Earth Day San Marcos
Join us for an afternoon celebrating the Earth through entertainment, education, exploration, and fun!
Mark your calendars for the 12th Annual Earth Day San Marcos Festival, returning to Spring Lake on Saturday, April 19, 2025! This FREE community-wide, family-friendly event is your chance to celebrate our local natural resources and connect with nature.
There will be a variety of hands-on educational activities for people of all ages, as well as live performances and demonstrations. You won't want to miss the chance to interact with eco-friendly exhibitors and vendors who will showcase an array of environmental and sustainability-related topics.
Come join us at the headwaters of the San Marcos River and experience a day of fun, entertainment, and learning. We can't wait to see you there!
Become a Vendor!
We invite you to apply to host a booth at the Spring Lake Earth Day Festival to promote your group, organization, or business. Vendor booth registration is $30; non-profit education booths are free to participate. The deadline to apply is April 4, 2025!
Volunteers
Volunteer opportunities are available – help with event set up and pack up, assisting festival attendees, grounds maintenance, and more! Fill out the online form to join our Earth Day Festival volunteer crew.
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Festival Parking
Parking will be available across the street from Spring Lake at Bobcat Stadium (get directions) and Travis Elementary (get directions). Spin Scooters will be available for attendees to travel to the festival. Use the coupon code UNLOCKSM to ride free, courtesy of Spin Scooters!
Spin Scooters: How to Ride
- Learn how to ride safely
- Download the Spin App (Android | Apple)
- Use the app to locate a scooter
- Scan the QR code on the scooter and enter the coupon code UNLOCKSM to begin your free trip
Bobcat Stadium Parking
Travis Elementary Parking
Event FAQs
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Where can I park?
Parking will be available across the street from Spring Lake at Bobcat Stadium (get directions) and Travis Elementary (get directions). Spin Scooters will be available for attendees to travel to the festival. Use the coupon code UNLOCKSM to ride free, courtesy of Spin Scooters!
Spin Scooters: How to Ride
- Learn how to ride safely
- Download the Spin App (Android | Apple)
- Use the app to locate a scooter
- Scan the QR code on the scooter and enter the coupon code UNLOCKSM to begin your free trip
Bobcat Stadium Parking
Travis Elementary Parking
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Where are you located?
We are located at 201 San Marcos Springs Drive, San Marcos, Texas. For directions, please see our directions page.
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Is the park wheelchair accessible?
The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment at Texas State University is continually working with the appropriate University personnel to assess our accessibility needs and make our campus as accessible as possible. While the Wetlands Boardwalk and Discovery Hall are wheelchair accessible, our glass-bottom boats are currently not. Unfortunately, we are not able to modify our historic boats, but we are currently researching the design, cost and construction of a fully accessible boat and related dock.
If the guest is able to transfer to the boat, the wheelchair can be left at the dock. There are two steps to board the boat from the dock and each boat has a handrail to help guests board. Please see the photo of the boat dock below. If you have specific questions, please call our Ticket Kiosk at 512.245.7590.
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What if it rains?
In the chance that there is rain, the scheduled activities, and glass-bottom boat rides will continue unless the weather becomes severe, such as lightning or strong winds. Please call ahead if you have any questions: 512.245.7570.
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What is the Meadows Center's pet policy?
Service animals only. Pets are not allowed anywhere on Texas State University campus, including the parking lot. Please do not leave pets in your vehicle.
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Concealed Carry Policy
The Meadows Center is an environmental education site where children are regularly present. Concealed carry of firearms is prohibited while minor children are on site. Open carry of firearms is always prohibited on Texas State University property.
Pursuant to Section 30.06, Penal Code (trespass by license holder with a concealed handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not enter this property with a concealed handgun.
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Fishing, Swimming, Boating Policy at Spring Lake
Spring Lake is an environmentally sensitive area protected by local, state, and federal laws. No swimming, fishing, or unauthorized watercraft.
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