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In the spring of 1946, according to R. Douglas Brackenridge in Trinity University: A Tale of Three Cities, “Trinity acquired an exceptional tract of land, which previously had been a working rock quarry. Running from east to west and dividing the campus, a rugged tree-covered limestone bluff offered a spectacular view of downtown San Antonio.”
Six years later, in 1952, Trinity University relocated to its permanent home on “Trinity Hill” in the Monte Vista neighborhood. Over the last 75 years, the University has thrived in its location, and today it spans 125-acres of sloping hillside.
In addition to the built environment, Trinity is also home to a vast wealth of plant and animal life. Located at the intersection of the Texas coastal plains and the Edwards Plateau, the campus accommodates birds, reptiles, amphibians, insects, mammals, and plants. A walk around Trinity showcases not only great architecture, but also the natural world.
The University invites you to use this field guide as a tool to better acquaint yourself with the creatures that live on campus. You may be familiar with the mountain laurels and the squirrels, but did you know Trinity Hill is also home to free-tailed bats and Central Texas brown tarantulas? Grab your sunscreen, pull on a visor, and take a walk. You might not encounter every animal or plant we’ve listed, but the natural beauty of the campus definitely will not disappoint.
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