Waco Walks
Waco Walks is a casual, constant gathering of Wacoans encouraged to get out and active in their community. This group explores various parts of the community during all times of the year. While some enjoy just moving and enjoying scenery, there are also educational walks that present the local history or surrounding science. All Wacoans are welcome to relish in a more walkable community.
Walk the Arboretum with a Naturalist
April 25 | 9:00 AM | Carleen Bright Arboretum, Whitehall Center
9001 Bosque Blvd, Woodway
DESCRIPTION: April in Central Texas means wildflowers! Join Waco Walks on April 25th to learn about the many wildflowers and native plants at the Carleen Bright Arboretum in Woodway. Aaron Lincoln and Randy King, Heart of Texas Master Naturalist leaders and experienced naturalists, will lead us on a walk through the various gardens, groves, and trails of the Arboretum to observe and discuss not only plants but bugs, birds and any other natural wonders we might encounter.
DATE: Saturday, April 25
TIME: 9:00 AM
MEET UP LOCATION: Carleen Bright Arboretum, 9001 Bosque Blvd, Woodway. We will meet in front of Whitehall Center (church replica). Parking is available at the Pavilion at the Arboretum, Woodway City Hall, and Woodway Family Center.
WALK LENGTH: 1.5 miles
ORGANIZERS: Cathi Davis, Melissa Mullins, Aaron Lincoln, Randy King
GOT QUESTIONS?: Please contact Ashley Thornton by email at [email protected]
ACCESSIBILITY: The trails are a mixture of surfaces including pavement and gravel.
HYDRATION: Please bring your own water.
DOGS: Dogs welcome, but they MUST be on a leash, and you MUST scoop the poop, per arboretum rules.
WEATHER/CANCELLATION PLAN: We plan to walk rain or shine, so if it looks like rain, bring an umbrella. Due to the high amount of grass along the route, if it has rained previously, we recommend wearing shoes to account for this. In the event that there is a terrible storm or something happens and we have to cancel, we will send out a note to the email list. To subscribe to the email list, click here: http://eepurl.com/cG7kdj.
The Calendar
Schedule for 2026
- 2026 - January 31 - Church Architecture of Downtown Waco (Cancelled)
- 2026 - February 28 - Black History Month Walk
- 2026 - March 28 - Church Architecture of Downtown Waco (Rescheduled from January)
- 2026 - April 25 - Carleen Bright Arboretum Walk
- 2026 - May 9 - Tornado Remembrance Walk
- 2026 - June - TBA
- 2026 - July - TBA
- 2026 - August -- TBA
- 2026 September - TBA
- 2026 - October - TBA
- 2026 - November - TBA
- 2026 - December - TBA
Previous Walks
2021 Walks
2020 Walks
2019 Walks
2018 Walks
2017 Walks
2016 - Getting Started
