Attend Our Guided Walks!
Save Texas Streams' guided walks invite the greater Austin community to slow down and connect with the unique natural beauty of Barton Creek, Barton Springs, and the surrounding Hill Country. Led by naturalists and passionate volunteers, these walks offer participants the chance to learn about native plants, wildlife, geology, and the fragile ecosystems that make Central Texas so special.
More than just a hike, each walk is an opportunity to deepen one’s appreciation for the land and water Save Texas Streams works to protect. Whether exploring seasonal wildflowers, spotting wildlife, or discussing the history of conservation in the area, participants walk away inspired to care for and defend these irreplaceable natural treasures.
We all intuitively know that time in nature makes us feel better. But few people understand why — or how to intentionally access nature’s powerful effects on our overall well-being and nervous system.
This guided walk will introduce practical, science-informed techniques to help you transform a simple outdoor stroll into a deeply restorative experience.
During our time together, you’ll learn how to:
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🌸 Use natural visual patterns to influence brainwave activity
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🧘🏽 Reduce stress through terrain navigation and bilateral movement
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🍃 Tune into natural soundscapes to support flexible thinking
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🔄️ Reset mental focus and ease cognitive fatigue
Meeting Point:
Barton Creek Greenbelt — Spyglass Trailhead
1600 Spyglass Drive, Austin, TX 78746
What to Wear & Bring:
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Drinking water
- Sunglasses and sunscreen, if needed
Please note: Part of the walk includes uneven, rocky terrain (remainder is on paved trails).
About Chi-Wei Chang
Chi-Wei Chang is the founder of Wind Water Wild and a credentialed guide in cultivating meaningful human–nature connection. Her work draws from personal experience navigating major life transitions — including moving between countries, cultures, and languages — and discovering nature as a steady source of grounding and balance.
She holds certifications in ecotherapy, nature-informed therapy, and wilderness first aid, and serves on the board of the Center for Nature Informed Therapy. An avid hiker and landscape photographer, she is often planning her next adventure — preferably somewhere with cold weather and expansive wild spaces.
Upcoming Plant Walks
Airbnb Experiences are available to everyone, whether you're currently staying at an Airbnb or not! We're beyond thrilled for the opportunity to lead these plant walks for Austinites and out-of-towners, alike.
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