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Location:
201 San Marcos Springs, San Marcos TX 78666
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Spring Lake Education Office,
springlaketours@txstate.edu
512.245.7540
Campus Sponsor:
The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment
Winter is the perfect time to take your family out to enjoy the crisp cool air. For our final Family Fun Day of 2024, we will create treasures to decorate your home during the holiday season. Stay warm and enjoy hot chocolate at Spring Lake! This event is free and open to the public. Learn more at familyfun.meadowswater.org. Click here for more information
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Location:
201 San Marcos Springs Drive, San Marcos, Texas 78666
Cost:
$10/person; children 2 and under are free
Contact:
Spring Lake Educational Tour Office,
springlaketours@txstate.edu
Campus Sponsor:
The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment
In honor of World Wetlands Day, we will take you on an adventure through the Meadows Center’s prized Wetlands. Join us to explore the vital role of wetlands in our ecosystem, discover the diverse plants and animals that inhabit this unique environment, and learn how to protect them!

This series of classes is perfect for students curious about science and the natural world. It is designed for K-12th grades to get outside and experience nature firsthand. Homeschool students are encouraged to register!

Pre-registration is required. Tickets are $10/person; children 2 and under are free. An adult must accompany children, and tickets are required for both children and adults.

Details & tickets: http://outdooracademy.meadowswater.org/
Click here for more information
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Location:
201 San Marcos Springs Drive, San Marcos, Texas 78666
Cost:
$10/person; children 2 and under are free
Contact:
Spring Lake Educational Tour Office,
springlaketours@txstate.edu
Campus Sponsor:
The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment
In honor of World Wetlands Day, we will take you on an adventure through the Meadows Center’s prized Wetlands. Join us to explore the vital role of wetlands in our ecosystem, discover the diverse plants and animals that inhabit this unique environment, and learn how to protect them!

This series of classes is perfect for students curious about science and the natural world. It is designed for K-12th grades to get outside and experience nature firsthand. Homeschool students are encouraged to register!

Pre-registration is required. Tickets are $10/person; children 2 and under are free. An adult must accompany children, and tickets are required for both children and adults.

Details & tickets: http://outdooracademy.meadowswater.org/
Click here for more information
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Location:
Spring Lake Hall: 201 San Marcos Springs Drive, San Marcos Texas 78666
Cost:
$13/person; children 2 and under are free
Contact:
Spring Lake Tour Office,
springlaketours@txstate.edu
Campus Sponsor:
The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment
In this 2.5-hour guided tour, our Spring Lake Education staff will help scouts achieve all six of the 4th-grade ‘Champions for Nature’ requirements while learning about the unique ecosystem created by the San Marcos Springs. Admission includes the tour, a glass-bottom boat ride, and a Meadows Center patch.

Check-in begins at 9:45 am at the Meadows Center ticket kiosk. Tickets are $13/person; children two and under are free. An adult must accompany children, and tickets are required for both children and adults. Registration is required. Details: http://scoutday.meadowswater.org/

*Note: The Meadows Center does not distribute official scout badges. Individuals must purchase those through Scouting America.
 

Cancellation Policy
We require five business days' notice if you would like to reschedule or cancel your reservation for a refund. If, for any reason, we must cancel the tour (bad weather, etc.), you will be allowed to reschedule for a future program date or receive a full refund. Refunds will be applied to the credit card that was used for payment. If you cannot attend your reserved program due to an extenuating circumstance, each case will be evaluated by Meadows Center staff for an opportunity to retain your program credit for a future date.
 
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Location:
201 San Marcos Springs Drive, San Marcos, TX
Cost:
$12/person; children 2 and under are free
Contact:
Spring Lake Education Ticket Office,
springlaketours@txstate.edu
Campus Sponsor:
The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment
Join us to discover the unique ecosystem created by the San Marcos Springs on this 2-hour guided tour! Learn about the importance of water and how to conserve it! Scouts will fulfill the LOVE Water and SAVE Water portion of the “Wonders of Water Journey Badge.” Admission includes the tour, a glass-bottom boat ride, and a Meadows Center Patch.

Check-in begins at 9:45 am at the Meadows Center ticket kiosk. Tickets are $12/person; children two and under are free. An adult must accompany children, and tickets are required for both children and adults. Registration is required. Details: http://scoutday.meadowswater.org/

*Note: The Meadows Center does not distribute official scout badges. Individuals must purchase those through Boy Scouts of America.
 

Cancellation Policy
We require five business days' notice if you would like to reschedule or cancel your reservation for a refund. If, for any reason, we must cancel the tour (bad weather, etc.), you will be allowed to reschedule for a future program date or receive a full refund. Refunds will be applied to the credit card that was used for payment. If you cannot attend your reserved program due to an extenuating circumstance, each case will be evaluated by Meadows Center staff for an opportunity to retain your program credit for a future date.
Click here for more information
more about event

Location:
Spring Lake Hall: 201 San Marcos Springs Drive, San Marcos Texas 78666
Cost:
$13/person; children 2 and under are free
Contact:
Spring Lake Tour Office,
springlaketours@txstate.edu
Campus Sponsor:
The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment
In this 2.5-hour guided tour, our Spring Lake Education staff will help scouts achieve all six of the 4th-grade ‘Champions for Nature’ requirements while learning about the unique ecosystem created by the San Marcos Springs. Admission includes the tour, a glass-bottom boat ride, and a Meadows Center patch.

Check-in begins at 9:45 am at the Meadows Center ticket kiosk. Tickets are $13/person; children two and under are free. An adult must accompany children, and tickets are required for both children and adults. Registration is required. Details: http://scoutday.meadowswater.org/

*Note: The Meadows Center does not distribute official scout badges. Individuals must purchase those through Scouting America.
 

Cancellation Policy
We require five business days' notice if you would like to reschedule or cancel your reservation for a refund. If, for any reason, we must cancel the tour (bad weather, etc.), you will be allowed to reschedule for a future program date or receive a full refund. Refunds will be applied to the credit card that was used for payment. If you cannot attend your reserved program due to an extenuating circumstance, each case will be evaluated by Meadows Center staff for an opportunity to retain your program credit for a future date.
 
Click here for more information
more about event
Location:
201 San Marcos Springs Drive, San Marcos, Texas 78666
Cost:
$10/person; children 2 and under are free
Contact:
Spring Lake Educational Tour Office,
springlaketours@txstate.edu
Campus Sponsor:
The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment
What does it mean to live on a “water planet?” Join us for a deep dive into the fascinating world of water! We'll unravel the mysteries of the water cycle, discover where on Earth we can find water, and learn how to protect our watersheds through fun, hands-on activities. Get ready to make a splash while gaining a new appreciation for our planet's most vital resource!

This series of classes is perfect for students curious about science and the natural world. It is designed for K-12th grades to get outside and experience nature firsthand. Homeschool students are encouraged to register!

Pre-registration is required. Tickets are $10/person; children 2 and under are free. An adult must accompany children, and tickets are required for both children and adults.

Details & tickets: http://outdooracademy.meadowswater.org/
Click here for more information
more about event
Location:
201 San Marcos Springs Drive, San Marcos, Texas 78666
Cost:
$10/person; children 2 and under are free
Contact:
Spring Lake Educational Tour Office,
springlaketours@txstate.edu
Campus Sponsor:
The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment
What does it mean to live on a “water planet?” Join us for a deep dive into the fascinating world of water! We'll unravel the mysteries of the water cycle, discover where on Earth we can find water, and learn how to protect our watersheds through fun, hands-on activities. Get ready to make a splash while gaining a new appreciation for our planet's most vital resource!

This series of classes is perfect for students curious about science and the natural world. It is designed for K-12th grades to get outside and experience nature firsthand. Homeschool students are encouraged to register!

Pre-registration is required. Tickets are $10/person; children 2 and under are free. An adult must accompany children, and tickets are required for both children and adults.

Details & tickets: http://outdooracademy.meadowswater.org/
Click here for more information
more about event