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BY AMIRA VAN LEEUWEN
San Marcos Greenbelt Alliance celebrates 25th anniversary Since 1998, the nonpro t San Marcos Greenbelt Alliance has worked to protect quality of life through the creation of interconnected parks and natural areas through conservation and educa- tional outreach for people in the San Marcos area. Why it matters The organization celebrated its 25th anniversary Aug. 12, and members have worked to create a nearly-completed greenbelt called The Loop & Check that connects San Marcos’ rivers and streams to local neighborhoods. The backstory The San Marcos Greenbelt Alliance gives credit to Inga Van Nynatten, who worked for San Marcos Park Services in late 1998, for the role she played in helping set the organization’s goals and form connections. “Inga said if you’re going to be an organization, you have to have a vision and a mission. She said, ‘What is your vision? Does it have to be realistic? What would your dream be for a future San Marcos, you would like to see?’” founding member Sherwood Bishop said. The members decided they wanted a loop of green space around the city. Looking ahead In the future, the organization plans to nd a place where it can store tools along with o ce space and meeting rooms, and aspire towards building a nature center at Purgatory Creek.
The Prospect Park Trail Crew poses after nishing cleaning up a trash site and recon guring a trail marker.
PHOTOS COURTESY SAN MARCOS GREENBELT ALLIANCE
Lend a hand The San Marcos Greenbelt Alliance has two main groups of volunteers: the Trail Crew and the Outreach Team.
The Trail Crew: focuses on removing invasive species, building and installing trail markers, and more. The Outreach Team: is responsible for hosting educational activities, increasing awareness, fundraising and more.
Those interested in volunteering can visit www.smgreenbelt.org/volunteers.
The San Marcos Greenbelt Alliance founders meet in March 2000.
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