Join Phil Hardberger Park for "Caves, Karst Aquifers, and City Parks: Their Value to Human and Non-human Ecosystems."

“Aquifer,” “karst,” “caves.” These are words you’ve heard, but what are they, really? What about “endangered karst species”? And why should you care? How does the City of San Antonio manage and protect them through its parks system?

These questions and more will be answered clearly and in detail by karst hydrogeologist Dr. George Veni and biologist and City Nature Preserve Officer Alicia Luna.

Following their presentation, they will lead an optional field trip to Stone Oak Park to visit the entrances of two major caves. No special equipment is needed. In case of the bad weather, they will conduct the trip virtually at Hardberger Park.