Nature Trails
Cherokee Village Resort
at Lake Whitney
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As a certified "Texas Wildscape", Cherokee Village Resort and Nature Center accepts it's responsibility to both nurture the health of native plants and wildlife and to provide information on and identification of such treasures. Much of what we have done so far in these respects can be seen by utilizing the self-guided tour map provided to guests staying in our cabins.
While guests visit the points on the map they will find:
Plant Identification
Visiting the "Habitat" and "Wildscape" gardens
on the map will bring you in contact with numerous species of native
plants with name plates alongside them. Some labeled non-native
species are also pointed out in the gardens.
Wildlife Stations
Visiting the wildlife feed stations and finding a
quiet place to sit is a great way for bird watchers and photographers
to zoom in on one or more of several native bird species. If you are
unfamiliar with their names, just refer to the picture identification
chart in the area.
Butterflies
Several species are on the grounds from spring through fall. To
locate as many species as possible, butterfly enthusiasts visit each
garden and native land section of the resort as shown on the
self-guided tour map. To sharpen your skills before heading out, take
time to view the butterfly photos in the pavilion.
Native Lands
Guests use the map to locate and walk through natural
blue-stemmed fields complete with a mixture of native wildflowers such
as
Indian Blankets, Texas Star Daisy, Indian Paintbrush,
Mexican Hats, Englemann's Daisy, Horsemint,
White Thorny Poppy, Prairie Verbena, Blue Curls and
Texas Bluebonnets.