Jacob’s Well Grand Opening May 10, 2014

Join us for family fun at the

Grand Opening of the

Jacob’s Well Natural Area

221 Woodacre Drive, Wimberley, TX

Saturday, May 10, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Hays County Parks Department invites you to enjoy a day of hiking, nature activities, geocaching, birding and wildlife appreciation at the newly improved Jacob’s Well Natural Area. Hays County Master Naturalists will be providing demonstrations and guided tours of the area. Music will be provided by Sutton Brothers Band.

Schedule of Events

(BYO Lawn Chairs & Water)

8:00 a.m. Early Bird Hike – Join Master Naturalists on a tour of the property to identify birds and habitats

Master Naturalist Interpretive Tours continue throughout the day

10:00 a.m. Native American Blessing at the Well – Dr. Mario Garza, Indigenous Cultures Institute

11 a.m. Guest Speakers County Judge Bert Cobb, M.D., Precinct 3 Commissioner Will Conley and Precinct 4 Commissioner Ray Whisenant

12:00-1:00 Lunch with Music provided by Sutton Brothers Band

1:00-4:00 Simultaneous tours, presentations, demonstrations, kite handout and flying, geocaching, learn to build bird feeders and paper roll binoculars, face painting, slideshow and FUN for all ages.

2:00 Research dive team presentations/Nature Center

(Enjoy your time at the Natural Area, but remember that pets, alcohol, smoking and firearms are prohibited)