AUSTIN, Texas — The next time you're hoofing around Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail, you should see some special friends.
As part of a partnership, The Trail Conservancy announced its plans to release another herd of goats to help get rid of poison ivy and invasive growth.
The Trail Conservancy manages 110 unmowed acres, which allows the goats to make it safer by clearing the poison ivy and controlling the regrowth of invasive plants. The goats can also get into hard-to-reach areas to clear dense, unwanted brush.
The goats don't roam free. Workers will monitor them and clean up any udderly ridiculous messes.
How to see the goats
This time around, the herd can be seen starting Aug. 8 near the Seaholm District, located just north of Lady Bird Lake.
The Trail Conservancy also asks that you don't touch the goats and just watch them from a safe distance.
You can also help The Trail Conservancy through their "Adopt A Goat" program. For $20 a month, the goats will keep coming back to eat to keep the program running. If you want to donate more, a gift of $250 will net you a certificate that includes the name of your new furry friend.
Approximately 150 goats were released earlier this spring along the trail, and this week, they mark their return.