Purgatory Cleaned Up


Thanks to the Chi Omegas and 20 amazing volunteer leaders for joining SMGA on October 9 to clean up Purgatory Creek Natural Area on a beautiful Saturday morning. A few of the tasks accomplished:

  • Removed most of the tin from the learning tree
  • Removed the old learning tree kiosk roof
  • Trimmed tree near the compass
  • Raked & planted wildflowers seeds
  • Cleaned, dug out, painted the bollards
  • Picked up trash
  • Closed off the dead end trails
  • Collected osage seeds
  • Removed unnecessary silt fences
  • Moved cedar posts for use as waterbars
Thank you to the Chi Omegas, Heather Powdrill with Keep San Marcos Beautiful, and SMGA volunteers Kristen Norberg, Bridgett Phillips & Sean Welch w/ Kason & Joaquim, Kenny Skrobanek & Christine, Adam Wagner w/ Annie & Lukas, Ann Wise, Tina Ybarra, Matt & family, and SMGA board members Todd Derkacz, Maggie Hutchins, and Charlie O'Neil.