Kayak tours, plant sales and more: 8 Hays County March events

Attendees can explore Spring Lake in clear kayaks with underwater lighting while learning about its history and surrounding habitat—home to eight endangered and threatened species.

• March 7, 6-7:30 p.m.; March 14 and 21, 7:30-9 p.m.
• $45 (admission); $40 (admission, university and military members)
• The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, 201 San Marcos Springs Drive, San Marcos
• www.meadowscenter.txst.edu

Benefiting the Hays-Caldwell Women’s Center, prizes will be awarded for a range of categories. Runners will receive a souvenir T-shirt and pint glass, and can taste up to four 8-ounce servings of beer following the 5K.

• March 7, 8-11 a.m.
• Registration prices vary based on age and time of purchase
• Middleton Brewing, 101 Oakwood Loop, San Marcos
• www.middletonbrewingtx.com

Volunteers will gather to remove litter and other debris from the area. Officials will provide supplies, snacks and water.

• March 7, 9-11 a.m.
• Free (admission)
• Lake Kyle Park, 700 Lehman Road, Kyle
• https://kylerec.recdesk.com

Benefiting Paws On The Ground Hays, which funds animal welfare and rescue efforts in Hays County, those planning to participate in the family-friendly walk are encouraged to register by March 3 to receive a commemorative T-shirt.

• March 7, 10 a.m.-noon
• Free (ages 4 and younger), $15 (ages 5-17), $25 (adults)
• Esther’s Tex Mex, 210 S. Main St., Buda
• www.pawsontheground.org

Area brokers, investors, service providers and entrepreneurs can eat and drink while connecting and getting an inside look at Phase 2 of the business park.

• March 11, 3:30-5:30 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 3300 Dacy Lane, Kyle
• www.dacybusinesspark.com

Fairgoers can expect to learn about activities, classes and volunteer opportunities from area organizations for a variety of topics, including arts and crafts, fitness, music, gaming, mental wellness, gardening and more.

• March 21, 2-4 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• Buda Public Library, 405 E. Loop St., Buda
• https://budalibrary.libcal.com

The Hays County Master Gardeners Association’s annual event will offer a range of plants such as ornamental trees, shrubs, perennials, vegetables, herbs and more.

• March 22, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• Budaful Farmers Market, 204 San Antonio St., Buda
• www.hayscountymastergardeners.org