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Thanks to Texas EcoGrow for planting dozens of new native trees throughout camping and activity areas at our Smilin V Scout Ranch in Liberty Hill!

Texas EcoGrow’s generous donation of planting and irrigation work will ensure these 30-gallon, ten-foot tall Chinkapin Oak and Cedar Elm trees get established and grow into beautiful, shady additions for our unit campsites.

We are grateful for all our Scouts who added a second weekend of work, laying mulch and helping trim existing brush. And we’re thankful to everyone who donated extra funds to help maximize this incredible gift!

click here to see photos from our February 2026 workday

Why plant more trees at Smilin V?

Tree planting will help provide much-needed shade and gathering spaces at campsites and activity areas throughout Smilin V’s nearly 100 acres. These native trees will help support outdoor enjoyment for generations to come in the Liberty Hill area.

Does this project only benefit Scouts?

Not at all. In addition to its mission of supporting Scouting programming, Smilin V is an outdoor learning and recreational space for school, church, and other community partners in the Liberty Hill, Williamson County, and greater hill country areas. Plus, these new trees will help provide essential ecosystem services for the surrounding community, such as water purification, air quality improvement, and biodiversity conservation. Also, land with robust tree coverage is also better equipped to handle natural disasters like flooding.

Who is Texas EcoGrow?

Texas EcoGrow is one of Central Texas’s most trusted commercial landscaping partners, delivering landscaping installation, maintenance, and enhancement services for HOAs, apartment complexes, schools, retail centers, religious campuses, and large-scale commercial developments. Its mission? “We exist to elevate communities through beautiful landscapes and long-term partnerships.”

Visit Texas EcoGrow’s website to learn more.