“As the mermaid thrives, so does our river, so does our community, so do our families, so do our businesses. But in order to be sure the mermaid is safe … we have to play a role; we’ve got to take action to ensure we’re being mindful of how we use our resources.”
Join us for the Mermaid Society’s Inaugural 2025 Earth Stewardship Community Fair – The Ripple Effect: Small Actions, Big Impact!
FREE & Family-Friendly!
Celebrate Earth Month and kick off the Mermaid Capital of Texas Fest with a day dedicated to protecting our natural environment and our beloved San Marcos River! Enjoy interactive exhibits, eco-friendly activities, and community connections that inspire action.
Exciting Eco-Adventure Ahead!
Monarch Butterflies & the Mayoral Monarch Pledge: Learn about the Monarch Butterfly and the City of San Marcos Mayoral Monarch Pledge! Get the tips you need to grow your very own Monarch Butterfly Garden from the passionate experts at the city’s Discovery Center —and take home milkweed seeds to get started! Eco-Superhero Mermaid Maya Monarch will make her debut, and she can’t wait to meet you!The Sunflower & The Mermaid Society
The Sunflower and Mermaid Society: Be inspired by the radiant Sunflower—the official flower of the Mermaid Society! Discover the rich symbolism, cultural history and ecological benefits.
Meet Mermaid Girasol, our sunflower-loving Eco-Superhero, and snap a selfie with her! Speak with local experts to learn how to plant, nurture, and care for your own sunflowers at home.
Before you go, take home a packet of seeds and start growing your own garden of sunshine—honoring nature, community, and the spirit of stewardship.Rain Gardens & Eco-Impact: Discover why rain gardens are essential for the environment and how to build your own! Ecosystem Regeneration Artisans will share everything you need to know to get started!
A.R.R.R.T. – Artivism: Reuse, Recycle, Reimagine for Texas: Join us for the exciting debut of our new initiative. Prepare for the Mermaid Parade scheduled for May 17th by creating your personalized ARRRT Hat/Crown or ARRRT accessories to wear during the parade. Basic materials will be provided but participants are encouraged to bring their own materials to personalize their ARRRT fashion! Other projects include making a terrarium from recycled plastic bottles to plant your milkweed and sunflower seeds and take home a ready-made garden starter or make your own river litter tote bag out of a t-shirt. T-shirts will be provided but participants can bring their own if they wish. Read more about ARRRT and its purpose - ARRRT Programming — Mermaid Society SMTX - HQ'D in San Marcos
Bring a Toy, Take a Toy! This is a wonderful opportunity to donate your children’s gently used toys and games and discover something new and exciting in return. By participating in this community sharing event, we embrace the values of reuse and recycling, helping to extend the life of these items, reduce landfill waste, and care for our environment.We’re proud to partner with Teacher Reuse, an organization dedicated to providing free teaching supplies to educators across Central Texas. During the event, Teacher Reuse will be on-site to raise awareness about their impactful program. In collaboration with the Mermaid Society of Texas, Teacher Reuse will serve as a central hub for collecting art supplies in support of creative education in schools and in support of our ARRRT Programming. This partnership reflects our shared commitment to environmental stewardship and community collaboration.
Siren Duty: Would you like to help protect our precious river this summer? Learn how you can join a river clean-up with local community eco-stewardship groups or be a land mermaid! Ask about our Siren Duty program starting Memorial weekend and how you can make a big SPLASH in making a difference!
Endangered Species Mascots: Be the first to see San Marcos' first-ever endangered species mascots: Sadie SMTX Salamander, Cool Sammy Texas Salamander, and Wendy "Tex" Wild Rice. The final artwork will be available for viewing! Learn how you can support the creation of these mascots.
Eco-Superheroes Program: Get a sneak peek at our Eco-Superheroes program, created exclusively for Mermaid Society's Youth Eco-Guardianship Education program (starting this fall)! Plus, meet Eco-Superhero Aquifer Man on his debut! Learn about his role and superpower in helping protect our groundwater! Learn about all of Mermaid Society Eco-Superheroes and the important role each of the fourteen eco-warriors play in protecting our planet.
Volunteer Opportunities: Learn how you can help support our eco-initiatives programming and our annual Mermaid Festival planning.
And door prizes provided by Tanger Outlet.