December 14, Sunday
San Antonio's Christmas Bird Count
Volunteers are needed for this day-long event. All levels of expertise are welcome. Walk (or drive) a specified area and count the species you see. Contact Sheridan Coffey () for info or area assignments. There is a $5.00 participation fee to pay for the compiling and publication of data. Count totals are tallied at a local restaurant after a day in the field.
 

December  13, Saturday, 8:00 AM
SAAS Beginner’s Bird Walk
Meet SAAS leader, Georgina Schwartz (),  at Judson Nature Trails next to Alamo Heights swimming pool. At 5900 block of Broadway in Alamo Heights, turn west on Ogden. Go to stop sign at Greely Street. Turn left one block, then right on Viesca to small parking lot on left before the swimming pool. Binoculars available, everyone is welcome.  

December 6, Saturday, 8:00 AM
SAAS field trip Pullin Ranch
Annual trip for brush country birds SE of San Antonio. Take I-37 south to FM 99, exit right to Whitsett. Go through the small town of Whitsett, past the railroad tracks, turn left on Pullin Lane at the edge of town. Bring lunch and water. Wear heavy shoes for walking around in the brush. We may stop and the feed lot on the way back to look for sandhill cranes and snow geese. Contact Georgina Schwartz .

November 23, Sunday, 8:00 AM
SAAS field trip Medina River Natural Area
Meet Georgina Schwartz and Helen Rejzek in the parking lot of Medina River Natural area. From Loop 410 drive 4.2 miles south on Highway 16, the park entrance is on the East (left side) just before the Medina River bridge.

November 22, Saturday, 8:00 AM
SAAS field trip to Mitchell Lake
Meet leader Ernie Roney at the Mitchell Lake Audubon Center entrance on Moursund/Pleasanton Road, 0.7 mile south of Loop 410 (exit 46) in south San Antonio. There is $5 tour & entrance fee.

November 22, Saturday, 7:30 AM
Field trip to Wiedenfeld's Ranch
Meet Georgina Schwartz and Sue Wiedenfeld at the underpass of the Welfare exit off of I-10 West, between Boerne and Comfort. From there we will drive to the Wiedenfeld Ranch. Bring lunch and water.

November 19, Wednesday, 8:00 AM
SAAS Field Trip to Palmetto State Park
Meet leaders Sandi Wheeler and Dana Green at the Park Office in Ottine, TX. From IH-10 East, exit US 183, and proceed south, then turn southwest on Park Road 11 for two miles. Driving time is about 1-1/2 hours. Bring water and bug spray.

November 9, Sunday, 8:00 AM
SAAS field trip to Uvalde
Meet leader Bob Rasa in Uvalde at the HEB parking lot at Main and US 90.From there we will hit the hot spots around town. Allow approximately 2 hours driving time. Bring lunch, water, and bug spray. Always a great trip!

November 8, Saturday, 8:00AM
Field Trip to Stone Oak Park
Meet leaders Gail Nickel and Mariann Golden at Phase 1 (west side of Park). The park is located at 20394 Stone Oak Pkwy: take 281 north of Loop 1604, exit Stone Oak and turn west (left) to the Park.

November 8, Saturday, 8:00 AM
SAAS Beginner’s Bird Walk
Meet SAAS leader at Judson Nature Trails next to Alamo Heights swimming pool. At 5900 block of Broadway in Alamo Heights, turn west on Ogden. Go to stop sign at Greely Street. Turn left one block, then right on Viesca to small parking lot on left before the swimming pool. Binoculars available, everyone is welcome.

November 2, Sunday, 7:45 AM
SAAS field trip Calaveras and Braunig Lakes
Meet leaders Sheridan Coffey and Martin Reid at the big parking lot inside the entrance gate at Calaveras Lake at 7:45 AM. We will have the opportunity to bird the primitive area which is closed to the general public so it will be necessary to be on time. Take I-37 South to Highway 181 exit Floresville (exit right, loop over). Proceed to Loop 1604. Take Loop 1604 N east to Stuart Road. Turn left on Stuart Road and take the first left into the park. Will be looking for gulls and winter birds including sparrows. Bring lunch and water. After birding Calaveras we will continue on to Braunig Lake. Entrance fee-$4.00-good for both parks. Reminder: Saturday is the end of Daylight Savings Time.

October 26, Sunday, 8:00 AM
SAAS field trip Castroville Regional Park
Meet Georgina Schwartz () and Helen Rejzek at 8:00 AM at the upper parking lot just inside the park entrance, above the pool area. Take US 90W from San Antonio. At the end of the Medina River bridge entering Castroville, turn left in front of the Landmark Inn onto Florence Street and follow the signs to the Castroville Regional Park.

October 25, Saturday, 8:00 AM
SAAS field trip to Mitchell Lake
Meet leader Ernie Roney at the Mitchell Lake Audubon Center entrance on Moursund/Pleasanton Road, 0.7 mile south of Loop 410 (exit 46) in south San Antonio. There is $5 tour & entrance fee.

October 12, Sunday, 8:00 AM
SAAS field trip to Choke Canyon State Park
Meet Mike Creese at the Calliham Unit parking lot. Directions: take IH-37 south for about 75 miles. Exit at Three Rivers and continue on US 281. Take SH 72 west from Three Rivers to County Road 302 (R8). Turn right and follow R8 to the Calliham Unit gate. Approximate driving time from San Antonio is 2 hours. Bring lunch, water, and insect repellant. Be prepared to pay the state park entrance fee.

October  11, Saturday, 8:00 AM
SAAS Beginner’s Bird Walk
Meet SAAS leader at Judson Nature Trails next to Alamo Heights swimming pool. At 5900 block of Broadway in Alamo Heights, turn west on Ogden. Go to stop sign at Greely Street. Turn left one block, then right on Viesca to small parking lot on left before the swimming pool. Binoculars available, everyone is welcome.

October 5,  Sunday, 8:00 AM
SAAS field trip Leon Creek Greenway
Meet leader Helen Rejzek() in the parking lot of the Leon Creek Greenway (12160 Babcock Road). From IH 10 exit De Zavala and drive west about 1.75 miles to the light at Babcock Road. Turn right on Babcock, the Greenway parking is about 0.7 miles on the left. Depending on the time after birding the Greenway we can drive to Crownridge Canyon Natural Area to bird the park. There are several restaurants close, lunch is a possibility.

September 28, Sunday,  8:00 AM
Fall Trip to Warbler Woods
This will be a great time to look for fall migrants at Don and Susan Schaezler's place in Cibolo. There will be opportunities to walk around their property or sit in the yard and watch the birds come to the feeders. You are welcome to bring your lunch and stay awhile. From San Antonio take IH 37 toward Austin. Take exit #176(Wiederstein). Turn right on Wiederstein Road at the overpass. Turn left at the next Old Wiederstein road. After you pass Dean Road their property begins on the right. Go to 19349 Old Wiederstein at the green mailbox.

September 27, Saturday, 8:00 AM
SAAS field trip to Mitchell Lake
Meet leader Ernie Roney at the Mitchell Lake Audubon Center entrance on Moursund/Pleasanton Road, 0.7 mile south of Loop 410 (exit 46) in south San Antonio. There is $5 tour & entrance fee.

September 27, Saturday, 8:00 AM
SAAS field trip San Antonio Missions
Meet leaders Andy and Wendy Garcia () at the Mission San Juan parking lot. From Loop 410 take S.Presa exit. Go north on S. Presa. Turn left on Graft Road. Trip includes the Missions boardwalk and the surrounding area, approximately 3 miles.

September 24, Wednesday, 8:00 AM
Hawk Watch at Hazel Bazemore County Park
Meet leader Georgina Schwartz ( )anytime after 8:00 A.M. at the Hawk Watch site at Hazel Bazemore Park. The park is located in the NW corner of Corpus Christi in the community of Calallen. From IH 37, take Exit 14, which is Hwy 77 South to Kingsville. Less than one half mile south of Exit 14 is FM 624 (Up River Road). Turn west (right) on 624 for 0.7 miles to a traffic light. The entrance to the park is on the right. Follow this road to the entrance, then bear left and follow the signs to the Hawk Watch. This is full day trip. Bring lunch, drinking water, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a chair.

September 14, Sunday, 8:00 AM
SAAS field trip to Uvalde CANCELLED
Meet leader Bob Rasa in Uvalde at the HEB parking lot at Main and US 90.From there we will hit the hot spots around town.Allow approximately 2 hours driving time. Bring lunch,water,and bug spray. Always a great trip!

September  13, Saturday, 8:00 AM
SAAS Beginner’s Bird Walk CANCELLED
Meet SAAS leader at Judson Nature Trails next to Alamo Heights swimming pool. At 5900 block of Broadway in Alamo Heights, turn west on Ogden. Go to stop sign at Greely Street. Turn left one block, then right on Viesca to small parking lot on left before the swimming pool. Binoculars available, everyone is welcome.

September 7, Sunday, 8:00 AM
Avenue A and the Botanical Gardens
Meet leader Georgina Schwartz () in the first parking lock on Red Oak which is across from Avenue Agoing north into Brackenridge Park. From there we will take the short walk to Avenue A.Late September is a good time for migrants. Also some of our wintering birds should be arriving.After birding the Avenue, Georgina will be heading tothe Botanical Gardens, another magnet for the birds. There is a fee at the Botanical Gardens.

August 23, Saturday, 8:00 AM
SAAS field trip to Mitchell Lake
Meet leader Ernie Roney at the Mitchell Lake Audubon Center entrance on Moursund/Pleasanton Road, 0.7 mile south of Loop 410 (exit 46) in south San Antonio. There is $5 tour & entrance fee.

August 16, Saturday, 8:00 AM
San Antonio Zoo
Meet leaders Harry Noyes and Maria Falcon at the front entrance of the zoo for early entrance and a tour of the many interesting sights to be found at our zoo. Please contact Harry of Maria at 490-3124 by Wednesday, August 13, as the zoo needs a count in advance. Bring your zoo membership cards. Some free passes will be available.

August 9, Saturday, 7:30 AM
SAAS Beginner’s Bird Walk
Meet SAAS leader at Judson Nature Trails next to Alamo Heights swimming pool. At 5900 block of Broadway in Alamo Heights, turn west on Ogden. Go to stop sign at Greely Street. Turn left one block, then right on Viesca to small parking lot on left before the swimming pool. Binoculars available, everyone is welcome.

August 2, Saturday, 8:00 AM
Birding by Chair at Linda McMahan's House
Come anytime between 8 and 11 AM to see what Linda has done at her house in Shavano Park to attract birds. Address: 106 Arrow Mound.  The house on Arrow Mound is West of  N. W. Military between DeZavala and 1604. You can reach Arrow Mound from N. W. Military using either Broken bough or Long Bow.

July 26, Saturday, 8:00 AM
SAAS field trip to Mitchell Lake
Meet leader Ernie Roney at the Mitchell Lake Audubon Center entrance on Moursund/Pleasanton Road, 0.7 mile south of Loop 410 (exit 46) in south San Antonio. There is $5 tour & entrance fee.

July 19, Saturday, 8:00 AM
SAAS field trip to Choke Canyon State Park
Meet Mike Creese at the Calliham Unit parking lot. Directions: take IH-37 south for about 75 miles. Exit at Three Rivers and continue on US 281. Take SH 72 west from Three Rivers to County Road 302 (R8). Turn right and follow R8 to the Calliham Unit gate. Approximate driving time from San Antonio is 2 hours. Bring lunch, water, and insect repellant. Be prepared to pay the state park entrance fee.

July 12, Saturday, 7:30 AM
SAAS Beginner’s Bird Walk
Meet SAAS leader at Judson Nature Trails next to Alamo Heights swimming pool. At 5900 block of Broadway in Alamo Heights, turn west on Ogden. Go to stop sign at Greely Street. Turn left one block, then right on Viesca to small parking lot on left before the swimming pool. Binoculars available, everyone is welcome.

July 6, Sunday, 7:30 AM
SAAS field trip to Walker Ranch Historical Park
 Join leaders Andy and Wendy Garcia at the Walker Ranch parking lot. The park entrance is located on West Avenue just north of Nakoma. Bring water to drink.

June 14, Saturday, 7:30 AM (note earlier time!)
SAAS Beginner’s Bird Walk
Meet SAAS leader at Judson Nature Trails next to Alamo Heights swimming pool. At 5900 block of Broadway in Alamo Heights, turn west on Ogden. Go to stop sign at Greely Street. Turn left one block, then right on Viesca to small parking lot on left before the swimming pool. Binoculars available, everyone is welcome.

June 8, Sunday 8:00 AM
SAAS field trip Castroville Regional Park
Meet Georgina Schwartz () and Helen Rejzek at 8:00 AM at the upper parking lot just inside the park entrance, above the pool area. Take US 90West from San Antonio. At the end of the Medina River bridge entering Castroville, turn left in front of the Landmark Inn onto Florence Street and follow the signs to the Castroville Regional Park.

June 7, Saturday 8:00 AM
SAAS field trip Butler Ranch
Meet Sue Carter (home phone 830-947-9182)-ranch phone (830-780-3553) at the Butler Ranch at 8:00 AM. Take I-37 South (about 60 miles) to Exit 88,Road 1099.Turn left on 1099. Travel 1099/407 12 miles to the first stop sign. Turn right at the stop sign onto 2924.Travel on 2924 for less than a mile to 99. Left on 99.Travel on 99 for about 3 miles to 2102. Turn right on 2102. The gate will be on the right in about 1/8 mile. Bring lunch and plenty of water.

May 25, Sunday, 8:00 AM
SAAS field trip Avenue A
Meet leader Mariann Golden in the first parking lot on Red Oak, which is across from Avenue A, going north into Brackenridge Park. (There is not enough space to park on Avenue A.) We will be looking for migrants. Bring insect repellent.

May 24, Saturday, 8:00 AM
SAAS field trip to Mitchell Lake
Meet leader Ernie Roney at the Mitchell Lake Audubon Center entrance on Moursund/Pleasanton Road, 0.7 mile south of Loop 410 (exit 46) in south San Antonio. There is $5 tour & entrance fee.

May 17 Saturday 8:00 AM
SAAS field trip South Llano River State Park
Meet leader Randy Helton at the park headquarters at 8:00 AM. Take I-10 West to Junction. Take exit 456 and follow the signs to the park. Allow about 2 hours travel time. We had a great time last year with plenty of migrants and resident birds coming to the wonderful bird blinds. Bring lunch, water, and insect repellent.

May 17, Saturday, 8:45 AM
Botanical Garden Bird Walk
Meet SAAS leader at the south gate entrance of the Carriage House at 8:45 AM sharp, gates are locked at 9:00 AM; walk ends at about 11 AM. Admission $5 (or SABOT membership). San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Place (corner of N. New Braunfels).

May 10, Saturday, 8:00 AM
SAAS Beginner’s Bird Walk
Meet SAAS leader at Judson Nature Trails next to Alamo Heights swimming pool. At 5900 block of Broadway in Alamo Heights, turn west on Ogden. Go to stop sign at Greely Street. Turn left one block, then right on Viesca to small parking lot on left before the swimming pool. Binoculars available, everyone is welcome.

May 10 Saturday 7:30 AM
SAAS field trip Wild Oak Ranch
Meet leader Derek Muschalek at the Dairy Queen in Yorktown at 7:30 AM. It is at the intersection of Highway 72 and Highway 119. From San Antonio take US 87 S toward Victoria. Continue on 87 S until you reach TX 119,take a right and follow 119 to Yorktown. The Dairy Queen at 510 W. Main Street. From there we will drive to the ranch. Bring lunch and plenty of water. Also don't forget the insect repellent. Allow about 2 hours travel time. It is roughly 95 miles from San Antonio.

April 26, Saturday, 8:00 AM
SAAS field trip to Mitchell Lake
Meet leader Ernie Roney at the Mitchell Lake Audubon Center entrance on Moursund/Pleasanton Road, 0.7 mile south of Loop 410 (exit 46) in south San Antonio. There is $5 tour & entrance fee.

April 20 Sunday, 8:00AM
SAAS field trip Jackson Nature Park
This is a nice park with varied habitat and access to Cibolo Creek. Meet SAAS leader Eva Fromme at the entrance to the park, there is a fee of $1.00. From San Antonio take I 37 South exit onto 181 south to Floresville. At the stop light in Floresville turn left to take Highway 97 East. Travel 7 miles and turn right at the intersection of Highway 97 and County Road 1922. Travel on 1922 and turn left at the intersection of county road 401. Travel on 401 to the park entrance to your right before you reach Cibolo Creek.

April 19, Saturday, 8:00 AM
SAAS field trip to Schaezler's Warbler's Woods. Meet at Susan and Don Schaezler's home,19349 Old Wiederstein Road in Cibolo at 8:00 AM. From I-35, northbound, take Exit 177. Stay on the access road and turn right on Belmont Parkway. Go to stop sign and turn left onto Old Wiederstein Road. Turn at green mailbox on the right.

April 19, Saturday, 8:45 AM
Botanical Garden Bird Walk
Meet SAAS leader at the south gate entrance of the Carriage House at 8:45 AM sharp, gates are locked at 9:00 AM; walk ends at about 11 AM. Admission $5 (or SABOT membership). San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Place (corner of N. New Braunfels).

April 13,Sunday, 8:00 AM
SAAS field trip Maverick Ranch
Meet owners Bebe and Mary Fenstermaker at the gate to their ranch on Boerne Stage Road in NW Bexar County. Exit I-10 west at Leon Springs. Turn left on Boerne Stage Road. Drive 3 miles to the stop sign and turn right on Boerne Stage Road. Go 1.4 miles to their gate on the left. We will be looking for Golden-cheeked Warblers. Bring water and lunch to eat on their porch.Please do not plan to leave early, the gate will be locked after we enter.
 

April 12, Saturday, 8:00 AM
SAAS Beginner’s Bird Walk
Meet leader Dick Bartels (828-2680) at Judson Nature Trails next to Alamo Heights swimming pool. At 5900 block of Broadway in Alamo Heights, turn west on Ogden to stop sign at Greely Street. Turn left one block, then right on Viesca to small parking lot on left before the swimming pool. Binoculars available, everyone is welcome.

April 6, Sunday, 8:00 AM
SAAS field trip to Medina River Natural Area
Meet leader Dick Bartels (828-2680) in the parking lot. Expect about a 3 mile hike over good trails. From the intersection of SH 16 and loop 410 in south San Antonio, take SH 16 south. Turn left into the park just before you reach the bridge over the Medina River.

March 22, Saturday, 8:00 AM
SAAS field trip to Mitchell Lake
Meet leader Ernie Roney at the Mitchell Lake Audubon Center entrance on Moursund/Pleasanton Road, 0.7 mile south of Loop 410 (exit 46) in south San Antonio. There is $5 tour & entrance fee.

March 23, Sunday, 8:00 AM
SAAS field trip Friedrich and Crownridge Parks
The trip is to look for returning Golden-cheeked Warbler. We will start at Friedrich and depending on time will continue to bird at Crownridge. Meet leader Helen Rejzek () in the parking lot of Friedrich Wilderness Park at 8:00 AM. From the intersection of Loop 1604 and I-10 in NW San Antonio,takeI-10 west. Exit at Camp Bullis Road.Gounder the freeway and turn right onto the access road.Follow the signs to the park.

March 15, Saturday, 8:45 AM
Botanical Garden Bird Walk
Meet SAAS leader at the south gate entrance of the Carriage House at 8:45 AM sharp, gates are locked at 9:00 AM; walk ends at about 11 AM. Admission $5 (or SABOT membership). San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Place (corner of N. New Braunfels).

March 9, Sunday 8:00 AM
SAAS field trip Castroville Regional Park
Meet Georgina Schwartz () at 8:00 AM at the upper parking lot just inside the park entrance, above the pool area. Take US 90West from San Antonio. At the end of the Medina River bridge entering Castroville, turn left in front of the Landmark Inn onto Florence Street and follow the signs to the Castroville Regional Park.

March 8, Saturday, 8:00 AM
SAAS Beginner’s Bird Walk
Meet leader Georgina Schwartz at Judson Nature Trails next to Alamo Heights swimming pool. At 5900 block of Broadway in Alamo Heights, turn west on Ogden to stop sign at Greely Street. Turn left one block, then right on Viesca to small parking lot on left before the swimming pool. Binoculars available, everyone is welcome.

March 1, Saturday, 8:00 AM
SAAS field trip to Haggard Ranch. Meet Metha Leslie on her ranch in southwest Bexar County. The ranch ,around 250 acres, has varied brush, trees, and open habitat with water. Go south on IH 35 about 4 miles south of Loop 1604,take exit #137(Shepherd Road) off of IH 35,go left over the interstate, take another left onto the northbound access road. Drive 0.5 mile to gate (cattle guard). Once through the gate, go over the second cattle guard and go left at the fork to the house. Info contact Metha Leslie (six two two-3886).
 

February 24, Sunday, 8:00 AM
SAAS field trip to Uvalde. Meet leader Bob Rasa in Uvalde at the HEB parking lot at Main Street and US 90.From there we will hit several hot spots around the area. Allow approximately 2 hours driving time from San Antonio. Bring lunch and water.

February 23, Saturday, 8:00 AM
SAAS field trip to Mitchell Lake
Meet leader Ernie Roney at the Mitchell Lake Audubon Center entrance on Moursund/Pleasanton Road, 0.7 mile south of Loop 410 (exit 46) in south San Antonio. There is $5 tour & entrance fee.

February 16, Saturday, 8:45 AM
Botanical Garden Bird Walk
Meet SAAS leader at the south gate entrance of the Carriage House at 8:45 AM sharp, gates are locked at 9:00 AM; walk ends at about 11 AM. Admission $5 (or SABOT membership). San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Place (corner of N. New Braunfels).

February 9, Saturday, 8:00 AM
SAAS Beginner’s Bird Walk
Meet leader Georgina Schwartz at Judson Nature Trails next to Alamo Heights swimming pool. At 5900 block of Broadway in Alamo Heights, turn west on Ogden to stop sign at Greely Street. Turn left one block, then right on Viesca to small parking lot on left before the swimming pool. Binoculars available, everyone is welcome.

February 3, Sunday, 1:00 PM
SAAS field trip Whooping Crane Tour aboard the Skimmer in Fulton. Meet leader Helen Rejzek 679-7437 at the Skimmer dock in Fulton no later than 12:20 PM. Please be prompt! The Skimmer is located at 216 N. Fulton Beach Road. Take TX 35 through Rockport. You will make a right on Cactus Street. Turn left on Beach Street/S.Fulton Beach Road. You will see the sign for Rockport Birding and Kayak Adventures, that is where we will be departing. Drinks and food are allowed on the boat.We will return at 4:30PM. At this time the tour is full. You can call Helen Rejzek to see if there has been any cancellations. Cost is $32.00 per person, that needs to be paid in advance. No refunds unless your spot can be filled.
For the people who are spending Saturday night in the Rockport/Fulton area there will be time to bird some areas nearby before heading to the Skimmer.

February 2, Saturday, 8:00 AM
SAAS field trip to Cartwright Ranch
Meet leader Jean Bensmiller at the causeway on FM 534 over Lake Corpus Christi; arrive early if you want to bird there. About 2 hours south of SA: take IH-37 south to exit 47 (Swinney Switch), go to the intersection of FM 534. Turn right on 534 toward Dinero and go about a half mile; park off the road before you reach the causeway. Carpooling is encouraged; Jean will lead the caravan to the ranch gate. Bring lunch and water. Probable Green Jays, Great Kiskadee and lots more.

January 27, Sunday 8:00 AM
SAAS field trip to Schaezler's Warbler's Woods. Meet at Susan and Don Schaezler's home,19349 Old Wiederstein Road in Cibolo at 8:00 AM. From I-35, northbound, take Exit 176. Stay on the access road and turn right onto Wiederstein Road. After about 1/2 mile, turn left onto Old Wiederstein Road. Continue past Dean Road 4/10 mile to the driveway and green mailbox on the right.

January 26, Saturday, 8:00 AM
SAAS field trip to Mitchell Lake
Meet leader Ernie Roney at the Mitchell Lake Audubon Center entrance on Moursund/Pleasanton Road, 0.7 mile south of Loop 410 (exit 46) in south San Antonio. There is $5 tour & entrance fee.

January 19, Saturday, 8:45 AM
Botanical Garden Bird Walk
Meet SAAS leader at the south gate entrance of the Carriage House at 8:45 AM sharp, gates are locked at 9:00 AM; walk ends at about 11 AM. Admission $5 (or SABOT membership). San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Place (corner of N. New Braunfels).

January 19, Saturday, 8:00 AM
SAAS field trip to the Butler Ranch.
Meet Sue Carter (home phone 830-947-9182-ranch phone 830-780-3553) at the Butler Ranch.
From 37 South: Take I-37 south (about 60 miles) to Exit 88, Road 1099. Turn left onto 1099. Travel 1099/407 12 miles to the first stop sign. Turn right at the stop sign onto 2924.Travel on 2924 for less than a mile to 99. Turn left on 99.Travel on 99 for about 3 miles to 2102.Gate will be on the right, in about 1/8 miles.   
From 181 South: Take 181 South about 60 miles, through Floresville, Poth, Falls City, to Karnes City. At the Big B gas station just past the new prison, turn right onto FM 99. Take FM 99 through Coy City to the intersection of 2102.(12.8 miles) Turn left on 2102. Gate will be on the right after 1/8 mile.

January 12, Saturday, 8:00 AM
SAAS Beginner’s Bird Walk
Meet leader Georgina Schwartz at Judson Nature Trails next to Alamo Heights swimming pool. At 5900 block of Broadway in Alamo Heights, turn west on Ogden to stop sign at Greely Street. Turn left one block, then right on Viesca to small parking lot on left before the swimming pool. Binoculars available, everyone is welcome.

January 6, Sunday, 8:00 AM
SAAS field trip to McAllister Park. Meet leaders Bill and Marian Collins at the first parking lot inside the park. From the corner of Jones-Maltzberger and Starcrest just north of San Antonio International Airport take Jones-Maltzberger north about 0.75 miles to the park entrance (just past the police station). The first parking lot will be on your left about 1/4 mile inside the park. Great park to look for winter visitors!