I have waited 4 years to attend Clean Creek Camp. It is an educational yet fun FREE camp offered by the City of Austin Watershed Department and Keep Austin Beautiful for kids (ages 9 and over) and their parents. We signed up for the 3 day camp on Barton Creek. It was amazing and can't wait to do it again in a few years with Fran!
Day #1 - We explored the Barton Creek watershed, discovered a few caves, and dipped our toes in a natural spring.
Day #2 - We were granted access into Eliza Spring and learned all about the endangered salamander. Then we boarded a canoe to pick up trash along the shores of Lady Bird Lake. We finished the day with a picnic and cold plunge into Barton Springs!
Day #3 - Spelunkers in training! The area around the Wildflower Center is the "recharge zone" of Barton Creek. Who ever knew there was a sink hole there that leads to the aquifer? Helmets, lights, gloves and we were ready to go. Tight spaces made for a fun adventure but I think we all fell in love with the sport!
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