Tag: Lick Creek Park Nature Center

Explore with Dinosaur George Saturday at Lick Creek
Parks and Recreation, Public Communications

Explore with Dinosaur George Saturday at Lick Creek

On Saturday, the City of College Station Parks & Recreation Department invites dinomaniacs to spend the day at Lick Creek Nature Center with the Dinosaur George Traveling Museum. Dinosaur George treks back to the Jurassic to experience enormous, prehistoric dinosaurs and other epic creatures. The first performance is from 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m., followed by a second show from 1-2:25 p.m. Each show is $5 per person, and registration is required. Continue reading Explore with Dinosaur George Saturday at Lick Creek

Sunday’s Monarch March marks annual migration
Parks and Recreation, Public Communications

Sunday’s Monarch March marks annual migration

As spring approaches, monarch butterflies are preparing to make their annual 2,500-mile journey back to their homeland in the north. Among their stops along the way will be the Brazos Valley. To commemorate the iconic black and orange butterflies’ return to Aggieland, the College Station Parks & Recreation Department’s Monarch March event from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday at Lick Creek Park Nature Center offers a variety of interactive educational activities. Continue reading Sunday’s Monarch March marks annual migration

Lick Creek Nature Center to be unveiled Saturday
Parks and Recreation, Public Communications

Lick Creek Nature Center to be unveiled Saturday

Many people consider the 515-acre Lick Creek Park to be the crown jewel of College Station’s park system. On Saturday, that precious jewel takes on an even shinier gleam with the grand opening of the long-awaited Lick Creek Nature Center. From 9 a.m.-noon, we cordially invite you to enjoy education stations, guest speakers, and guided tours through the 2,400-square-foot facility and the park’s many trails. Continue reading Lick Creek Nature Center to be unveiled Saturday

Capital Projects, Parks and Recreation, Public Communications

Major changes underway at popular Lick Creek Park

The 515-acre Lick Creek Park on East Rock Prairie Road is undergoing extensive improvements, including the construction of a long-awaited nature center. Expected to be finished by May, the improvements will enhance one of College Station’s favorite recreational areas and make it more accessible – and enjoyable — for young and old alike. Continue reading Major changes underway at popular Lick Creek Park

Live Blog: Thursday’s city council meetings (Feb. 11)
City Council, Public Communications

Live Blog: Thursday’s city council meetings (Feb. 11)

By Colin Killian, Public Communications Manager

Welcome to our live blog from the College Station City Council’s workshop and regular meetings on Thursday, Feb. 11. It’s not the official minutes.

The meeting is being broadcast live on Suddenlink Channel 19 and streamed online. An archive of previous council meetings is available on the website.

5:27 p.m.

The workshop has started.

5:35 p.m.

Consent Agenda Discussion

The council will vote on items listed on the consent agenda during tonight’s regular meeting. Councilmembers pulled these consent items for workshop discussion:

  • Lick Creek Nature Center: The council will consider a $2.1 million contract with JaCody, Inc., for the construction of the Lick Creek Nature Center approved by voters in 2008. The design was finalized in 2014, but construction was delayed until an adequate water line could be installed for fire protection. The project, which also includes extensive site improvements and landscaping, is expected to be finished this fall.

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6:03 p.m. Continue reading “Live Blog: Thursday’s city council meetings (Feb. 11)”

5 things to watch at Thursday’s city council meetings
City Council, Public Communications

5 things to watch at Thursday’s city council meetings

By Colin Killian, Public Communications Manager

The College Station City Council gathers Thursday at city hall for its workshop (about 5:30 p.m.) and regular (7 p.m.) meetings. Here are five items to watch:

  1. Sports Tourism: In the workshop, the council will hear a presentation from the B-CS Convention and Visitor’s Bureau on a consultant’s report addressing the area’s existing and future sports tourism industry.
  2. Lick Creek Nature Center: As part of the consent agenda, the council will consider a $2.1 million construction contract for the Lick Creek Nature Center in Lick Creek Park. The project was approved by voters in 2008.
  3. Recycling Agreement: The council will consider the final reading of a franchise agreement with Brazos Valley Trash Valet & Recycling for collecting recyclables from businesses and apartment complexes.
  4. Victoria-Fitch Rezoning: After a public hearing, the council will consider a request to rezone about 20 acres northeast of the Fitch Parkway-Victoria Avenue intersection. The proposal would revise the allowed commercial uses and increase the number of multi-family structures.
  5. Graham-Longmire Rezoning: After a public hearing, the council will consider a request to rezone about 11 acres near the southwest corner of the Graham Road-Longmire Drive intersection to allow the development of townhomes, duplexes and apartments.

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