Keech, John 1990 Journal Kickapoo Caverns State Park Site 22 1/2 miles N. of Brackettville, Kinney Co., Texas. Elevation 1700 ft. May 28 pitchfork. He and others there were happy to have me remove (emit) it to safety off the museum grounds. At Kickapoo, I set up my base of operations inside the lodge, then set up my nets (but did not open them) late in the afternoon, after walking about both near the lodge & near Kelly's house on the west side of the park property, to reacquaint myself with the place. I believe I described these areas in notes from last year's visit. The vegetation is still recovering from years of grazing and browsing abuse before purchase by the state. There grow over most areas on the gently rolling slopes that dominate the local landscape, with growth especially concentrated along drainages, the trees in the riparian zone being the largest seen. Many tree species compose the woodland: plateau live oak, lacey oak, vasey oak, shin oak, ashe juniper, Texas persimmon, little wal- ut, acacia, mesquite, Texas mulberry, Mexican piñon, blackberry, Prunus sp., and likely others. Many trees, especial- ly along drainages, have Tiliandsia in their crowns. Mostly in the shrub layer were mountain mallowgany, agerito, Rhus grape sp., a few yuccas, and some Smilax. Ground cover included closet cup, prickly pear, and pitaya casti, many introduced & native grasses, and many forbs: many composites, many mints, mallows, mullein, evening primrose, palas, penstemon, nightshade and verbena. The extensive field N. of Kelly's house is dominated by malta star thistle. The weather this afternoon was very pleasant: Temp 85°F,