Nature Preserve Rescue Form Instructions

Please read all information and instructions before using the Rescue Form link.  

The City of Mineola wants all visitors to the Mineola Nature Preserve to remain safe at all times. So a new Rescue Alert Form has been added to the Nature Preserve website that will allow a visitor to use their cell phone to send their location to a live, local operator that can help the visitor find their way back to a campground or trail or send assistance for medical emergencies.

For quick access, bookmark the Mineola Nature Preserve website page with Rescue Alert Form link to your browser favorites now.

To use the Rescue Alert Form:

  • In your cell phone Settings, make sure Location Services are turned on.

  • In your cell phone Settings, make sure your Share My Location is turned on and check Allow Location Access in your browser websites (Safari, Google Chrome, etc.).

  • Use the link above or open your bookmarked site to access the Rescue Alert Form  or copy and paste this link  https://etcog.maps.arcgis.com/apps/GeoForm/index.html?appid=26dad5062add4f87944a348713001d3c

  • If prompted, allow the web page to “Use your Current Location” when page loads.

  • Fill out the form completely and select your location on the provided map, as closely as possible, or allow your cell phone’s Location Services to pinpoint your location.

  • Submit the form.

  • Immediately call 903-569-6294 to let us know that you have submitted the form and stay on the line. The person that answers will be able to see your location on a map and may be able to direct you back to a trail or send assistance if there is a medical emergency.
     

  • Rescue Alert Form -- this link will take you to the form.

Free Mulch Available at Nature Preserve Hub Entrance

hub map with other entrances

FREE mulch is available SELF-SERVE at the Mineola Nature Preserve Hub Entrance on County Road 2724.  You are welcome to bring a bucket, a truck or trailer and you can load all that you want.  This is self-serve -- we cannot load for you.  The mulch comes from trees on the preserve that have fallen or been cut and is ground to mulch.  Use the mulch for your garden or flower beds and help recycle the trees. 

The Hub is an entrance to the Nature Preserve that is located on County Road 2724 between The Derby Entrance and the Appaloosa Entrance, all of which are (west) before you get to the Main Entrance. There is a pull-in and the pile of mulch is there free for the taking. Again, you must load yourself.  

Mineola Nature Preserve

Mineola Nature Preserve Awarded "Ned Granger Award" by TETRA

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City of Mineola, Texas
Mercy Rushing, City Manager
mrushing@mineola.com
903-569-6183

February 2, 2021

City of Mineola Awarded TETRA’s “Ned Granger Award” for Mineola Nature Preserve

Texas Equestrian Trail Riders Association (TETRA) has awarded the City of Mineola the “Ned Granger Award” in recognition of the outstanding facilities at the Mineola Nature Preserve equestrian camp and equestrian trails. Steve Hancock, director of TETRA Region 5, and TETRA members Jim Hinderman and Jeanne Hinderman, of Lindale, were on hand on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 to present the award to Mineola Mayor Kevin White and City Manager Mercy Rushing.

TETRA was founded in 1997 as a means to advocate trail riding as a family activity and is the only state-wide equestrian association specifically promoting trail riding throughout the state of Texas. TETRA works with the Corps of Engineers, Texas Parks and Wildlife, local municipalities, and private land owners to provide, develop and maintain equestrian opportunities and facilities throughout its twelve districts encompassing Texas.

horse trails with grass

Each year TETRA recognizes various individuals and groups for their continued efforts in promoting equestrian activities. The awards were given out at the TETRA Annual Meeting in January were Mineola was the recipient of the “Ned Granger Award”. As a founding member of TETRA, Ned Granger worked to promote and develop trails and equestrian campsites on public lands and maintaining a strong link between Texas history and equestrians played a major role in his efforts.

“The Mineola Nature Preserve is many things to many people and, with continued development, that list is expanding,” said Hancock, speaking for TETRA. “The equestrian community is appreciative of the outstanding facilities offered in the equestrian camp at Mineola Nature Preserve and it is our hope that we can work with the City of Mineola and other equestrian groups to help maintain and improve this portion of the Mineola Nature Preserve.”

“Mineola is proud to accept this award on behalf of all the volunteers, staff and organizations that work to develop and care for the Mineola Nature Preserve.  It is nice that the efforts of so many are recognized by a prestigious association such as TETRA,” Mayor White said as he accepted the plaque that will be mounted and displayed at the preserve.

The Mineola Nature Preserve is a 3,000 acre park owned and maintained by the City of Mineola featuring more than twenty miles of equestrian, walking, and bike trails, fishing ponds, 18-hole disc golf course, archery range, playground, open pavilion and amphitheater and many other amenities.  For more information about the Mineola Nature Preserve go to www.mineolanaturepreserve.com. (link is external)

Information about TETRA, its regions, projects and events can be found at https://tetra.memberlodge.org/

Contact Information

Nickey Minyard
Park Manager
903-780-1942 cell
preserve@mineola.com

Park Reservations
City Hall
903-569-6183