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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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Hornsby Bend
Traditional Walk
SN: 130358 - 2025
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
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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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.
Rating: 1B, Distance: 6, 10km
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Restrooms: Yes |
Pets: Yes |
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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
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 |
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Colorado River Walkers (AVA-0077)
Event website: www.coloradoriverwalkers.org/
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