Volunteer Events

May Volunteer Opportunities:

EVERY Wednesday: Downtown Clean Up

Where: meet at the San Marcos Chamber of Commerce (202 CM Allen at Hutchison)

Time: 8:30am-11:30am

Activity: landscaping, sticker removal, litter cleanup, painting, and beyond!

Special instructions: only need 3-5 volunteers each time

Saturday May 1: Hot Spot Street Sweep

Where: Rio Vista Neighborhood (meet at 905 Cheatham at Sycamore)

Time: 8-10am We’ve moved the time up until October due to the heat.

Activity: picking up litter along streets and right of ways; maybe passing out flyers

Special Instructions: wear walking shoes

Friday May 7: Old Train Depot Prep

Where: Old Train Depot on MLK near S LBJ; next to Santi’s Tacos

Time: 1-3pm

Activity: finishing the pathway thru the prairie

Special Instructions: bring water

Saturday May 15: Iris Garden

Where: 617 IH-35 next to the San Marcos Visitors Center

Time: 9am-11am

Activity: weeding the iris garden

Special instructions: bring water; the garden is to the left of the Visitors Center

Saturday May 15: Downtown Clean Up

Where: meet at San Marcos Chamber of Commerce (202 CM Allen at Hutchison)

Time: 9am-12pm

Activity: Painting railing and litter cleanup

Special instructions: park at San Marcos Plaza Park (between Chamber and TXST River House); walk to N LBJ

Saturday May 15: Schulle Canyon Natural Area Restoration

Where: Schulle Canyon trailhead

Time: 9am-11am

Activity: invasive removal, erosion control, seeding, litter removal

Special instructions: wear close toed shoes, bring water; we’ll provide tools/supplies