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Wells Branch Wild Conservancy
– Invasive Plants

Invasive plants aren’t native to the areas they live in, and they can disrupt local ecosystems by crowding out native plants. Our local wildlife depends on native plants, so it’s important we protect them! To learn more about invasive plants, join Cliff Tyllick for a presentation at the Wells Branch Recreation Center (3000 Shoreline Drive) on Saturday, February 8, at 9 a.m. I hope to see you there!

What’s Escaping Your Landscape? by Cliff Tyllick

Everyone in Wells Branch can pitch in to help control invasive species! Here are some simple ways you can get involved: Continue reading Wells Branch Wild Conservancy – Invasive Plants →

St. Andrew’s Food Pantry Update

Help your Wells Branch neighbors in need by supporting your local food pantry at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church at 14311 Wells Port Drive.

With increasing levels of food insecurity in our community, the demand for food pantry assistance has grown from an average of 50-60 households served per pantry between 2012-2017 to 201 households in 2024. The number of individuals served has doubled in the past two years.

St. Andrew’s Food Pantry partners with both the Central Texas Food Bank and the Austin Diaper Bank to attempt to meet this growing need, but neither agency can supply all our needed food or hygiene items. Community donations and support are crucial. There are many ways you can help: Continue reading St. Andrew’s Food Pantry Update →

American Red Cross Lifeguard Course

March 17-20 | 10:00am-4:00pm $200 Course Fee

Gain lifeguard skills and get certified at the ARC Lifeguard Certification Course! Upon successful completion of the course you will receive your ARC Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED Certifications.  This course will be a blended learning course.  Individuals will need to complete online modules before attending the first day.  Registration can be found at: wellsbranchmud.com/arclifeguard

If you have any questions regarding the course or lifeguard employment opportunities, please reach out to Katie Hutcheson at khutcheson@wellsbranchmud.com.