Discover the Barton Creek Watershed at El Ranchito’s Traveling Camp

El Ranchito’s traveling camp, the Gulf Coast Expedition (GCE) has added a NEW segment: Barton Creek Expedition.

Eligible Participants: 18 to 22 year-olds who are graduates of El Ranchito Conservation Corps, or have experience with a similar program offering camping and conservation work experience, or interested college students who would quality for the Pell Grant program.

Dates: July 15-18, 2018

Activities:

  • Camp on Shield Ranch
  • Explore Whirlpool Cave
  • Do conservation work on Barton Creek
  • Make connections in the conservation community
  • Learn the issues from experts in the field
  • Test water quality and learn to use data
  • Snorkel in Barton Springs
  • Join the incredible El Ranchito community

Presenters: 

  • Ed Crowell, Author, Barton Creek Flowing with Passions
  • Brigid Shea, Travis County Commissioner, former Austin City Council, a founder of Save Our Springs Alliance.
  • Andy Sansom, Executive Director, Meadows Center for Water and the Environment
  • Andrew Clamann, City of Austin Watershed Protection

Meals and gear provided. $50 to register.

APPLY: Click HERE to fill out our online application