJ7QE1OEGYDP1J7PDFE/honey%2Bbee.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 - Honey bee on sotol blossom https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648422592022-H2N1TO9W9X2XVGUE21HP/20210613-DSC_7499.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 - Monarch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648422590245-LXN2GA50M03N6TVSGN01/20210613-DSC_7428.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 - Funereal Duskywing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648422588103-3LB54HKAYCJ35GAAUQDS/20210613-DSC_7417.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 - Variegated Fritillary https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c500700c-91d5-4e43-a050-76b2735d7116/DSC_7050.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/the-hays-humm-june-2021 monthly 0.5 2022-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/aef7a1cb-344b-46e7-9b4a-51956a04038a/20210508-DSC_6144-3.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/767bf395-f328-4a25-a608-98565f3d103a/Banner2.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648409114605-ETBOWPROKN25GGKYBVF8/Art%2Bpic%2Bof%2BDoray%2Bin%2Bbatcave.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2021 - Doray the explorer - Photo by Art Crowe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648409118856-U6WZGBWAJUNC1KQMH2QW/Chris%2Bpic%2Bof%2BDoray%2Bin%2Bbatcave.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2021 - No, Doray did not touch the poison ivy. Photo by Chris Middleton https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648409117620-VLP57DQUIRBDJSOLJQMF/Bat%2BCave%2Bprofile.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2021 - The bat cave has been explored and mapped by spelunkers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648409213851-0TWVCEEYRG85ONQRGA91/IMG_4992.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2021 - There's a canyon down there... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648409212224-3ZWLZQZNWL3R0GYHJP05/IMG_4994.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2021 - Someone had a really nice view from this home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648409347693-1JD5FVUELKKVMSPQIIDF/IMG_5014.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2021 - The bottom of the canyon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648409344180-29UKAPKOIZE381F28KYB/IMG_5016.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2021 - The canyon walls are covered with fossils https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648409337998-GJZFGWCBRI0MOICV7W9G/IMG_5020.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2021 - One of our destinations was an area containing some unique plants https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648409336038-O2U5UIOWVL2121ZHDOY5/IMG_5021.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2021 - Bill pointing out some beauties growing out of the rock walls https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648409329628-T3A71HMH6IVM6GLVHS0E/IMG_5031.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2021 - The canyon opened up again https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648409329866-HWKPVEZ9Q1ZU1ZWOKNAK/IMG_5032.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2021 - The areas surrounding us were filled with a variety wildflowers and native plants https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/55dcf295-b87c-413e-bf1c-ca30ce9341b3/IMG_5039.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2021 - Make it stand out Jim Miller and Beverly Gordon contemplating the climb https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648409634688-QAOB5Z0SWDVENY0BZYAU/IMG_4978.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2021 - Yellow stonecrop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648409631525-4MYS3PMIN9WDYRQFB8ML/IMG_4999.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2021 - Zizotes milkweed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648409630575-LM5JV81USZ1NEFI7LU2B/IMG_5001.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2021 - Snow on the mountain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648409626285-7EHKPRLIL7IXK4MV8QNU/IMG_5008.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2021 - Fossils in abundance https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648409624807-3FSMKWZJCONQWZV9AS5O/IMG_5010.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2021 - Greater earless lizard https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648409619981-KGZJ401RJ2ZL57JOCYDN/IMG_5015.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2021 - Harvestmen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648409616732-CGFBGFUTPYP4METR0QW0/IMG_5024.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2021 - Peppervine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648409614080-9HIVTC7DV3P04S5MK01J/IMG_5030.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2021 - White-banded fishing spider https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2d5b5e59-9cbd-49cc-ac48-fe91917a9e86/20210523-DSCN2541-3.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648409894532-QZPR18Y9IL315O0KP3AU/Picture1_Nest%2Bwith%2Beggs.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2021 - April 14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648409902076-2QMQHETEXCIWHYZCCZ5I/Picture2_1st%2Bhatchling.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2021 - April 23 Day 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648409900933-5SZ9CWJ13Q7VWSIVQFNT/Picture3_2%2Bhatchlings.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2021 - April 24 Day 2/0 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648409899918-ZQDTBC6O2HZX1JNE52B9/Picture4_after%2Bthe%2Bhail_apr%2B29.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2021 - April 29 Day 7/5 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648409898861-XYEQEPXO4WV5NTB9EPNP/Picture5_apr%2B30.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2021 - April 30 Day 8/6 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648409897612-4JG815YZXGKCJDR1ITBR/Picture6_may%2B4_hedgehogs.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2021 - May 4 Day 12/10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648409896320-E6I2MK6Q5L3A3UM243VQ/Picture10_may%2B6_eye%2Bcontact.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2021 - May 6 Day 14/12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648409894630-ET2DM6JNI52GWDKIE9G6/Picture11_may%2B9_honorable%2Bharvest.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2021 - May 9 Day 17/15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648410268766-61GW0IVKSY0TEY2WCCL7/Picture%2B14_H1_Portrait.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2021 - H1: 2 young fledged May 14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648410267459-IP3E4E4FWV57RBKY3GW1/Picture15_H2_Portrait.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2021 - H2: 2 young fledged May 23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648410267240-S2V8CU2MBJH5ZDVABARU/Picture16_H3_Portrait.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2021 - H3: 2 eggs incubating since May 17/19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648410408659-FZB9KQFQURHGVGJNPLMI/Collecting%2Bfluff.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648410407185-CH7OR3RQG34STNEJV9H4/VIDEO_%5B0525%5D_H3%2BMouthfulv3.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/686cd813-fce2-421d-99cb-33183310abfd/Picture_H1_Family%2BPortrait.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2021 - Make it stand out H1 Family Portrait—May 14 Pre-fledge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648410555458-O72X5QW09OHUWQT8981U/P5290435_2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2021 - Mother hummer feeding B2 inside the wire basket, now housing the original nest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648410555457-Y96PWHF7QI2ZZL5XKNID/P5290256_2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2021 - B1 perched and preening in the wire basket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/724d76e8-9c36-43f9-914f-da310dd855e9/live%2Boaks%2B3-day%2Bgreen%2Bw%2Bbutterfly%2B9x16%2Bmedium%2Bshot%2Bcloser%2B%28002%29.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648410795456-YXSBNT7IQNK1TN20TU8V/Picture2_TPA_first%2Bspring.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2021 - Texas Prickly Ash: first spring growth… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648410796647-YUXDR4VNNH8FPD7N8979/Picture3_TPA_devastated.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2021 - …devastated in April’s caterpillar attack… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648410795119-CIROSTZ5XVC2ZP4DZXPS/Picture4_Ermine%2BMoth%2Blarva.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2021 - …by this American Ermine Moth larva, rare in Hays. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648410993863-8YLNDEZCDI2WY7OPZCQM/Picture5_TPA_recovery.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2021 - Prickly recovered from Wormageddon… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648410995579-86XZQXCB5Z590WXI3ZZT/Picture6_only%2Bto%2Bbe%2Bre-attacked.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2021 - …only to be re-attacked… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648410994987-Y4Q2JKJFHDSI4LZWMMW8/Picture7_Groundselbush%2BBeetle.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2021 - …by this Groundselbush Beetle… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648410993548-EME94RPI46UCDWT7TN2F/Picture8_larvae.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2021 - …whose hungry larvae may hatch next spring! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648411131780-VF7IVEKPUUZ9Q9IE1UKQ/Picture9_oak%2B1.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648411133521-DWECXX96T8301ASNZTRJ/Picture10_oak%2B2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648411130506-ZIWU2RD5ZJZFD0LS5JPR/Picture1_REPLACEMENT.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648411191182-B6N7VEC6SSV32WSJVUOG/Picture12_green%2Bcaterpillar.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2021 - Photo: Mimi Cavender https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648411191122-C4W1WMWW948H9QV6PBO9/Picture13_moth.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2021 - Copyright © 2015 Marcia Morris https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d36f8eae-890a-49e3-b0d2-896b4bf1d352/Tiger%2Btitle%2Bblock.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/8ad4ed50-9e43-47b6-96b3-471b309ce8bf/painted%2Blady%2B2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2021 - Make it stand out Painted Lady https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648411376310-2077D1W0TXIQD1GVAN3X/sulfur%2B2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2021 - Cloudless Sulfur https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648411378821-WUZJDLGVAR47Z2LNMFYE/Juniper%2BHairstreak.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2021 - Juniper Hairstreak https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648411377781-RTFSU8I63PYVS8M3BSKO/monarch%2B2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2021 - Monarch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648411376334-9JMRHT9X8VDA7GJLKMSR/red%2Badmiral.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2021 - Red Admiral https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/aa3cd5fb-a80a-4434-8327-95269087d7de/Picture1_tabby%2Bcat.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2021 - Make it stand out Kootie on a walk at Schulle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/313018fb-4374-4cae-959e-1588d0c29504/20210508-DSC_6276-2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2021 - Make it stand out Eastern Phoebe Fledglings Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/3a9ce9a7-99f6-4afb-83bc-42649b509791/20210523-DSCN2538.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2021 - Make it stand out Black-chinned Hummingbird Fledglings Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f22cc5f6-137d-48c4-a4df-67c684017b09/image-asset.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648412158561-LAVUATZIIRS6JKUQVDAR/Making%2Bnew%2Bbrush%2Bpile.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2021 - Arranging brush into filter strip dams https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648412163629-TC77ZZSQZ2XS503SLZWU/Lynn%2BWeber%2B%26%2BSusan%2BEvans.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2021 - Lin Weber & Susan Evans at the Bird Blind https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648412163606-613MX66IZZ6KPFSZFRH1/Rearranged%2BBrush%2Bpile.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2021 - Filter strip dams constructed from existing brush piles https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648412159628-WN2Z0LO2O4JB9K885GSB/IMG_4446.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2021 - Retention pond discharge into Patsy Glenn Refuge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/98595b66-2111-46e0-b328-8bd0c4e45a0d/Flood%2BBasin%2Bbefore%2Bnov%2B2020.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2021 - Make it stand out A group of HCMN joined park staff to spread grass and wildflower seed at the Alexis Point flood retention basin in Wimberley. The basin is adjacent to the northern boundary of the Patsy Glen Refuge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/006792fa-d414-4fd0-a08f-99fd76c67062/Patsy%2BGlen%2Bflood%2Bbasin%2Bafter%2Bmay%2B2121.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2021 - Make it stand out Lush growth of wildflowers in flood basin - May 2021 Photo is 6 months after initial seeding activity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/439b04a3-c9bc-4a9a-90e5-13ec1a5491b7/patsy_glenn-01.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2021 - Make it stand out Patsy Glenn Patsy had a vision to create a nature refuge and bird sanctuary in the heart of Wimberley, where children and adults alike could bear witness to the natural beauty of the area and be inspired to respect and love birds, flowers, and other native wonders. She was tireless in her efforts to establish the Refuge, which is located next to the Community Center. In 2002 she was named the first recipient of the Golden Eagle Award by the Wimberley Birding Society. As she was the prime force in establishing the Refuge, it was renamed The Patsy Glenn Refuge in honor of her commitment and dedication. Ref: Wimberley Birding Society https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/6ca68b14-8bf5-40ef-a66a-3d285a22e7cc/Art%2BCrowe%2BBR-title%2Bblock.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648411987557-R0CESZC7HKBV14X7QKJD/bob%2Bwhite.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2021 - Texas Bobwhite by Eva Frost https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648411988100-1N68NJ0QPRWH75SB5HTB/b.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2021 - Texas Bobwhite by Eva Frost https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648412001023-4G0CCL3HRG7894OF9IG1/_DSC2501.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2021 - Turkey by Mike Davis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648412001583-ETZREXEWS1CMOYQNWHHR/_DSC2632.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2021 - Turkey by Mike Davis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648411926128-0UG9URTBH8QL9KAL9Y82/Picture2_DrippingSprings.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2021 - Melanie Webb at the Dripping Springs Farmer Market in May https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648411924471-5MPBVJSVYT1PGPL7W879/Picture1_Kyle%2BFront%2BPorch%2BDays.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2021 - Mel Seib and Lauralee Harris at Kyle Front Porch Days https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/the-hays-humm-may-2021 monthly 0.5 2022-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/8ae2ee59-3962-46e8-9af3-3ae65ea660ab/20210418-DSC_5602.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/37d097a9-df6d-4d42-a576-58774879e831/20150317-Rainbow%2BBarn.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648155097581-W04N2D71CAZL8VY3UX34/1%2BiNat.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648155097720-J8AKM1YVPJ6DLL93229M/2%2BiNat.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648155174326-MQTFQFHAQ0LF2XKKT3AS/3%2BiNat_scrub%2Bjay.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2021 - My first observation: Woodhouse’s Scrub Jay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648155172440-HZVTLH0TQGXURN6L68NV/4%2BiNat.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/9f652ec3-1d71-408d-9544-53cf0b765014/5%2BiNat_buck.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2021 - Make it stand out White-tailed Deer Odocoileus virginianus https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648155360834-0Q43M0NYKUV220J9NZ04/6%2BiNat_garter%2Bsnake.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2021 - Checkered Garter Snake Thamnophis marcianus https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648155362932-AY4IP84Q8ZWU7N3RPYFE/7%2BiNat_goldeneye.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2021 - Skeleton-leaf Goldeneye Sidneya tenuifolia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648155360956-307Q30AHQIY35NMQBEKL/10%2BiNat_ironclad%2Bbeetle.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2021 - Texas Ironclad Beetle Zopherus nodulosus Ssp. haldemani https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648155362473-QRM69MCG5MF5OIDGXXWP/11%2BiNat_scorpion.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2021 - Striped Bark Scorpion Centruroides vittatus https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648155362230-C3QZ4J1S44AOI2N0I95M/12%2BMonarch.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2021 - Monarch Butterfly on Frostweed Danaus plexippus on Verbesina virginica https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/3520b192-5941-4ae9-9b43-5d1ee15a8d84/8%2BiNat.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ad6a4487-79e3-4a44-a794-b3225434b46c/LMC-title-X0.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2021 - Make it stand out photo by Larry Calvert https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/cd9f999d-eb6e-43c0-ae04-6bec70a5a653/LMC-3.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2021 - Make it stand out Low water dam along Lone Man Creek. Note the low flow rate spilling over the top of the dam. The springs on Lone Man Creek have low but consistent flow. Drought conditions this year have reduced spring flow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/728f66a1-4411-465c-b557-642bc2e8c9f0/LMC-TD-fractures.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2021 - Make it stand out Fractures crossing Lone Man Creek Two parallel cracks run from left to right near the middle of the photograph. Their orientation northeast by southwest indicate that they are associated with the Balcones fault zone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c6f31d1d-5ed8-46b6-bfc1-70a0eaa62521/LMC-TD-pool%2Bbehind%2Bdam.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2021 - Make it stand out Pool behind low water dam The large number of low water dams along Lone Man Creek create multiple pools similar to this one holding water for swimming and the riparian areas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d242460e-9a69-4765-88e0-a1a1feff3d91/Symmetry%2Bmap-X3.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2021 - Make it stand out Lone Man & Smith Creek Map Creeks and rivers align along faults and fractures, giving symmetry to the Wimberley Valley topography. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b18880cc-7ebf-4099-8e83-47af45992551/Smith%2BCreek.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2021 - Make it stand out Smith Creek Smith Creek is a small tributary of Lone Man Creek, running parallel to Highway 3237. A spring is located just south of the highway creating a large pool. The photo includes evidence of small karst caverns in the lower part of the cliff, indicating the spring may be karst related. Smith Creek intersects Lone Man Creek, contributing significant flow to lower Lone Man Creek. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/9a8b3b37-fad1-43c3-8e43-929cd1d91209/LMC-5.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2021 - Make it stand out Sinya Glamping Resort on Lone Man Creek Sinya website link: “Glamping,” short for glamorous camping, has become a mainstay of outdoor recreation over the past decade. Photo from Sinya website. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/4374eb2f-a09f-481d-9eff-0ee19089342b/Up%2Bcloser%2Bto%2Broughly%2Bthe%2Bsection%2Bof%2Bthe%2Bbluff.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2021 - Make it stand out Cliff adjacent to Lone Man Creek This rock wall is typically referred to as a “cut bank” being eroded by the creek. Note the many layers of thin limestone beds, typical of the upper Glen Rose formation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/65cf6223-ba09-4dab-b549-6ec857204665/LMC-tufa.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2021 - Make it stand out Lone Man Creek enters into the Blanco River Like most creeks in the Blanco River watershed, Lone Man Creek does not contribute significant water flow to the river. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/8cb6cd63-bf21-4299-94b0-e37ad6ac8f08/Mimi%2BTitle%2BBlock%2Bv5.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648156877372-ZKQ2BRBP90TU850GZ0AQ/Picture2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2021 - Live oaks greening vigorously the last week in March. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648156877463-JFI650720W0YZGM9VHNA/Picture3.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2021 - And two weeks later. The oaks, right rear?—barely touched. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648156964705-Q4QPXZ0VL75X5FQ1VLRM/Picture1.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2021 - Seemingly overnight it was all blowing webs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648156963706-G1CMFL7KXU01OL99RK94/Picture2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2021 - Here’s one of the culprits, cruising the breeze. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648214765913-DHIGR97PO3ZH93YZF6RT/Picture3.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2021 - Rose buds were a favorite. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648214767245-FZHL726THEPZC134CUEM/Picture6.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2021 - This cat ate upside down and inside her lunch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648214766998-ANO1J9CTLP3VJAZ5ZZO4/Picture4.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2021 - Remember the white buckeye you saw in March’s Hills Chilled Not Killed post-Freeze journal? There’s its bloom the first week of April https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648214765922-SCR999XRM3TT3OKASW1P/Picture5.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2021 - —and two weeks later. Some of that is natural withering, but the cats webbed them and ate them and barely touched the leaves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648214932530-0403PJ1VCHMI0VTN5OPW/Picture8.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648214937399-H6E7FSZP5E40BLYXEMBF/worms%2Bon%2Brock.gif Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648214972281-Y0ZNM7AQ04LX518NKDW2/Picture10.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648214974066-725H5E3PH5VSSC4HJIL2/Picture11.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648214973381-T94XEM4F1KKLOOFUJH5B/Picture12.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648214972522-F1T2FZ2NIL7GM6M4H7A7/Picture13.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648215044318-CX4LXP08THJECWQMNK13/Picture14.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648215043854-VJ7XDSZJ0QA3O6BOPNN7/Picture15.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b605dd82-54f1-4356-8452-56ebfec89da8/2%2BEagle-X1.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648215190812-NM0LSMQGRN7IX07JTT0Z/Slide2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2021 - January 23 - cell phone photo with binoculars by Doray Lendacky https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648215191097-TVTMY2WKC88G43TIEYFG/Slide3.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2021 - February 5 - photo by Lynne Schaffer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/9ca7a534-7c76-4fb3-a283-7798f8ee162d/Slide4.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2021 - Make it stand out February 25 - photo by Doray Lendacky https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648215595320-8CHI1JL92J1M0Q95KNTH/Slide5.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648215595133-P08YBVRYW8QHZWNG2YY9/Slide6.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648215725986-Q87M96XJ4IWN9HZHVXVP/Slide7.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2021 - The eaglets are testing their wings in the nest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648215726026-PDLYE4TY0ZRT9OX3EVHI/Eagles%2B-%2Bwide.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2021 - Can you imagine what it takes to feed these two eaglets? The eaglet on the right is having a fish for lunch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/72003004-dd6c-45cd-9aa7-bbc4811ad3ef/Slide9.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2021 - Make it stand out April 1 - Photo by Doray Lendacky https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e916f47c-02ba-46fe-af23-41fcc13b41bc/steve%2Bphoto.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2021 - Make it stand out Steve Wilder 2019 HCMN Class of Coronas de Cristo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/39dec6c7-20ce-4277-9dd1-32ba41b1eb47/mimi%2Badded%2Bbio%2Bphoto.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2021 - Make it stand out Mimi Cavender 2019 HCMN Class of Coronas de Cristo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/476d94f6-59f0-4250-ad0b-6b93725528a8/20210403-DSC_5072-3.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2021 - Make it stand out Spiderwort at Prospect Park in San Marcos Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d07a2b30-1848-4b57-aef2-a75ac0a94702/West%2Btexas%2Bwater%2Btitle-X0.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2021 - Make it stand out The iconic desert bighorn sheep, Elephant Mountain Wildlife Management Area. Sonia Duran is a Wildlife Biologist, member of the Texas Bighorn Society and in the HaysMN Class of 2021. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ef52ea09-2797-405f-ad5d-a0f99d139e81/TBSWorkProjHelo2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2021 - Make it stand out Helicopter transporting supplies to guzzler project sites at Red Rocks Ranch near Van Horn, Texas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648233434207-SJZYZEHV7OWV5DUPOBEQ/BighornEMWMA.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2021 - The iconic desert bighorn sheep, Elephant Mountain Wildlife Management Area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648233431755-MV5S13GU5EM1QKZZQI6V/TBSGuzzlerTin.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2021 - Completed catchment portion of one guzzler system assembled by Texas Parks & Wildlife Department staff and Texas Bighorn Society volunteers at the 2021 Annual TBS Work Project. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648233432223-XO0D7R9PBKMJLPYVTK5F/TBSWorkProjHelo.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2021 - Helicopter transporting volunteers to guzzler project sites at Red Rocks Ranch near Van Horn, Texas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/909c723d-ca11-4a7a-a2ba-4fb9b8ae9d84/Signs%2Bof%2BSpring%2Btitle-CQ_X1.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2021 - Make it stand out Peach blossoms https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648233694348-B97CYL7C6KT8W6HA8195/Coral%2Bhoneysuckle.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2021 - Coral honeysuckle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648233718783-403YZZQD17ML15M4KV6Q/Dewberry.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2021 - Dewberry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648233717532-9GJC0RYQ9ZMQT0YT65L2/Blue%2Beyed%2Bgrass.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2021 - Blue-eyed grass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648233716418-M5GZ0LQ7DY3LM5POOXSH/Ash%2Btree%2Bflowering.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2021 - Green ash https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648233715446-37CLNDQFMRCMNRNPD2UB/Eve%27s%2BNecklace.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2021 - Eve's necklace https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648233712683-CBAA329T8PWKXHMDCD80/Pink%2Bmimosa.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2021 - Pink mimosa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648233710906-3EW508EB2A7P899UA1PG/Cedar%2Bsage.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2021 - Cedar sage https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648233709216-WRU34CXA9EYKPHY7IEUA/Orchid%2Btree%2Bflower.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2021 - Anacacho orchid https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648233708089-WLK3ZIRQB1JEGYTTQGLG/Silver%2Bpuff.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2021 - Silver puff https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648233706368-4HK688GK8KG2W7YN3GLA/EBC%2Bclose-up.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2021 - Escarpment black cherry blossom https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648233705066-FA6VZQBDMEQJQVQ72O45/Antelope%2Bhorns%2Bwith%2Bbees.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2021 - Honeybees on antelope horns milkweed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648233703463-JXDMM0GR7AEPR14PKEUN/Oak%2Bpollen.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2021 - Oak pollen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648233701462-S0DQZPYCCDSLGGE1KWK7/Juniper%2Bhairstreak%2Bon%2Bwooly%2Bwhite.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2021 - Juniper hairstreak on wooly white https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648233701529-38GMYFK5O09MS3YAUPFA/Prairie%2Bverbena.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2021 - Prairie verbena https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648233696819-B4VFJH816AJEYKT3X9AR/Monarch%2Bcat%2B5.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2021 - Monarch caterpillar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648233695554-42GRXCL4LCROEJ7CG3KC/Goldenball%2Blead%2Btree.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2021 - Goldenball lead tree https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/the-hays-humm-april-2021 monthly 0.5 2022-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/dcdb992d-9c01-4c67-8817-322a6643b247/20210313-DSC_4466.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/cd1af0e5-459a-4cc1-b5ee-5e43c35d40ce/20210313-DSC_4432.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648069120328-X2GTJ3VMC9JJKY21RUZ8/BB%2BAdult.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648069120392-B7CKMILHENWQKCF709TU/BB%2BFledglings.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648069121527-X7G9X1XM9KQNJL8A7RX1/BB%2Beggs.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648069122118-KAD5A6NIF3IGZXXK7MXS/BB%2BNest.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648135033468-C5KQVQSB3V7L8WNUHR0X/Titmouse%2BAdult.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648135035109-3EIX0FP5R875E8XK7S44/Titmouse%2BNest.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648135034257-8QPYG0Z7NW0FNAMO36JQ/Titmouse%2Beggs.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - 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The Hays Humm - April 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648135272648-KX13ZGHHFCZQYO6E0N0U/Chickadee%2Bfledglings.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/02a6f9aa-975e-4363-b264-225e14a763bf/Ladderbacked%2Bmale%2Bv2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2021 - Make it stand out March 9 - First photo of the male cleaning out the nest. I photographed him each week throughout the nesting cycle. Sometimes he would be peering out when I arrived. Other times if I waited a bit, he would fly in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1cb2227e-9a42-4297-9914-92d268a53d28/male%2Bladderbacked%2Bfor%2B4th%2Bshot.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2021 - Make it stand out March 31 - When he did not appear spontaneously, I would make some clicking sounds until he poked his red head out to see me. He was never camera shy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/8c81c786-ed0a-4e34-bc7e-2d9bd77efa53/Female%2Bladderbacked%2Bwith%2Bfood%2Bv2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2021 - Make it stand out April 13 - Finally I photographed the female. She was delivering food to the nestlings. You could hear them chirping in the nest when she arrived. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7ed05ba5-bd85-4fe7-81a9-0167ca7f9b14/female%2Bladderbacked%2Blast%2Bday.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2021 - Make it stand out April 22 - Female Ladder-backed Woodpecker (?) final photo. I did not get to see the fledglings leave their nest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/0331f09b-b6f4-4e19-8ebe-d64018d07a72/woodpecker%2Btree.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/eab49811-67ef-4935-b8f3-2b12e62a276b/flycatcher%2Bupper%2Bleft.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2021 - Make it stand out The first flycatcher swoops in and lands on the highest perch above the hole. It appears to be on guard duty—a sentry? As it surveys the landscape, the second bird arrives. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/970aeccb-3945-42c6-93b8-43e5bc31675c/flycatcher%2Bwith%2Bfood%2Bv3.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2021 - Make it stand out The mate flies in with the food and lands on the other staging perch, pausing perhaps to evaluate any risk of a predator before approaching the nest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/78925606-a549-4a48-b014-8c5b0f63ed39/flycatcher%2Bgoing%2Binto%2Bhole%2Bv2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2021 - Make it stand out After some consideration, the second flycatcher glides down to the hole from the staging perch and delivers the food to the nestlings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f3375501-b197-4a9e-afa4-41b35183babf/bluebird%2Bpair%2Bv2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2021 - Make it stand out May 10 - The male bluebird brings the female in to evaluate the woodpecker hole as a potential nesting site. They study the landscape from the staging perch as she considers the situation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/da4e5b31-39c8-4c88-865c-ecdf58df8218/bluebird%2Bflying%2Binto%2Bhole.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2021 - Make it stand out The male flies down to enter the hole, showing off his flashy blue beauty. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/925fbe17-091a-4198-8bb1-bf0d2f91f1af/bluebird%2Bgoing%2Binto%2Bhole.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2021 - Make it stand out He looks back and invites the female to join him. She does, and she says ‘yes, this will do.’ Soon she will start building the nest with loosely woven grasses. She will lay 2-7 eggs, one per day. She will not begin incubating them until the last one has been laid. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ec411ed8-e6c8-4485-950a-bfae734169ee/female%2Bbluebird%2Bwith%2Bfood%2Bv2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2021 - Make it stand out June 14 - The female bluebird stops on the staging perch before delivering food to the nestlings. The bluebird pair has been tending the nest for over a month. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/20f8c3c6-e739-4a35-85cf-af06e0e8965e/Brent%2Band%2BAudrey%2BHiking.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2021 - Make it stand out Brent & Audrey Jackson, happiest when hiking. (Did you know it’s not truly a hike until you get lost?) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/03e832d3-144f-4f57-af21-22f6471c767e/Lance_549.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2021 - Make it stand out Lance Jones Roadrunners - HCMN Class of 2008 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f75cddd4-ae22-419e-85fc-8f4b32ee917c/HERB%2BSMITH%2BPortrait.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2021 - Make it stand out HaysMN Herb Smith https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/3ee4282e-b881-4c46-8b31-27f4eb420823/M_Davis.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2021 - Make it stand out By Mike Davis - posted to the Forum https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a788362d-ff00-482d-aded-b43aa02522ec/Website%2Bcollage-X2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/10c131bb-aec2-4aa2-9370-6e40fb3f3394/Hays%2BHumm%2Bgraphic.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d0ec8537-55df-4a7b-9437-d2479aa1e077/HCMN%2BFB%2BTitle.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f9f6ad54-fa29-49b7-9ed9-17a1063d71c7/E-Nature%252BFB%252BScreenshot.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/88f1bce3-1380-419e-8d99-529844f561dc/r-s%2Bhawk%2Bperched.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/83d85d2c-b28c-4d50-a797-e9e58a94a878/r-s%2Bhawk%2Bdiving%2B2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2021 - Make it stand out I often hear the distinctive call of a Red-shouldered Hawk while checking the bird boxes at Jacob’s Well. With a wingspan of 37.0-43.7 inches, Buteo lineatus is one of our more common forest raptors in Hays County. But this was my first time to photograph one on the Jacob’s Well property. I noticed the hawk on the ground in the tall grass just before it flew up to perch on a power line. I clicked a couple of photos while it studied the landscape below. And then the bird made a sudden dive to the ground again. Red-shouldered Hawks eat mostly small mammals, lizards, snakes, and amphibians https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Red-shouldered_Hawk/overview . But apparently this dive bomber missed its target, and within a few seconds it turned into a stealth bomber and returned to the woods empty-handed—or should I say “empty-taloned?” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648137989928-GEJNQTL7IRB123KH36OJ/r-s%2Bhawk%2Bv-wings.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648137993339-0O56HD12YLKM9HJ8YTM9/r-s%2Bhawk%2Bstealth.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e676b05f-60a8-47c0-b07b-d2e21626193c/r-s%2Bhawk%2Bfull%2Bflight.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e9cc7fc9-16a9-4e4c-ac91-1010525f71db/Salwa%2BKhan_Mothering%2BEarth.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2021 - Make it stand out Mother Earth Podcast - Produced and hosted by Salwa Khan, edited by Bob Currie Listen to the Podcast: http://mothering-earth.com/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648138349981-5ZWN5V0A1KXDVCDVXMC5/Monarch%2Bon%2Bbluebonnet%2Bsq.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2021 - First Migrating Monarch in My Yard on March 15 - Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648138350121-C0501180DR1W2M29I81E/Chapter%2BNews_Swallowtail%2Bon%2Bbuckeye%2B2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2021 - Two-tailed Tiger Swallowtail on Red Buckeye Schulle Canyon San Marcos - Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d051d324-e451-4ebb-b895-d9a4889c50b4/1-mimi-title%2Bbar.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648146892198-ARG5E0O572Y8NRUE1AXP/2-mimi_row%2B1.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648146888361-3NPQSXF1JKEFA3JEQQBB/3-mimi_row%2B1.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648147288881-J1G9T56Z9VVKIG710CRE/4-mimi_row%2B2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648147295078-DLDP7PB57PLWA1M4FNFN/5-mimi_row%2B2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648147291247-QBKGLQXUNVIXXAZX8DMO/6-mimi_row%2B2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648147289290-PUKMPJG4GPBBKGFDBF0B/6a-mimi_row%2B2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648147403290-JY4LWSVD53CF2ZB1OQVS/7-mimi_row%2B3.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648147403640-DSBRIHEQRAEDD5F4E0Y5/8-mimi_row%2B3.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648147455711-LAXAY4B7S7FOGH8GPIYT/9a-mimi_row%2B4.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2021 - Red Oak blooming, bursting toward the light. Seven years ago it was a sapling deep inside this 20-foot juniper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648147457408-FLABHO4D6FWXCPPEBEAD/10-mimi_row%2B4.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2021 - What are these scrubby roadside oaks? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648147570336-YE4G2H35LDQI8KR5XHE8/12_mimi_row%2B5.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2021 - Mexican [false] buckeye in full spring riot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648147568825-D1U3PK9XQVYZNTI7H0YZ/11a-mimi_row%2B4.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2021 - Painted [true] buckeye, a hardy non-native, blooms creamy yellow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648147568021-MU23ER346D7C3DW5UQSV/12b-mimi_row%2B5.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2021 - Red buckeye https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648147692272-892WGGJJ7D8EXBIMISBH/Persimmon.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2021 - Roadside Texas persimmon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648147674726-IBGBN07Z2S27E1XQS689/redbud%2Bwith%2Bbee.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2021 - Texas redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) https://www.wildflower.org/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648147817467-FQH8JNSF4G4P55VOD7S9/16-mimi_row%2B7.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2021 - Evergreen sumac stays deep green all year but flames after a freeze. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648147808365-EMZXGLWGJQPLXPDGTEMQ/17-mimi.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2021 - Young Texas mountain laurel sprouts new growth a month after freezing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648147816888-8B9VLOUBNOFVIBJ5LR1K/18-mimi.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2021 - Every winter’s Oleander. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648147904025-9IP33A1HC51P8KIUWAOR/post%2Bfreeze%2Bdwarf%2Bpyracantha%2Bw%2Bcedar.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2021 - Expand for a closer look. What is this? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648147908313-WQ2F12KOOBGICVSPWY1T/post%2Bfreeze%2Blittle%2Bbluestem%2B3.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648147903392-X9WYJ2VGYCTTWRBW5QRI/27-mimi.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/44e655ec-469c-470f-b9f1-70032c5458bd/28-mimi.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2021 - Make it stand out Back home now in our unmown front meadow, we spot our very first Texas Verbena! So far, no Bluebonnets; I forget to seed them every fall---something about scarifying… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e2cbe7d9-c2b9-454a-acb6-6131700dcf23/29-mimi.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2021 - Make it stand out And look, just peeping out, so un-Texan timid, are these little Anemones (Anemone berlandieri). They’re sure signs of renewal after our frozen February 2021. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/540434b7-bd84-4878-ad1b-411414588fb2/30-mimi.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ce3b1031-ddf0-43bc-ad95-571ae582c4c6/group%252Bphoto%252Bgraphic-X1.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2021 - Make it stand out Many of our Ashe Junipers took a beating, losing large limbs and necessitating Dr. Chainsaw’s removal. One of our multilimbed juniper trees (branches from the ground up) split eight different limbs. But of course the main trunk survived to carry on. Our 35’ Bald Cypress was covered with ice and snow, yet endured as if the chilling temperatures provided only a brief challenge, perhaps because the lacy needles were very fine and already brown. Even though the snowpocalypse was very rare, the majority of our native plants are bursting forth with new sprigs, leaves, and blooms. Spring in all its amazing glory has triumphed! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f10742fa-c6ee-40a5-99f4-604dc89c4e72/Mind-of-raven-title-blk.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/43ca00b7-1ea3-428c-aa5c-aa39de6108dc/Bee%2BEye%2Bcontact.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/333015ed-299d-4404-bdd7-ce8c26115a02/Monarch%2Bon%2Bwhite.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1a191847-7e72-4dd8-8335-a33142e79c2e/Bee%2Bsquare.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/6fdbe72f-9865-44ce-b47f-fbdf731b8afb/Swallowtail%2Bon%2Bpink.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/19d428bb-ba67-421f-95d6-4b56830fce44/monarch%2Bpair.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/79331cbd-0f68-445c-a304-9249f63a6dc9/Monarch%2Bon%2Bpink.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ff4e6bf5-ed44-4404-bb6d-781747feb284/Bee%2Bthingy.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/the-hays-humm-march-2021 monthly 0.5 2022-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/aae23c1a-416b-4c5f-b7da-53a4279a19ba/20210218-DSC_4081-2_Another%2Bcover.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7f603fa1-60a6-4218-a524-96b9a696bc05/1-title%2Bbar%2Bdeer%2Bin%2Bsnow%2Bdark.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648902502197-2JC8KF2W4KKO8AE4G648/Drone%2Blandscape%2Bview.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2021 - Hays County under ice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648902499964-JPFRDTNYTBH5GQW9NW79/The%2BBlanco%2B1_LAL.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2021 - The frozen Blanco; Spaniards had named it Blanco -- white -- for its sun-bleached limestone bed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648902676368-4V5L85NVKAGDIQZNUBCW/2%2B-%2BSusan%2BPowell%27s%2Bfrost.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2021 - Susan Powell's frost crystals reach straight up... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648902674942-AROI5FXDBZY7FC695B3B/3%2B-%2BMimi%2Bfrost.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2021 - Mimi Cavender's frost branches outward. Why the difference? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648902671447-Q5Z37MXO6ITIKODM1P70/5%2B-%2BPatty%2BDuhon%2Bicy%2Bprickly%2Bpear%2Bcool.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2021 - Patty Duhon: Glass grass, and prickly pear pads iced right to the tips of their spines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648902669638-7OT731LDFFVFW0SOXDVU/4%2B-%2BPatty%2BDuhon%2Btiny%2Bskiers1.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2021 - Patty Duhon: "Tiny cross country skiers' tracks in the snow? Nope, icicles falling from power lines." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648902670132-UGYHQP1F8Q3TQQO8XPAP/6%2B-%2BPatty%2BDuhon%2Bice%2Bplant1.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2021 - Patty's Frostweed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648902921527-CQFEPOROOLOFAHG2F91G/7%2B-%2BPatty%2BDuhon%2Blive%2Bagave%2Bbefore%2Bthaw2.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648902920742-9MR3T5AX76ZPE1F8JN4J/8%2B-%2BPatty%2BDuhon%2Bdead%2Bagave%2Band%2Bpond.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648902919598-DJCFAAAQRBZKR77WPWFN/9%2B-%2Bicy%2Brosemary.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648903018999-GXC8QXMFTWMC3XHUW9VV/Mimi%2Bdueling%2Bsages.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2021 - The Salvias, too, are a mixed bag. Texas purple sage (ceniza), native blue/mealy sages, and S. greggii usually retain foliage after taking temps down to 0F. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648903015055-X8BLOZYUQS4I9LM9LV6Q/10%2B-%2BMimi%2Bprickly%2Bpear%2Bin%2Bsnow%2B1.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2021 - During HCMN's Zoomed Feb. 2021 Chapter meeting, Roger Allen reported that our region's native spiney prickly pear Opuntia engelmannii thrived in the ice, but the spineless variety is mush. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648903014738-9OT9GMA6EA3S0Q8VV4XM/11%2B-%2BPatty%2BDuhon%2Bprickly%2Bpear%2Biced%2B2.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/4f727496-a532-45b6-937c-d55a9d73c9cd/12%2B-%2BEva%2BGF%2Bon%2Bicy%2Btwig%2B2.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2021 - Make it stand out And plants weren't the only species dealing with the ice. Eva Frost caught her little "Puffy" Lesser Goldfinch chilling out, his feet not even making contact with the actual twig! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c398c8b9-0fb1-4b72-acd1-f986896ba6ae/13%2B-%2BEva%2Bbee%2Bin%2Bbird%2Bfeeder.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2021 - Make it stand out Eva Tells us, "I spent a lot of time out there, constantly feeding and watering. I built a covered feeding area there the night before it snowed. And I don’t think I have ever had bees in my birdseed! Pretty desperate for pollen. Apparently, they get it from the cracked corn among other things." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/8ffaefd8-ba71-4d26-8704-8666a8f93aaf/14%2B-%2BConstance%2Bbirds%2Bin%2Bsnow.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2021 - Make it stand out Chippers and goldfinches gathered at Constance Quigley’s gourmet feeder. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d738ffdb-17f4-4910-8268-85db30423e27/15%2B-%2BConstance%2Bbees.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2021 - Make it stand out Constance tells us “I lost lots of beautiful tree limbs, found two dead birds, and am still working on cutting the huge Ashe juniper away from one of my bee hives…” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/163472bb-f00c-40d6-b1df-32bd5122854c/Mary%2BO%27Hara%2Bcardinal%2Bunder%2Bheat%2Blamp.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2021 - Make it stand out Mary installed a heat lamp over a sheltered feeder within easy view from indoors, where a wood stove kept her household, including that frustrated kitty, toasty during out power outages. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/34ca8311-c05c-476e-ab7e-25882f685c23/Mary%2BO%27Hara%2Btitmouse%2Bin%2Bsheltered%2Bfeeder%2B1.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2021 - Make it stand out Get the impression Mary keeps her wildlife pretty happy? ”Although I had plenty of seed, it was fun raiding the pantry for supplements: cornbread, raisins, sunflower seeds, mixed nuts. They also got a smearing of peanut butter, oatmeal, thistle seed, and oilers concoction on small split wood chunks.” Mary keeps a yard full of colorful bee hives. (See them in this issue’s Gallery) “Mother Nature sealed the honeybees in snugly. As long as their food stores are strong, they have no problem keeping thermoregulated in the hive. The girls cluster in a ball around the queen and brood cells, and while the outer fringe of bees may die off, the colony survives.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/fe561a95-f847-408b-804c-9030610ae743/24%2B-%2BMark%2BWojcik%2Boriginal%2Blong%2Bview1.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2021 - Make it stand out Mark Wojcik’s long peaceful backyard view of snowed-in Hays County. Mark enjoyed the quiet and watched all the usual species crowd his feeders. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/72d569b3-537e-4ce2-8fca-a381fed0cdd7/18%2B-%2BSusan%2Bshoveling%2Bsnow.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2021 - Make it stand out Susan Powell https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648905134442-PCCZT7TCE47YFRMICFZF/20%2B-%2BSarah%2Bsnowy%2Boak%2Barcade2.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648905135437-S4HCRKZ7BO4NFMA4I4ZT/19%2B-%2BSarah%2Boaks%2Band%2Bcedars.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/598bd6be-1907-4f1d-a9e6-2044c08bba8f/16%2B-%2BChristine%2Bdead%2Bbird2.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2021 - Make it stand out There are no signs of struggle here; the snow is smooth and there’s no new snow on the bird—a mystery! On a 7° morning a fluffed up red-shouldered hawk perched above crowded feeders; any winged predator could have dropped this little guy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/6616fb64-9200-454d-9f2e-b685cd099859/17%2B-%2BChristine%2Broadrunner%2Btracks4.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2021 - Make it stand out Christine Middleton and others saw roadrunners and their tracks. And some folks suspect hungry foxes and feral cats were snapping up the dead and dying casualties of disease or cold or both. Wow! All this Chill Country drama! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/15110281-dbd3-42e1-b34a-5b141fda3f41/20%2B--%2BEva%2BBig%2Bbuck.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2021 - Make it stand out This beautiful guy near Eva Frost’s work in Henley and the many does who secretly adore him (and our shredded agaves who don’t) are back, of course. The secret may be that somehow, with no fur undercoat, bedded down in grass under ice-covered junipers, they can still survive single-digit nights and days of snow-covered forage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ac27d18b-0833-4764-98d4-812a0da9368d/22%2B-%2BCavender%2Bsnowy%2Bdeer%2Bat%2Bdusk.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2021 - Make it stand out Cellphone photo: Rui Cavender. Neighborhood Whitetail does at dusk. Temperature dropping. In small family groups, their body heat melted the snow in bedding areas under junipers. They returned to these same beds each night of the deep cold. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/5b5c2097-ef47-445e-b13e-6e85c277ea7c/23%2B-%2Brui%2Bdeer%2Bbeds%2Bunder%2Bjuniper1.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2021 - Make it stand out Cellphone photo: Rui Cavender. Deer group bedding spot under junipers. And you think you were cold! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/17cd7fd4-8ed0-41e2-893a-32beb2dd7e42/25%2B-%2BSeib%2Bsnowy%2Bdevil%27s%2Bbackbone%2B1.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2021 - Make it stand out From her property in western Hays County, Melinda Seib looks far out across a frozen Devil’s Backbone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d68dded2-d511-49ff-b695-c383c89deffd/image-asset+%286%29.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/6ec6c64d-b164-467d-b2f5-14bbab62eaf4/JW-grp1.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2021 - Make it stand out Jacob’s Well – Apr. 18, 2018 - no pool 1753 gallons per minute of flow. The low water dam which creates the pool was being repaired when I took this photo. The flow looks to be lower than was reported by the monitoring equipment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/424d47ee-b6f6-4a81-97f9-ea64243dcaea/JW-grp2.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2021 - Make it stand out Jacob’s Well – Jan. 21, 2021 - with pool 624 gallons per minute flow. Note USGS staff measuring the pool level. The low water dam below the spring creates a pool, making it difficult to see water flow from the spring. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/42f0cad1-382e-4bbd-9fab-7e7e3f92a2cc/JW-grp3.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2021 - Make it stand out Jacob’s Well – Feb. 4, 2021 – no pool 674 gallons per minute flow. USGS bypassed the low water dam to recalibrate the flow rate monitoring equipment, allowing a good view. Conclusion: JW has low flow but not zero flow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ca7d954d-1703-4ef6-8fb1-c15150bf1c29/Zero%2Bflow%2Bcalibration.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2021 - Make it stand out Graph of JW flow before & after instrument recalibration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a295249c-5cee-42cf-9f47-f27d8850e9a4/Manual%2Bflow%2Bmeasurement%2Bare%2Bmade%2Busing%2Ban%2Bacoustic%2Bdoppler%2Bvelocity%2Bmeter..jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2021 - Make it stand out USGS taking flow measurements at Jacob's Well Manual flow measurements were made using an acoustic Doppler velocity meter. ( WVWA Feb. 2021) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/38693324-74d4-4dad-8806-9c60184f1214/JW-XSection.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c7e32957-bdc0-49d0-b63c-978ff6955b1f/MW%2Bplots%2BX3.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c338dede-4eac-498f-a31f-924ce70183b6/Title%2BBlock.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2021 - Make it stand out Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a47708e7-94eb-4d86-830e-1b74c598e158/Team%2BPhoto.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2021 - Make it stand out HELM Team site visit to Prospect Park in San Marcos Site visit led by HCMN and San Marcos Greenbelt Alliance volunteer Todd Derkacz https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/6ff42d14-7db9-4aaa-b43d-3f16243b4020/HELM%2BZoom%2BShot.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2021 - Make it stand out February 2021 HELM Meeting with Hill Country Alliance Land Program Manager Daniel Oppenheimer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1bcd80ab-8541-4f0c-afad-0128ae4ffcf2/Title%2BBlock+%281%29.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/55bb5e16-9f77-4a70-9894-0c07a9d0ac5d/1%2BPictographs.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2021 - Make it stand out Pecos rock paintings, some from 4,000 years ago, depict early humans’ shamanic place in nature. Journaling their nature lore and magic, each wave of humans sought survival in a harsh landscape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/82796457-c905-4d42-aaa2-96b5f0337fe2/2%2BChinese%2Bpainting.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2021 - Make it stand out In early Chinese nature painting, humans are small compared to the landscape around them. Paintings freely adapted observed nature, capturing the spirit of the natural world and humans’ humility in it. Ma Yuan (1160-1225): Peasants dancing and singing on their way home from work https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648908259483-MVTYGPLBW5ZO4SGK96RP/3%2BLeonardo.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648908255010-WLF9XB5WAQYER3ZCNNKS/4%2BCaptain%2BJames%2BCook.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648908212604-1B1KG2G94EHNJD89ANA3/5%2BKangaroo.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648908212354-7Z8V7IBQU85B4ADM6IW9/6%2BBouganivillea.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/9b83ff66-b14d-4325-a983-b4fe42bccf7b/7%2BCharles%2BDarwin.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2021 - Make it stand out Drawing by Charles Darwin, in his The Voyage of the Beagle, republished by National Geographic Society, 2004 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648908425483-FXW4748MT1077WX5L3XT/8%2BCamera%2BObscura.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2021 - Artist's drawing of a camera obscura https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648908425385-V8Q10CJTGBWSBY8QJOKJ/9%2BKodak%2BBrownie.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2021 - The Kodak Brownie, early roll-film camera https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/208c8329-ad6e-46ff-aa46-06bd3642562f/10%2BArt%2B1.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2021 - Make it stand out Romantic painters gave us idealized views of nature, leaving a priceless record but glorifying wilderness as Paradise, the Garden before Man. People are rare in these documents, as if we were intruders in Nature’s perfection. Albert Bierstadt: Tahoe's Lake (1868) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/503db2ab-5075-45b9-a753-78031f173228/11%2BArt%2B2.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2021 - Make it stand out Late-Romantic Texas painter Robert Onderdonk (1852-1917) recorded isolated Hill Country life in bucholic natural landscapes, like this Farm Near Kerrville. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ac386f74-c630-48cf-aa24-ff2db31ab745/12%2BArt%2B3.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2021 - Make it stand out Robert’s son, San Antonian Julian Onderdonk (1882-1922), an Impressionist painter, gave us a more humanist view of nature. People worked the land in a vast and still very rural Texas landscape. Here, in 1910, they’re harvesting tender cactus pads, nopales, for food. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/fb4be23e-bf7e-4956-872b-9dc911d077c6/13%2BArt%2B4.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2021 - Make it stand out Julian Onderdonk, our grandfathers’ “bluebonnet painter,” inspired all our favorite Texas paintings and photographs since. How many times have we seen that pink evening sunlight slanting across a Hill Country ranch road? Have we preserved it in words or pictures for our grandchildren? It’s about time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/5360d537-bc52-4850-ae1f-fd79c5057b3f/14%2BArt%2B5.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/22d8ad46-09a5-4e9d-9843-78f2869477b8/15%2BCommon%2BMullein.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2021 - Make it stand out Photo: Texas AgriLife https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2fa09ddb-4063-4ee3-aa80-e05681170a5d/16%2BFinal%2Bphoto.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/aed36465-6132-446f-aae6-f67f57300033/Chapter%2BNews%2BPhoto.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2021 - Make it stand out Yellow-rumped Warbler February 18 Photo by Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1f96460c-b5c7-4aac-bc62-0c482fe70717/Morning%2BMusings%2Bbook%2Bcover.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/091ec65b-a0c0-423c-87ac-202eb8db7afe/20210219-IMG_4609%2B%281%29_Panorama%2Bstraightened.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2021 - Make it stand out The Blanco February 19 by Lee Ann Linam https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/82ec79c8-8950-4c7a-a8dc-5b0b9ca2ab8c/20210218-DSC_4005_yellow%2Brump.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2021 - Make it stand out Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a78f2d5e-231b-4b67-b37e-6e905103c056/IMG_6694%2Bbird%2Bon%2Bsnowmans%2Bhead_edited.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2021 - Make it stand out Eva Frost https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/063462a6-9603-4db8-a6bd-60976e75e6b0/20210215-DSC_3751-3_hummer.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2021 - Make it stand out Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/50a0cf5a-de32-4a11-9d35-3e49109a8398/IMG_6933.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2021 - Make it stand out Mary O’Hara https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/0b45aac5-8cb0-4ce0-b129-4612f94c5b55/Mary%2BO%27Hara%2B%2Bjay%2Bon%2Bfeeder%2B1%2B%28003%29.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2021 - Make it stand out Mary O’Hara https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c6c40321-5ecd-459f-8a36-431ae64b2322/IMG_8694%2Bpuffy%2BCarolina%2BChickadee_ef.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2021 - Make it stand out Eva Frost https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b9ec98ea-a509-4559-bb74-f904a5177c00/IMG_6927%2B%28002%29.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2021 - Make it stand out Mary O’Hara https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/16746443-6652-4184-ad3e-d9c4a3e4d42a/20210219-DSC_4147_armadillo.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2021 - Make it stand out Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/964e601b-e275-46cc-ae32-ade498034166/20210218-DSC_4092_carolina%2Bwren.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2021 - Make it stand out Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/3e8fd5fe-ae48-4921-9915-cd81639f9cd0/21%2B-%2BEva%2Bthree%2Bdoes%2Bin%2Blight%2Bsnow.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2021 - Make it stand out Eva Frost https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c3f0c92e-aa26-4f66-bffa-b98dac13041e/IMG_8730%2Bnice%2Bcard%2Bbird%2Bin%2Bice_edited%2Bc.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2021 - Make it stand out Eva Frost https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/bb83f780-ee09-43e4-b6a7-d58400ae1023/IMG_8743%2Badorable%2Btit%2Bbird%2Bin%2Bice_edited.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2021 - Make it stand out Eva Frost https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/24e08fb9-e9cd-4fd6-aa22-24fc18a41870/IMG_8779%2Bfrozen%2Bjunco%2Bbird_edited+%281%29.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2021 - Make it stand out Eva Frost https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f1febc97-b89d-4ad8-820b-49edec555974/20210219-DSC_4146-2_armadillo.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2021 - Make it stand out Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/59b12867-ed1f-400f-974a-7e07764916df/IMG_8790%2Bfrozen%2Bpuffy%2Bcardinal%2Bbird_ef.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2021 - Make it stand out Eva Frost https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/51439756-4799-4ab0-8787-124cc18e193a/IMG_6959%2B%28002%29.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2021 - Make it stand out Mary O’Hara https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/the-hays-humm monthly 0.5 2022-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/60e01701-6951-43d2-9d7c-cd1277c3266d/20210110-DSC_3068.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/3bc7aa8d-dd5f-4e8c-85d4-e8e7c411c6b4/Bios%2Btitle%2Bblock%2BX5.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2021 - Make it stand out Betsy Cross and Tom Jones https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d1c430b0-fa6c-4bd6-9e2c-e39d86d9b630/Slide1-2.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/99f73da4-fa0d-4cd8-a8a6-2cd42672a913/Slide2.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b23b605a-0c7a-4937-a9ea-1a8645605219/Tracy%2BM%2Bupdate.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/bb5e3383-f280-4d29-8e4d-f3854f4d5d96/Slide4.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/9b5563a0-e07d-4a7f-9a1d-1cfe9da10441/Slide5.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/10f8879e-e53d-4989-86bf-1a4ab46eeaf3/Burce%2BCannon.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7ea0a368-ca54-4f2d-ab26-2fbe06123a0f/Slide7%2B2.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/80f4ee11-24ba-4fe3-92ae-3c96e2ea095e/Slide8.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/dba6eae6-3026-4ecd-b6ec-184f4bece4d0/Slide9.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/eec2ef45-b4b6-409f-b4e0-1df48ff7add8/image-asset+%283%29.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7344ef50-d203-42f1-9344-83ac6c801a69/Dixie%2Bphoto.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/769fd84b-ae31-4ca8-b21e-c46dbf28f539/Slide12.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/406d8381-d631-4478-b69a-c5f2bbc25dbd/image-asset+%284%29.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/82f4973d-0471-4353-89fd-c77f228fc50c/Slide14.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/17351265-8056-43a9-aeac-74de6b543b42/Slide15.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/5f6aa626-5508-4cb3-9a99-3bd9a72563c3/Slide16.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/df0b2bb2-c325-4a4c-8aa9-0f3e3b2ee229/SMRF%2BTree%2Bplanting%2Btitle-X4.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648507352573-0FYPHP9MDENUPKKAU58L/Tree%2Bplanting%2Bon%2Bthe%2BESP.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2021 - Tree planting on the SMR Eastside Preserve https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648507352918-FP9UACJOJJ9P3X1KS6CG/Tom%2Bhauling%2Bmulch.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2021 - Tom Jones spreading mulch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648507349863-JP88RZVGMR3SG9ZK71EO/planting%2Btrees.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2021 - Dick McBride demonstrates the use of the dibble which is a tree planting device https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648507347923-L63MOEOKB0I0MDJ2R9D3/Planted%2Btree-cage.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2021 - Tree Cages, assembly required https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/11d51ec6-d6f1-439b-875f-1d1a24f28ffe/seedllings-dibble-bar.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/371959df-e589-477b-96f8-ab965573cfa8/SMRF%2Btitle-X1.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648582310196-PPF99WSPGSIHIA97Z0QD/Tree%2Bpanting%2Balong%2Bthe%2Briver.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2021 - Tree planting along the river https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648582309014-MA5X1EI71F6RE0CN8PRB/Invasive%2Bremoval%2BSpring%2BLake%2C%2BMeadows%2BCenter.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2021 - Invasive removal Spring Lake, Meadows Center https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648582308791-SVE5O46S7ZCUDU06KFYU/Riparian%2BEducation.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2021 - Riparian Education https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/cafe4305-922f-4d0e-95b9-ded3162c2387/Proj%2B407-summary.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/001b8b04-d592-4e4c-b29c-dd8cb7ccac26/Pine%2BSiskin%2Bfor%2BBanner.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b23e14b8-683a-4cf5-a3a2-a9f1fa0bd3e0/Siskin%2Bdead%2BJan%2B25%2B2021.1%2B%28002%29.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2021 - Make it stand out Siskin Casualty - January 25 This one dead below an emptied birdbath this morning and two more sick ones nearby. As their swallowing is compromised by the bacterium’s hardening their crop, do they seek water before they die? Photo by Mimi Cavender. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b078b8ca-3930-46d5-b06f-2bd88a7b5707/Dying%2Bsiskin%2BJan%2B26%2B2021%2Bv2.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2021 - Make it stand out Sick Siskin - January 26 Another fluttery earth-bound casualty this morning. It’s still trying to eat, but weakness is taking a toll. 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Make it stand out Eastern Bluebird - January 17 Photo by Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/9a17fcf6-f6e0-424f-8f14-2d6871b9635b/Presidents%2BLetter%2Btitle-x0.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/4d66402a-de3f-4da9-a08f-b76ca9d44415/Susan%2BNeill%2Bphoto.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d82461c2-a157-4b23-bdbb-07942d104da2/black-chreey-tree-bannerX1.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2ae6868b-17f9-432d-96e8-6eadea6df5e8/Black-cherry-tree_full.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2021 - Make it stand out The escarpment black cherry tree https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648583706385-U00FJ9FS2Y4S5GVHSNQY/IMG_2691.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2021 - Marbled bark is a striking feature https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648583705394-VW345R7WDHXHMS59XG43/IMG_2688.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2021 - A tangle of cherry, juniper, and oak https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648583699446-U27UQ6W9R4M5E5CC1525/IMG_3928%2B2.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2021 - Cherry snag contrasting bark and wood https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648583698142-YYHS7P9WFG3KK14C1HW2/IMG_4082.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2021 - Thick bed of fallen leaves https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/8101c53b-5931-47a9-909f-a903791bae7a/Newsletter%2BOutreach%2BTitle_X6.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ef24668a-08db-4615-ae7d-3597dc99e6ce/Indian%2BTrail%2BZoom%2BScreeshot.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2021 - Make it stand out Zoom meeting with HCMN and Indian Trail newsletter teams https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/49b708f6-6d70-4482-abc0-2fb319465ec5/Madeline%2BKelley-1.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2021 - Make it stand out Madeline Kelley: Indian Trail MN Chapter Newsletter Co-editor https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/13f2914e-7bf1-4d1e-8ef3-a208668c016f/plant-for-planet-logo.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/40a5e274-b8d9-4dc9-9e3e-e038a8bdb0ee/Leaf%2Bart%2Bgroup%2B3.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/21afb388-b0bf-4569-be4c-60812722c413/Felix%2Band%2Bfriends%2Bmake%2Btheir%2Bpresentation%2Bto%2Bthe%2BU.N-hi-res.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2021 - Make it stand out Felix and friends make their presentation to the U.N. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1906eec2-3d9b-490d-b4a0-282b5faa11e8/Picture3.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2021 - Make it stand out Ocelots live and can sometimes be seen at the Laguna Atascosa Wildlife Refuge in the Lower Rio Grande Valley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/12b7b286-8013-4c6d-9419-47d515d1c9e2/Picture%2B5.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2021 - Make it stand out Yucatan girl with megaphone https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2da8fcb8-c916-468a-9e98-33a336e5218a/2020%2BChristmas%2BBird%2BCount%2Bv2%2Btitle%2Bblock.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2021 - Make it stand out HCMN Lance Jones and Rebekah Rylander, Doctoral Candidate Texas State University https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648649489294-JEQO56U8ZKQVXRI17PZE/%5B12%5D%2BDec%2B20-7367-1CR_Western%2BMeadowlark%2Bv2.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2021 - Western Meadowlark by Colton Robbins https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648649487820-0GK0TIOWTGDTDPBXTBXM/%5B12%5D%2BDec%2B20-7299CR_Redwinged%2Bblackbird%2Bflock%2Bv2.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2021 - Red-winged Blackbirds by Colton Robbins https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648649487165-4OMNGXOYRKDUMIXT8W23/DSC_8738_Savanna%2BSparrow%2Bv2.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2021 - Savanna Sparrow by Stephen Ramirez https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648649575868-SI526BE8JP82UVANKNZU/white-tailed%2Bhawk_831LJ.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2021 - White-tailed Hawk by Lance Jones https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648649575960-IE8GNJXCZWASUF4JMZKE/DSC_8768SR_pine%2Bwarbler%2Bv2.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2021 - Pine Warbler by Stephen Ramirez https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648649572853-7AWV3XHV88BVKRPNXY3Y/DSC_8776SR_Kestrel%2Bv2.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2021 - American Kestrel by Stephen Ramirez https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/the-hays-humm-december-2020 monthly 0.5 2022-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7439464e-b38b-438b-b7c1-537a0b8052d6/Sharp%2Bshinned%2B8.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2020 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/578c95cf-4134-49f6-882f-48a0b3f35008/Willett%2BTitle%2BBlock.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2020 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/278cae1a-9dfa-4e97-acf9-310539d63b1c/BHC.org.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2020 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648166375840-BVDDYTN3QHB49QJ527QN/Landscaping%2Bwith%2BNative%2BPlants_Page_1.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648166374581-I676KLEPG92958W4KGCJ/Oak%2BWilt_Page_1.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648166524665-SSN28CDE1ODOSLNIP7NV/HCMN-1-water-quality.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648166522906-LGGTATPJFF8RS29HT3RG/HCMN-2-presentation.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648166521418-T5KGMR7P5YOIQUUXRM2R/HCMN-3-field-research.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648166520479-076NLDDPS4SD9HEEAJKB/HCMN-5-education.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648166518383-FRIFNQW4KIHRRYTNDG74/HCMN-4-site-improvement.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648166517021-QFA33FZ77NFE5PKM286G/HCMN-6-outreach.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7c27b396-aaa7-4acf-9882-b8a2aa83a595/Willett%2B-%2BJW%2BSign%2Band%2BMagnet%2Bv9.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2020 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/18ae226a-96a9-4da3-b972-8a1d3342e16e/grass-titleblock.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2020 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648166792929-798JTCEGLEAGORZXBM2H/Texas%2Bgrama.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2020 - Texas Grama https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648166789073-QBXM0S7KPC0X52GRHNPJ/Tumble%2Bwindmillgrass.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2020 - Tumble Windmill Grass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648166790219-K2TIMY6R8IIKLUVZPE0V/Switchgrass.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2020 - Switchgrass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648167007101-K1X3HNJRZGAU6FL102F1/Indiangrass.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2020 - Indiangrass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648166918119-R26HYFYCMQ0V25C0K0CG/Sideoats%2Bgrama-2.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2020 - Sideoats Grama https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648166918084-QNJNEOZ2N7SVBN8ZEETD/Gulf%2BMuhly%2B2-2.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2020 - Gulf Muhly https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648167065943-U8NKVA8YHG3CAOZQFUQ1/20201029_153342.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2020 - Silver Bluestem https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648167060405-LMOVXLF43VFMOQ629USP/20201029_153139.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2020 - Knotroot Bristlegrass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648167061651-CN9DZ6S9O7F2MOUH7VWT/20201029_152855_5.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2020 - Seep Muhly https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ccdf4618-0539-43dd-ae7f-284c88191d7f/Natures%252BGifts%252BTitle%252BBlock%252B2.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2020 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/64cef993-6d96-4086-9925-b30ec37a4beb/Nature-themed%2Bbooks.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2020 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/19a3815e-84cc-4382-a32e-218293345363/Homemade%2BCard%2Bv2.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2020 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f88fc02d-dde9-4c60-a4b6-bc16fa95db36/Honey%2BBee.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2020 - Make it stand out Wimberley Valley honey bee on a spring sotol bloom https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/5e5da0ae-33d9-4155-8533-d103cf6b2a2e/TMN%2B2nd%2BPlace%2BAward%2B2021.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2020 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/78e1baec-5070-4765-b25a-74adaebebfb1/Hummer%2Bcover%2Bthumbnail.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2020 - Make it stand out Click HERE to view/read the July 2020 Hays Humm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/383e19bc-b3c6-4863-aff0-84d3414f4038/Attracting%2BBirds%2Btitle-X0.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2020 - Make it stand out One of the popular bird areas on my land. Ashe juniper, live oak, with persimmon, agarita, yaupon, twist-leaf yucca. Nearby there are escarpment black cherry, rusty blackhaw, and flameleaf sumac, all desirable understory trees. I especially love the leaf litter in this area: the robins spent days here digging around. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/23fa2bd2-0cdf-4028-98e9-f48de9ec189e/Sharpie%2BAutumn%2BGallery.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2020 - Make it stand out Sharp-shinned Hawk - Immature Photo by Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2296dcd1-a260-473e-a3da-56f0994ca1ac/awards%2Btitle%2Bblock-X0.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2020 - Make it stand out Photos by Paula Glover - Article by Bruce Cannon & Paula Glover https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ed5b4c44-bf46-4455-8952-bd2a96365c19/Chris%2BMiddleton.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2020 - Make it stand out Chris Middleton https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/76221f04-cbc0-4cf2-bcc7-4b75aee73557/Kristy%2BDaniel-no%2Bmask.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2020 - Make it stand out Kristy Daniel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1d02057c-96d7-45d3-a4f8-f83beafd5461/Betsy%2BCross-no%2Bmask.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2020 - Make it stand out Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d1884b9a-3509-404a-9c64-43bfdf27c938/Quiet%2BReturn%2Btitle-X0.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2020 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648168469890-EPGJWTV2UV21P7AHO649/Jim%2Bgiving%2Binstructions%2Bto%2Bteam.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2020 - Jim Miller giving directions to the HCMN team https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648168465397-623ECV0HS77GDOKI0AEV/Susan%2BNenny%2Bspreading%2Bseed.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2020 - Spreading grass and wildflower seed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648168466653-6F9V7GCJZT48GOW7ND52/rainfall%2Bretention%2Bpond.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2020 - Note the sparse ground cover https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648168569618-B1SHUGBYEIUNKGXO3AGY/IMG_4017.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2020 - Jacob's Well Natural Area guide team meeting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648168568432-WNLMCJSBD05CNS9CGA0B/JW%2BGuide%2BMtg%2B2.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2020 - Katherine Sturdivant reviewing COVID guidelines and upcoming tour schedule. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648168571570-R8I9IC0X6CYBPRBM82BA/JW%2BGuide%2BMtg1.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2020 - Tom Jones leading a tour of the Wimberley Outdoor Group. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/6768505e-9415-4b4e-a7b1-50e6d41dfaa7/cute%2Bwet%2Bfuzzy%2Bbird.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2020 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b24d879f-a1ad-4de7-860c-c290c17acf50/B-throated%2BGray%2BW%2BAutumn%2BGallery.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2020 - Make it stand out Black-throated Gray Warbler November 21 - a daily visitor for the last 11 days https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/9b1e3bf7-7ed2-45d8-9b27-aac7c29b37fa/Golden-crowned%2BKinglet%2BAutmn%2BGallery.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2020 - Make it stand out Golden-fronted Woodpecker Male November 12 - both male and female are frequent visitors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/aa988f6c-82a7-4528-8e7a-e12ba1bc743a/Oak%2BLeaf%2BVertical%2BAutumn%2BGallery.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2020 - Make it stand out Red Oak Leaf https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/46c7c9f6-004b-4884-8fcb-561878754a63/Hummer%2BAutumn%2BGallery.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2020 - Make it stand out Rufous Hummingbird November 12 - two hummers are still here in my yard https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f3f1e58f-27d2-4489-8f47-0bac70aa8358/Pine%2BSiskins%2B2.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2020 - Make it stand out Pine Siskins November 20 - anything can be a water feature https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/3ef63d12-7afa-4a4a-afc1-384f7eb57520/Pashionflower%2BAutumn%2BGallery.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2020 - Make it stand out Rufous Hummingbird November 12 - two hummers are still here in my yard https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/63ad4dab-b613-4dbe-828b-dc2153846f17/Inca%2BDove%2BPair.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2020 - Make it stand out Inca Dove Pair November 11 - the water is a big draw and nobody gets left out https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/37d5468f-0162-4fb2-98ed-ec4b8b7ca9be/Golden-fronted%2BWP%2BAutumn%2BGallery%2Bv2.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2020 - Make it stand out Golden-fronted Woodpecker Male November 12 - both male and female are frequent visitors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/cc8f569a-81b9-4f13-abe5-3cfe494d1693/Sulfur%2Bon%2BAutumn%2BSage.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2020 - Make it stand out Sulfur Butterfly on Autumn Sage October 25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1e6c296d-92f8-41e9-aee9-c394bec2f8b3/Last%2BMonarch%2Bof%2B2020%2Bv3.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2020 - Make it stand out Fall's Last Monarch November 13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/05642db7-0978-43ef-8163-cabef10e137a/Hermit%2BThrush%2BAutumn%2BGallery%2B2.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2020 - Make it stand out Rufous Hummingbird November 12 - two hummers are still here in my yard https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c6dcc19e-32e0-43cb-85eb-e4bf69807260/Sumac%2Bfor%2BAutumn%2BGallery.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2020 - Make it stand out Flameleaf sumac https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b29433e6-8f5b-49a2-95bc-afb53fc13cba/Oak%2BLeaf%2BAutumn%2BGallery.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2020 - Make it stand out Red oak leaf https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/9214f2a0-26b8-458d-a493-6ae308911201/Female%2BGolden-fronted.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2020 - Make it stand out Golden-fronted Woodpecker Female November 11 - the knot-hole at the base of this tree is a natural watering hole for many birds and other creatures https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/6dd5328e-c852-41a5-b4ac-20e2fa5b883a/Sharpie%2BAutumn%2BGallery%2B2.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2020 - Make it stand out Sharp-shinned Hawk - Immature November 13 https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/the-hays-humm-november-2020 monthly 0.5 2022-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/faa91d34-f324-44be-abfa-88ede2ec90ac/20201025-DSC_1541-3.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2020 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d0d9467c-2c8a-4c40-8c52-ad4333509041/Coronas%2Bde%2BCristos%2Bfor%2BNewsletter_v1_experiment.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2020 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/226c26c7-ba21-42b4-9c6e-86dae75d86f7/IMG_3576.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2020 - Make it stand out Passionflower by Constance Quigley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/4b2351d1-85c2-4ca4-b31b-8fb3471154e2/Coronas%2Bde%2BCristos%2Bfor%2BNewsletter_v1_mark%2Bw.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2020 - Make it stand out Master of Ceremonies - Mark Wojcik https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/552d0cf2-983b-40f7-bcd6-84b593fd85da/20201023-DSC_1478-3.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2020 - Make it stand out Gulf Fritillary, nectaring here on Salvia greggii. It’s larvae feed on Passionflowers, but we couldn’t find any Coronas de Cristo since they were all off graduating :-) Photo by Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/21a1506f-aece-4837-8f0c-5891c66677e8/huddled.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2020 - Make it stand out Huddled — Art Arizpe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2fd7c1b6-b75d-409a-af8c-790090752e83/freeman_ranch.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2020 - Make it stand out Freeman Ranch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/9abd8658-cfa3-4258-8739-eb7bf551d6bb/milkvine%2Btriplets.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2020 - Make it stand out Milkvine Triplets First Place Award in the Plant Category - 2020 TMN State Meeting https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648062647307-7U10U6F2PR1JH628XS6C/iris.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2020 - Iris https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648062655698-HYWV2DXKGZVEJH0R27EJ/century%2Bplant%2Bbuds.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2020 - Century Plant Buds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648062880784-K0P98VGQGYCXV3CI69GH/antelope%2Bhorn%2Bbouquet.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2020 - Antelope Horns Bouquet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648062889598-SWB7OKB7QG6HXU82BTOG/wet%2Bweb.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2020 - Wet Web https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648062892418-SDGTICYS8M5CTOYLJ0TD/foggy%2Bmorning%2Boaks.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2020 - Foggy Morning Oaks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/467f7dfa-085f-4f1b-9e30-4f825b2583e3/lace%2Bcactus.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2020 - Make it stand out Lace Cactus https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/3d701c45-0adf-4a9c-9761-fd20a0ec1271/black%2Beyed%2Bsusans.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2020 - Make it stand out Black-eyed Susans https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/8f8b48ba-37f5-45a5-bb07-eed2b13c0126/prickly%2Bpear.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2020 - Make it stand out Prickly Pear https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c772501f-3a3c-417f-8cf1-afd7e896c6cf/spanish%2Bdagger%2Bflowers.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2020 - Make it stand out Spanish Dagger Flowers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/3c74c313-2f16-4439-8353-a2412f244957/hairy%2Byucca.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2020 - Make it stand out Hairy Yucca https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1a9a38eb-9376-4fc3-8ac5-24b9aba9e35b/white%2Bburst.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2020 - Make it stand out White Burst https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/96883024-b284-4eba-8763-c1cd319e0864/red%2Btarget.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2020 - Make it stand out Red Target https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e0c101a3-1c52-4298-8fcd-8bc2c7b4e94d/westcave%2Bferns.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2020 - Make it stand out Westcave Ferns https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7c2afd03-ac2b-4633-bca8-0e9db1c5300b/sedum_spill.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2020 - Make it stand out Sedum Spill https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/dab31207-f6d9-4068-88e3-83f0f940e7e2/agarita%2Bflowers.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2020 - Make it stand out Agarita Flowers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e9e65e9b-dc97-4d5d-8299-0f844adf0393/mexican%2Bplum%2Bcluster.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2020 - Make it stand out Mexican Plum Cluster https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/01fab86a-245b-4df5-90be-7cdfbf526c1e/mardi%2Bgras%2Bmarilyn.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2020 - Make it stand out Mardi Gras Marilyn Branching out beyond nature! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a5875357-3996-4be7-8c1a-e1fe8017d089/art%2Barizpe.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2020 - Make it stand out Art Arizpe - HCMN Class of 2007 - Madrones https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ae6df3a8-2926-49b0-9002-178300bf7ef8/THL%2BTitle%2BBlock%2Bv2.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2020 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648064062793-3FQ1SHAL636J2DXK8SPL/image1.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648064064271-RISBDOR8VZOAKZGLHGUZ/20201027-IMG_6141.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648064058711-29SWHSGJGLGR5X92UUK3/IMG_6148.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648064243396-51IZQ39HILH5ZU392Y7T/IMG_6127.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2020 - Andy Gluesenkamp and SA Zoo volunteers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648064241284-6QOB44O45NP4O1IGVZHK/IMG_20201009_093752021.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2020 - Containers with THLs ready for their freedom https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648064239123-QOGGTVNSVHXT9SVWLZ29/image0.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2020 - TPWD Wildlife Diversity Director John Davis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648064237536-OL3L6C9L6AKX8VVOLH3R/image7.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2020 - Steve Janda releasing a THL https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648064329709-C7TUEETMQ4FR6KUFZ808/image3.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2020 - Each THL has a unique spot pattern on its belly! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648064236234-HPMUNC3D7GJMHN86148D/IMG_6145.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2020 - Cynthia saying "farewell" to her THL friend https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648064232468-J2SFE7HAWQX34TVXEAFP/IMG_6136.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2020 - Tina Adkins releasing a THL https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648064231208-5ZO951EYQFVVWKYXXSSZ/IMG_20201009_103430337_2.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2020 - Linda Paul releasing a THL https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648064222174-E59K7F2PQBNQ4S9AZETS/IMG_20201009_095835009.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2020 - Red harvester ants - the primary food of THLs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/fadeed13-b099-4eed-bbb1-b9c4aecfdbf0/image-asset.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2020 - Make it stand out THL poop! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/88bbd154-1791-4155-a865-a1340291cb38/image-asset+%281%29.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2020 - Make it stand out Zoo volunteers with trained dogs searching for released THLs. Chiron K9 is a specialty dog training organization that assists the San Antonio Zoo in surveying and monitoring their THL release sites. Their dogs are carefully trained to search for THLs and their scat during field surveys. You can learn more about Chiron K9’s THL activities at their website https://chiron-k9.com/horned-lizard-scat-collection/. You can even donate THL scat for the training program, if you’re lucky enough to collect some! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/13e572d5-25be-4444-bea3-b80571f19735/image-asset+%282%29.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2020 - Make it stand out Riker, one of the zoo’s THLs, showing off his unique spots. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/6f141ff7-15f3-4870-89e5-3933be558396/ASR%2BTitle%2BBlock-X3.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2020 - Make it stand out Illustration from Austin’s Water Forward Plan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/645e4abb-513e-49de-92b2-086916a568ad/ASR%2BWell%2BSchematic-X0.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2020 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/eb588bed-dc3e-4edb-ae3e-a6bfe3ce41fc/ASR%2BCross%2Bsection-X1.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2020 - Make it stand out Stratigraphic column from the Hydrogeologic Atlas of Hays Co. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d1f0e36c-dbe0-422b-8405-bfa5ed6580fa/Spiny%2BSpectacle%2BTitle%2BBlock.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2020 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648065210686-KTFWNDPYGNLOUVKUSIHJ/Lizard%2B1.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2020 - Look at the egg cluster at the top right of the picture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648065209764-2ZBUNZVEQI0WN17HCCFI/Lizard%2B2.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2020 - Here they are again. If not her eggs, whose are they? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/25b7fe62-3ddc-4141-b793-e7c158ca8061/20201023-DSC_1443_chapter%2Bnews.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2020 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/49e90a58-7ec0-47b1-9dba-ae97a03941be/Tom%2BHauslter-IMG_6855.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2020 - Make it stand out Westcave Grotto Tom Hausler received 2nd Place for his photo of the Westcave Grotto in the scenic category. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/af113fd3-863e-4a32-a504-964a58c44e1c/Natures%2BBest%2BHope%2Btitle%2Bblk.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2020 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648065765448-COQLBYM99TTM9SSC65XJ/Aat-C-Pollinator%2BGarden%2BTitle%2Bblock.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2020 - Carpenter bee on Esperanza https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648065764765-G14SHNW90JZHJ6EQ0TNX/honeybee%2Bon%2Bfragrant%2Bmistflower.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2020 - Pipevine swallowtail on zinnia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648065837813-0QAE9G7L63EB72D4TOX4/Pipevive%2Bswallowtail%2Bon%2Bzinna.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2020 - Bumblebee on Esperanza https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648065837744-UPQITT66ES48EHKZ5JP2/queen%2Bon%2Bblue%2Bmistflower.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2020 - Queen on blue mistflower https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648065892339-G1O35ME1I1K3NJ4STK9G/Painted%2Blady%2Bon%2Bfragrent%2Bmistflower.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2020 - Painted lady on fragrant mistflower https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648065891937-GQ65X45E5SPQJ49775HV/Southern%2Bdogface%2Bon%2Bblue%2Bmist.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2020 - Southern dogface on blue mist https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/8e4d1325-b594-4f2f-a089-c377e7291763/20201004-DSC_1228-_Pollinators.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2020 - Make it stand out Super Pollinator The cooler weather of early October brought my pollinator garden back to life - Betsy Cross https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/the-hays-humm-october-2020 monthly 0.5 2022-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/0a5d7702-9e14-4b07-a020-de60182545d1/yellow+and+black+bird.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2020 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/211f8e4e-4b83-47c6-89f3-b135b720d932/Title%2BBlock%2Bfor%2BSymbiosis%2Bv3.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2020 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/112bf32b-dec6-400e-a1d2-da5bf2702a99/1%2B-%2BSusan%2Bsmiling%2Bin%2Bhammock%2Bv2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2020 - Make it stand out Susan Powell - 2020 HCMN Training Class, Coronas [de Cristo] https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/0bff286b-e34d-46e0-991c-fad11a54f7ab/9%2B-%2BFront%2Bof%2Bproperty%2Bwith%2Bgarden.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2020 - Make it stand out “I dreamed of someday having a home where I would see nature out of every window.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/cee36e3e-0504-4b35-98b6-7e8df84ba161/8%2B-%2BFront%2Bporch.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2020 - Make it stand out She designed and, over time, hand built her rock and cedar home to embrace mature oaks, in harmony with the natural setting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/cd685c18-da84-4a72-b52e-92a581e36acd/6%2B-%2BWater%2Bcollection.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2020 - Make it stand out Rainwater collection is her only source of fresh water. Over time, she’s added solar power, a greywater system, and an incinerating toilet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648038929320-2TLQOQBLJPUUDATXMKG1/12%2B-%2BSusan%2Btalking%2Band%2Bpointing.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648038924851-9DIEZELM7GYUJF53I2AZ/10%2B-%2BTrail%2BPic.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648038921441-4653Z087XOHCH37XJSS9/11%2B-%2BB%2Band%2BS%2Bwalking%2B2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/cdf29ddb-943e-491f-bdb8-ef5a33a5358b/Gallery%2B1%2BBoarded%2Bup%2Boak.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2020 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/8fcc7419-72a6-4310-afba-75b9de30f7bf/Gallery%2B4%2Bpointillist%2Bpine%2Btree%2Bcanopy.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2020 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1dbd654b-72e8-4986-af01-ef37782a0620/Gallery%2B2%2Biris.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2020 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2e301b93-71fa-426f-a416-34d576c677d5/Gallery%2B5%2Bpen%2Band%2Bink%2Bface%2Brock.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2020 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d103af17-6167-4f68-81e6-75ea29293b71/Gallery%2B3%2Bbutterfly%2Bwing.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2020 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f5d9accc-c834-4610-87b3-74bed7db4ca4/Gallery%2B6%2Bmoth%2Bwing.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2020 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648043175635-7TO47A7LZ1E1U9628USK/aoudad%2Bpic.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2020 - Aoudad Sheep Photo by TPWD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648043175853-L419LUU1K4MZGZ4620MU/aoudad%2Bscat.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2020 - Aoudad Scat Photo by Susan Powell https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/74f63edf-b5a5-4077-bef2-a0544201b4cb/Braiding%2BSweetgrass%2Btitle-X1.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2020 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7069b6f1-53da-4777-ba24-3fd55395efc1/Charro%2BRanch%2Btitle-X1.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2020 - Make it stand out by Mimi Cavender Horta https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648044529773-XQSYLHSS72PZYLTIQ79B/Charro%2BRanch%2BPark%2BSign.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2020 - Charro Ranch Park - HCMN Project 1010 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648044530087-4UOQFUEEZ55BCOE6KC5L/March%2BVolunteers%2Bmaskless.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2020 - March volunteers maskless in parking lot with Sue Harding. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648048828046-6DH5PY4N1XNNCH677T7K/Entrance%2Bwith%2BCovid%2BSign.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648048824868-XPS6ZJD0XHHZGKHWA09Q/covid%2Bsign%2Bcloseup.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2020 - Volunteers know the drill. Masks, social distancing… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648048898443-XD36ZL12ZN78VF22HHRS/IMG_3508.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648048899225-CJG5FURLGRF0LIVO0Q0J/IMG_3511.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2020 - Dick McBride working the trimmer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648048975514-15UVP5E39I2VNJX5RH7K/IMG_3509.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648048977556-L400BY9XC3Z6PEFQADBB/Mulched%2Bentrance.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e667dd50-021a-4d9b-9a6d-19c2d6464ca9/Tom%2BJones%2Bsolstice%2Bstone.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2020 - Make it stand out Tom Jones atop the Solstice Stone. This winter’s solstice is Monday, December 21, 7:30 a.m. CT. Head out to Charro Ranch and check out the rising sun’s alignment along the stones. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/4a38c6eb-8962-46ec-abd3-ce981a8fff37/Tom%2BJones%2BPaul%2BFusille.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2020 - Make it stand out Tom Jones and Paul Fushille talking about trail maintenance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1ad1e2af-d14b-4ce9-a2a0-0e4a1461fa2c/Charro%2BRanch%2BsidebarX1.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2020 - Make it stand out Description: Charro Ranch Park is a 64-acre open space park located on FM 150, 1 mile east of Ranch Rd 12 in Dripping Springs. It provides a natural setting for passive activities for the community such as walking, picnicking, bird watching, and reflection on the natural environment. The ecological environments consist of a mixed oak-juniper woodland, prairie grasses, and a part year wetland (fen). There are trails for walking/running, a bird blind, a labyrinth (Walk of Peace), the Solstice Circle, a pavilion with picnic tables, benches throughout the park, numerous blue bird houses, a chimney swift tower, a small native plant demonstration garden, and a 1200-gallon rainwater collection tank. Charro Ranch is home to a rare native grass, Aparejo Muhly (Muhlenbergia utilis). Activities: Hays County Master Naturalists meet the second Saturday of each month except August for 3 hours in the morning. We enjoy fellowship in doing general trail maintenance, invasive species removal, Ashe Juniper thinning/control, maintenance of the bird blind, planting tree saplings, and maintaining and upgrading the demonstration garden. Location: Dripping Springs VMS Code: 1010 NPA, PO, RM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/4d4a2372-0a5e-4503-a2fd-74ef70313bc5/Pink%2Bflowers%2Bfor%2BChapter%2BNews.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2020 - THANK YOU CONTRIBUTORS Bruce Cannon Robert Currie Patty Duhon Paula Glover Tai Gunter Mimi Cavender Susan Powell https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b16c2649-f2ab-4127-a5a5-4c54f4aa3951/Outreach%2BNews%2Btitle-X0.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2020 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/6700a5f0-42c8-4f07-bc52-d62de99b7790/image-asset.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2020 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648055458768-XCVU9G1Y4333LLGTZPOJ/IMG_1958.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648055456171-M0OPF4VHNQHCDTK5W8MJ/IMG_1965.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1648055454709-6XR796U3MZXPJ0AHZRJW/IMG_1982.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f62526bd-04b9-4bf6-b5ae-52c83c1125b7/Autumn%2BGallery.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2020 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/25f82bfc-dceb-48e8-812a-6c0959ceaeaa/Eastern%2BTiger%2BSwallowtail.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2020 - Make it stand out Wild Tiger Gorgeous colors - flawless fall beauty. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a73979af-60f4-454b-a0d8-23c7c5638469/Red%2Band%2Bblack%2Bsnake.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2020 - Make it stand out Eastern Ribbon Garter Snake Constance had several slithering September visitors including this beauty. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/8e493638-d0c5-424f-b025-e23c44e3660d/Goldfinch.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2020 - Make it stand out Male Lesser Goldfinch The seeds of the Common Sunflower were a favorite of the goldfinches in my yard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ebbec225-30a7-4b54-8024-0ba2cf6f45d9/Checkered%2BGarter%2BSnake.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2020 - Make it stand out Checkered Garter Snake Great spotting by Constance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/5b07e0fc-8259-4897-9c83-66de9ab4f522/TAI_0803.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2020 - Make it stand out They're On Their Way! These monarchs, photographed by Tai Gunter in his yard in South Bend, IN (September 12), were nectaring on Northern Blazing Star, Liatris scariosa. Tai is a friend and coworker. He also serves as President of the South Bend Audubon Society. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1c8c1d1d-5255-45f5-9509-b6eb6c4da458/Blue%2Bgray%2Bgnatcatcher.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2020 - Make it stand out Blue-gray Gnatcatcher These little guys foraged in my oaks and on the sunflowers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/0409878a-632e-4548-acc6-3f73dc066b84/Wilsons%2BWarbler.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2020 - Make it stand out Wilson's Warbler This migrating warbler stopped over for a drink and a dip. The Texas Spiny Lizard seemed unimpressed with him. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/fac3db89-2955-487e-8d2c-150b2e0c5f7a/Nashville%2BWarbler.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2020 - Make it stand out Nashville Warbler Another little migrant stopped by just long enough for a quick photo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f61a29f6-57d6-4e84-be72-acab20a43246/Green%2BSnake.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2020 - Make it stand out Rough Green Snake Constance had a sharp eye for this grass snake. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/the-hays-humm-september-2020 monthly 0.5 2022-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/587f2f25-f3e5-473e-b4b2-92a3f7515400/Shannon%2BNew%2BTitle%2BBar%2Bv2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2020 - Make it stand out Juniper Hairstreak https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/495b8a11-dd34-4e19-9bc1-b19e4aa79f24/ShannonPhotosHeadshot-edited.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2020 - Make it stand out Shannon du Plessis - 2013 HCMN Texas Sages Class https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7fe673ed-1b1f-49e5-82ad-347630138647/Faceplant.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2020 - Make it stand out Faceplant https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647903766921-VXU97D7KG3330TY6DBVR/ShannonMarlowduPlessis_Bordered%2BPatch%2Bon%2BWindy%2BDay.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2020 - Bordered Patch Butterfly on a Windy Day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647903768286-KO577OBT8TNBDXADHB1S/ShannonMarlowduPlessis_Cactus%2BFlower%2BPollination.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2020 - Cactus Flower Pollination https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647903767127-6YODFD1GADK17QF2AIEW/ShannonMarlowduPlessis_Queen%2BProboscis%2BCurl.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2020 - Queen with Proboscis Curl https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/fc43e4b7-b70a-425d-a109-54f3826edd09/Flutter.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2020 - Make it stand out Flutter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647903967622-XROZEF80BPDBJU15QLL9/Painted%2BLadies.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2020 - Painted Ladies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647903967877-30AT52IXJ8X8WF6MTQOT/Crab%2BSpider%2BSurprise.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2020 - Crab Spider Surprise https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647905533768-SPWZSC1H45XZRCMKDOY1/ShannonMarlowduPlessis_Orange.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2020 - Orange https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647905532000-JBMJSX7F2OHJF1BOFGBW/ShannonMarlowduPlessis_Lavendar%2BSnack.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2020 - Lavender Snack https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647905532779-2DWLFD5UFF1TK329QS2P/Pollinator%2BPredator.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2020 - Pollinator Predator https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2cf7cef8-f445-4a9c-8cee-09003277cea9/Look%2BTo%2BFuture%2BTitle.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2020 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/51afafff-1781-404b-9510-ad22e51b7459/image-asset+%283%29.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2020 - Make it stand out Tier 1 Project 7-Violet Crown Trail Fourteen miles of new, single-track, nature trail traversing publicly owned lands in Hays County about six miles West of Buda, with trail heads at Bliss Spillar Road and at the FM 967 crossing. Built to high-quality, sustainable trail standards. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/8dc198b1-8c51-49a9-89cf-3a28462094fb/POSAC%2BTitle%2BBlock_X1.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2020 - Make it stand out Editors Reference: The Photographs and information below were taken from the Hays County Parks & Open Space Advisory to Commissioners Court as a public download from their website. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647903289613-T3N8N71XQOF9R9ACNGI9/1-Colemans%2BCanyon.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2020 - Headwaters of Jacob's Well Coleman’s Canyon Preserve is a 117-acre land conservation and restoration project contiguous to Jacob’s Well Natural Area. The property contains significant karst features that recharge Jacob’s Well Spring, including the iconic Wimberley Bat Cave and more than 100 acres of Golden-cheeked Warbler habitat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647903292211-6WAZGUNQ7O2H39L9CF36/3-San%2BMarcos%2BLoop.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2020 San Marcos River Foundation would like for Hays County to purchase the three properties listed below to create more greenspace for its residents. All properties are within the planned loop around the city and within the recharge zone. Protecting this acreage protects the Edwards Aquifer and San Marcos River. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647903290025-BETHBSVZPEE5GKGX7N2S/5%2BHays%2BCo%2BPurgatory%2BCreek%2BWater%2BPreserve.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2020 - Watershed Protection Lands The proposed project is for the acquisition of a conservation easement over 1,068 acres of high-quality habitat, watershed and water quality management, recharge and flood mitigation land, contiguous to the Purgatory Creek Natural Area, the La Cima Parkland, and the Hays County La Cima Preserve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647903426609-88K8L8SCO7Q1NH6EMQ5S/2-Sentinel%2BPeak.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2020 - El Rancho Cima Boy Scout camp This property will serve mainly as a Golden-cheeked Warbler habitat preserve, but the County wants to include limited public access and low-impact and passive recreation for the public on the property as well. This passive recreation will include river access and river recreation activities, as well as trail usage on the pre-existing trails originally created by the Boy Scouts when they owned the property. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647903425407-HPTYRZE7OVDDY1VEAI6X/4-1200%2BAC%2BReg-Park%2BWQL.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2020 - Greenbelt Project Adjacent to approximately 4,700 acres of permanently protected heritage ranch lands, that contains important, scenic watershed and habitat lands within the Gatlin Creek and Onion Creek watersheds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647903424638-QQCJ7HNE1P8EWG3HDJ7T/6%2BRathgeber%2BNatural%2BPark.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2020 - Future Dripping Springs Regional Park The Rathgeber Natural Resources Park (300 acres) is a future City of Dripping Springs Regional Nature Park that will enhance the lives of Dripping Springs and Hays County residents for generations. The mission of the park is to preserve, protect, and connect a piece of iconic Texas Hill Country for its visitors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/17e34165-a9fe-4b61-bb87-b14f7f585018/Jane%2BDunham%2BProjects%2Btitle-X1.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2020 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7de97f35-5128-431d-ab75-46d461dce876/20200816-DSC_0081-2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2020 - THANK YOU NEWSLETTER CONTRIBUTORS Jane Dunham Dick McBride Christine Middleton Shannon du Plessis Jeri Porter Photo of Yellow Warbler by Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/9456b9dd-b23c-4527-98af-6717e7e47016/Jeri%2BPorter%2BBook%2BRept%2Btitle%2Bblk.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2020 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/6004b02f-0480-42ba-ad8c-9cc5d3dc74c8/Cedar%2BChoopers%2BCover-2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2020 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/the-hays-humm-august-2020 monthly 0.5 2022-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b74eed99-161d-44d6-a427-b46b539654b3/Neowise%2Bphoto.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2020 - Make it stand out This photo, taken by NASA Photographer Lauren Hughes, best captures how the comet actually looked without binoculars. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7ac54741-4cca-4e27-8e81-0692c0bbb71f/NEOWISE_Shannon_3MB.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2020 - Make it stand out NEOWISE by Hays County Master Naturalist Shannon du Plessis “Finally got my shot from the top of EmilyAnn-Veterans Memorial. Last night was gold. 500mm ISO 4000 f/6.3 1.6s. I am beside myself! I normally shoot with a macro lens.“ - Shannon du Plessis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/82bb3206-66b7-4f8a-a4e7-80207bb14c14/Baldy%2BTitle%2BBlock-X2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2020 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e02e2a31-1284-4f63-8d3f-7d4e64d7271c/MtBaldyMood_GalaxyS8Phone%2B%281%29.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2020 - Make it stand out View from Old Baldy The hard limestone capping the hill is exposed. This layer has slowed the erosive forces of wind and rain forming the hill. Photo by Bob Curie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/59b8bb2e-9871-4f72-b35d-55efd6321101/Old%2BBaldy%2BTopo-X0.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2020 - Make it stand out USGS Topographic Map-Old Baldy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/3e839812-3c92-4bfc-82a4-9b71a29da5dc/Baldy%2Bprofile-X3.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2020 - Make it stand out Old Baldy Profile and Elevations https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1dbac8f7-4325-4736-a503-39d050545fdf/WWS%2BWell%2B3%2Bsigh.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2020 - Make it stand out Wimberley Water Supply Well on La Toya Trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c1f3f4c1-96d0-49de-9b7f-4f129638519d/Limeston%2Bat%2Btop%2BOld%2BBaldy.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2020 - Make it stand out Limestone Outcrops on Top of Old Baldy The hard and well cemented limestone layers on top of Old Baldy slowed erosion from wind and rain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/4251e359-476c-405d-93d8-aebfcc2f40be/Cypress%2BCreek%2BLane%2BFault.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2020 - Make it stand out Fault Crossing Cypress Creek Lane On Cypress Creek Lane near the Messina Inn, accelerated erosion along the fault creates a dip in the road. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c4d8212e-19ec-4050-b7e6-e38fcd4547e6/Sinkhole.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2020 - Make it stand out Sinkhole Adjacent to Fault Logs and other debris placed over the sinkhole prevent larger animals from falling in. The estimated diameter is about 3 feet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7fd40b3d-1c1b-446e-b4be-6b9d113911bd/WWS%2BWell%2B3%2Bsigh.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2020 - Make it stand out Abandoned Water Well Next to Sinkhole The well piping extends 4 feet. It was likely a windmill discharging water into an adjacent tank. It is not known if the well is plugged. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ac58ec0b-b292-4184-a379-1dd91b5737e4/Slide1.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2020 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/025fa440-4250-4cfd-9bb7-5e2f65564d97/Two%2BFledglings_6-26.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2020 - Make it stand out First Sighting June 26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647899047756-VJ0FTXMHAJSUOGGS57FZ/Two%2BFledglings_6-30.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2020 - Young Hunters In Training June 30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647899048224-DU95IMRTG9JCIWGWQNO3/Window%2BPeeper_7-11.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2020 - Early Morning Window Peeper July 11 - 6:45 AM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647899135092-VF8KIZ36Y1S42MH4S8TN/Funny%2BFace%2B3.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647899138959-LU76J59NHGRTP98LKP6P/Funny%2BFace%2B4.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647899135935-MGT9LI7GX7B33C6QQZBZ/Sleepy%2BOwl%2B2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e5379e07-1537-45ed-9cc5-fd82223c744c/Jane%2BDunham%2BBook%2BReport%2BTitle.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2020 - Make it stand out Extraordinary Insects: The Fabulous, Indispensable Creatures Who Run Our World, by Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson (Simon and Schuster, 2020) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/bb272000-b0a2-4fc3-970a-882c453315d5/Extraordinary%2BInsects.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2020 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a809dcbd-7bbb-4c9f-80db-b607fdb658d3/20190417-DSC_1114.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2020 - THANK YOU NEWSLETTER CONTRIBUTORS John Cassidy Bob Currie Jane Dunham Shannon du Plessis HCMN Diversity Team https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b458ce25-4eb3-4a36-9d2d-17ed5f040199/Diversity%2BTitle%2BBlock.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2020 - Make it stand out Photo by Pat Liddell https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/031626cc-c792-42bd-aa70-97e64ed51466/Bird%2BBath%2BTitle%2BBlock%2Bv4.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2020 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647899932549-1FQPIXRWD2L9JY725QN0/Magnolia%2BWarbler%2Bv2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2020 - Magnolia Warbler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647899932831-WVWL7P8T6PLEV2HMI1HK/B-and-W%2BPortrait.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2020 - Black-and-white Warbler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647900345180-F1OITEVY3YZQBNGCJXFI/Summer%2BTanager%2BMale.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2020 - Summer Tanager Male https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647900347603-7AIG8PTWXQNE11GTO07E/Tanagers.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2020 - Summer Tanager Females https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647900345119-W5HNZ0HNAXD55HVN8QRG/Tanager%2BFledgling.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2020 - Summer Tanager Fledgling https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647900412324-7PVQ8K92JBJ7TFWUSPVL/Yellow%2BBilled%2BCuckoo.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2020 - Yellow-billed Cuckoo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647900412207-0BXV5VAGRQUM58W87CRW/Roadrunner.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2020 - Greater Roadrunner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647900715785-RVH6OM9LWWHE6G4G6IPD/B-and-W%2Band%2BGoldfinch.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2020 - Black-and-white Warbler and Lesser Goldfinch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647900717979-P4IPNZ9QN2M8CHG5JMKW/Painted%2BBunting.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2020 - Painted Bunting Male https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647900715926-RG45D8BS776OQ2PTU9PR/Painted%2BBunting%2BFemale%2Bv2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2020 - Painted Bunting Female and Honey Bees https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647900878699-CIOOR1VBXL485F70FYQI/Rilke%2BAngel.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2020 - Yellow-billed Cuckoo and Female Summer Tanager https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647900878466-HT09DK699TRSM8Q8WHYE/Tanager%2Band%2BCardinal.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2020 - Yellow-billed Cuckoo and Female Summer Tanager https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/0076f2e3-1ef0-4925-b6bf-61ff05cd8ba7/Squirrel.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2020 - Make it stand out Just Coolin' Off https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/the-hays-humm-july-2020 monthly 0.5 2022-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/cafc1449-cb2f-4ef3-baa1-134a74881625/Hummer%2BTitle%2BBlock.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2020 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/edae9cd6-2e59-438c-b7b6-5cc0e6d0f13c/20200606-DSC_1541-2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2020 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647876785378-428MINP3UHYL1WA40HTW/20200606-DSC_1595.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2020 - She returns to the nest with spider silk in her bill. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647876781643-LN2K5C7OSYQM3DB6Z5AU/20200606-DSC_1596.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2020 - She rubs her bill back and forth across the nest cup to distribute the silk. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647876781882-SZA9L63BP3WDZ8Y3PHIL/20200606-DSC_1598.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2020 - She continues to rub her bill around the outside of the nest until it has all been smoothed into place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ded9859b-bf79-4ab5-8522-ee69035cc86c/20200606-DSC_1579.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2020 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647883135873-Q5VP4KDYFCFD9DTXQFR6/20200606-DSC_1571.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2020 - Bringing Home the Lichen: She returns to her new nest with the lichen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647883132255-Z5RBWKZA9DY0SRKCYO3V/20200606-DSC_1572.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2020 - Where To Place This? She arrives and looks for just the right spot to apply the lichen flake. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647883131819-AAYOP9Z320VUHRZQK9UI/20200606-DSC_1573.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2020 - Looks Like A Perfect Fit: She attaches the lichen to a fresh, sticky spiderweb strand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647883554390-U4PUOFW3WQD7K9FPV8V0/New%2BDay.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2020 - New Nest - New Day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647883567837-3L2NZENYX22ZQZD5VPPA/In%2BContext.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2020 - In Context https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647883565796-95JPXXP5B09Y6ZRT0SPM/Sitting%2BHigh%2Bin%2Bthe%2BBlue.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2020 - Sitting High https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647883561920-JG6IRKA7W1QA3BSP9EXO/Feeding%2BDay%2BOld%2BHatchlings.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2020 - First Feeding https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647883560199-9IPLGCSQG2JUOXMO0X6A/Female%2BAttacker.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2020 - Conflict in the Nest https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647883558732-PG0MWXP693CWV2PVC5V0/Male%2BAttacker.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2020 - Male Attacker https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647883558354-E0TZ99NJDN7ZLSYS0AAS/Is%2Bthis%2Ba%2Bclue.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2020 - Is this a clue? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647883554329-62CQXPZJ796QMRFA4MRC/Forlorn.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2020 - Bewildered https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b4ea24bd-fea9-4dca-b735-83de3741fde0/JWGWMP%2BTitle%2Bblock.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2020 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e5a0c2ce-b586-458b-85a8-82b03fd9e262/JW%2BGWMZ%2BZone%2BMap.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2020 - Make it stand out Jacob's Well & Regional Recharge Groundwater Management Zone Map https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f0f71ef1-d228-4812-8c1f-6bc90f5b2ed0/Well%2Blocations%2Bin%2BWimberley-X2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2020 - Make it stand out Water supply wells located in close proximity to Jacob’s Well spring may have a direct impact to the springflow from Jacob’s Well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/0240c502-2c26-42aa-bb96-fd3d5531f958/Water%2BWell%2BPumping%2BCOI.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2020 - Make it stand out Illustration of how pumping lowers the water table resulting in a reduction or elimination of spring flow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/5262f50d-4d28-405f-a76c-1379abc4bb45/Drought%2BStages%2Bgraphic%3DX0.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2020 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/4dbcb6ca-622b-47ce-b759-dfce16497932/MYMN%2BTitle_X1-metal.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2020 - Meet Your Master Naturalist https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/4866fafb-b070-4643-93d5-9a5c31aac2d5/3132_Neeta_Superstitions.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2020 - Make it stand out Neeta Allen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ee720918-3b11-413d-9354-8a61902343a2/baby%2Bblue%2Beyes.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2020 - Make it stand out Baby Blue Eyes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/458828cd-e30a-41d9-aa11-5926a9cb341b/Book%2BReport%2BTitle%2BBlock-X1.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2020 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/68211878-bcf3-46dc-bbf6-bd35bc3caa69/Marilyn%2B%26%2BBird%2BWay.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2020 - Make it stand out Marilyn Brister https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/910336c6-d5dd-4cdd-a410-d1b65f44f2a6/Mega%2BMoth%2BTitle.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2020 - Make it stand out Female Polyphemus Moth Photo by Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/61ddc97b-c136-4404-a4db-c7afe3149955/Moth%2BLife%2BCycle.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2020 - Make it stand out Life Cycle Photos by Eva Frost https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647891154158-E9T547M2ZOX3NO96JZ05/Mimi%2BUnopened%2BCocoon.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2020 - 1.5 inch cocoon, found in leaf litter, had likely been attached in the overhead live oak by the silk tether visible to the left. There's a predator's puncture hole there too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647891150773-98XJQVSAFZLOR6T7WZ19/Mimi%2BCutting%2BOpen.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2020 - The cocoon rattles — what's inside? Taking care not to cut into whatever’s inside… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647891151756-FZ6DBP161SY54AMENT8C/Mimi%2BOpen%2BCocoon.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2020 - A desiccated, shrunken polyphemus caterpillar, head toward emergence end (anterior) of its newly spun cocoon. It was attacked before it could pupate and emerge as moth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b27123f1-8d8c-4a96-9c9f-f92c80d2f26c/IMG_6047%2BPolyphemus%2Bcat%2Bwith%2Bwhite%2Bface%2Band%2Bmolt-%2Bshould%2B%2Bcocoon%2Bsoon_%2B11_newsletter.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2020 - Make it stand out Polyphemus Cat with White Face and Molt - Should Cocoon Soon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647891408963-13U7HNVEK18H03J1UUX1/IMG_1936%2Bmale%2BPolyphemus%2Bmoth%2B1%2Bemerged%2B12_newsletter.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2020 - Male Polyphemus Moth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647891407441-BRMWBULJK0LM3H07XFZA/IMG_2761%2Bmale%2BPolyphumus%2Bmoth%2Bantennae%2B9_newsletter.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2020 - Male Polyphemus Moth Antennae https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647891403656-P0TV0S9ZUUYABF90SHYJ/IMG_7377%2B%2Bcat%2Bfaces%2B7.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2020 - Caterpillar Faces https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647891405894-FASG5HDF187R78P75P6B/IMG_5951%2Bcat%2Bfrass%2B3_newsletter.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2020 - Cat Frass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647891403211-671G14EIBMW12XDVIT1X/IMG_4252%2BPolyphemus%2Bmoth%2Beyes%2B14.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2020 - Polyphemus Moth "Eyes" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c53c5777-2c16-48ee-8271-7243e3c28be6/spider%2Bweb%2BM%2BRambo-cropped.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2020 - Make it stand out Spider web - photo by Mike Rambo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/286b68d4-6a0c-4dc7-a32d-e431906c21f5/Training%2BClass%2BTitle%2BBlock_X3.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2020 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/249cb2b6-92ba-4b9d-a35e-892039c25410/IMG_0482%2B%28002%29.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2020 - Make it stand out Carolyn and Wayne Bauknight - Class of 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d93aac32-f401-4c53-8d95-a8a5d90be0a1/Class%2BName%2Bv2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2020 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/5c76da7e-e6a0-442a-91e1-db36c327999d/in%2Bthe%2Bpink%2Btitle%2Bblock-X3.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2020 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647890177937-EL5DU9JPNC1Q6OKGPGUT/IMG_0905.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647890175634-IWH4DFFFTSXQ73SRVUFK/IMG_2436.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647890174134-GJOCJS8UKMD5ZLL12G5H/image-asset+%282%29.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647890168759-2KA3545I7USQ0G5822PJ/IMG_8348.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647890166507-TPML9XFBQ5K97IKH1L0W/IMG_9734.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647890165967-W7OJ90ASKMG2HC63JVJA/IMG_7779.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647890161042-PS417CUKUEKDXOP1CT6I/IMG_1730.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647890162100-DKPKVK0P9FFADZZOXNN2/IMG_6914.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2020 https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/the-hays-humm-june-2020 monthly 0.5 2022-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/9beb8cce-a897-48b1-a325-a98df187c1fe/Title%2BBlock.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2020 - Make it stand out Sculpture by Cypress Photo by Herb Smith https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/367a052e-45ed-4f34-a503-e9ead60ae706/HERB%2BSMITH%2BPortrait.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2020 - Make it stand out Herb Smith 2003 Class - The Wild Things, Photo by Jim McJunkin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/8cc1b14f-4e87-478c-b0d2-734eebf8148e/HerbSmith%2BTransplant%2BDrawing.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2020 - Make it stand out Heart Transplant Pen and Ink Illustration by Herb Smith https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/bca75709-6dd4-481a-8952-12be664a3e32/Heart%2Bin%2BHands.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2020 - Make it stand out Heart in Hands By Herb Smith in Life magazine August 1968 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/4e835705-ebfb-41c4-9a3e-96299e3e71f1/HerbSmith-D80_00199-Autumn%2BFog%2B2%2Bv2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2020 - Make it stand out Autumn Fog By Herb Smith https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/0c3a4fa2-308f-4c19-9450-379ed9270dfe/HerbSmith-D70-02749-Sachtleben%2BOaks%2Bv2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2020 - Make it stand out Sachtleben Oaks By Herb Smith https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647866614045-GDNK36JC07KOS8UKX51N/HerbSmith-D7000-0095-Spirit%2BTrees%2Bv2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2020 - Spirit Trees https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647866614007-XOU0E6IOH25C80ZDHDUO/HerbSmith-D80-04360-%2BWinter%2BDawn%2Bv2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2020 - Winter Dawn https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647866619494-X6DH5GUIF09UNY1EAYX4/HerbSmith-D7000-0352-Hangin%27%2BOn%2Bv2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2020 - Hangin' On https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647866728447-RTOYLUR519W2TTTTXLLG/HerbSmith-D70-02352-Cypress%2BRoots%2Bv2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2020 - Cypress Roots https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647866724953-MO93IIEBJMM7KG2EJJEF/HerbSmith-D7000-0187-Cypress%2Bat%2BDawn%2Bv2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2020 - Cypress at Dawn https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647866723070-3BV0PDAGX9VL5CQG2JTL/HerbSmith-D70-02025-Morning%2BLight%2B%281%29.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2020 - Morning Light https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647866723806-1IOEESZK75ZLUB702OE4/HerbSmith-D70-07258-Sculpture%2Bby%2BCypress%2Bv2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2020 - Sculpture by Cypress https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/4d10dcb3-557b-42ce-90ce-fe8a90491cbc/Horned%2BLIzard%2Btitle%2Bblock.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2020 - Make it stand out photo by Amy Morrissey https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647871054049-DV1QMEO44FN449DZ2B8I/Horny-Toad%2BBaby.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2020 - Baby horny toad - Nathan Rains https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647871054211-ARUODMM5XVF49GQAWAYL/Juvenile%2BBastrop%2BCounty%2Bhorned%2Blizard-2013.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2020 - Juvenile horned lizard - Lee Ann Linam https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647871049810-XF43PRA27OQAJKXGU8A4/IMG_3330.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2020 - Photo by Lee Ann Linam https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647871048672-EC876H44LRVSRPS2JJNR/TX%2BHorned%2Blizard%2Bclose-up%2BAM2019_08_22.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2020 - Photo by Amy Morrissey https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647871046224-SXVD19QF0ZO1SD9BQLGP/20200512_125039.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2020 - Photo by Bobby Hook https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647871047453-4SJ0HH3XRX1GF7SGN4S3/image-asset.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2020 - Photo by Bobby Hook https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647871210941-JQMCYFFCKEABQJ8E4OEA/IMG_5002+%281%29.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2020 - GPS of red harvester ant mounds on property. Photo by Jan Wolfe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647871211147-FUOCQJOAYGSLMPBOW25O/IMG_5003.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2020 - Andy Gluesenkamp and his "fire ant buster" Photo by Jan Wolfe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647871212858-R37BPR2MA1E39OIHKJDB/image-asset+%281%29.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2020 - Flags on fire ant mounds Photo by Jan Wolfe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647871214063-88YFTULYM4T9RUVD01BX/IMG_4972.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2020 - Red Harvester ant mound marked with plate Photo by Jan Wolfe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647871748588-SOVX7HNYBOJBOTRI23Z6/Horned%2Blizard%2Bback%2Bin%2Bits%2Bhabitat%2Bafter%2Bdata%2Bcollection.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2020 - Horned lizard blending in - Lee Ann Linam https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647871754813-N140UIR00RGQHRQ5NRNO/Texas%2BHorned%2BLizard%2Bin%2BBastrop%2Bcounty%2C%2BTexas%2B-%2Bphoto%2Bby%2BLee%2BAnn%2BLinam.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2020 - Master of Camouflage - Lee Ann Linam https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647871752961-P51PEECBYBBSA2EBAC87/20190830_184953.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2020 - Photo by Amy Morrissey https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647871749617-OU1QQIUMH82MTA36RABU/20190819_200721.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2020 - Photo by Amy Morrissey https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647871745675-IMKYBCP3QX4TI9QP1PMF/Transmitter%2Battachment%2Btest%2B013.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2020 - Transmitter Attachment - Nathan Rains https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647871513362-EXQOM45DD1FM2GDKDPA2/THL%2Brainbow1.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2020 - Photo by Nathan Rains, TPWD Diversity Biologist https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647871512196-K78B98C82YUECOUG0C13/P1030920.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2020 - Photo by Abby Linam https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647871512248-04DS530C4YS612Q1GFHE/20190830_185145.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2020 - Photo by Amy Morrissey https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/4dbcb6ca-622b-47ce-b759-dfce16497932/MYMN%2BTitle_X1-metal.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2020 - Meet Your Master Naturalist https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d3360d63-a269-407d-a468-4b7d4267459d/SKL%2Bphoto.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2020 - Make it stand out 2011 Class Painted Buntings Susan and her Shetland sheepdog, Kit. I train my dogs to be therapy dogs – participating in animal assisted therapy and hospice visits. We volunteer through Divine Canines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/eba790c9-7ff8-4dd0-8b5c-a4b4500e47bb/20150725_104148.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2020 - Make it stand out Bee Boxes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/6afd73cf-b83c-46de-831e-c033c0c5bdc7/A%2Bseason%2Bof%2Bchange-X3.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2020 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/8ee20e99-e3e9-44a5-ae9a-04b23b00b524/Forum%2BPost%2BJan-May.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2020 - Make it stand out Forum Posts & Views: Note the steep increase in activity from March -May 2020. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/15b4a352-6b37-429a-b37c-d465b3d0bcd7/image003-1.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2020 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/9f39e4f3-fcc2-47bc-bcde-441a708d92ae/E-Nature%2Bfor%2Bkids.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2020 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/0012a896-d7d4-466e-a168-c4101de00b7a/Chapter%2BNewsd.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2020 - Make it stand out Fawn, photo by Constance Quigley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a5a19e7e-27c9-4fd8-b45c-9991937556b8/Curly%2BMesquite%2Btitle%2Bblock.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2020 - Make it stand out Title block photos by Mimi Cavender https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647869826299-7AZA562OC2U3B3JZTPHI/Curly%2BMesquite-1.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647869824477-7MMKG1NLZMWN36FR6C4T/curly%2Bmesquite-2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c59c069f-4352-429c-a929-1da6b0649c40/Coneflower%2Btitle%2Bblock-X1.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2020 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/54330f21-68d0-439e-ab3c-3c540e062d51/coneflower-2.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2020 - Make it stand out The plant derives its name from the clasping leaf that occurs alternately on the stems. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e79d8008-ec1d-408a-9be1-9b9795738beb/Zoome%2BIMage.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2020 - Make it stand out Screenshot of Roger’s clasping coneflower presentation via Zoom. Zoom meeting shared on Nature Watch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/af3fe355-9ffc-4cf9-b2fd-3549baed2c5c/Beavers%2B-%2BMystery%2BResolved%2Bv2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2020 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/the-hays-humm-may-2020 monthly 0.5 2022-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/6155ab9b-9251-4743-9969-c173a41f8cb4/Nutria%2Bin%2Bwater.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2020 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647813532326-873BUKAQIBABBA6Y6WYW/5%2Bp2%2Bdam%2Brebuild.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2020 The federal government defines an “invasive species” as “a species that is non-native or alien to an ecosystem” and “causes or is likely to cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647813532555-H1WVGESG2RUDWY5CKD48/1%2Bcreek%2Blodge%2B1.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2020 Yep, that’s bad. And nope, there’s no season on ‘em! Taste like chicken. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647813534903-EJQZYYN6VUKZ1UC1B9TC/9%2Bp1%2Bdam.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2020 As a Texas invasive species, the nutria ranks #3, right after zebra mussels and feral hogs, and just before red fire ants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647813751546-VG8ZFM0NRJM4DBV5AAA1/6%2Bp2%2Bbank%2Blodge.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647813752942-2L29OS2T5TYXKKSDFQKG/7%2Bfoot%2Bprints.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/5f88c9ad-8275-48bc-89ee-1b7d3853647a/Nutria%2Bin%2Bwater.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2020 - Make it stand out Photo by Petar Milošević https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/bc269a0c-29e1-4cf3-aa04-28e6c6b555a3/Nutria%2Bpic%2B1.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2020 - Make it stand out Photo from Peleg • Public domain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d6e9f5c8-cfae-4795-aa6c-1818cd51c53d/Outcrop%2BTitle%2BBlock.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2020 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c6bbecdc-16f9-401d-868a-d243b8582428/Strat%2BColumn%2Bgraphic.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2020 - Make it stand out Illustration of the lower Edwards and the upper Glen Rose formations. This is a stratigraphic chart showing the typical rock layers for both formations. The diagram was used to help locate the boundary. Ref. Hydrogeologic Atlas of the Hill Country Trinity Aquifer, 2010. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/16871dbd-ab99-49a3-8edc-f134b133303a/Outcrop%2Bwith%2BBoundary%2B.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2020 - Make it stand out Boundary between the Edwards and Glen Rose Formations The top of the outcrop is composed of the Edwards Formation and its massive limestone layers. Below is the Glen Rose Formation composed of a series of alternating thin limestone and softer clay layers. The boundary is between these two. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/5973eaac-ee16-4992-a5f4-dadc7ae8cdfa/Top%2Bof%2BOutcrop-Edwards.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2020 - Make it stand out Edwards Formation on top of the outcrop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/4dbcb6ca-622b-47ce-b759-dfce16497932/MYMN%2BTitle_X1-metal.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2020 - Meet Your Master Naturalist https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7ef92b00-4fe2-4e8d-ba3a-0553493a5eff/Bob%2B%26%2BTina.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2020 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/5cf08e36-5249-483f-a07c-6bd721ddaec3/Bob%2BAdkins_cropped.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2020 - Make it stand out Bob Adkins 2019 Class Texas Horned Lizard https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647863698029-Z5U022MMZKOE1VWF2XV1/Tina%2BAdkins-2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2020 - Tina Adkins hugging a redwood https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647863698657-MT00NEDQC1H6B4BHJNV2/Tina%2BAdkins-1.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2020 - Tina Adkins kneeling in a field of upright prairie coneflowers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e53a0dd6-965e-4810-847d-3e11aa9683f1/linda%2B2.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2020 - Make it stand out Linda Paul 2019 Class Texas Horned Lizards https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/bb771fd3-9e7d-4e07-adbe-6f6ac5713c1d/Constance%2Btitle%2Bblock%2Bv2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2020 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/371c0eb8-ba0c-4299-8596-1a742871bace/IMG_2633.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2020 - Make it stand out Mimosa borealis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/107d05a7-1238-42e6-9eb3-76987074fc06/IMG_2639.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2020 - Make it stand out Pink evening primrose https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/9a238bbb-1b18-48aa-b9fb-1ea18a311d63/IMG_2660.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2020 - Make it stand out Monarch caterpillar on antelope horns milkweed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/30fa7035-98b1-425c-830b-b1b14668b0c4/IMG_2359.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2020 - Make it stand out Texas Bluebonnet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2d8183d7-7d0f-4539-b998-d143af87ea3b/IMG_2554.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2020 - Make it stand out Prairie celestial or pleatleaf https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/863c4291-77fd-4b98-933f-4de2237eebeb/IMG_2666.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2020 - Make it stand out Tiger moth caterpillar on pink mimosa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/cf592fe2-c35d-4590-87cd-2e31bbc064dd/IMG_2395.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2020 - Make it stand out Yellow-shouldered drone fly on sow thistle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/8bb85eb0-d40c-4e42-b3e8-76c4ad9381b4/IMG_2638.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2020 - Make it stand out Cornflower https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f31974c2-63cc-4c48-952f-7c17a0786807/IMG_2640.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2020 - Make it stand out Yellow Flax https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/dae5d0c9-82dd-4d3f-8887-836d8678364d/IMG_2752.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2020 - Make it stand out Indian Paintbrush https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/975b76ab-aae7-4d75-b0b3-820ca1d36b7e/IMG_2578.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2020 - Make it stand out Western honeybees nectaring on antelope horns milkweed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/02621027-1abd-4bee-8a86-d5397d2e7df9/IMG_2767.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2020 - Make it stand out Henry Duelberg salvia (Salvia farinacea) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/34b3e97c-90aa-417f-991d-85474416a944/image-asset.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2020 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647865089507-TPBPN72WUMDWLUHSW2N0/Beggar%E2%80%99s%2Blice%2B%28Torilis%2Barvensis%29.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2020 - Beggar’s lice (Torilis arvensis) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647865088143-7ANTCUYR2BCPDQMFNCIZ/Dewberry%2Bflower.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2020 - Dewberry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647865088602-01T9IO1UD0SMEA41B5XE/Prairie%2BSandbur.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2020 - Prairie Sandbur https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647865177705-E91V9RPG23HKJCJ3VHNW/Blue%2BEyed%2BGrass.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2020 - Blue-eyed Grass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647865176422-JW8NSBZMKN5R8THH7SCC/Greenbriar%2B%28Smilax%2Bbona-nox3.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2020 - Greenbriar (Smilax bona-nox) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647865176546-JO04A1WPVOTADWUZM4PS/Dayflower%2B%28Commelina%2Berecta%29.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2020 - Dayflower (Commelina erecta) https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/the-hays-humm-april-2020 monthly 0.5 2022-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/13a096a0-76a3-4e25-a14f-722568c63d8a/20191215-DSC_8011.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2020 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7b2bdfef-0274-4058-8cf7-131ae1d0ac65/Westcave%2BGrotto_MeaganW.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2020 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/af26c790-0c1c-4d61-9b74-e88f71ec7769/Grotto%2Bcolumn-Meagan%2BWhitehouse.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2020 - Make it stand out Westcave Grotto and Plunge Pool The lower part of the south column is visible with flowstone extending over the grotto floor. Note how the grotto floor is undercut by erosion during high rainfall events. Photo by Meagan Whitehouse. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/dc8ef9c0-c335-4f0b-af6e-c86c644da118/Westcave%2Bleft%2Bcolumn.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2020 - Make it stand out The North Column Water dripping down the lower part of the north column creates draping flowstone at the column base. There is a good view of the spring-fed waterfalls, which flow all year. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/4c35b20d-7e17-42c6-872c-12677ffdb22f/Westcave%2Bright%2Bcolumn.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2020 - Make it stand out The South Column The south column extends from the roof of the grotto to the floor. There are many small stalactites growing out of the ceiling. Each is fed by water dripping from small springs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/61fde486-db09-4421-9bf5-ffc9f588363b/Plunge%2BPool_TJ.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2020 - Make it stand out Plunge Pool The plunge pool depth was measured to be 26 feet with the deepest part near the middle of the pool. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/26913302-368c-47ab-9dba-900636cf8a82/Grotto_Cave_TJ.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2020 - Make it stand out The Cave Entrance at the Grotto Note the massive flowstone deposits covering the exterior canyon wall. The cave was previously connected to the grotto, but over a long time period was separated by the wall of flowstone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/24657cb4-a7cf-41b5-96b9-f4f9ff1a7a51/Topo%2BMap_X1.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2020 - Make it stand out The Westcave Preserve grotto and Hamilton Pool both drain into the Pedernales River. The Westcave Preserve grotto is about one mile west of Hamilton Pool. Looking at the topographic map, it is easy to see the length of their respective box canyons. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a34c1126-6e8c-4fd4-a8ba-d3f0c03fa4e1/hamilton-pool-T-Hausler.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2020 - Make it stand out Hamilton Pool Note the falls and the small number of cave formations (stalactites, stalagmites) and no columns. The floor of the grotto is littered with large boulders eroded from the cliff. Photo by Tom Hausler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/220dfc25-2c68-4930-b9e9-1a4d29a07e57/Hamilton%2BPool-simon_tull.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2020 - Make it stand out Hamilton Pool Good view of the grotto roof without stalactites and the larger plunge pool. Photo by Will Tull. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ab7d9e25-7335-4bd1-9a51-8c3041116d5b/Plunge%2BPool.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2020 - Make it stand out The Westcave Preseve canyon and grotto are located within the Heinz Branch watershed, which is an intermittent tributary to the Pedernales River. The Heinz Branch drains a relatively small rural watershed. Most of the rainfall enters the subsurface formations via the sinkholes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/3f16a799-4dcd-43a1-9787-9316ad052ab1/Water%2Bcreates%2Brock.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2020 - Make it stand out Travertine is a sedimentary rock, formed by the precipitation of carbonate minerals from ground and surface waters. Similar deposits are known as tufa. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/36849902-cc7a-459e-a15f-88bc870d52cd/Column%2BCreation.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2020 - Make it stand out Water flows year round from the springs covering the grotto surface with massive travertine deposits draping over the limestone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/4dbcb6ca-622b-47ce-b759-dfce16497932/MYMN%2BTitle_X1-metal.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2020 - HCMN Interviews https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ffcf434f-a25b-4d0c-9e37-297ef9c534d0/Danielle%2BMayo%2BBio%2BPhoto.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2020 - Make it stand out Danielle Mayo 2019 Class Horned Lizards https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/007a55e0-26ca-493e-851f-bc2d8fecd391/Signs%2BOf%2BSpring%2BPhoto%2BGallery%2BTitle%2Bv4.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2020 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/0926216d-36c9-4fcb-b80e-9559f6f8ebf6/IMG_0102%2Bbee%2Bon%2Ba%2Bbluebonnet%2B_Eva.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2020 - Make it stand out Eva Frost https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/69c12e2d-2b03-447d-9587-270ee7ab0bb3/IMG_9368%2BTwo-tailed%2BSwallowtail%2Bbutterfly_Eva.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2020 - Make it stand out Eva Frost https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/94b68f48-8824-4e2d-a101-c3fe0ada7ac1/IMG_0113%2BBCHU%2Bbird%2Bflair%2BFOS_Eva.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2020 - Make it stand out Eva Frost https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c8c055be-3c50-41d7-9ca9-d41683217208/IMG_9015%2BSouthern%2BDogface%2Bbutterfly_Eva.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2020 - Make it stand out Eva Frost https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/622899cd-6e92-4daa-b759-21213f83abff/IMG_2221_Constance.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2020 - Make it stand out Constance Quigley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/cefe1f4b-3085-4474-a8ee-dcaa67acb47e/IMG_8575%2BEastern%2BBluebird%2Bwith%2Bfirst%2Begg_Eva.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2020 - Make it stand out Eva Frost https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/eb89c171-6807-458c-bd1d-411fceb677f2/IMG_0061%2BGolden-cheeked%2BWarbler%2B_Eva.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2020 - Make it stand out Eva Frost https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/acdc7070-385f-4b0d-bdd9-a946c171b646/IMG_2199_Constance.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2020 - Make it stand out Constance Quigley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/8d84727b-ea66-4e3f-b8a0-b814b3b0be92/Image_Constance.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2020 - Make it stand out Constance Quigley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a487a70a-0f95-4a81-9932-560fe198fab3/IMG_8472%2Bcute%2BHOFI%2Bbird%2Bcouple%2Beating%2Bredbud_Eva.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2020 - Make it stand out Eva Frost https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d19e5a73-a884-4877-a297-4832c4974303/Training%2BClass%2BTitle%2BBlock_X3.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2020 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/3683ef8d-b019-40c2-8680-d42f725374de/1_20200307_080724.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2020 - Make it stand out Twenty HCMN class members, and leaders David Womer and Steve Janda, assembled in the Headquarters parking lot of the Hornsby Bend Biosolids Management Plant in east Austin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/4fb7a3da-03c6-48e7-8b10-79c6fd6fd1df/2_20200307_083918.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2020 - Make it stand out Viewing far out across the first, less filtered (more fragrant!) pond, participants needed Dave's experienced eyes and good glasses to sight yellow legged least sandpipers, shovelers, and a blue heron. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/8df2131d-7bef-44f0-a66a-787bbc0d1ffe/5_20200307_083937.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2020 - Make it stand out An overcast 50 degrees with light wind chilled these trainees' first AT Field Trip, but Dave and Steve kept birding details gushing through the information fire hose! 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Volunteers: Monica Little, Matthew Fagan, Laura Leigh Wilde, Susan Powell, Mimi Cavender. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/fe1a0466-ef38-47ab-81f0-b12aa48e4117/Pic%2B2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2020 - Make it stand out There were Mexican hats and dandelions to weed out near the Park entrance, but some adventurous folks took off down one of the nature trails behind Dick McBride and his little pail of water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/9bfda6a6-63c6-4307-a582-922b73bd7063/Pic%2B3.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2020 - Make it stand out Their mission: locate recently planted tree saplings pink-flagged throughout 64 acres of sprawling woods, water the sprouted ones, and remove those not viable - a treasure hunt! Northern Cardinal, Northern Mockingbird, and house wren song was riot through a thicket of Ashe juniper, cedar elm, live oak, post and burr oak. Snowy Texas dewberry vines tangled everywhere underfoot, willows greened up above springs near the dry creeks, and a few of last winter’s pink berries clung nostalgically to possumhaw branches. This is a place of diversity and - considering its history as a ranch holding with recent suburban encroachment - surprisingly undisturbed natural beauty. And it’s FREE! After Dick McBride showed new volunteers how to inspect connections on the wildlife watering stations, trainees finished their pleasantly productive three hours by raking, weeding those darned Mexican hats, or pulling a wily new juniper crop too near the park trails. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/becdcd45-2290-4365-a974-41e4061d56ab/Pic%2B4.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2020 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7e98a80d-95fe-4b7c-b009-06b8237aedc9/Family%2BFun%2BDay%2BTitle%2BBlock.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2020 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/09b2569d-fb0d-4e36-bd3d-692f938b18ac/Hawk%2BPresentation.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2020 - Make it stand out All Things Wild Rehabilitation Roger Rucker from All Things Wild Rehabilitation made a presentation on raptors to visitors at the Nature Center. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/32241ea7-4391-4af5-80b6-7abbb4f9b888/Hawk%2B4x6%2Baspect.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2020 - Make it stand out Harriet the Red-tailed Hawk Harriet is a permanent resident of All Things Wild Rehabilitation. She was found in a field injured and emaciated. Even though today she has healed, she cannot fly well enough to be released back into the wild. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/4afc2459-b5bd-47ce-9038-84249633d628/Bastard%2Bcabbage%2Btitle%2Bblock.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2020 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647808936007-VZHA059M6E6G9B6NVEHW/pulling_bastard_cabbage.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2020 - Photo by Gerin Hood https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647808937760-92SSY0WLD9AVOC4KFQU7/DSCN7708-1.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2020 - Photo by Gerin Hood https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/the-hays-humm-march-2020 monthly 0.5 2022-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/034fdac3-ad1d-4635-930c-071d06ec2803/Sunset%2Blandscape.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2020 - COLLABORATION COMMUNITY CONVERGENCE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/78a85d33-3f23-48af-8448-970e27cd4d5f/Cindy%2BLuongo%2BCassidy%2Bcropped%2Bfor%2Bheadshot.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2020 - Make it stand out Cindy Luongo Cassidy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d013cfc7-dc0a-4a73-9c4c-3cb6a16a30bd/Bill%2BWren.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2020 - Make it stand out Bill Wren https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/982b2bb9-42e2-4c01-b7d7-12be41aeb8b0/McDonald%2BObs%2BInside%2Bwith%2BTelescope.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2020 - Make it stand out Following several hours of hands-on classroom training in physics, ecology, and policy, and a delicious meal at the Astronomer’s Lodge, about two dozen participants were treated to their very own star party under a dazzlingly dark sky, with Mr. Bill Wren at the helm of the telescope and laser pointer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/eb4f8073-0863-4070-ae6b-d89cbd89147c/McDonald%2BObs%2BView.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2020 - Make it stand out Some trainees spent the night at the lodge recounting past Tierra Grande adventures and follies. They were treated to a beautiful sunrise on a cold January morning. A few more hours were spent in the classroom on Sunday going over regional policy considerations as well as practical demonstrations and plans for further public education and outreach about protecting the night sky. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e95db272-8b8e-4e5d-9ca0-b179f785b37c/group%2Bphoto%2Bat%2BMcDonald.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2020 - Make it stand out During the session, trainees also learned how to identify noncompliant, light-polluting fixtures and defined strategies for local engagement toward improved community outcomes. The newly trained team of MN volunteers and Observatory staff is excited to host the Texas Night Sky Festival® at McDonald Observatory this year on April 25. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/4e6ccf79-d594-43c5-94af-da95908b431c/McDO_UT_Lckp_E_RGB_2015_T.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2020 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/20b89fff-1a5b-4d22-868f-d219112f5dd9/John%2Band%2BCindy%2Bpic.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2020 - Make it stand out Cindy and John Cassidy Cindy and John Cassidy will be supporting the April 25 event by running their Dark Sky and Midnight Defender Patch Programs, where Night Sky enthusiasts can attend presentations, talk to experts in their booths, and answer a set of relevant questions to earn a custom patch designed by Cindy for this activity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/4dbcb6ca-622b-47ce-b759-dfce16497932/MYMN%2BTitle_X1-metal.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2020 - Meet Your Master Naturalist https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c4abefea-8090-4d89-a68b-e2cf24529feb/MNDorayOnionCreek2.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2020 - Make it stand out Doray Lendacky-2019 Class Horned Lizards https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f3b4e492-5e9f-4b19-b976-44cea1cfbc8f/John%2Band%2BCindy%2Bpic%2B2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2020 - Make it stand out Cindy and John Cassidy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/5076099c-ea24-45d6-a27e-f39fb14352a6/One%2BWater%2BAgenda%2BTitle%2BBlock_X3.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2020 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/05f23c3e-4b79-4b6f-8194-e5d57fecef73/Ruben%2BBecerra-Hays%2BCo%2BJudge.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2020 - Make it stand out Ruben Becerra, Hays County Judge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/40c280ae-0922-4dd4-8aca-4d906513ac3b/One%2Bwater%2Battendees.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2020 - Make it stand out Full House at the One Water Learning Series, Wimberley Community Center. Many HCMN in attendance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ab520aa8-0503-47e3-ba9e-77b838547ac5/RobertEMace-Exec%2BDir-Chief%2BWater%2BPolicy%2BOfficer-The%2BMeadows%2BCenter.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2020 - Make it stand out Robert E. Mace, Executive Director Chief Water Policy Office The Meadows Center https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/cb51737a-0ce4-43a9-8311-152ce3857093/David%2BBaker-x0.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2020 - Make it stand out David Baker, Executive Director Wimberley Valley Watershed Association https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b3c1ce3c-b941-4463-873e-4a9f05332d94/Nick%2BDornak-Dir%2BWatershed%2BServices%2BThe%2BMeadows%2BCenter.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2020 - Make it stand out Nick Dornak, Director of Watershed Services. The Meadows Center and the Environment https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b0e784f0-2aa6-4404-898e-a33f8fe865bc/Lori%2BOlson-WISD%2BTrustee%2BPl%3D1.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2020 - Make it stand out Lori Olson WISD Trustee, Place 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d58ab7cf-4854-47a3-b7ea-3e39f0be911a/David%2BVenhuizen-PE-Engineer.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2020 - Make it stand out David Venhuizen P.E. - Engineer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/df1e8eda-2b86-459e-9d3b-957bd8296a7a/Betsy%2B%2526%2BKatherine.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2020 - Make it stand out HCMN Katherine Senftleber & Betsy Cross - Jacob’s Well Natural Area. Co-leaders JWNA Sat public tour, Feb. 1 2020. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647790103039-SCMFV71MMGHRHG7D47BI/Hikers.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647790102714-USTK6TLUX7RPT2B5U097/Fossil%2Btable.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647790104080-VUWDG3NYFF5QIUDQ2BQM/Tom%2BBrown%2Bwith%2Bkids%2B.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647790105006-18ZMBJ2I8ZNL4DQCNBIL/Paula%2BGlover%2Boutreach%2Bwith%2Bvisitors.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647790105826-J9V9G0YL3IKY0G5PDTKQ/Paula%2Bglover%2Boutreach.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647790106606-6HE7X9JGVABQ2562SS0I/Mel%2Bwith%2BFamily.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647790107221-7IWO38QYDL4N7Y5BF9V6/Mel%2BSeib%2Bdiscovery%2Bbox.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647790108404-7ZE5ZJV0VV02KVUOU0T0/Making%2Ba%2Bfossil%2Bwith%2Bkids.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647790109789-WEMRUTB9YTRBPRHGIDXS/Make%2Ba%2Bfossil.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1438af2f-5216-4112-9188-8e0e7c1137ee/Yolanda%2BPerez%2BObituary_X0.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2020 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a72222c4-b34c-4436-9a5d-ea9933ffef2f/Outreach%2BTitle%2BBlock-X2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2020 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647790419303-L0WPUKP089X2FDQI7OFC/Horned%2BLizards%2BReunion%2Btitle%2Bblock_X2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2020 - Devin Grober, Austin Water Utility Biologist explaining the controlled burn procedures and our seed distribution project. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647790414002-0G5W3U3T4H07FOPOML6C/LInda%2BPaul%2B%26%2BMary%2BAnn%2BGroff%2Bedit.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2020 - Lisa Kiefer and Linda Paul carting buckets of seeds for distribution. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647790417190-V2U3I6YNWTJ7EDAKZJZK/Rocky%2BArea.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2020 - Jan Wolfe, Steve Janda, Doray Lendacky, Bruce Cannon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/17d58fa6-fee9-4ecb-8f9e-09299fc0287b/TWS%2Btitle%2Bblock-X3.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2020 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d97f839e-62d9-4610-881d-0856cc7e043f/Chaetura%2Bcanyon%2Bview.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2020 - Make it stand out View from the deck overlooking Chaetura Canyon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/63a90647-f068-47cf-95b8-40dac122257c/IMG_2107.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2020 - Make it stand out 7th Annual workday HCMN crew: Mary O’Hara, Robert Fisher, Bob Adkins, Mike Moore, Jan Wolfe, Tina Adkins, Jim Johnson, Susan Powell, Nancy Hernandez, Manuel Peña, Kathy McElveen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647791135862-DM1C8L180EYFJVV2VHJX/IMG_2143.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2020 - Our group with the completed tee pee – Georgean and Paul on far right https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647791143040-N5IM41HUZQKROGVJXKE1/IMG_2139.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2020 - The tee pee habitat under construction https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647791146759-4BZ0ZCTUC03BPBS8R46N/IMG_2130.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2020 - Bob Adkins removing a fence https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647791149124-M6T1T4QPS3294WPCJFBJ/IMG_2127.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2020 - A pile of boards removed from Little Beaver Hill https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647791156718-MHNTMXRWFX34UJS5FQ3B/IMG_2117.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2020 - The “fruits” of our labor - we collected a lot of brush! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647791157676-J6XVPGRM37PUWJ7WVJDJ/IMG_2116.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2020 - Georgean staging brush as we dragged it out for chipping https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/the-hays-humm-february-2020 monthly 0.5 2022-03-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/4dbcb6ca-622b-47ce-b759-dfce16497932/MYMN%2BTitle_X1-metal.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2020 - Meet Your Master Naturalist https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/08f86d24-77d7-417f-af21-8e0a27050644/Peggy%2BMcGonegle.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2020 - Make it stand out 2018 Class - Foxes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e1ebfc93-3884-4b0a-94cf-2bd2480630dc/Drainage%2Bditch%2Bbehind%2Bapartments-R1.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2020 - Make it stand out Drainage Ditch - showing flow from adjacent creek https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c2fd1e4b-06f1-4f0b-b55f-0bb63bcceabe/cattails%2Bbefore%2B%26%2Bafter.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2020 - Make it stand out Cattails & invasive plants blocking drainage along Post Rd. - before and after removal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647735019360-ASVCRVMRF08F0JNREYZJ/Nature%2BTrail-R1.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2020 - Nature Trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647735015295-VSGZWI429AAAB7GB4LT9/Creek%2Band%2Bcleared%2Barea-R1.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2020 - Cleared Nature Trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647735013744-XTZ3FA6733MDHWWPSFHO/View%2Bdown%2Bcreek-R1.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2020 - Creek flowing to Champions Crossing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b73fd509-a747-4c65-b352-962853a8cd34/Mimi%2BTaylor%2BBio.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2020 - Make it stand out dirty bare feet, in the garden with my Son! yep… that’s me! 2019 Class Horned Lizards https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b6decfbb-987c-4697-8395-af10b98ff448/Beverly%2Bwith%2Bfish.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2020 - Make it stand out Beverly 2013 Class - Sages Beverly with her first fish on a fly, a Guadalupe bass, caught at the Slab on the Llano River near Kingsland. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/53b15cd8-a26c-46c0-a87f-cd8dfec0e2f9/Beverly%2Bin%2BKayak%2Bfront%2Bfacing.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2020 - Make it stand out Beverly in her “tricked out” fishing kayak on the San Marcos River. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647779181479-SVAJPQHMPG8AJ3QNX4LN/BeckyWater.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647779181467-77BLO1V84V91IFYY2CCR/PaulaPP.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647779182671-ZHO74BUTCIARZKUB9HB3/KeithDana2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647779183375-6Z6EXYQZFMWN8EXJLSZT/KeithClass2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647779184185-1WNS7P9BH5XD0E0DKUBI/KeithClass.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647779184845-GJU1OPIEGOOZIS8M2LQS/KeithCelia.jpeg Hays Humm - 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February 2020 - Make it stand out Article and Photos by Art Crowe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/0f0df439-c01c-48a0-a673-1e2038d8cf8b/Art%2BCrowe%2BDove-Mockingbird%2Bv3.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2020 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1b1ecf50-4b5c-42d3-b79c-f300f9edbd12/Title%2Bblock%2BCBC.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2020 - Make it stand out by Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647779988638-F50I06ZCUOH6D3KKSY5P/Slide2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2020 - Foggy Beginning Colton Robbins with binoculars, Zone 7 Leader https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647780024318-Y0IRBV5VFABEG94OOMSY/Slide4.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2020 - Birding was slow https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647780021348-YBS6WC4FU25UG07ZNF13/20191215-DSC_7913.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2020 - San Marcos River https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647780022042-4Z7S9GSOX2E6BY75HV8D/20191215-DSC_7942-3.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2020 - Belted Kingfisher on the San Marcos River https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647780013121-2IHZBE7B8575EZTC4SRT/Slide11.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2020 - Around 10:30 am the fog began to clear https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647780011975-J9IGHL893JXK4BYS2O58/Slide12.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2020 - Great Egret Earlier in the day this pond was not visible https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647780009159-X4Z1CD7WWYUJN7EIDIQ2/Slide13.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2020 - Killdeer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647780005615-VMEVP63PZGKGAT8F5Q3U/Slide14.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2020 - Ring-necked Ducks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647780000716-CU6HWXJ316N3LTXAEY1U/Slide16.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2020 - Canada Geese (upper left), Northern Pintails and American Coots (lower right) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647779998663-P06B3N6L9LMWQBGRVLMZ/Slide18.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2020 - Zone 7 team with spotting scopes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647779998038-MPQ72UZ068PWXHVW40BL/Slide20.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2020 - American Goldfinch (upper left), Yellow-rumped Warbler (lower left), Lesser Goldfinch (lower right) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647779994134-ASKL7APJZ5LBAG6M4D5Y/Slide21.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2020 - Orange-crowned Warbler (upper left), Orange-crowned Warbler feeding on goldenrod seeds (lower right) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647779992848-ECEHBCENBOIOMS6NTZ59/20191215-DSC_8011.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2020 - Red-tailed Hawk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647779988806-P7YF2V8P9OBUKT0BS9WK/2019%2BChristmas%2BBird%2BCount%2Bv2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2020 - Final tally of birds reported in all 7 zones https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/the-hays-humm-december-2019 monthly 0.5 2022-03-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a37b5f40-aa6c-479d-b990-6a80bdf740fa/20190405-DSCN1594-2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b4eef485-c4b5-475a-a90d-c79c5224314e/Fall%2Bon%2BPedernales.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/6f6dfdd5-7558-440b-a3e2-f2d92dc265ce/Bob%2BCurrie%2BTitle%2BBlock%2Bv8.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2019 - Make it stand out Cover Photo by Bob Currie Article by Betsy Cross with Bob Currie and Salwa Khan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/eaa39f2f-6ce8-4e6b-b61c-a0fdd9929353/20191122-DSC_7665-3.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2019 - Make it stand out Bob Currie - 2011 Painted Buntings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/6af19fde-b260-486e-aab5-a329ccde8914/BlueHeron_LumixGH3%2B%281%29.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2019 - Make it stand out Great Blue Heron Panasonic Lumix GH3 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/413be972-7292-41f0-8c0d-c2d1a22760b4/BlackWitchMoth_LumixGH3.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2019 - Make it stand out Black Witch Moth Panasonic Lumix GH3 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/49f329b8-1d65-4f20-ad3e-9f1c928296c8/Loti_No_See_GalaxyS8Phone%2B%281%29_resized.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2019 - Make it stand out Buck's Loti Galaxy S8 Phone https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e550a022-21d7-4e98-aac0-011a7fbea1c6/MtBaldyMood_GalaxyS8Phone%2B%281%29.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2019 - Make it stand out Mt. 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photo selected for Hill Country Alliance 2020 Calendar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ceb9d2e4-0176-4b99-a906-b3bea639f486/Mike%2BDavis%2BBio.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647727666751-ZD4RBPVV2LMVR5N4PGQS/_MSD0917-studio.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2019 - Belted Kingfisher https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647727664514-2KL4TO0BPY26UDHJTNZ7/_MSD1056j.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2019 - Black-crested Titmouse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647727665707-MSZ2PMZK1OIFG3HHC2RZ/Mike%2BDavis%2Bhumminbird.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2019 - Ruby-throated Hummingbird https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b0490d6b-ef59-4116-9305-cb3aba384539/Pollinators%2B3.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647728066610-LGL9NBUGJR5T3OS0VMHN/20191102-DSC_7486-2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647728063167-1IULPOTR338R4GKAKHXI/20191102-DSC_7477-2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647728070762-1N5P9TDZIWE1GFRER72A/20191102-DSC_7485-2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647728073663-4RRNH8XLAEFWJHC25FY1/20191102-DSC_7472.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647728076945-LUGP13C7VCW9YBIR1S04/20191102-DSC_7483-2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647728079775-1CGB0TWJTFUFA45V2297/20191102-DSC_7484-2.jpeg Hays Humm - 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The Hays Humm - December 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647729112222-KN7SQMK2HQR3MI8M5L88/Mule%2BEars%2B%26%2Bthe%2BChisos-X0.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2019 - Mule Ears peaks from a few thousand feet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647729110761-6V4B7R8T5NEEJ4GZNVD6/Roadrunner_X0.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2019 - Greater Roadrunner posing for a pic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647729108593-OO4EKGRIGVCLABV9A9JO/San%2BNeill%2BRanch%2BWindmill_X0.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2019 - Fall colors at Sam Nail Ranch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647729107104-O1QLK68C9KMS7UV54V80/Sotol%2Bin%2Bthe%2BDesert.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2019 - Sotol in the Big Bend desert. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647729105039-YXELPGO1ZKSKO92MX43N/Tarantula_X0.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2019 - Texas Brown Tarantula making his way across the highway. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647729104400-PBR38ZQG6RATVYQFAX7T/The%2BRio%2BGrande.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - December 2019 - The Rio Grande at Boquillas Canyon. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/the-hays-humm-november-2019 monthly 0.5 2022-03-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/85ed05e5-bf85-4948-9d1f-846415d4908d/Hays%2BHumm%2BR1.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a28c2509-65c7-447f-ae19-bc787fe5af89/Eva%2BFrost%2BMonarch.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2019 - Make it stand out Monarch Migration - Eva Frost https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/51e6a376-f6bf-499b-84ca-f7608de9ffd1/Meet%2BYour%2BMN%2BTitle%2BBlock_R1.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/eb2e6a41-b71c-42ea-b106-5e8e90195116/Lauren%2BYoung.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2019 - Make it stand out "Going batty over HCMN!" - Lauren and her friend, Batman https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/cf928455-cf00-4251-8b86-14c200f1062d/Chris%2BMiddleton.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/56275d32-e754-4cfd-a988-7820af774164/Let%27s%2BGo%2BBatty%21_X0.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/0f608b20-c491-426e-96e4-6d519d0c03ff/Braken%2Bcave.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2019 - Make it stand out Mexican free-tailed bats emerge from Bracken Cave near San Antonio, Texas Credit: Michael Durham_Minden Pictures /Bat Conservation International https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647703583641-5ZZBMSH2J3IH3HXY7PTZ/20170714-DSCN2130.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647703582113-SJSRID5LVJ8HLH479VU7/20170714-DSCN2129.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2a27facc-d135-49e7-bc95-b5c85294a6aa/PRESCRIBED%2BBURN_X0.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/3bb9aa4b-d898-469e-848d-9faff0634fd9/%2719fire2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647703982354-VYI2CONTHZAKQKX834Z3/_W5A5208.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647703980550-CZY6KFS5EGKIQ5GRAZN1/_W5A5269.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647703980416-RCOQKK56KOZVFX24J5AT/_W5A5260.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647705070928-LT412JU58YM77G8USERZ/Boo%2BHole%2BDeb%2BB.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2019 - The Master Naturalist Witch: Deb Bradshaw giving out candy at Boo Hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647705068215-B6ODO7XZCN8FP6ZRH6SN/Chris%2Bat%2BBoo%2BHole.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2019 - Chris Middleton having a rare break between hordes of kids digging in the sand for fossils. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647705178188-ZDGP0K2NAV10VD1RHICF/DSC01200.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2019 - Outreach Team at the Monarch Festival-San Marcos Linda Paul, Sarah Carlisle and Patty Duhon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647705178703-1S6IPLWLFF4IJZUUE3Z5/MNplumcreek.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2019 - Outreach at Plum Creek Hootenanny David Nuckles, Donna Campbell, Lauralee Harris https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/85b53c62-151f-4001-9034-d060b0ce8101/Monarch%2BGallery%2BTitle.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/00ad03bd-b566-4db5-9a5e-6917cbe7c3a2/Eva%2BQuote_X1.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2202e3e9-cb11-4dd7-bb57-ecd06fb2a9e2/20191019-IMG_4481_Nannette-2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2019 - Make it stand out "I'm enjoying these beauties!" Nannette Lucas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/5e9dcfc6-f834-4772-8488-882099a4e0a7/20191020-DSC_7379-2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/5c0056a9-6d89-498a-b480-d6c20e58d6c8/20191014-IMG_9063%2BMonarch%2Bcarousel_Eva.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/935ebe96-5bf0-4976-bbe5-06e0d52170c9/20191014-DSC_7236-2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d35db020-0010-4cdf-9006-53f8d680bbd2/Contributors_X2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d370e65e-1422-47bf-8185-31c5b3448ebb/20191014-IMG_8994%2BMonarch%2Bon%2Bthe%2Bmistflower%2B%282%29_Eva.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2019 - Make it stand out "I think it was October 14th and 15th, a bunch of them showed up!" Eva Frost https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647706194952-1KL6XKEBRGRQ0L2FKCF6/20191020-DSC_7322.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647706195413-UU4CXOZM5RV2Z7GFUA63/20191020-DSC_7329-2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647706197013-ASHP5QNRKBX02H33HSIN/TD_Monarch.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647706198543-XHA5J34PQZY7GMQ7P3N4/20191013-Donna%2BBrowning%2BMonarch-2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647706199836-LNNQ6GFMJUEF7NZ3HN25/20191015-IMG_9237%2BMonarch%2Bon%2Ban%2Baster%2Bflower%2BCypress%2BCreek%2B%282%29_Eva.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a4907905-3e0c-4932-b679-dbbff5a32bdf/Green%2BLily%2BTitle_X1.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/99453f10-7b57-4d8f-9da0-d9edf8036117/DSCN1206.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c3362bdb-7bc5-4ac1-8997-a58e1a6e25b5/DSCN7733.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2732558f-0a57-429f-b92d-79918092af53/DSCN7950.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/370c9645-4459-4fce-8ad0-828023a48e71/WOE%2BTitle%2BBlock_X0.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647708610713-F3QEU0G6ZKTLXUR6P1Y3/IMG_3189.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647708603073-14AQSF5HQPQ1K4QWIMBO/IMG_3203.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647708606935-1KKZKNOLVD1PO6C8QNHO/Becky%2BDenton%2Bstinky_X0.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647708606557-K0YBQ0N1YRILPL64DBB3/IMG_3194.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647708612997-SW4DO8C638JYUNCSE9PT/IMG_3179.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647708614540-0IGJDGN883JZWL4KQXSL/IMG_3176.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647708617146-7GTOWQP8321356HQGN32/IMG_3172.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647708620725-A83WTMZO1HJ4FP9SR31F/IMG_3171.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647708621994-CU22VLXCDNHXNU5OCT6K/IMG_3170.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647708624421-P4F7UOAWUK5LXD00N9QN/IMG_3166.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647708625857-L3WRGQ369YY683XMQABP/IMG_3154.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647708628709-YGTID5QEMTDWMPR15DD4/IMG_3152.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647708601928-JA01R839RJAODL409VDH/signs.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647708601455-RXO4ITWLSRQT2Q339UP8/flower%2Bpot.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - November 2019 https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/the-hays-humm-october-2019 monthly 0.5 2022-03-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2266685e-730d-461c-b6bc-d3fe65679a49/20190919-DSC_6865-2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2019 - Make it stand out Baltimore Oriole https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c42d03dc-8db8-4079-bc6c-694dd5625ccf/Meet%2BYour%2BMN%2BTitle%2BBlock_R1.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c2cf5328-43ee-4852-9bef-95b2e07eb01a/Donna%2Bkayak_R1.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2019 - Make it stand out Donna Browning - 2009 Class - Dire Wolves https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647623178116-II8JX1X0QXQTIPMSZ0II/Orchids%2B%26%2BSundew.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2019 - Orchids & Sundew There were 2 kinds about 2” across, different shades of pink and thousands of them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647623179736-NFRM4VPNLXB4UNXRB0CD/Pitcher%2Bplant%2Bin%2Bbloom.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2019 - Pitcher Plant in Bloom https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647623178442-K1WNHHS3T14H3UZJIETP/A%2Bsolitary%2Bbee%2Bhotel%2Bat%2Bhte%2Bnorhtern%2BGreat%2BLakes%2BVisitor%2BCenter.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2019 - A solitary bee hotel at the northern Great Lakes Visitor Center It’s modeled after a much larger one in Paris and is about 40” across and 8” deep. It’s covered with wire and inside are all sorts of things that solitary bees might use for nesting: tubes, rolled up cardboard, pine and fir cones, etc. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/3ac05af2-5062-4bdc-bc69-7240ebb01681/Kristy%2BDaniel%2Bflower.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2019 - Make it stand out Kristy Daniel - 2017 Class Nighthawks I am on a bog and with a flower that only blooms once for a couple of days each year. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647623431358-OS7SD2ZKXK4HFDSS8YDZ/Puffins.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2019 - Atlantic Puffin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647623431864-12YGXVC1O8GCUYM8YMHE/Kristy%2B%26%2BCliffs.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2019 - Cliffs of Moher https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/81b12302-76b6-445c-be90-ee44b1701b56/James%2B%26%2BMartha%2BBio%2Btitle%2Bblock_R2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/075d630c-a897-4e97-840b-e00ca75b3cfe/Jaime-K.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2019 - Make it stand out James Kinscherff - 2003 Class - Wild Things https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/02a094d2-60fe-4567-babb-b9445d930ff5/Martha%2BK.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2019 - Make it stand out Martha Kinscherff - 2014 Class - Monarchs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647625212729-2C593TKI8H27360PGOGF/bower%2Bbird.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2019 - Male Bowerbird https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647625214073-9YOOT83PJONQ1PMMBZQR/20190824-DSC_6500-2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2019 - Canyon Wren https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/4b4c817b-092b-45e0-9ed2-cca13e798e77/Title%2Bpic.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647632845655-6S6Z6Z068DE36723452Q/Picture2.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2019 - Horned Lizards listening raptly as Colleen tells us the history of Bamberger Ranch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647632845472-IHSK2O3KQZICGM49GN8U/Picture3.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2019 - The 1974 historical marker/epitaph at the beginning of our tour is a tombstone commissioned by David Bamberger to express his motivation for building Selah https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/76837935-f1f5-429f-a415-902b8d19f1a8/Picture4.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2019 - Make it stand out Steve demonstrating the rainfall simulator (based on a model designed by Billy Kniffen) Photo by Constance Quigley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647635669312-N2HGGU3GELFZ74TY6395/Picture5.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2019 - Observing the variety of trees that have been planted along the creek. - Constance Quigley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647635663716-1H41PQRSEFZB72XCLIU5/Picture6.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2019 - Scimitar-horned oryx Photo courtesy of Bamberger Ranch website https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b11704ca-f241-477d-bfea-fd6fd0e3ead1/Picture7.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2019 - Make it stand out The "chiroptorium" - Constance Quigley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647635942747-RYMY7TZJPY15IZCV0KYO/Picture8.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2019 - David Bamberger Photo by Constance Quigley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647635942190-USYP483BVEN5V0F01HKC/Picture9.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2019 - Hes' Country Store Photo by Constance Quigley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/5f16ff10-8785-4b77-8a3d-eaca21fa75cf/Picture1.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/cc89698d-a9f6-4af9-9c3f-396ada28bd78/One%2BWater%2BTitle%2BBlock_R1.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647636388618-OW5XC6WFN91WXMKZ1EHF/David%2BBaker-Commissioner%2BLon%2BShell-Katherine%2BS.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2019 - David Baker, Commissioner Lon Shell & Katherine Sturdivant welcome the attendees https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647636400276-2I5FCAEVVTOIOYEEUJBX/One%2BWater%2B-%2BEnjoying%2BWater%2Bat%2BWell.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2019 - Conversations around the Well https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b58444c5-0f45-43c9-871f-494f70743c9c/View%2Bof%2BJW%2Bwith%2BTJ%2Btour%2Bguide_crop.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2019 - Make it stand out Tom Jones guiding a One Water tour group on the weir at Jacob's Well https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e3f70711-bcff-4188-97c3-32087902ce96/One%2BWater%2Bgroup%2Bshot_R1.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2019 - Make it stand out Group Photo-One Water Summit Attendees https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647636747128-FDAVXIJ8N1TWJ9Z36JUN/Tom%2B%26%2BCelia_JWNA.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2019 - Tom Jones & Celia Clowe At the Jacobs Well Nature Center having just finished leading a group tour for the Burke Center for Youth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647636747909-CIDVBXFXUG5MVALOFKE8/USGS%2BDive%2BTeam%2BEnter%2BJW.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2019 - USGS Dive Team entering JW to replace water monitoring Instruments https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/09afc6f5-6f3f-4693-a617-be8165fd4d7e/OUTREACH%2BTeam%2Btitle%2Bblock.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647637053577-PK1E5TJPG85OBOWJLGO9/Mermaid.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2019 - Mermaid Festival https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647637054775-ITGPYZENZV4AKGA4PUVJ/Plum%2BCreek.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2019 - Plum Creek https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647702350085-2B0SZ485ZNE56G274QRO/DSC_2175.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647702350151-0AN6I9WPZ75ZUI07F15U/DSC_2449.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647702366319-AV7IHS8348G7H8R1XKXY/Painted%2BLady%2Bwith%2Bbee%2B%281%2Bof%2B1%29.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647702366635-KD295051TICLEM0LG8GM/DSC_2646.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - October 2019 https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/the-hays-humm-september-2019 monthly 0.5 2022-04-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ded9702d-6d73-486f-820d-66b90334c93e/image013-3.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/4d8a4e0e-f4c2-4937-8226-973386ef1a6f/Meet%2BYour%2BMN%2BTitle%2BBlock_R1.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a9c47de2-e799-44ba-9c0d-b30d4dfe87a2/Beth%2Band%2BDick.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/aedd12ac-4075-4c0a-89af-e563d595a5cf/Beth%2BBarham%2BBio%2Bv5.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f54a32f5-9984-41e9-9a6b-1ad5245b0ff2/Dick%2BBarham%2BBio%2BPic%2Bv4.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d31ace38-b2dd-4df8-acc3-d63f46bf3356/Connie%2Band%2BJohn%2Bvs.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/128efc06-dbf1-4c04-8485-0f9d522a89ee/Connie%2BBoltz.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2dd63abb-64a5-4af2-8c6c-fe2e1945e1d2/John%2BBoltz%2Bcrop.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d96ef7ad-055b-4912-95b4-82dc8914f0d7/Possible%2BTitle%2BBlock%2Bfor%2BDick.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/97e47aa2-e6db-4681-a283-905861317d97/End%2Bof%2Barticle%2Bpic.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647610771918-1FQM2Z1GLKH42VX7M4LA/Penguins.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2019 - On a trip to South Georgia Island last November, I saw these penguins in the Falkland Islands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647610770518-FPH0NA5SW61MFBXNX24Z/gorillas.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2019 - After a trip to Uganda, we extended our trip to see the gorillas in Rwanda. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647610768819-72K7YQDLC1HYQ0B8VPBI/lions.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2019 - The lionesses of the Serengeti do most of the hunting. These rock outcroppings are called Kopjes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647611484766-7PH6149RNT9EG2CI3IP1/sunset.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2019 - Every year for 25 years I’ve been renting a cabin in Northern Minnesota where this sunrise picture was taken. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647611486130-XLSPMIK46QSV9HBZJTLE/stones.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2019 - These are the Callanish Stones on Lewis Isle in the Outer Hebrides. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647611484885-7KGEMCKOXV1H7DZJRRS6/Cave%2Bwindow.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2019 - Swallows nest on the walls of this cave in Borneo. Their nests are collected for Bird’s Nest Soup. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/10e8c7cc-0586-4e49-98ff-0451691c0635/Cave%2BDig%2BTitle%2BBlock_RX1.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/0e0bc269-024f-4014-b7cb-3ee91943d110/Truck%2Bunloading.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2019 - Make it stand out Unloading equipment and safety gear https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647612617171-IW4BAAK2SQGBZG0QEMJX/Audrey%2BStewart%2Bsitting%2Bon%2Bcave%2Bcover.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2019 - Audrey Stewart, fellow volunteer, sitting on cave cover in the middle of the dry Onion Creek. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647612615186-35PX2AE4LJ1H47FHNINC/Cave%2Bx-section.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2019 - Schematic cross section illustrating the water path from the creek into the aquifer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647612615327-7BVNXLEW75B6K2D31GFD/Audrey-Work%2Bgroup.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2019 - Cave Dig team preparing for work https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7e02da1e-52cb-4367-9c5c-857d1e8da6f3/Other%2Bcaves%2Band%2Bsinkholes.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2019 - Make it stand out View of the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Numerous caves and sinkholes along Onion Creek. All are covered with screens to allow water entry while excluding animals, humans and gravel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/29ad69fe-f8db-42d7-9601-8a44d5a2a735/In%2Bcave%2Bremoving%2Bsedimnent.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2019 - Make it stand out Working In the Cave, digging out accumulated gravel and sediment https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/5fc6640a-8a16-461a-8997-c3ebeb6667c9/Tom%2Bwith%2Bdirt%2Bbag.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2019 - Make it stand out Moving the sediment and gravel from the cave Tom working the bucket brigade. Transporting cave fill to the riparian areas next to the creek. During the work activity an estimated 35-40 buckets were removed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b38ea79c-7032-49e9-83b7-1ed46ba00005/Audrey%2BStewart%2Bphoto.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2019 - Make it stand out Audrey Stewart - (photo by Lance Jones) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/bc7009ce-878e-4075-b83e-23f44dec36d1/20181002095544470.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2ee76484-c4ad-4af2-8f50-4d8422e0357c/DSRP%2BBluebirds%2BTitle%2BBlock.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - September 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647617921854-WGP88PXV7JXUCBIK1G6F/Slide1.jpeg Hays Humm - 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August 2019 - Wimberley Proclamation-Full House of HCMN https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647607403742-X2HLZ0X6FGUO4I5X42SF/Hay%2BCo%2B-%2BProclamaiton%2Bphoto.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2019 - Hays County Proclamation Ceremony with HCMN attending. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647607398206-XJHD1F54G42TF000IB5Z/Image-4.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2019 - Dripping Springs Proclamation with large group of HCMN attending https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647607415237-EJO7N1R308S52IC7CC1N/Woodcreek%2BProclamation.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2019 - Proclamation Document https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647607757913-HUEP3VWMLQMZ2DURPPZS/2013-02-08-10-RoxaneJeanBrianeJeffDellIreneGerin_s.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2019 - HCMN Project Feb. 2010 Roxane, Jean, Briane, Jeff, DellIrene, Gerin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647607758123-HJBRKNK27K53CXEKU8F4/Final%2BPin%2BDesign%2BPhoto.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2019 - Anniversary Pin Design https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647607760108-FSU1Y6NHA3HW9A976WN5/Llano%2BUplift%2BTour1.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - August 2019 - HCMN Llano Uplift Tour 2013 - Historian Documents https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/the-hays-humm-july-2019 monthly 0.5 2022-03-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/4c5e1824-b1db-4def-ac6f-4e35bdc1823a/20190630-DSC_5560-5.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2019 - Make it stand out Screech Owls https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/800a0d94-f165-47f8-b725-c5811f6986cd/MYMN%2BTitle_r1.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/5d13dfd4-96b1-445e-abed-0ced680ad88a/Sarah%2BCarlisle.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/cf640374-cacf-485e-b974-b78febed73fe/English%2BRobin.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2019 - Make it stand out (English) Robin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/0b3a6a8e-a007-4685-8f9a-3af8bb3aa376/Sue%2BHarding.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/5356cdca-08d8-4b83-9822-3c34c75779d2/Dahlstrom%2BTitle%2BBlock%2B_R2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c959e5c8-8a1e-4ce3-8678-eb50d7cc0dd2/Gay%2BRuby%2BDahlstrom_3.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2019 - Make it stand out Gay Ruby Dahlstrom - Photo Ref: Buda Mill & Grain Co. blog. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e1a4f538-9dd5-4ccb-bf43-e047c2fcdd34/What%2Bare%2BConservation%2BEasments.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d230e6b0-98c1-4a95-a6ba-d2df7ecfb0bf/Preserving%2Bopen%2Bspace%2Bgraphic%2BRx%2B.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2019 - Make it stand out Preserving open space in the Hill Country is vital to maintaining the quality and quantity of sustainable water resources. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d5870fc2-6e82-4b7a-b614-68eacb5dd802/Crippled%2BCrawfish%2Bcave.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2019 - Make it stand out Cripple Crawfish Cave in Onion Creek A significant recharge feature is Cripple Crawfish Cave near the Dahlstrom Ranch. Onion Creek flows directly into the cave and the Edwards Aquifer. The rush of water into the cave creates a whirlpool in the Creek during high flow conditions. Ref. Austin Geological Society. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ae4ff8d6-0a42-44e1-bde5-f0221520c4ef/Covered%2BSinkhole.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2019 - Make it stand out Flint Cave https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/bb3168dd-3b2f-48a7-a95d-190ab9289cc1/Possumhaw%2BCave.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2019 - Make it stand out Possumhaw Sink A unique "karst feature" - a cave in the limestone that allows water to flow down to the Edwards aquifer below. The recharge zone is in a very porous part of the Hill Country with many caves and sinkholes. Photo Ref: Bohemian Adventures Newsletter, Feb. 2017 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/46f96669-8643-4d22-a8e7-44ffb1191e1f/Dye%2Btest%2Bgraphic-2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f4b3ff4b-31bb-4b17-9f69-9e472bb0dad7/Rattlesnake%2Bon%2Btrail.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2019 - Make it stand out Hiking the Post Oak Trail I had been hiking for over an hour early in the morning when I saw the snake. I was fortunate to spot it about 3 feet away. It blended into the trail so well I can’t believe I did not step on it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/9a7df671-1ffd-4d8b-9354-fd8b6d7dfd78/Dahlstrom%2BTrail%2BMap.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2019 - Make it stand out Trail Map and Hiking Information https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/3b3db8ce-cc8f-4b9b-838a-32f55a078f9c/Article%2BTitle%2BBlock-R3.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/3ada1004-cdea-44f0-823a-db931f643dfd/IMG_0051.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2019 - Make it stand out Group discussing local wildlife at the Deck https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647562909681-JIOLQM3XUXQKMCKK4RUA/IMG_0081.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2019 - Ferns in the canyon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647562909620-SCCS8FH25ZJ8UDACN1D8/IMG_0090.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2019 - Westcave Grotto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647562983756-0C5Z55LY9I6YY2LK6FNN/IMG_0108.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2019 - Fossilized oyster shells https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647562983721-5CU7OV023IU912TECOZ3/IMG_0122.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2019 - Stalactites on the cave roof https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b6bd1a3d-c922-4d19-8df6-2b05372f6feb/Jeri%27s%2BBaby%2BFox%2Bv2.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2019 - Make it stand out Living in a woodpile near my house… Photo by Jeri Porter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/60da3a98-a9d2-4582-bb37-4e0da3782797/Vacation%2BPhotos%2Btitle%2Bblock_r4.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647563345923-BI1UX4RIDO2A1J2O2V86/image001.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2019 - Grand Canyon and Colorado River by Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647563353074-ZMLFGVDHPXSQLALPYK5B/casa%2Bgrande.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2019 - Casa Grande-Big Bend NP by Tom Jones https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647563365134-HQ6FEYLECAVKUIEWP9H9/image004.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2019 - Fuzzy Mule Deer Fawn-Grand Canyon by Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647563347978-W1X646S34T52PQKAOR16/image002%5B1%5D.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2019 - Bighorn on a high ledge-Grand Canyon by Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647563305314-OAY2MUZOYMMES8IQ7MS1/CG-Caracol%2Bruins%2Bin%2BBelize-2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2019 - Caracol ruins in Belize by Constance Quigley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647563314304-LA3J2HMMYWR7CXWV384S/CQ-Mangrove%2Btree.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2019 - Mangrove tree on the Rio Dulce in Livingston, Guatemala by Constance Quigley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/fb61d5ff-eb3d-4c17-89a3-f4958ac9270d/Testimionial%2Btitle%2Bblock_r1.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/391f2456-b7d8-4e3f-8b39-a3231b85f66d/Blue%2Bhole%2Bheader-r1.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a19b6fbd-d6cf-4175-ba2a-ab61d67797c1/Chaetura_Testimonial%2BLtr%2BHeader.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ebf1a910-4bd4-47c9-bf2a-4d6c9afc3dc4/Austin%2BWater%2Btestimonial%2B20190617.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - July 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/the-hays-humm-june-2019 monthly 0.5 2022-03-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/49911441-e4ee-4d3f-9adb-276a680deb1b/20190418-DSC_1458.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2019 - Make it stand out Gaillardia Moth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/800a0d94-f165-47f8-b725-c5811f6986cd/MYMN%2BTitle_r1.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ec4fba56-680e-4027-8403-7b87c96e5be4/Bonne%2B%26%2BTerry%2BTull%2Bphoto1.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/5577ee09-bf8a-4eeb-95d8-2e9759f31414/Bonnie%2BTull%2Bphoto.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/6a2c41cc-9527-4de8-99e2-c54080b71446/Terry%2BTull.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/74da971e-c61a-475f-87ba-d6a922eb3f07/Jim%2BMiller_edit.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/59424028-9fe8-4069-b1a6-f5083ad7f798/Sun%2BGatto%2BTitle%2BBlock-nighthawk_R2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/3d42ffd8-cbe5-476e-b656-a9013d69ce78/emily%2Boaks%2Bnature%2Bcenter_2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2019 - Make it stand out Emily Oaks Nature Center-Skokie Illinois Image from Emily Oaks NC Facebook Page 8-13-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/58740960-33b0-48a0-b7fd-b97c78d4cc12/Iowa%2BSugar%2BMaple%2BIowa%2BDept%2Bof%2BNat%2BRes.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2019 - Make it stand out Iowa Maple Tree - Iowa Department of Natural Resources https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a81d2869-89d9-410e-9924-0c9f25f4b8d0/Coralville%2Breservoir.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2019 - Make it stand out Coralville Reservoir - Friends of Coralville Lake Facebook Page https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/998a3c54-3c2c-4e5b-80cc-2cef6a0f3ee0/Blanco%2BRiver-crop.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2019 - Make it stand out Blanco River - May 2019 - Photo by Tom Jones https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/eaa2e77a-5a88-45f8-8e06-eb43184d0ccd/Gallery%2BTitle%2BBlockv2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/faf50add-1a95-4380-add0-7bfe2514dd19/DSC_2165.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2019 - Make it stand out Ladder-backed Woodpecker Delivering Food https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f448380d-72e9-4739-9a7b-71ec40d0c71f/Fritilary%2B%281%2Bof%2B1%29.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2019 - Make it stand out Gulf Fritillary https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2301a579-2a53-4465-83e2-cf0e9bb37a82/DSC_2349.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2019 - Make it stand out Summer Tanager https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ab488f24-8bd6-4e42-a88a-3e693f9c8ff0/DSC_2472-3.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2019 - Make it stand out Painted Lady https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/76e3e2b6-6bd3-4acd-8ab2-72a23e6ac08b/Painted%2BLady%2B%281%2Bof%2B1%29.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2019 - Make it stand out American Lady https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ce504863-8880-4719-a390-c80a9853fcf0/Horsemint%2Bwith%2Bbee%2B%281%2Bof%2B1%29.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2019 - Make it stand out Purple Horsemint, Lemon Beebalm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647529295422-4DG6C75GPOK9Q3C9D3NB/HCMN%2B-%2BWimberley%2BLibrary.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2019 - Master Naturalists Having Fun Picture from the Wimberley Library Summer Reading Kick-off. I’m not sure who had more fun - the two readers or the kids. The two readers, Sarah Carlisle and Lilita Olano read The Very Hungry Caterpillar in both British English and Spanish. Photo submitted by Chris Middleton https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647529321581-B4MA4X2KA7LBOM0C2I8X/Sarah%2BCarlisle%2Bsm.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2019 - This morning’s water testing at Paradise Hills...Sarah Carlisle hard at work. May 23, 2019. Photo by John Moore https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647529318627-BLRT0LJ2K9DC6AKTUQRM/5th%2BGrade%2BFT%2BGuide%2Bteam.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2019 - Pfluger Elementary School 4th Grade Educator Team Jacob’s Well Natural Area - May 22, 2019 Tom Jones, Linda Lang, Melinda Seib, Lynne Edleson, Lauralee Harris, Irene Bonde, Celia Clowe, Katherine Senftleber, Katherine Sturdivant, Richard Lindley, Gracy Belle Broussard https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647529306666-5OT1B91MFF56YQQLUOZ5/Betterfly%2BFest_3.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647529308752-68H2ZE1I2OOENXVRSHLS/Betterfly%2BFest.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647529311246-8IFLGQ7SP0DF944DA4WG/Betterfly%2BFest-2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647529312542-2Z62VHWTDSQ5YGN6UQKN/Betterfly%2BFest_5.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647529316575-OA6TVP92DLAQAFJMISBQ/Betterfly%2BFest_4.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647529306872-OZPYWKYKY9QKBGWYG1ZC/Group%2BPhoto.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647529301098-CYB7I8CNYFNO5UNBIKT3/Celia-Katherine-Katherine.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2019 - Celia Clowe, Katherine Sturdivant, Katherine Senftleber https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647529297048-L745VNPICXO0OR58YH5S/Mel%26Jeri.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2019 - Mel Sieb & Jeri Porter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/3ca54c6e-ff05-4441-80cd-9b1357058c73/Bird%2BBoxes%2BTitle%2BBlockv2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647529813569-G8RVRGC6S51SJ6DFYO2F/Bird%2Bboxes%2Bv2%2BEastern%2BBluebird.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2019 - Eastern Bluebird Nest Cycle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647529738254-2OXKVHLH2VIL9J1LUTL2/DSC_2543.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2019 - May 4 - Juvenile Bluebirds Vicinity of Box 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647529750164-POLNMLYP6G9C5WCKKM6V/Bird%2Bboxes%2Bv2%2BTitmouse%2Bv3.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2019 - Black-crested Titmouse Nest Cycle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647529747393-U6HUMA00LHX57121K01P/Bird%2Bboxes%2Bv2%2BChickadee.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2019 - Carolina Chickadee nest cycle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647529744500-0OV01C9OEISXTLV0D89A/Bird%2Bboxes%2Bv2%2BWren.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2019 - Bewick's Wren Nest Cycle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647529741820-EML8B583AN0P82R9FZXQ/Bird%2Bboxes%2Bv2%2BFlycatcher%2BBox%2B7.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2019 - Ash-throated Flycatcher Nest Cycle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647529739910-TPTTSVB9T7955BHSOR3G/Bird%2Bboxes%2Bv2%2BFlycatcher%2BBox%2B4.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2019 - Ash-throated Flycatcher Pair Building a New Nest https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647529736465-DD9I970QO43FO7XXK2O7/Bird%2Bboxes%2Bv2%2BSummary%2Bv2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - June 2019 - Jacob's Well Nest Box Summary https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/the-hays-humm-may-2019 monthly 0.5 2022-03-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/81bf40b1-d0f3-443c-94cf-6fd5e077d6ed/20190402-DSC_0490-2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2019 - Make it stand out Cedar Waxwing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f2ae279f-1815-46cc-9778-2513d05f5f88/MYMN%2BTitle_r1.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ef793e3a-1ffe-4286-99b5-96d6b2490b18/Pedernales%2BR%2Bat%2BReimer%2BRanch%2B1.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/873a53a6-a701-4490-ae68-f5ea3b009fde/Marilyn%27s%2BPhoto.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e2978ec6-bde0-4cfd-969f-174355d1929f/title%2Bblock.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/8130c1a9-cc75-423e-b18e-eb0f52eb5399/Soultion%2BSH_final.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2019 - Make it stand out Sinkhole, also called sink, is a topographic depression formed when underlying limestone bedrock is dissolved by groundwater. It is considered the most-fundamental structure of karst topography. Sinkholes vary greatly in area and depth and may be very large. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c61a4960-ad08-44fb-b7b8-44b246e0003a/Spring_final.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2019 - Make it stand out A spring is the result of an aquifer being filled to the point that the water overflows onto the land surface. They range in size from intermittent seeps, which flow only after much rain, to huge pools flowing hundreds of millions of gallons daily. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/83d8e01f-75b6-4b35-8f91-34f7d316c1c1/Cave_final.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2019 - Make it stand out A cave is a natural opening in the ground extending beyond the zone of light and large enough to permit the entry of man. Caves are large voids created by water dissolving the limestone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b311e895-dee0-4d4c-b6c2-e4169cd6fae1/Collapse%2BSH_final.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2019 - Make it stand out A collapse sinkhole is a depression or hole in the ground caused by some form of collapse of the surface layer. Sinkholes may form gradually or suddenly, and are found worldwide. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f5f38b5b-029d-4126-b66a-8e9f9b73bed8/Dahlstrom%2BSink%2BOutline.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2019 - Make it stand out Dahlstrom location - Collapse Sinkhole This sinkhole is overgrown with vegetation which hides its location. I believe this is a collapse sinkhole due to the large circular opening. Note the tree leaning into the hole. This sinkhole is in close proximity to the other sinks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/38244399-41ac-456f-9eda-667e5c97a426/Dahlstrom%2BSink_2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2019 - Make it stand out Dahlstrom location - Solution Sinkhole Classic hill country sinkhole. Note the wire net cover to prevent people or livestock from falling in. The opening may qualify as a cave if one could enter it. Note the linear shape of opening. It is inline with the Balcones Fault segment nearby. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d09be3fd-915d-4ec6-88cb-df3bc80c5927/JW_Sinkhole2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2019 - Make it stand out Sinkhole near Jacob's Well The hiking pole is a scale to estimate the opening size of this sinkhole. The location of this sinkhole is within the large fracture zone extending down Cypress Creek. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c5f63ccb-b30f-4265-8931-9457b41245ca/JW_Sinkhole3JPG.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2019 - Make it stand out Sinkhole near Jacob's Well This is a relatively small sinkhole opening. However the surface expression of a sinkhole does not reveal the size of the solution channel or other cavities below. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e343fc18-6aab-4ff7-bafd-8602e215f4bb/saunders%2Bswallrt.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2019 - Make it stand out Sanunders Swallett (aka Sinkhole) Sanunders Swallett is a well known sinkhole in the bed of the Blanco River located in western Hays County. Water from the Blanco River enters this sinkhole causing a noticeable reduction in river flow. This stretch of the Blanco River is referred to a sinking stream or river since it looses water as it flows downstream. Water entering Saunders Swallett recharges the underlying Cow Creek Aquifer. Photo Reference: Karst Systems of Hays Co. & the Edwards & Trinity Aquifers. Presentation to Kinder Morgan, Inc. 2/10/19. Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer District, Hays Trinity Groundwater District. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/01847d24-33e3-4b8c-ad08-118ab47e270c/Jacobs%2BWell%2B1795%2Bgpm%2Bflow.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2019 - Make it stand out Is This a Sinkhole, Spring or Cave? The familiar Jacobs Well is designated as a spring, but it also neatly fits the definition of a cave below the water table. The cave extends underground 100 feet into the Cow Creek Aquifer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/648623b8-d76f-4833-becf-f5dc310ad7da/HW%2BTitle%2BBlock.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/089725d3-3fbd-43ea-ae92-493c4e51ffe3/3-Uncapped%2Bsource%2Bof%2Bthe%2Bcomal.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2019 - Make it stand out Uncapped Source of the Comal River The wells on this property, the real source of the Comal River, were capped in the 1930's to provide more control of water flow in the area the Klingemanns regarded as a messy swamp. The cap was removed from one of the springs in 2016. Visitors can see the water coming out of the uncapped well area of the stream and flowing toward Landa Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7b801a2d-ee37-4062-b496-a3d272ad3a56/4-Path%2Balong%2Bthe%2Bstream%2Bthat%2Bbecomes%2Bthe%2Bcomal.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2019 - Make it stand out Path Along the Stream that becomes the Comal River A good walking trail follows the creek from the one uncapped well along a wooded creek bank until the stream and Blieders Creek join to flow on past the Heidelberg cottages toward Landa Park. The walking trail then follows Blieders Creek for a short distance and arrives back at the area where the event center will be built. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647461838922-G8MB0QUM11NZCI40ZTML/1-Beginning%2Bof%2Bthe%2Bwalking%2Btrail%2Bwith%2Bwildflowers.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2019 - Beginning of the Walking Trail with Fields of Native Wildflowers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647461839093-F99DIH2ZKX02XIWINQMD/2-Stone%2Bwall%2Bto%2Bprevent%2Bflooding.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2019 - Stone Wall Designed to Control Floodwaters https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647462052329-RK0RDYBPPUGBWHYJMQTR/2019-04-20%2B081-2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647462040361-L5A810V5SJC4TBP2DAG9/2019-04-20%2B120-2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647462065100-MG0WGA76XO5DY51KKKMX/TJ%2BApril%2B19.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647462071532-TS6K10HLEYQ809I6IMEY/TJ%2B3%2BApril%2B19.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647462079775-UEI8ASJLVOJKASDH8D78/2019-04-20%2B174-2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/06345ad3-3f8c-45c6-9e1b-aa807310682c/Title%2BBlockR1.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/fef62dfc-5547-4f3b-933a-c19852b1dfa6/Jaime%2BK%2BCattails.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2019 - Make it stand out Jamie Kinscherff (our guide) showing invasive cattails growing in the gorge. Bushy bluestem (native) in foreground. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647462333707-DRC21RI6PIVQ11ZW05MP/fossil.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2019 - Sand dollar predecessor-a common fossil in the Texas Hill Country. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647462345198-G1904BMZSHT146G8P4HC/bands%2Bof%2Bcoler.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2019 - Bands of color and visible geological layers capture the eye. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647462345497-QBLQVPGKIF3PO56VVOUD/ripples.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2019 - Ripples in the rock indicate this was once a tidal sea. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647462473055-TNPLN94R8ZNYATVX0S93/class%2Bdescendng.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2019 - Group descending to the lagoon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647462479524-V0MLF7P7UJ8JQFT62080/Blue%2Blagoon.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2019 - Blue lagoon at Canyon Lake Gorge – a truly “gorgeous” view! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647462472587-WRUR5HOQCOTUY59VQ86Y/Damianita%2Bdaisy%2B.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2019 - Damianita daisy - many colorful flowers grow from the crevices in the rocks - like glowing jewels. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647462591456-KO03XOWGFTINLCHGOQQC/wavy-landscape.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2019 - Wavy landscape carved by the combined force of ancient tectonic activity and recent flowing water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647462593901-QNXRO15OGBE88UN76K1M/fossil%2Bhunters.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2019 - Fossil hunters. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647462584228-WXQ2Z5B5072Y5FHPFJR7/Sauroposeidon%2B.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2019 - Sauroposeidon (4-legged herbivore) footprints. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2a4c8895-644d-4314-9c07-b5faea9281e2/Newsletter%2BTitle%2BBlock%2Bfor%2BPlants%2Bv4.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647462884015-3SG9CMQ64N2LM2QJ5GM7/Mary%2BOhara%2Bv2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647462886057-J7T71YN2KREDAF20LMB6/Pic%2B6.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647462888784-0GFI2K97RVBF08NC6QTE/Pic%2B8.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647462897817-OBCL6UT7T5OP8PLXY34J/Pic%2B5.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647462899041-GT1LAIX9QLKV9OQH79H5/Pic%2B4.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647462903701-5OQPBN17W6Q2IIKOIOX3/Pic%2B7.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647462906800-7LQR9D6H5PTS27FE39O0/Pic%2B2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647462910714-B2KO6OK38XQIS7VYQYPE/Pic%2B3.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e7303bc3-c60c-4e8b-9739-efa790c0cdd8/Quincy%2BTitle%2BBlock.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - May 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/the-hays-humm-april-2019 monthly 0.5 2022-03-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/9a9d3f5e-aa0b-4756-9efd-5d08b5c652db/20190318-DSC_0120.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2019 - Make it stand out Northern Cardinal, Female https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f2ae279f-1815-46cc-9778-2513d05f5f88/MYMN%2BTitle_r1.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/0ea772a5-e6f2-40d6-b660-71d2c1145262/VENITA_FULLER.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c75c4571-3fdd-426d-b6e8-40661ab05914/Katherine%2BBio%2Bphoto.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/9c404c8a-c792-489b-8843-77b138c8b2be/Slide3.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d7aca01b-d794-4d31-9684-435a7a928de6/Eva%2BWorking%2Bwith%2BCamera%2BAttached.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2019 - Make it stand out It would be rare to see Eva without a camera in tow. She performs her HCMN volunteer work with a camera slung over her shoulder so she can respond quickly to emerging opportunities to get the next picture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647443021415-C4Q8U4PN8WJXBDIE8X63/IMG_0756%2BJuniper%2BHairstreak%2Bbutter%2B%282%29.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2019 - Juniper Hairstreak - Eva Frost March 14, 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647443021332-GKODHUMKJMXDFFBXUOY6/IMG_9600%2BBlue%2BGilia%2Bflowers%2Bcoming%2B%282%29.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2019 - Blue Gilia - Eva Frost March 8, 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647443023290-CA2CBV8VDPWV4IBP6EPM/IMG_3506%2Brobin%2Bbird%2Bwith%2Ba%2Bberry.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2019 - American Robin - Eva Frost January 7, 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647444400218-6FZIK5AK1HIUMFCRM3FI/IMG_4806%2B%2BRAW%2Brt%2Bhawks%2BSan%2BMarcos%2B%2Bold%2Bcourthouse%2Bs.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2019 - San Marcos Courthouse Hawks - Eva Frost mid-January 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647444246427-SX21TINHJJESGLMRQN9Y/IMG_0840%2BPrairie%2BPaintbrush%2Bstarting%2Bto%2Bbloom%2B%282%29.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2019 - Prairie Paintbrush - Eva Frost March 15, 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647444245140-D5FREBQAV9BQTK29335L/IMG_0373%2BAmerican%2BLady%2Bon%2Bred%2Bbud%2Bflower%2B%282%29_reoriented.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2019 - American Painted Lady on Redbud Blossoms - Eva Frost March 13, 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647444550952-D3SJ3YASQNXQ4JPXFU56/IMG_5858%2Bwind%2Bflower.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2019 - Windflower - Eva Frost January 28, 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647444553525-10L89B7B7RSWT8UCGSDF/Eva%2BSelfie.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2019 - Polyphemus Moth with Eva Frost https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647444551007-VRGM92U60UTT7PKGAZEF/IMG_7009%2Bwet%2Banemone%2Bflower.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2019 - Windflower with Drops - Eva Frost February 10, 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/53b881ee-37a1-4197-a865-c4e8d19bcf29/SV%2BTitle%2BBlock_RX1.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b1870145-3983-45bc-b2f9-f8df112c8a42/Training%2BClass%2Bdecending%2Bstairs.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2019 - Make it stand out Training Class descending stairs to Dry Cypress Creek This was the start of the geology walk portion of the Site Visit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/405cbc05-675e-4653-9ef5-ad1dc317d5e2/Evidence%2Bof%2BSpring%2Bin%2BCliff%2BFace.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2019 - Make it stand out Evidence of active spring in cliff face along Dry Cypress Creek Note the green moss growing where the water exits the rock. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647453095113-1S4YZGH1OU6S2GSY8BQ9/Ammonite%2Bfossil.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2019 - Fossil Ammonite impression in limestone along Dry Cypress Creek upstream from Jacob's Well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647453098041-1W3IPVY7B26U3M6O3Z3Z/JW%2BSpring.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2019 - Iconic Jacob's Well Spring & Swimming Hole https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7062d2c1-c396-4686-8ada-a8360d53bce0/WOE%2BTitle%2BBlock_R1.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647457909138-Y6W57RCZLCHESC0F84N2/Mary%2Bdow%2Bross-good.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2019 - Mary Dow Ross Bird Nesting at the Kiosk - Introducing Students on activity to demonstrate that not all eggs make it to hatching because of predation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647457888350-NL57S5M0D2XSWY2L5MFU/deb%2BBradshaw-Nests.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2019 - Deb Bradshaw Bird Nesting at the Kiosk - Presentation on nesting materials, nest building and bird behavior. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647457891815-KTHEK3TMGGNF3L06MHEP/Bird%2Bstation%2BMN%2Bgroup.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2019 - Katherine Senftleber, Becky Denton, Sarah Carlisle Bird Habitat Station - presenting information to Students on bird adaptations and food sources. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647457886532-KFKUWQGLHOW5NEJGT9FA/Bird%2BStation%2B-%2BMel%2Band%2B_.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2019 - Doray Lendacky & Mel Seib Bird Habitat Station - teaching bird habitat and adaptations at the Meadow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647457894627-X6Q7ESIGMBJHRGDZHORD/binocuilars%2Bon%2Brail.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2019 - Binocular Station https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647457904631-UELVX9XHH7E16NWJOQZ7/Bird%2BBlind%2Bgroup.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2019 - Jackie Mattice & Lynn Schaffer Bird Blind Station - learning how to identify birds in the Bird Blind. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647457893035-OWC8S2N2YSVSDNNGMPOI/Keith-binocular_2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2019 - Keith Collignon Binocular Station - demonstrating the care of binoculars, Dos & Don’ts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647457896716-W5J5JP325M69APWOF0GY/Binoc-looking%2Bthru%2Bfence.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2019 - Jean Richmond Binocular Station -putting their lessons on binoculars to use. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647457903548-MBIU0C3S6YLLT537GJ7K/Students%2Bwatching%2Bfeeders.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2019 - JW 3rd Grade Class Students Bird Blind Station - Students observing birds on the feeders. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f77519c4-fed5-41a5-813e-283c4be1e591/Patsy%2BGlen%2Bphoto.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ab2f3bde-13a9-4e21-9e6e-c198f506a487/titel%2Bblock%2BR1.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647458560411-5ZPIN6RET01DATH6M8JZ/20190309_C.Boltz%2B%282%29.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647458561223-51R0C61S6CQCDYBWSAVS/IMG_9684%2BHCMN%2Bmaking%2Ba%2Bplan%2BDSRP%2B%282%29.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647458565222-6MUHV61EQWU3YVD5SCKT/IMG_9661%2B%282%29%2Bvolunteers%2B%401306.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647458572063-A4XHWGMLGQQR6T29PYC9/IMG_9659%2Bvolunteers%2BDSRP%2B%282%29.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647458575041-6HDY5LJKMNJPY1SINUMU/IMG_9658%2Bvolunteer%2BDSRP%2B%282%29.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647458580303-S0U76DJ68SKAP6S1KAUN/IMG_9656%2Bvolunteers%2BDSRP%2B%231306%2B%282%29.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647458582882-SJNS5I96C0DUEX9Z5YRA/IMG_9654%2Bvolunteer%2BDSRP%2B%231306%2B%282%29.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647458594389-PSZZUJ7E3OZ02YVIZ8R2/20190309_C.Boltz3%2B%282%29.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647458594546-N7507IFFD4X9KWHDKEFO/20190309_C.Boltz2%2B%283%29.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/23ae8626-6e3b-4287-8634-22084649163a/Slide1.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647458896307-MRGRXF2NFZIDQ1O1QDQQ/20190310_144728.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2019 - Leaders Tom and Patsy Inglet Flying WILD is a program which helps educators develop other people into citizens concerned about birds and other elements of nature by engaging in real-world learning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647458894474-4NCCFUT4NDQI6756FYI0/7-CHESS.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2019 - Play CHESS Backward For more reliable bird identification be scientific: PLAY CHESS BACKWARD! S = Sound, S = Silhouette, E = Ecoregion , H = Habitat, C = Color Pattern, and PLAY = Behavior https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647458897531-BAC0KN60H9DK80WKMFPZ/6-Friend%2Bor%2BFoe.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2019 - Bird Friend or Foe? Communication towers, cars, outdoor cats, birdfeeders, edible berries, and a plate-glass window. For a bird, which of these is a friend or foe? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647458900133-JVJP1I5N1ZZYS036G2DS/4-Avian%2BAntics%2BEagle%2B1.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2019 - Avian Antics In this hilarious game of charades, participants discover the diversity and importance of courtship rituals for birds who are seeking mates. Each species of bird has evolved with a unique set of displays - a set of behaviors that function like language to communicate emotions or intentions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647458902454-ON85QZHCFAAZL6GFJDF7/3-Migration%2BChallenge%2B2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2019 - The Great Migration Challenge A team of two participants tries to reach the end of their migratory path by moving through a series of stations that present obstacles such as powerlines, jets, and bad weather. Will you make it safely to your wintering grounds? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647458903673-L7GWZHKT4Y78JID2MFWH/1-Migratory%2BMap.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - April 2019 - Migratory Mapping Participants learn about breeding ground, wintering ground, migration route, and stopover point; all while describing common hazards to migratory birds and learning the importance of bird banding. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/the-hays-humm-march-2019 monthly 0.5 2022-03-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e908477b-e940-4a0e-958b-967f95074ded/Green%2BHeron%2BCvr%2BPge_sm.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2019 - Make it stand out Green Heron https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f2ae279f-1815-46cc-9778-2513d05f5f88/MYMN%2BTitle_r1.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b594aca8-ec40-4a20-b0da-cdc49e5fcd75/Cindy%2BLuongo%2BCassidy.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/655c2777-76e8-4078-b288-49b60d8311b7/Hausler%2BTitle%2BBlock%2Bv2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/abcc6d93-727f-49de-ac1a-f65309c6fe73/1000words.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/987acdec-86da-4248-a550-4c481aa9d03a/Tom%2BHausler%2Bphoto%2Btitle%2Bblk.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2019 - Make it stand out In order to find the best photography opportunities in his world travels, Tom hires local photographers as guides. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647371618903-W468JCW00FUO18KNW1VR/Great%2BGray%2BOwl%2B2%2B-%2BT%2BHausler.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2019 - Great Gray Owl by Tom Hausler At 27 inches tall, the Great Gray Owl is the largest owl in North America. Photo by Tom Hausler was taken in Yellowstone National Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647371617451-AA0OFKY5IY9PWBVWWPMU/Elf%2BOwl%2B-%2BT%2BHausler.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2019 - Elf Owl by Tom Hausler At 5.75 inches tall, the Elf Owl is the smallest owl in North America. Photo taken by Tom Hausler in the Davis Mountains. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647371617392-ES9OLSZ7WO5VVMVXH5NF/Whooping%2BCranes%2B2%2B-%2BT%2BHausler.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2019 - Whooping Cranes by Tom Hausler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/57c655b4-03ed-45e9-87df-6fd46ea7cfee/Golden-cheeked%2BWarbler%2B-%2BT%2BHausler.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2019 - Make it stand out Golden-cheeked Warbler - Tom Hausler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e7f0b1ce-2953-4e1d-b465-dfe84d396de7/GCW%2Bin%2Bberries%2B2%2B-%2BT%2BHausler.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2019 - Make it stand out Golden-cheeked Warbler - Tom Hausler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1bd590d2-084c-423b-a230-c5a80754ebfb/Prairie%2BDoc%2B2%2B-%2BT%2BHausler.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2019 - Make it stand out Black-tailed Prairie Dog - Tom Hausler Photo by Tom Hausler appeared in the December 2018 issue of Texas Parks & Wildlife, article entitled Dog Town. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647372786626-8F3LGJ58NKFEEA2KPIB6/Glacier%2BBear%2B2%2B-%2BT%2BHausler.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2019 - Glacier Bear - Tom Hausler Photo by Tom Hausler - Glacier Bay, Alaska. It was a rare sighting. Rangers said they hadn’t seen a Glacier Bear in 11 years. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647372786170-RBX5E78MQYMV9Y0LWOCV/GCW%2Bon%2Bleaves%2B2%2B-%2BT%2BHausler.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2019 - Golden-cheeked Warbler - Tom Hausler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/855aaa97-cebd-4687-9d55-a01897523487/JW%2BTitle%2BBlock.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/8ba93651-5850-43ee-b9f0-2bf546b40e6e/JeriP_JW%2BPhoto%2BCropped.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2019 - Make it stand out Jacob’s Well Natural Area https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ed5f5c6a-00ef-42dd-a2fd-51978c26c90c/unnamed.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2019 - Make it stand out Photo by Christine Middleton https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647373843257-KATRZX6NLIWSBC54D6E2/unnamed2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647373844690-Y56JBKY6IVW4WTJ5OWJ3/Cedar%2BChoppers.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647373846159-VW6ZM8GZ8H4TS4FJ3C1Q/Cedar%2Bcutting.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f495437d-08a3-417d-9212-1b81c0da302a/May%2BNL%2BCover%2BPhoto.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2019 - I learned that I could design and write a newsletter. Before I asked Anne to consider me for the newsletter position, I designed a draft newsletter to confirm to myself I could actually do it. It included many of the key sections in use today. I researched many MN newsletters from Texas and across the USA. This proved to be incredibly useful after I accepted the Newsletter position. It gave me the ability to publish the first Newsletter in only 5 days. May 2018 Cover Photo by Tom Hausler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e3c56dc7-e9fb-4574-92ff-bdb38acb4eed/June%2BCover%2BPhoto.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2019 - I learned that a 2-person co-editor team makes a better Newsletter. In 2018, when Anne Child called for volunteers to take over the Chapter Newsletter, Betsy and I responded. We both cautioned Anne that we were not sure if we could fit this project into our busy schedules. After meeting with Hope Shimek, I decided to accept the lead and Betsy agreed to support. From the start, Betsy did much more than support, she became a co-editor. A 2-person collaborative team benefits from different viewpoints, interests and perspectives. It also created the opportunity to win a 1st place award. June 2018 Cover Photo by Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d1ade4c1-dd14-4ad2-8b6d-d93eda472a5e/July%2BCover%2BPage.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2019 - I learned that getting HCMN Board approval for an online newsletter was harder than I expected. Betsy and I discussed a web-based newsletter in April 2018 less than 3 months following our first edition. Within days we started communicating with individual Board members. A month later I created a draft online newsletter and demonstrated it to the Board. It would still take over 4 months before we gained approval and our first online version was released. This time was spent building a new Chapter website and transferring to a new email server. The first web based edition was published in October with Eva Frost’s dragonfly article. July 2018 Cover Photo by Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a1cd7a35-c6b4-4578-8d03-34199252aab4/August%2BCover%2BPage.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2019 - I learned what a unique and wonderful Chapter we have in Hays County. From the feedback I received, the ‘Meet Your Master Naturalist’ is the Newsletter’s most popular section. It is mine also. I am always amazed at the Members’ interests and things they have done. I look back and remember the Bio’s for the October 2018 Newsletter with Roxana Donegan and Eva Frost. Roxana said her favorite bird was a chicken and right below was Eva Frost’s bio photo with her holding a large rooster. I know that Betsy and I both had a laugh about it. August 2018 Cover Photo by Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2a63c0ae-e18c-4fa1-b1f6-d1dc18af55d7/September%2BCover%2BPage.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2019 - I learned that Betsy’s idea to add a cover page with an interesting photograph was a game changer. We considered going to a new cover page design in the May 2018 edition to be a bold step and were worried if the Board would approve. We knew that using Tom Hausler’s Golden-cheeked warbler image was perfect for our initial cover page. Both of us were grateful when Tom Hausler gave his approval and the Board loved the idea. And so did the Chapter. September 2018 Cover Photo by Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647376283577-TE1OSIO22EL98WANK784/Fossil%2BHunting-Dry%2BCypress%2BCreek.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647376279340-I1JM0FKLWMMSZ1MHVYN2/Exploring%2Boutside.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647376286498-LTDXDVHCY6RG1I1G9D00/Viewing%2BCliffs.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647376289616-75SMWQ4CHACNREPSNJLT/HCMN%2BTeam.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647376290669-RVQ44CE2OCOZCZDEOHWD/Suzanne%2BDavis%2B%26%2BDeb%2BBradshaw%2Boutside%2Bdemo.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647376292068-U8OD6H8IDBYX1JNJ8V43/Chris%2B%26%2BMike%2BRambo%2Bin%2BNature%2BCenter.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647376293501-GDPG58G3WIWZ6TCF6VJ7/Celia%2Bexplaining%2Bexhibits%2Bin%2BNature%2BCenter.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647376295678-PSLMPIG2HSAV9H4PL0HD/mammouth%2Btooth.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2019 - Wooly Mammoth Fossil Tooth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/726144da-3642-49dd-ae58-406d7e973f2e/TITLE%2BBLOCK%2BFINALR1.png Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647376492214-7DYMGXARGFF0LFHIWQGY/Cardinal.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2019 - Northern Cardinal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647376493752-4IUTMP0S0T3D3O272Z4N/Red-Winged%2BBlackbird.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2019 - Red-winged Blackbird https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647376495468-IHIABUKJ4K5SVUBYDUDW/Red%2BShouldered%2BHawk.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2019 - Red-shouldered Hawk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647376496887-WR2JAXYXCDEQS4T7PJ91/Re-Tailed%2Bhawk.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2019 - Red-tailed Hawk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647376500193-44BC45PQMLOO2NQJH5WS/Pelican.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2019 - Pelican Flock https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647376501165-PY0IH2ZSKB4YSRI948ZH/Common%2BEgret%2B%282%29.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - March 2019 - Great Egret https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/the-hays-humm-february-2019 monthly 0.5 2022-03-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/95d5a871-c4eb-4684-8ef0-2ace7749fa9b/Owl%2BClose%2BUp.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f2ae279f-1815-46cc-9778-2513d05f5f88/MYMN%2BTitle_r1.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/43f25ed0-21b8-4e11-9c63-a07ee31fe4e0/Pattyy%2BDuhon%2BBio.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2019 - Make it stand out Patty Duhon - Grand Canyon shower. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ef564683-3f62-4cf4-a17f-cd42f880d2f2/easter2018.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e33303fe-caf4-4366-a5f2-4ad46171c90d/title%2Bblock%2B3.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647354893446-L5NEU9LSSHX4DL444JPI/A%2Bbiface%2Bis%2Bsimply%2Ba%2Blarge%2Bchunk%2Bof%2Bstone%2Bthat%2Bhas%2Bbeen%2Bflaked%2Boff%2Bof%2Bthe%2Bcore%2C%2Band%2Bthen%2Bsharpened%2Bor%2Bshaped%2Bon%2Bboth%2Bfaces.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2019 - Flint Biface A biface is simply a large piece of stone that has been flaked off of the core, and then sharpened or shaped on both faces. This specimen many have been used as a hand axe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647354865356-7XEX70F3GM94HJ5G2SDD/Patty%2BDuhon%2Bwith%2Bcollected%2Bflint.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2019 - Patty Duhon Patty displaying a few of her recent flint finds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647354869298-WI2FAPDR738AMDZLT7ED/Patty%27s%2Bearly%2Brock%2Bcollection.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2019 - My rock collection from the 4th grade The one on the left was picked up in a stream bed because it is shaped like a heart. It has polish to keep the red more vivid. The one on the right is a sandwich of mica and stone. No polish needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647354867341-S42U3A45WRJ4TM1ELSW4/Paty%27s%2Bmom%27s%2Brock.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2019 - My Mom’s souvenir rock with location written on it It reads, “Salt Lake City at Brad & Debbie’s house”. This was one of her last trips, the summer before she died of cancer on November 1, 2008. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/81ff53a4-d505-4ea5-a864-2d7a76f0bf70/Quartz%2BCrystal%2Bfilled%2Bsnail%2Bfossil.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2019 - Make it stand out Snail Geode Fossil snail embedded into limestone matrix. Note the quartz crystal filling inside the snail creating a geode-like interior. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ec8e947b-c056-40d2-ae4f-47659db1749e/Flavors%2Bof%2BFlint_R1.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647355349062-W9J13TYJL032T81J0ZOT/Flint%2Bspheres%2Bor%2Bgeodes-better%2Bphoto.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2019 - Geodes Collection of large flint spheres. Note the split geode on the left filled with white quartz crystals. Next to it is a geode with a face. The largest spheres are 6”-9” in diameter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647355346112-DVPDXHFDNVY6FMPY4STC/Patty%2Badminring%2Bher%2Blarge%2Brock%2Bpieces.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2019 - Patty's Favorites Large flint nodule on the left and a geode embedded into a large limestone boulder on the right. The geode is filled with white quartz crystals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647355341087-WFYPOGNRPI09PVI767N9/Bullseye%2Bflint.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2019 - Flint Bullseye Recently found rock showing concentric growth rings of flint. Note that the growth rings are different shades of brown. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647356853425-N2W94FVFAAVVQSKE96BK/good%2Bexample%2Bof%2Bflint%2Bnodules%2Bembedded%2Bin%2BLS%2Bmatriz.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2019 - Flint Nodules Flint nodules encased in limestone matrix. Nodules are formed when silica rich oozes occupy holes and cavities in the sea floor. This piece is 12”-14” in length. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647356852319-1LI8JT3PR6AAHTGWRFOM/Ledge%2BFlint%2BCombined.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2019 - Ledge Flint Nice example of ledge flint. The limestone coating of the flint is full of fossil shells and tinted orange due to recent deposition of iron oxide. The interior flint is light brown. Patty recently donated this and other specimens to the Jacobs Well Nature Center. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647356954414-A61IP2YOVFA9NFUTCA2V/Worked%2Bpieces%2Bof%2Bflint.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2019 - Stone Tools? Various pieces of flint that may show signs of being shaped or worked. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647357045665-1XBYU6BP3BIMF2C1KYU9/Petrified%2BWood.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2019 - Petrified Wood This wood likely petrified on the seafloor. During floods, limbs of trees floated down rivers and into the ocean, They sank to the sea floor and were fossilized. This is a good indicator that the Cretaceous inland sea in which these rocks formed was near the shoreline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647356956161-9QRYYICVCTR1DS2YZY7R/Latest%2BOddball%2BRock.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2019 - Odball Limestone My interpretation is that during formation the limestone mixed with the silica rich flint material making the resulting rocks much harder. As a result these two pieces seem to be stuck together and showing different erosion rates. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647356953964-26JEA5GS9UGXZMJKYJPW/Odd%2BShape%2Bfor%2BTom.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2019 - Unusual Shaped Limestone Another good example of the unique geology on this property. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647356957948-W0KUPLZQYSR0AWDCZAYC/Petrified%2BWood.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647357199511-ETZVM7PEJPZJBZ5OFCR9/black-blue%2Bflint%2Bon%2Bground.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2019 - Flint exposed at the surface Black flint with blue tint and white limestone coating. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647357197767-3Z018ZCQSF8GLKZMB7ST/Georgetown%2Bflint%2Bpoint.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2019 - Georgetown flint This Gahagan knife made of Georgetown flint was made by a master flintknapper who lived about 1100 years ago. This artifact may or may not have been created as a functional tool. It was included as a grave offering that accompanied an Early Caddo leader buried in a special cemetery at the George C. Davis site in east Texas. It measures over 7 inches long. Excerpt from this Georgetown Flint article. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/81ba6622-ab56-4299-8e1e-25bd9ebd3863/Patty%27s%2Bflint%2Bat%2BJWNC.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2019 - Make it stand out Samples of flint Patty donated to the Jacob’s Well Nature Center. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647357480891-IVKEZP8NZSAH2006ODL5/Tom%2BWatson%2BWinter%2BWoodies%2BWalk%2B1_7.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2019 - Winter Woodies Walk by Christine Middleton In January, HCMN Tom Watson led several Winter Woodies Walks along the Slaughter Creek Trail on the Water Quality Protection Land’s Mary Gay Maxwell Management Unit. This photo was taken on January 7th. If conditions are favorable, the trail at 9909 1/2 FM 1826 is open to the public. It is a great place to stop for a hike if your trip into Austin takes you that way. Check trail conditions at this link: https://www.facebook.com/slaughtercreektrail/. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647357481870-RL28397JJGF4EBAT4JDE/DSCN0717.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2019 - Blood Moon January 20-21, 2019 by Betsy Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647357480685-55TMAU2OEQDG53HAUC5T/Flowing%2Bcypress%2Bcreek%2B-%2Bcliffs.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2019 - Dry Cypress Creek by Tom Jones Photo taken Jan. 5th showing nice flow in Dry Cypress Creek upstream from Jacobs Well. The flow is a result of rising water levels in the Trinity aquifer from the abundant winter rainfall. Jacobs Well Natural Area - Wimberley. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c2e33118-11fb-433e-801f-dfac02887054/E_coli%2BTitle%2BBlock%2BGraphic.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/825d993a-b2f3-4663-bf41-b3036b92f5ca/geese%2B%2B8853.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2019 - Make it stand out All warm blooded animals have E.coli in their guts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647358996426-QCRMDX3OH1XF7SZ5SZPC/DSCN0444.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647358996601-M34QQK620UI5ZV7DO38I/Linda%2BLang%2B-%2BJW.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647359013065-I31XSJVUU82Y3UOCLADH/Linda%2BLang%2B-%2BFamily%2BFun%2BDay%2BJW.jpeg Hays Humm - 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The Hays Humm - February 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647359048304-2GWG5MMOV2DTM6QS2Q2E/Aquifer.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647359050466-9WX0IJGCQL5NBE8SLZB6/Aquifer%2Bprops-how%2Bmuch%2Bwater.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647359051799-GB5D3ZV8P6IRY61DAUYN/Sarah%2BCarlisle-JD.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647359055732-YG1YSC1QIIKT7MZW1DT0/Where%2Bin%2Bthe%2Bworld%2Bis%2Bwater.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647359057123-XXK4GO3AQBOSUZETHH5A/Margaret%2B%26%2BPatty%2Bcopy.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647359059036-5X3G41IWSYHL6E9LOMYD/WQPL%3B%2B2_17.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647359060211-X146UT6F8NIYXBRQDCSW/DSCN0347.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - February 2019 https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/the-hays-humm-january-2019 monthly 0.5 2022-03-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/5e05c12d-6afa-4363-8b9c-619d5d99b445/IMG_2321%2Bgreat%2Brobin%2Bbird%2Bin%2Bthe%2Bberries%2B%282%29%2Bsm%2Benh.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - January 2019 - Make it stand out American Robin-Cover Photograph by Eva Frost https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a398293b-4436-49e2-97a8-de35dcf7682d/image-asset.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - January 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2b548d52-16ab-4ba5-83bf-22b83597bfc4/guitar%2B3.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - January 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647352241359-EO940AV73MPQTR7Y6AD2/Guitar%2B4.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - January 2019 - Raw cut of wood https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647352245662-X25MTAWLQDQ0YFV9LPNK/Guitar%2B1%2Bv2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - January 2019 - Finished Guitar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647352336035-UEQZDB0Y56MSUXXKRUW3/Guitar%2B7.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - January 2019 With a router and a touch of creative magic, John designed an inlaid glow-in-the-dark river across the front of the guitar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647352339579-6VCAXEHUDBTQ0M88KOZ8/Guitar%2B8.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - January 2019 He added natural elements to give it an authentic Texas Naturalist appeal – a rattlesnake rattle, a fossil, an Ensor point, and more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647352337720-SSTT2GWJGY8T959WT0CR/Guitar%2B6.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - January 2019 He filled the worm holes with glow-in-the-dark epoxy to resemble fireflies at night and placed a mesquite life cycle inlay on the back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647352334716-T6A8IWVL76P225UD7BAK/Guitar%2B10%2Bv2.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - January 2019 And when it was ready for prime time, he released it into the wild! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/43e49cd7-1c16-46ba-9d69-5a0560cd976b/guitar%2B2.jpg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - January 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d6fb286d-a9bf-4d7e-bda4-36e129381372/John%2Bplaying%2Ba%2Bguitar.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - January 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a398293b-4436-49e2-97a8-de35dcf7682d/image-asset.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - January 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647353079710-PXHJ91XGMRFFIW4OLN6V/IMG_1100%2Bgr8%2Byel%2Brump%2Bbird%2B%282%29%2Bsm%2Bed.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - January 2019 - Yellow-rumped Warbler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647353084219-CGTELC7PPLM8GJW48046/IMG_1292%2Bwaxwing%2Bbird%2B%282%29%2Bc.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - January 2019 - Cedar Waxwing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647353083773-A6F80R9DQGNLUUOVZD1D/IMG_1280%2Bmock%2Bbird%2Bin%2Bthe%2Bberries.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - January 2019 - Northern Mockingbird https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647353080453-4Y7CX0XK3LNQMSYQC8LD/IMG_1322%2Bleaf%2Bturning%2Bbrown.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - January 2019 - Fall leaves turning brown for winter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a398293b-4436-49e2-97a8-de35dcf7682d/image-asset.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - January 2019 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c6445ac1-0e57-46d8-a86d-9e7a4e4ea381/Andrew%2BWeber%2B-%2BSusan%2BNenney.jpeg Hays Humm - The Hays Humm - January 2019 - Make it stand out Andrew Weber and Susan Nenney, a part of the reindeer game at the Blue Christmas festival at Blue Hole (toss rings over the deer’s antlers, and you win some candy). https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/the-hays-humm-december-2018 monthly 0.5 2022-04-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a6f2bf7a-7de6-40a7-98aa-12d0b34545b8/DSCN9607.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - December 2018 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/31065595-251b-489d-ba55-864ee520470f/Blanco%2BRiver%2B-%2BRMR%2BTitle%2Bcrop.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - December 2018 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/93e1cf92-b9ae-4524-83a5-76249e564bb3/Deb%27s%2Bbio%2Bphoto.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - December 2018 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/242eed8a-0f40-420e-afc5-be2d6e388b7b/DSCN0145-2.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - December 2018 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c26a6f05-8869-4827-8d83-232f707c21a4/Monarch%2BMarathon.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - December 2018 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/6bcf7df8-8b95-49b3-93c2-acda4cb6ee5a/Monarch%2BMarathon2.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - December 2018 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/0536c185-6677-424c-9bb0-19d73d37d60d/DSCN0016.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - December 2018 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/fcfb278d-9271-4594-88db-e77d3271df54/DSCN0027.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - December 2018 - Make it stand out HCMNs led the visitors on a hike below the Nature Center to learn about monarchs and to see plants that supply them with nectar on their journey. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a727fe81-30cc-4d1a-b8fb-a9e4e6911c6b/DSCN0025.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - December 2018 - Make it stand out Monarchs and other butterflies were seen congregating on the Shrubby Boneset that flourished along the limestone outcroppings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/8c73c0a1-4e75-4ead-bacd-ea29fd5a1d91/DSCN0032.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - December 2018 - Make it stand out Making Origami Monarchs with Irene https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2498d246-883f-4942-81cd-dc66e7e55ba2/DSCN0036.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - December 2018 - Make it stand out Coloring Monarch Pictures with Katherine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d385db39-face-4a48-96a4-56d144f98665/DSCN9995.jpg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - December 2018 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d3654258-4227-4655-8944-2e442448d7a6/Slide6.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - December 2018 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/8610d53a-f56c-42e7-ac8e-c4bb240df728/Title%2BBlock%2BGraphic.jpg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - December 2018 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e2f3a758-13c8-4595-8645-c4560ae7d787/Jacobs%2BWell%2B1795%2Bgpm%2Bflow.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - December 2018 - Make it stand out Jacob’s Well Jacob’s Well Spring, March 2018 under low flow conditions (1800 gpm). Note clear view of fracture extending downstream from cave opening. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/13203a1d-b59c-4b65-ba2d-e8f841fb9448/Eagle%2BRock%2B%26%2BPool.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - December 2018 - Make it stand out Eagle Rock Eagle Rock cliffs in background. Note large pool and swimming area within Cypress Creek downstream from low water crossing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/05c9a610-4194-4c29-8a10-bead01f54b60/Cypress%2BCreen%2Bdownstream%2Bfrom%2BCamp%2Bjundea.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - December 2018 - Make it stand out Cypress Creek Large pool upstream of Cypress Falls low water crossing, near youth camp. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/15265661-691f-4e2e-9618-71139b11683a/The%2Bhole%2Bat%2Bblue%2Bhole.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - December 2018 - Make it stand out Blue Hole View of the deep pool next to the rope swing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/615e8d84-6091-4c6b-86ea-743523ca0cec/Cypress%2BTree%2Bnext%2Bto%2Bcliff%2Bat%2Bblue%2Bhole.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - December 2018 - Make it stand out Signs of a Spring This single mature cypress tree is growing next to the cliff face at the Blue Hole Park. It is removed from the many cypress trees along the creek bank. This tree is an indicator of a spring. I suspect that its roots extend into the subsurface water flow. Very likely the same spring that is responsible for the “Hole”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/9e603ac6-3c87-4a06-8279-79cdbb1d24b1/image-asset.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - December 2018 - Make it stand out Scarlet Buckeye with Eastern Tiger swallowtail Butterfly. Photo by Donna Browning https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/170332e9-f7f1-473f-a8cb-d381f5076b5c/IMG_4502%2Bone%2Bleg%2Bjack%2Bo%2Bbird%2Br.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - December 2018 - Make it stand out Scott's Oriole, aka One Leg Jack. Returns to visit every year. 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The HAYS HUMM - December 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647347055026-2OFS51NQLADSMHSNAL95/eva%2Bfrost-beverly%2Bgordon-TX%2Bwaters%2Bspecialist.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - December 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647347050981-79XYWGTTGWGRZ8GFO5PJ/500%2Bvt%2Baward.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - December 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647347063844-P35M8IA4P28H8R4KXR8W/dixie%2Bcamp%2Bsignificant%2Bcontribution.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - December 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647347071182-X7D8BZ60ERUSBSUXH6HZ/award%2Bphoto.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - December 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647347078568-CTQ18TQQUWCTJTXMERFC/anne%2Bchild%2Bcertificate%2Bof%2Bappreciation.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - December 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647347085654-X69FIR8I12PIUQZ9AZBF/250%2BVT%2Bpin.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - December 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647347091907-2W2Y0LD1V46LKTKT1RW4/15%2Byear%2Baward.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - December 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647347096737-Q7UK6I070FO56FGKA68U/10%2Byear%2Baward.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - December 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e2f11ec4-35ae-4894-b4fb-1bb09190458a/HCMN%2BBoard.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - December 2018 - Make it stand out HCMN Board https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/980fd364-5d51-4756-9497-ceae895a5b9e/Line%2BGraphic%2Bwith%2BHCMN%2BLogo.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - December 2018 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2e675a1c-54b5-4efd-97df-b162dd8ad94c/Aligator%2BLizard%2BTitle%2BBlock%2Bgraphic.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - December 2018 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7e6e697d-3a25-4d95-966c-fb188f12ea3f/texas%2Balligator%2Blizard%2B-%2BEva%2BF.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - December 2018 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647351558195-09UVJBDUOR8XH0ZPVV61/image1.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - December 2018 - Before https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647351558600-EG3N4FIKOUIRCBH0DQQ6/image2.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - December 2018 - After https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/the-hays-humm-november-2018 monthly 0.5 2022-03-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/5e8f1e20-5040-4aac-a58f-2c0f8100571e/DSCN3403-3.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - November 2018 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/31065595-251b-489d-ba55-864ee520470f/Blanco%2BRiver%2B-%2BRMR%2BTitle%2Bcrop.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - November 2018 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b9ec0e4b-b292-417a-bbcc-7d79d370e53c/Jeri%2BPorter%2BBio.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - November 2018 - Make it stand out Jeri Porter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/de337fac-1461-4a3c-a735-b8ca039f09fa/Susan%2BNeil.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - November 2018 - Make it stand out Susan in her pollinator garden https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/aa36a3af-a0a8-4a95-917d-189ce71b7911/Header%2BPhoto%2Bv2.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - November 2018 - Make it stand out First Fall Monarch - Zilker Park - September 26, 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/185108c3-6f9f-4f8a-bc91-cd25faa913e4/image-asset.png Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - November 2018 - Make it stand out Male Monarch on Frostweed - October 25, 2018 – 2:15 PM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d7342ab1-30b6-4ece-8a05-73e93902eed8/image-asset+%281%29.png Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - November 2018 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/60781826-8df7-40f9-91fc-f9d988556a2e/image-asset+%282%29.png Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - November 2018 - Make it stand out October 27 - 10:30 AM - Monarchs sampling my neighbor’s salvia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647300696076-8NW1O9R01US8L8UHOTMD/photo%2B4.png Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - November 2018 - July 5 – South Bend, IN https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647300696077-053ZQ32ZUYUDVERNJ1TB/photo%2B5.png Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - November 2018 - September 16 – South Bend, IN https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647300840745-VZI0DZ2O5QOTTR3YUJX2/photo%2B6.png Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - November 2018 - South Bend, IN - September 16, 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647300840219-1O3UNGHVPZL9OVTYVQMO/photo%2B7.png Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - November 2018 - San Marcos, TX October 26, 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/df30cfd3-e47b-4a44-8bf5-bb322ac925f1/photo%2B8.png Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - November 2018 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/64bb24eb-8f0d-41dc-af73-a64c550fe70b/photo%2B9.png Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - November 2018 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/22c288d5-e455-4728-9131-a55ee9c717bd/Karst%2BTitle%2BBlock%2BGraphic.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - November 2018 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/239484f4-ba77-4da7-913b-2c9e6c5a719d/Karst%2BYard%2BArt.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - November 2018 - Make it stand out Honeycomb limestone https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/941d91ef-cca6-459f-8b54-938fd465b962/Blanco%2BRiver%2Bwith%2BFault%2BTrace%2Bgraphic.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - November 2018 - Make it stand out Blanco River at low water crossing downstream of Fischer Store Rd. bridge. This is an example of the river changing course to follow a fault . Note weathered cliffs along fault trace, a common feature in the Hill Country. Photo location shown on Fig. 1. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/48f53d4c-602d-45a6-8cd6-d031b10e7df3/Wimberley%2BValley%2BMap-updated%2Bfinal.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - November 2018 - Make it stand out Figure 1 - Map of faults and karst in the Wimberley Valley -reference: Hydrogeologic Atlas of the Hill Country Trinity Aquifer, Wierman, Broun & Hunt, July 2010 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f7380127-07aa-49d2-a1e1-2d34bfb5928c/Pleasant%2BValley%2BSpring%2BPhoto_edited.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - November 2018 - Make it stand out Pleasant Valley Spring - Kendall Yates, Research Assistant with the Edwards Aquifer Authority measuring the flows at PVS. In the background you can see the fracture associated with the spring on the rock outcrop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d6c9fb9f-f4c3-47a3-9367-612f9668c46e/Swallet%2B-%2BPVS%2BX%2Bsection%2BUpdated.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - November 2018 - Make it stand out Figure 2 - PVS Cross-section illustrating water flow into Saunders Swallet (sinkhole) and returning to the surface at PVS. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/746f3e22-90f5-4afe-9ed1-6957bfb71e32/JW%2BX-section.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - November 2018 - Make it stand out Figure 3 - Cross-section of Jacobs Well Spring: Subsurface cave created by water dissolving limestone along fracture system. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/4b58c463-7484-4cd0-9aae-677ead07bc38/fav%2BJQ%2Bimage%2Bwith%2Bfracture.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - November 2018 - Make it stand out Jacobs Well Spring: Note the fracture extending from the cave opening. If you could trace a line downstream along the fracture, it would point to the Blue Hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/295c92bb-ed4a-4851-9e86-0c57621d51d5/JW%2BKarst%2BPhoto.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - November 2018 - Make it stand out Jacobs Well Spring: Photograph showing the karst enlarged fracture routing groundwater to the surface. If you click on the photo to enlarge, you will be able to see the diver in the center of the photo shining a light. A good reference for the size of the cavern. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/15dab88c-4037-49e5-a076-7f0ee2090e04/1st%2BPlace%2BNL%2BAward.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - November 2018 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/17a11ad4-62d6-43c3-af9b-13dbad5635fa/quilt.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - November 2018 - Views from the TMN State Meeting Photos Contributed by Mary O’Hara https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647302856240-XG7R4PVULCVUK4T45DT5/Group%2BPhoto2.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - November 2018 - Group Photo - HCMNs Attending TMN State Meeting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647302877091-N0IUECNSZWIQ6MQ7SQ8B/Mary%2BOhara%2Bphoto.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - November 2018 - Mary O’Hara - Pointing herself out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647302871138-FT6CTAF7J79CU38Y9HE2/quilt+%281%29.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - November 2018 - Amazing quilt created out of Chapter t-shirts…which square is your favorite? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647302867776-EC734ZA2ENR0NVNUEI3W/TMN%2BProgram%2BAccoumplishments.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - November 2018 - TMN have done a lot in 20 years! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647302867976-TIMPOVN6J1RRZE6RLWYP/Lighted%2BTMN%2BArrangement.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - November 2018 - Happy 20th Anniversary TXMN and HCMN! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c79ca376-25f9-407f-86d4-34cab697ed1a/IMG_1910.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - November 2018 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647303502513-UWDYEBKVLAUXHGEANR7D/P1100939.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - November 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647303502557-MS91ZZ84VHO0DLKMOXHY/P1100926.jpeg Hays Humm - 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The HAYS HUMM - November 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647303654025-SE5F6W71Y3RULNR5TED4/IMG_1909.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - November 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d457b877-abe2-471e-895d-9b4b6e6859ea/Grass%2BWalk.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - November 2018 - Photo by Beverly Gordon It was taken Oct 14 during the AT Grass Walk at Westcave Preserve with Bill Carr https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/hays-humm/the-hays-humm-october-2018 monthly 0.5 2022-03-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/35e670e9-6f26-492b-92b2-9573c6d8dade/dragonfly.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - October 2018 - Make it stand out Cover photo by Eva Frost https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/31065595-251b-489d-ba55-864ee520470f/Blanco%2BRiver%2B-%2BRMR%2BTitle%2Bcrop.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - October 2018 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/eacc406c-28c7-4e96-9eae-499c856a97d7/Roxanna%2BD%2Bbio%2Bphoto.png Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - October 2018 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/5bf4539a-0c4a-4e05-891d-bb172e7107a3/Eva%2BFrost%2BBio%2BPhoto.png Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - October 2018 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/00859d96-b4ea-407b-b4f1-c254decb6b6a/dragonflies+on+the+fly.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - October 2018 - Make it stand out Checkered Setwing (Male, Red-faced) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/72dce995-a42c-47f5-9133-f77703c4f9bd/IMG_8973%2Bcheckered%2Bsetwing%2BDythemis%2Bfugax%2Bobelisking%2B5.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - October 2018 - Make it stand out Checkered Setwing (Female) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2c0ffe9f-fa2e-4027-9199-2c55795399fb/IMG_7846%2Bdfly%2Bnaiad%2Bexo.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - October 2018 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/67f1c03b-acb5-44df-86df-5e1dd176c90c/Amberwing%2Bwith%2BExoskeletons%2Bat%2BLaunch%2BPole_hires.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - October 2018 - Make it stand out Amberwing with Exoskeletons at Launch Pole https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c5648389-578d-4164-a7ae-19920ee81357/Four-spotted%2BPennant%2B-%2BOblisking%2B%2B.png Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - October 2018 - Make it stand out Four-spotted Pennant - Oblisking https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f73e46b9-c0ad-484e-8e77-b3d0895a08f3/Bluet%2BDuet%2B%2B.png Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - October 2018 - Make it stand out Bluet Duet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/80d9ddd2-d344-4670-87ef-8fd664edcd05/MORE%2BINTERESTING%2BFACTS_IMAGE.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - October 2018 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647291048891-SJBX1NOL95J1KGX9N61H/IMG_6135%2Bgr8%2Broseate%2Bskimmer%2Bdfly.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - October 2018 - Roseate Skimmer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647291048720-IRED8I70A5VR3ST3RIHR/smiling%2Bdragonfly%2B%281%29.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - October 2018 - Eastern Pondhawk (Male) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/bb789390-2a55-4225-9561-090413e52cd5/HCMN%2BLogo%2B2016.png Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - October 2018 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/5b7cd1e4-e201-4334-b692-076116099dd3/IMG_7878gr8%2Bdfly%2Bshot%2B%282%29.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - October 2018 - THE DRAGON-FLY (1833) BY ALFRED LORD TENNYSON Today I saw the dragon-fly Come from the wells where he did lie. An inner impulse rent the veil. Of his old husk from head to tail Came out clear plates of sapphire mail. He dried his wings: like gauze they grew; Thro’ crofts and pastures wet with dew. A living flash of light he flew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647291808586-ORZ8WGOUQ7GF9Z8K599K/IMG_7505%2Bgn%2Bdfly%2Bclose%2Bup.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - October 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647291785801-072KPTVUP0KNGMF8KQAD/IMG_5176%2Bjuve%2Bdfly%2Band%2Bdamsel%2B%281%29.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - October 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647291796656-LCFPU9WSY2WKW1Q4PXBY/Close%2Bcrop%2Bgreat%2Bdetail%2Bdragonfly.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - October 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647291810909-0Y1QZ5REEVSPQR1P7SCX/IMG_8778%2Bfe%2Bor%2BEa.%2BPondhawk%2Bdfly.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - October 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647291823437-QEUFLUJK85HWMFHEFQXH/IMG_1736%2BWidow%2BSkimmer%2BLibellula%2Bluctuosa%2B%40Bee%2BCaves%2B2.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - October 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647291825952-TZH4ZIPGN9YB7HCY9GH6/IMG_1466%2Byoung%2Bdamselflies%2Bhanging%2Bout%2BKyle%2BP.A.R.D.%2B1.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - October 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647291838453-C25J4QIBVDBZBFFBSM1G/flag-tailed%2Bspiny.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - October 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647291841659-0H4SKOHNVKFMIRRO5OT5/anothe%2Bam.%2Brubyspot%2Bdamelfly.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - October 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647291846325-PKLLT0AN929HRUR3KCSW/Eastern%2BAmberwing.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - October 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/8de725b3-0a28-48e1-8d18-b7570f175eba/DB%2BTitle%2BBlock%2BPhoto_cropped.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - October 2018 - The Devil’s Backbone Article and Photos by Tom Jones https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/31994c7a-1023-4526-bad8-7ecd603003f0/Watershed%2BAnotomy%2B-%2Bgood%2BIllustration.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - October 2018 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/70e046c7-d4e2-426e-b72a-caa36a348402/Geologic%2BMap_Final%2Bused.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - October 2018 - Make it stand out Geologic Base Map - reference: Hydrogeologic Atlas of the Hill Country Trinity Aquifer, Wierman, Broun & Hunt, July 2010 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/8f86c377-3e5c-4f4e-a3f1-03e74593210d/DB%2BTopo%2BMap%2BGraphic-final.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - October 2018 - Make it stand out Devil’s Backbone Topographic Map https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647292642317-FBC5O3NANKD1FVZ5H5R8/Valley%2BNorth%2Bto%2BWimberley_1.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - October 2018 - View North looking towards Wimberley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647292639192-T4NKPKBS83MNCT13NK02/Sentinel%2BPeak%2B-%2BDB.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - October 2018 - Sentinel Peak https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/22ead7d8-2de8-44af-b7cc-1aac73319e21/snake%2B2_high%2Bres.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - October 2018 - The Snake and My Toes More flotsam and jetsam from a Naturalist’s Mind ARTICLE AND PHOTOS BY SUN GATTO https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/5c187c26-7305-4d2d-946a-c8e65cde16b7/Photo%2B2_edited.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - October 2018 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/4db02a8d-ad80-44f9-87b3-f9200a7c3281/Annotated%2Bssnake%2B%26%2Btoes%2Bphoto.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - October 2018 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/3980ac06-bafa-4121-a6b9-67cb7f09dfed/rused%2Btin%2Bsheet.jpeg Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - October 2018 - 2018 Training Class SV #4 San Marcos, Texas WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT & GEOLOGY WALK Article and Photos by Andy Witkowski https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/b745dbaa-f87b-49f4-b955-c862bda8c8f7/Tom%2Bat%2BRock%2BTables%282%29.png Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - October 2018 - Make it stand out Flint also know as Chert collected at property https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/08a49fab-f834-4b10-b1dd-587c1a7cfa53/Wildlife%2BMgt%2Bin%2Bfield.png Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - October 2018 - Make it stand out Blake Hendon holds up a Doveweed, One-Seed Croton and explains that it is a mid-early successional plant https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/908f30c9-f498-4ef3-bcf7-2fd09472a682/Tom%2Bin%2Bthe%2Bfield%2Bwith%2Bclass.png Hays Humm - The HAYS HUMM - October 2018 - Make it stand out Tom Jones works with members of the 2018 Master Naturalist class in identifying and talking about different pieces of flint and Karst Limestone encountered on the ranch walk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647296401936-TGCCYW0MMCM79SOOTYWE/Ibis_%2Bat%2BSpring%2BLake%2B.jpeg Hays Humm - 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Landscaping with Native Plants Edwards Plateau Ecosystem https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c82f2644-db50-48cc-95dc-2ef9ef5d1baf/For+HCMN+Brochure.png Hays County Resident Resources - Landscaping with Native Plants The term “native plant” usually refers to plants that evolved naturally within an ecosystem over thousands of years. Using native plants in landscaping provides several benefits: Native plants are already adapted to the climate and require fewer water resources than non-natives. Native plants are suited to the ecosystem and do not require fertilizers or other chemicals to thrive. Native plants provide habitat and food for birds, butterflies, bees and other wildlife.Native plants are suited to the ecosystem and do not require fertilizers or other chemicals to thrive. Native plants help ensure bio-diversity and ecosystem health. Native grasses help reduce erosion and direct water to the aquifers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f1c02603-4d90-4a60-85bb-515859a7ceb2/Native+Plant+List.jpg Hays County Resident Resources - Landscaping with Native Plants - Make it stand out List provided by Texas Parks and Wildlife: www/tpwd.texas.gov https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a5ad11e5-d927-47a5-a34e-c0643f25bb0d/Black+Chinned+Hummingbird+-+Jorgen+Hog+-+2016.png Hays County Resident Resources - Landscaping with Native Plants - Wildscaping Even in urban settings, you can provide plants that benefit nature. Pollinator Gardens – plant the annual and perennial plants that bees, bumblebees and hummingbirds use as a nectar or pollen source. Bird Habitat –Native plants are important to birds for both shelter and nesting areas. Many plants also act as a food source. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/0328ed6d-21f1-4721-b5fd-b80066f62a51/Painted+bunting+Carolyn+whiteside.png Hays County Resident Resources - Landscaping with Native Plants - Hays County Ecosystem The Edwards Plateau The majority of Hays County is in the Edwards Plateau ecosystem. When European settlers arrived in the mid-1800s, the area was a patchwork of grassland savannahs and woodland stands of juniper and oak which supported large herds of bison, deer and antelope. Introduction of livestock and non-native plants and grasses, as well as construction and farming, have dramatically changed the area, especially its water resources. One mission of the Master Naturalist organization is to provide information and guidance to landowners to help return the land to a more natural state. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/resources/water-is-life monthly 0.5 2022-04-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/607c6050-bb0f-47d3-a7e3-326daa5a2eae/Photo+by+Dave+Wilson.jpg Hays County Resident Resources - Water is Life… - Make it stand out Waller Creek, Austin - Dave Wilson - Naturescapes Photography Contest 2016 https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/resources/where-does-our-water-come-from monthly 0.5 2022-04-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647438683999-WWSJ8KLW4FFUCLCNUIEM/ourWaterCycle_graphic.jpg Hays County Resident Resources - Where Does Our Water Come From? - Make it stand out Source: http://water.usgs.gov/edu/watercycle.htm https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/resources/hays-county-lakes-rivers-amp-streams monthly 0.5 2022-04-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1645880137570-FLPFX7MJCGKBQGDYK8UF/waterHeader.jpeg Hays County Resident Resources - Watersheds: Our Lakes, Rivers & Streams - Make it stand out Fishing at Sunset - Rose Epps - Naturescapes Photography Contest 2013 https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/resources/erosion-and-runoff monthly 0.5 2022-04-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/9c3cf656-c48c-434c-8a3e-e97af8e102c6/cedarheader.jpeg Hays County Resident Resources - Erosion and Runoff - Make it stand out Winter Dawn 2 - Herb Smith - Naturescapes Photography Contest 2011 https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/resources/water-feature-for-wildlife monthly 0.5 2022-04-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/72d7a786-e086-4922-85fe-4fd6f3192cd9/Mortella_crocodile_bassin.jpg Hays County Resident Resources - Water Features for Wildlife - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e1a56f89-e362-468d-bca2-24f9349fe546/Avg.+pan+evaporation+for+Austin%2C+TX.png Hays County Resident Resources - Water Features for Wildlife - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/bd4aa832-d444-49e1-a7c4-6785d45a8691/temperature_and_rainfall_per_month.png Hays County Resident Resources - Water Features for Wildlife - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/resources/capturing-water monthly 0.5 2022-04-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ae989407-d55e-4237-89c9-7e33a33b67b8/28856657742_11277b9c15_z_640.jpeg Hays County Resident Resources - Capturing Water - Make it stand out Sunrise on Lady Bird Lake - Anne Duncan - Naturescapes Photography Contest 2016 https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/resources/rainwater-collection-an-alternative-to-a-well monthly 0.5 2022-04-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f641d606-1371-47de-8690-a8518a494d84/rainwaterCollection.jpg Hays County Resident Resources - Rainwater Collection: an alternative to a well - Make it stand out Cypress Creek Waterfall II - Michael Penn Smith - Naturescapes Photography Contest 2013 https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/resources/saving-water monthly 0.5 2022-04-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/bbebf9a7-532e-4865-bd9e-2d32c67c8c17/28675830720_974be32628_k_900.jpeg Hays County Resident Resources - Saving Water - Make it stand out Turtle Gathering - Lois Schubert - Naturescapes Photography Contest 2014 https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/resources/link-hack-for-squaerspace-media-library monthly 0.5 2022-04-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/14675e4c-a5a5-4134-822e-03cee98adca2/beatiful_clean_san_marcos_river-958x400.jpg Hays County Resident Resources - Reduce River Refuse - Make it stand out Irene Foelschow https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647291005318-TZKDVC1O9DGK0O83JUZB/trash_on_SMRF_stream-1-640x480.jpg Hays County Resident Resources - Reduce River Refuse - Photos by Irene Foelschow https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647291006970-OTX9MHD07IL761Q90IEF/trash_on_SMRF_stream_2-640x480.jpg Hays County Resident Resources - Reduce River Refuse https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/resources/conservation-and-restoration monthly 0.5 2022-04-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/6506f5b9-fb6a-4938-92e0-46ed373c8d88/Blanco%2BR-valley%2Bview.jpeg Hays County Resident Resources - Become a Steward of the Land - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/resources/plants-and-wildlife-restoration-plans monthly 0.5 2022-04-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/3e19ae32-7961-4791-9867-e8b84a26a0cf/waterHeader.jpeg Hays County Resident Resources - Land Restoration Plans - Make it stand out Fishing at Sunset - Rose Epps - Naturescapes Photography Contest 2013 https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/resources/texas-wildlife-management-plan monthly 0.5 2022-04-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/758eed13-a12d-4d89-a939-4262bbe8bca8/30247898820_9e16cdb7d3_o_900.jpeg Hays County Resident Resources - Managing the Land for Wildlife - Make it stand out Untitled - Terry Serur - Naturescapes Photography Contest 2012 https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/resources/flood-control monthly 0.5 2022-04-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a98896e0-cbba-4a39-ba23-62b3caf8ad05/floodheader.jpeg Hays County Resident Resources - Flood Control - Make it stand out Waller Creek, Austin - Dave Wilson - Naturescapes Photography Contest https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/05e95c1f-9dd9-4708-bf04-290073f97c9e/floodControl.jpeg Hays County Resident Resources - Flood Control - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/resources/firewise-concepts monthly 0.5 2022-04-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ad0ebfda-ac54-4a9b-8c9e-5ef5e9e6555f/firewise.jpeg Hays County Resident Resources - Wildfire - Make it stand out Blackbird Sunset - Anita Wren - Naturescapes Photography Contest 2016 https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/resources/flood-control-case-study monthly 0.5 2022-04-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c276ec95-7dea-4903-a548-ebacda7cde00/floodControl_2.jpeg Hays County Resident Resources - Flood Control Case Study - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/347b3acc-a1e5-47af-a28e-97e88f7fcac5/floodControl_3.jpeg Hays County Resident Resources - Flood Control Case Study - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f0f187e7-bb68-4aeb-852d-65cdefb2ad3c/floodControl_4.jpeg Hays County Resident Resources - Flood Control Case Study - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d7b3864c-48d7-4b15-a2a0-3f733575051a/floodControl_5.jpeg Hays County Resident Resources - Flood Control Case Study - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/99d7f217-22f9-4255-a4a9-79f6dc6f7e78/floodControl_6.jpeg Hays County Resident Resources - Flood Control Case Study - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/resources/dark-skies-1 monthly 0.5 2022-11-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e8704399-798a-41a6-9d35-541445c07b22/darkSkiesHeader.jpg Hays County Resident Resources - Keep the Night Sky Dark - Make it stand out Photographing a Dark Sky - The Milky Way - Stan Bravenec - Naturescapes Photography Contest 2016 https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/resources/our-other-neighbors monthly 0.5 2022-04-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/8e133582-5906-4565-a272-c555df019787/wildlifeHeader_2.jpeg Hays County Resident Resources - Our Other Neighbors - Make it stand out Queen (Danaus gilippus) - Barry Newberger - Naturescapes Photography Contest 2014 https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/resources/birds monthly 0.5 2022-04-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/3b237170-6593-42c2-affd-c6f2703b9da3/cardinalfemale.jpeg Hays County Resident Resources - Birds - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/resources/features-of-a-good-birdhouse monthly 0.5 2022-08-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/d3d58892-fd0d-4d0d-9e62-e84ee49c3ff8/painted_bunting.jpg Hays County Resident Resources - Features of a Good Birdhouse - Make it stand out Mr. Bunting - Carolyn Whiteside - Naturescapes Photography Contest 2011 https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/resources/insects-amp-bugs monthly 0.5 2025-07-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/0d7038a4-60d5-450d-8447-a8930854223d/insectsHeader.jpg Hays County Resident Resources - Insects & Bugs - Make it stand out Praying Mantis on Pride of Barbados - Jonny Scalise - Naturescapes Photography Contest 2011 https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/resources/aquatic-life monthly 0.5 2022-04-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/cfa915c4-8c25-456e-9582-54c57d5c9884/lakesRivers.jpeg Hays County Resident Resources - Aquatic Life - Make it stand out cichlid tending to her brood - Scott Mitchell - Naturescapes Photography Contest 2013 https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/resources/reptiles-amp-amphibians monthly 0.5 2022-04-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1f28d8b2-abf0-4f6c-8827-b0f30f228327/amphibiansHeader.jpg Hays County Resident Resources - Reptiles & Amphibians - Make it stand out Turtle Gathering - Lois Schubert - Naturescapes Photography Contest 2014 https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/resources/mammals monthly 0.5 2023-11-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e35cb4ce-4afd-4ca0-b273-1ba85e9406f6/mammalsHeader.jpg Hays County Resident Resources - Mammals - Make it stand out Hiding Fawn - Tom Hausler - Naturescapes Photography Contest 2012 https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/resources/avoiding-invasive-landscape-plants monthly 0.5 2025-03-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1174af20-cbf2-4496-a71b-b3b38bd59189/Queen-on-Mistflower---duPlesis-redo.jpg Hays County Resident Resources - Avoiding Invasive Landscape Plants - What is an “Invasive” Plant? The term “invasive” refers to any species that is non-native to an eco-system and which is likely to cause environmental harm. Invasive plants are often introduced to an eco-system as the result of landscaping choices but can also be introduced with nursery stock or seed that has been produced elsewhere. Invasive plants cause damage to native eco-systems when they out-produce or restrict native plants resulting in reduced food, shelter or other resources needed by native wildlife. Native plants and animals evolved together and are part of a system that is balanced and sustainable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/79bca15b-d621-4467-80aa-1c4235fc7709/Native+nonnative+list.png Hays County Resident Resources - Avoiding Invasive Landscape Plants - Unintentional Impact Even if your intent is to keep non-native plants restricted to your yard or garden, it’s not possible to completely control reproduction. Seeds can be blown by the wind, washed away by rain, and more commonly, spread by birds who consume the seeds which then pass through their digestive tract and remain viable. The best option is to avoid non-native plants completely. If you have invasive plants in your landscape, consider removing them and replacing them with native plants. The ecosystem will thank you! Undesirable Invasives There are a number of invasive plants that are considered undesirable and were never brought into the area because they were beautiful or decorative. Some examples: Bastard Cabbage Malta Star Thistle Kudzu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f9fd200d-aa00-4ece-819f-d323fee99aa0/Inland+Sea+Oats+Joseph+A.+Marcus+LBJWFC.jpg Hays County Resident Resources - Avoiding Invasive Landscape Plants - Make it stand out Native Inland Sea Oats - Chasmanthium latifolium Photo by Joseph A. Marcus (LBJWFC) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/ff2a0a5d-843a-40fa-8d02-44fedac94e80/Rain-Lily---Abby-Linem-redo.jpg Hays County Resident Resources - Avoiding Invasive Landscape Plants Other Native Landscaping Options When shopping for landscape plants, look for these natives: Mountain Laurel Indian Grass Sideoats Grama Autumn Sage Yellow Bells Cardinal Flower Turk’s Cap Big Muhly grass Mexican Feathergrass Native Salvia Species Coral Berry Texas Redbud Agarita https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/7978156e-d4b9-4a4c-8f12-c928e4a22791/Tiger+Swallowtail+on+sage.jpg Hays County Resident Resources - Avoiding Invasive Landscape Plants - Make it stand out Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio glaucus) on native Scarlet Sage (Salvia coccinea) Photo by Linda Keese - with permission https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/resources/native-plants monthly 0.5 2022-04-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/cda474f4-01ec-485b-ba94-cb334c913479/landscapesHeader.jpeg Hays County Resident Resources - Native Plants - Make it stand out Guillardia Sunset - Andy Heatwole - Naturescapes Photography Contest 2016 https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/resources/landscaping-choices monthly 0.5 2022-04-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/131738af-e1c6-4b0e-962c-8b6968fc3cc7/28345130983_6d1b3867d5_k_900.jpeg Hays County Resident Resources - Landscaping Choices - Make it stand out Barn & Bluebonnets - Mary Hulett - Naturescapes Photography Contest 2015 https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/resources/flowers-and-other-plants monthly 0.5 2022-04-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/85671a37-ab7b-45f5-a3bb-7495eaeaf7eb/28342560654_e807e527d3_k_900.jpeg Hays County Resident Resources - Native Flowers and Other Plants - Make it stand out I'll see you, too - Robert Currie - Naturescapes Photography Contest 2014 https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/resources/texas-native-grasses-1 monthly 0.5 2022-04-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c11e8b09-cf95-4cf1-9e4f-37804dd4310a/grassesHeader.jpg Hays County Resident Resources - Texas Native Grasses - Make it stand out Bluebonnet Hillside - Michael Penn Smith - Naturescapes Photography Contest 2015 https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/resources/trees-amp-bushes monthly 0.5 2022-04-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/68cee141-7091-4257-a6a2-f6e43e15a7c4/treesHeader.jpg Hays County Resident Resources - Trees & Bushes - Make it stand out Landa Color - Tilo Schmidt - Naturescapes Photography Contest 2014 https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/resources/fall-grasses monthly 0.5 2022-04-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/8f7752fb-6bc6-4d66-b141-cc9896d7a218/fallGrasses-1200x400.jpg Hays County Resident Resources - Fall Grasses - Make it stand out Independence Day - Arielle Arizpe - Naturescapes Photography Contest 2013 https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/resources/fall-ideal-for-planting-trees-and-shrubs monthly 0.5 2022-04-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f71f6739-8807-4fcc-b0f1-2d251177e945/fallPlanting.jpg Hays County Resident Resources - Fall Ideal for Planting Trees and Shrubs - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/resources/cedar-trees-understanding-the-role-of-the-ashe-juniper-in-central-texas-history-and-ecosystems monthly 0.5 2025-03-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/37ff58a7-9d2f-41a4-9a15-7e51655200c6/Ashe+Juniper.jpg Hays County Resident Resources - “Cedar” Trees - Ashe Juniper (juniperus ashei) Not cedars at all, but members of the juniper family, the term “mountain cedar” was commonly used because the tree had a cedar-like smell. Much maligned in Central Texas, the Ashe juniper, has a unique role in the hill country ecosystem. Not only does the mature tree provide shelter, food (berries), and nesting material (bark shreds) for native animals, when Ashe juniper seeds germinate in degraded soils, the bushy new growth that results provides critical cover and organic matter to help heal the land over time. Seeds that fall on more balanced, healthy ground usually develop into tall trees that are similar to Live oak or cypress in appearance. Photo by Elizabeth McGreeve/mountaincedars.com “Cedar” tree behind “Cedar”fence- Photo by Elizabeth McGreevy - www.mountaincedars.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/dc0f2d16-0d78-4318-847d-a8241dddace4/hausler_tom_3.jpg Hays County Resident Resources - “Cedar” Trees - When they mature in 40 to 60 years, these “tree” cedars develop the shredded bark that is critical to the nesting habits of the endangered Golden-cheeked Warbler. Early settlers to Texas recorded Ashe junipers in excess of 60 feet tall with trunks as large as 44 inches in diameter. Photo of Golden Cheeked Warbler by Tom Hausler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/31dc773f-325d-4925-b30b-30599e2d44d4/ashe-juniper-bark+txAgrilife.jpg Hays County Resident Resources - “Cedar” Trees - Shaggy bark of a mature Ashe Juniper https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/aed83139-122b-449e-9ebb-094f8c745b75/IMG_8867+great+cedar+blooms+%284%29+b.JPG Hays County Resident Resources - “Cedar” Trees - Seasonal Pollen “Cedar Fever” The pollen of the Ashe juniper is irritating to most and an allergen to many. The male Ashe juniper releases its pollen in mid-winter for up to three months and the airborne particles create a dusting of yellow everywhere. This pollen can ride the wind for up to 200 miles. Like any seasonal pollen, steps can be taken to lessen the impact on sensitive sinuses. Cedar Pollen cones - photo by Eva Frost https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/2a8c01fd-86ce-47f0-af0d-63119aa17632/IMG_2023+bb+on+Juniperus+ashei_+b.jpg Hays County Resident Resources - “Cedar” Trees - Managing Ashe Juniper Matured, healthy Ashe juniper trees should not be removed because they are important to native wildlife and the ecosystem. These will be at least 40 and possibly several hundred years old and most often grow in woodlands. Ashe juniper berries - photo by Eva Frost https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/f7378e59-548f-46be-b246-43fe320e27ab/ashe-juniper-bushy-growth+txAgrilife.jpg Hays County Resident Resources - “Cedar” Trees - Where bushy cedar growth occurs, it indicates degraded soils. If you desire to remove bushy cedar to create a more open prairie, either wait until the bushy cedars improve the soil or plan to fortify the soil following removal to support wildflower and native grasses. Avoid wholesale removal of the bushy cedar since that can result in soil erosion. Bushy cedars are easy to remove by cutting them off below the lowest green growth. Cut thus, they will not re-grow. Cut branches can be laid on the ground across the grade to create a natural water break and a nursery for seedlings to grow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/49636afa-87e5-47c6-8d89-8a115f66234b/IMG_9458+sharp+juniper+hs+butter_edited+sm+c.jpg Hays County Resident Resources - “Cedar” Trees - Pollinators Ashe juniper is a larval food plant for the Juniper Hairstreak . Juniper Hairstreak photo by Eva Frost https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/resources/common-edible-plants-of-the-hill-country monthly 0.5 2022-04-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a2ba5533-d0f5-4508-ad21-63275482be8f/agarit.jpg Hays County Resident Resources - Common edible plants of the Hill Country - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/c93e956f-d45a-41cf-b43f-dcb59ff78e04/acorns.jpeg Hays County Resident Resources - Common edible plants of the Hill Country - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/43d2ced6-632e-4c2f-9a3e-871526b413cc/agarit.jpg Hays County Resident Resources - Common edible plants of the Hill Country - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/dc089ab9-5779-4ecd-b1b6-f2910edd9a69/5986648328_3c285f80fa.jpg Hays County Resident Resources - Common edible plants of the Hill Country - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/e9b8cedf-4804-4339-bd67-1e222d4657de/3577804272_28fefdd32f.jpg Hays County Resident Resources - Common edible plants of the Hill Country - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/9e6d749f-59a0-47a3-94c1-f875d486d2d2/3624259048_4ca7bfbfb3.jpg Hays County Resident Resources - Common edible plants of the Hill Country - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1f34d4b9-d2bd-46b4-aebd-c3d2d5140961/3509507488_95c95fcb51.jpg Hays County Resident Resources - Common edible plants of the Hill Country - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/77ca4ca2-6436-43bd-869e-cc1ef443e904/3624252816_f773c16618.jpg Hays County Resident Resources - Common edible plants of the Hill Country - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/16095d68-7fa0-42e2-a78f-6987d41bb49d/8316267175_802d4da001.jpg Hays County Resident Resources - Common edible plants of the Hill Country - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.beautifulhayscounty.org/resources/tubers-of-texas monthly 0.5 2022-04-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/a96f8e27-d5e5-4d64-8523-0febe71c32d0/cattail.jpg Hays County Resident Resources - Tubers of Texas - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/87f0f8e8-d134-4765-82cd-e68e3ef64227/wildonion.jpg Hays County Resident Resources - Tubers of Texas - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/fa184d27-b0a4-4c4b-9cff-493d1a465ac4/250px-Camassia_scilloides_Ozarks.jpg Hays County Resident Resources - Tubers of Texas - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/9704fe10-a354-40df-afce-69b16aa6e236/spring_beauty.jpg Hays County Resident Resources - Tubers of Texas - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/cc842fd3-0939-4b72-bf79-c8bd1c0bd5f3/spring_beauty_root.jpg Hays County Resident Resources - Tubers of Texas - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647300186327-QJK5LLY1HP63G04CUD0I/Smilax_bona-nox.jpg Hays County Resident Resources - Tubers of Texas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6216ab102ecdc542ce194387/1647300196154-0AQ3N31N6RN32ZLIRYZE/2733514907_660838dafb.jpg Hays County Resident Resources - 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