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Night Hike – Helton Nature Park

Date:

April 8

Time:

8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Cost:

Free

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April 8 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

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Night Hike - Helton Nature Park
Discover the Creatures of the Night with us!
Join San Antonio River Authority staff and volunteers for a special night hike at Helton Nature Park! Using fluorescent lights and observation sheets, we’ll uncover the fascinating nocturnal world of insects, bats, and other nighttime creatures.
Become a citizen scientist by downloading iNaturalist before you arrive and learning how to document your discoveries!
Tuesday, April 8th
8:00–9:30 PM
Helton Nature Park
15662 FM 775
Floresville, TX 78114
Don’t miss this unforgettable nighttime adventure!

Helton Nature Park

15662 FM 775
Floresville, TX 78114 United States

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We appreciate your patience as we work to restore it and will provide an update once it is operational.

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Please plan accordingly and check back for updates.

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Staff have removed two large log jams just downstream of Helton Nature Park, keeping the southern portion of the SASPAMCO Paddling Trail temporarily closed. Staff are working to contact adjacent landowners to support a land-based removal solution.

SASPAMCO Paddling Trail

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The SASPAMCO paddling trail is open from River Crossing Park to Helton Nature Park.
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