1/22/05: Blunn Creek Nature Preserve

January 22, 2005
Blunn Creek Nature Preserve - by Bill Kemp

On January 22, 2005 CTTT had a workday at the Blunn Creek Nature Preserve from 9 am to 4:15 pm. Those attending were Margaret Hill, Kirsti Harms, Charles Wortz, Mark Henneke, Roger Myers, Paul Johnson, Terence Donovan, George Mading, Betty Mading, Jerome Collins, Debbie Galloway and Bill Kemp. Rene' Barrera of the Austin Parks and Recreation Department directed our efforts. Our primary focus was building rock steps and check dams along a rather steep section of the trail from the lookout down to the creek. We also constructed a rock drainage structure at a lower section of the trail. We completed most of the work needed on the east side of Blunn Creek.

During our break, Rene' took us on a tour of the park, showing us a spring he has restored, fossils along the trails and large live oak and persimmon trees. We had barbeque for lunch, thanks to a grant from REI. We will return to Blunn Creek on February 26 to focus on trails on the west side of the creek.