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FUN AT DUNKIN FOR PUMPKINS

The 4th annual Dunkin’ for Pumpkins event took place at the Schertz natatorium on October 2. Families pre-registered for the event for one of two age-appropriate sessions and 190 signed up to participate in this year’s event. Pumpkins of all shapes, sizes, and colors were dunked into the pool at the Schertz Aquatics Center where kids and their parents could then swim around and pick the perfect one to take home. Half the fun was bobbing and splashing around before visiting one of the outdoor pumpkin decorating stations. There, kiddos could paint and add stickers to customize their special selections and Halloween-themed games were also open to enjoy as both the creations and the kids dried off. The sponsors who helped make this year’s floating pumpkin patch happen were Schertz Parks & Recreation, Schertz YMCA, Raising Cane’s, local realtor Iris Gonzales, the Schertz Public Library, and Alamo Children’s Heart Center.

LET’S PARTY UNDER THE STARS!

Join Schertz Parks & Recreation and members of the San Antonio Astronomical Association for an evening under the stars Saturday, November 27, 2021. The Star Party will be held at Crescent Bend Nature Park, 12805 Schaefer Rd, 78108. Pre-register for the FREE event at Schertz.com. Chairs and blankets are welcome. Please bring an infrared light or make your own using red cellophane.

DISCOVER NATURE WITH US!

Join us for the last Nature Discovery Series event of the year on Saturday, November 13. The program is designed for families with elementary-aged children, but older and younger siblings are welcome too! Texas Master Naturalist volunteers lead the FREE themed programs held at 10:00 a.m. at Crescent Bend Nature Park. Pre-registration is required for all participants to ensure materials and activities are available. *Parents and adults must register themselves if they would like to participate.

Nov. 13 Discover Early Texans

ED-ZOO-CATION BACK IN 2022

The third in the series, the September 25 Ed-ZOO-cation event was held at Crescent Bend Nature Park. Zoo and Conservation staff, along with members of the Animal Ambassador team, shared how they came to be part of the staff and industry. From growing up with animals to taking in a dog who didn’t make the cut in a rescue program, a love of animals ranks at the top. Thanks to the Center for Conservation and Research at the San Antonio Zoo, area families learned about the Texas Horn Lizard Reintroduction Project and got to meet some interesting characters. Did you know anteaters like avocados? Attendees learned this and more about Mr. Hogan, a 5-year-old tamandua (small South American anteater). Joining the fun were two horned lizards, a blue-tongue skink, and Twig, a 16-year-old screech owl. The Ed-ZOO-cation series will return in 2022. Stay tuned for information on the program.

RESERVE. REGISTER. VOLUNTEER.

The City of Schertz is committed to providing a high quality of life for our residents which includes the many events, programs, and facility rentals offered by Schertz Parks & Recreation. To offer a new convenience to our residents, the city implemented CivicRec. This program gives you the ability to view, register, and reserve Schertz Parks & Recreation activities, events, facilities, and manage your account all in one place. Payments for programs and rentals can also be made on CivicRec. Once you create an account and sign in, be sure to click on “Account” to verify your address and contact information. You can also update your contact preferences. Then you may click on “Catalog” to view recreation programs, special events, volunteer opportunities, pavilion rentals, and more. Here are just some things you can do on Civic Rec: Here are just some things you can do on Civic Rec: Check availability for park pavilion rentals Register for a nature education program Sign up to volunteer Purchase a Veteran's Memorial Plaza brick Go to Schertz.com to log on to Civic Rec today to join in on all of the FUN to be had!