Join Latino Outdoors Austin and Herbal Action Project has we come together as a community to harvest pecans and acorns, meditate, and learn about Tejas history.
Meeting Location:
We will meet on the eastside of the historic century-old bridge at Richard Moya Park (look for the Latino Outdoors flag).
Required Waiver: https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/e/SVVTw5jCw6iTi4KXr9cxX5/
Agenda:
9am Opening Talk & Identifying Native Pecan Trees. History and Cultural Traditions of our Latin & Tejas Heritage and our indigenous lineages
9:30am Meditation under the trees followed by pecan and acorn hunt
10am learn how to process pecans and the history of our favorite fall treat El Mazapan de nueces
10:30am closing gratitudeI hope this day brings much happiness to our families
What to Bring:
- Harvesting bag (basket, plastic bag, or reusable bag)
- Reuseable water bottle
- Sun protection
What Is Provided:
- Water
- Iced Coffee and lights snacks
- Blankets and chairs
- Extra plastic bags and ziplock bags
Richard Moya Park was once a pecan orchard and is located in eastern Travis County, approximately 20 minutes' drive from downtown Austin.
Richard Moya Park offers visitors the gentle topography typical of the Blackland Prairie. Stands of large pecan and oak trees provide ample shade to the grassy picnic areas scattered throughout the park. The peaceful, wooded surroundings, bordered on the south by Onion Creek, provide an ideal locale for nature study, school outings and bird watching.
Two miles of hike and bike trails wind through the large pecan groves. A historic, century-old bridge that once was the Congress Avenue bridge over the Colorado River in downtown Austin now crosses Onion Creek in the park, providing a scenic backdrop to this diverse urban park. Richard Moya Park has four restroom and playground areas for your conveince. Dogs are allowed, but must be on a leash and friendly.
