Wickiup Rebuild
Our wickiup has been successfully rebuilt! A huge thank you to KC Kavanaugh from Salvage Shelters Tiny Homes for collaborating with us on the project. He was excited to help recreate the original tiny home. The night before the build, we soaked black willow branches to make them easier to bend. The next day we were set […]
Phase 1 Ground Breaking
In designing the gardens the following factors have been a major concern: We have a city block and are going to create a natural landscape representing a ridge line along the Colorado River. Elevations in places will be 8 ft. above street level. The engineering involved and the sheer amount of soil and rock that […]
Groundbreaking and Annual Meeting on March 26th
On Tuesday, March 26th, we broke ground for the Botanical Gardens and held our annual meeting. The Groundbreaking took place at 4PM on our site at the corner of 3rd Street and US 183. The annual meeting was held 1 block away in the Community Room of the Mills County State Bank at 6PM. Anticipated completion of the Gardens is March, 2014.
Partnership with the Brown County Museum of History
We are excited to announce our recent partnership with the Brown County Museum of History. The museum is located in downtown Brownwood where it works with other organizations to preserve and share the history of Brown County. To learn more please visit browncountyhistory.org.
Project Update
There’s a lot of news to catch up on as work continues on the Annex and Botanical Gardens. A Native Plant Demonstration Garden is being put in at the Annex with the help of Master Gardeners Sara Lott, Peggy Hebort, and Jan Beavers who have generously committed to donating their time and expertise. Most of […]
Taking Care of Texas
We have recently been asked to partner with Taking Care of Texas, an organization founded by Former First Lady Laura Bush. The organization’s mission is to spur conservation efforts that benefit communities, build on the success of others, and inspire all others to join in. Their vision is for Texas to be known for the […]
Annual Meeting to be held on Thursday, March 8th
Our annual meeting for the Legacy Plaza project will be held on Thursday, March 8th. Guest speakers from TxDOT will be in attendance to discuss plans for the Goldthwaite Welcome Center which will be located on the northwest corner of the plaza. The event is scheduled for 6PM in the Community Room of the Mills County […]