2025

Hornsby Bend is a wildlife mecca and has a renowned bird observatory. It is located in a bend of the Colorado River, with shade trees and walking trails.

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WHAT IS THE EVENT

Hornsby Bend

Traditional Walk

SN: 130358 - 2025

when is the event

Previous event - 166 DAYS AGO

Starting Sat, Nov 22nd, 2025 for 1 day

Start table open: 8:00 - 11:00 am; finish by 2:00 pm

where is the event

Ctr for Environmentl Research, Texas

The address/location to the start table for mapping services such as Google or Siri is as follows:

Austin Water Center for Environmental Research at Hornsby Bend Biosolids Management Plant

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reasons to do the event

Special programs

None provided

CC: Travis County

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Event comments

The Austin Water Center for Environmental Research at Hornsby Bend Biosolids Management Plant is both a sewage recycling plant and a natural area for bird-watchers, fishermen and nature lovers. Onsite is the Hornsby Bend Bird Observatory. Walking trails go by the ponds where the migratory birds stop to rest, and also along the Colorado River.

conditions for the event

Rating: 1B, Distance: 6, 10km

Restrooms: Yes

Pets: Yes

Strollers: Medium

Wheelchairs: Medium

Event information

Because this is a wastewater facility, all visitors must present an ID at the main gate to enter the site, for example, a driver's license.

Awards: IVV CREDIT ONLY

how to get to the event

Driving to the start

Start point: 2210 South FM 973, Austin, TX 78725.Driving directions: From I-35, head east on State Hwy 71 E. Turn left on FM 973. Left on Thyone Dr and enter facility. Make next right to enter parking area.

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Austin Water Center for Environmental Research at Hornsby Bend Biosolids Management Plant

event sponsor

Colorado River Walkers (AVA-0077)

Event website: www.coloradoriverwalkers.org/

point of contact

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