The Friends of Lost Maples is happy to announce an event celebrating the 40th anniversary of the opening of Lost Maples State Natural Area in Vanderpool.  Lost Maples was the first State Natural Area in the Texas Parks and Wildlife system, and has been a model for how to balance recreational needs with conservation values […]

Attendees will learn of the importance of riparian areas and how they directly influence the health and quality of waterways! Sessions include: Geology and the Interconnectivity of Creeks Introduction to Creekside Riparian Restoration How Community Members can Help Guided Walk Through Anyone is welcome to attend and learn from Hays County Master Naturalist, local landowners, […]

Mermaid Society Symposiums are created to be signature events of the Mermaid SPLASH Festival, each year in September. The community platforms are designed to bring together like-minded individuals from students to seniors to cross-pollinate ideas, collaborate on existing projects and strengthen connectivity through engagement. Each year Mermaid Society will host two symposiums River Guardianship and […]

On Tuesday, September 17th, the Gillespie County AgriLife Extension and partners will host the second “Kolaches and Conservation” event at the Extension Office from 8:30 am – 10:30 am. This informal event encourages landowners who have questions about wildlife habitat, trees, riparian management, the hunting season, soil health, farming, ranching, and controlling non-native, invasive plants […]

A Texas Watershed Steward workshop on water quality related to the Upper San Marcos River will be held from 1-5 p.m. Sept. 17 at the San Marcos Activity Center, 501 E. Hopkins St. in San Marcos. Those interested are also invited to attend a stakeholder meeting at the same location that morning from 9-10 a.m. […]

This year for National Public Lands Day, the Friends of LBJ National Historical Park will be hosting another Settlement Restoration on Wednesday, September 18th from 8am-3pm. This will include a pop-up educational tent (that will also have water and hopefully some snacks), and the option for individuals to volunteer and help remove invasive and exotic […]

Join the Hays County Master Gardeners during September for our annual plant sale! This year we will feature native and adapted perennials, herbs and of course Texas Superstar plants which are highly recommended by Texas A&M AgriLife. Don’t worry if you are new to gardening; we will have an information table staffed with Master Gardeners […]

Join the Hays County Master Gardeners during September for our annual plant sale! This year we will feature native and adapted perennials, herbs and of course Texas Superstar plants which are highly recommended by Texas A&M AgriLife. Don’t worry if you are new to gardening; we will have an information table staffed with Master Gardeners […]

Tour the night skies at Westcave Preserve, a dark sky location convenient to Austin. Star Party nights are an ideal opportunity to enjoy an evening gazing at the stars through a high-quality telescope. With local astronomers on hand to answer questions, you'll be delighted and amazed by what you see and learn! $15 adult (18+) […]

Historic preservation is used across the country to support small businesses, provide affordable housing, and preserve community heritage. But what is its role in Austin, where a booming economy is spurring calls for higher-density development and production of housing on a much larger scale? Dr. Mike Powe from the National Trust for Historic Preservation will […]

Please mark your calendars for the Annual Hill Country Leadership Summit, Thursday, September 26, 2019. We will gather at the Sacred Oaks within Camp Lucy in Dripping Springs, TX. The Leadership Summit is the Hill Country Alliance’s premiere annual gathering, and provides an opportunity for learning, networking, and being inspired among our region’s top community […]

Fredericksburg Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas Learn to Landscape with Native Hill Country Plants   What:                 Native Landscaping Certification Program- Level 3 Topic:                  The Native Landscape Certification Program (NLCP) has been developed by the Native Plant Society of Texas to teach the value of including and preserving native plants in landscapes. […]

The City of Wimberley Parks Department and the Wimberley Valley Dark Sky Committee present the next Blue Hole Star Party on September 28 at 7:00 pm! The event is free and will be held at the soccer fields. Bring your flashlights and experience the park like you never have before! Guests are encouraged to bring […]

Mountainfilm on Tour- San Antonio is coming to Confluence Park on the evening of Thursday, October 3rd. Experience a selection of culturally rich, adventure-packed and inspiring documentary films. Presented by the San Antonio River Foundation, this film festival will galvanize stewardship and awaken your love of nature. Paired with light cuisine and cocktails, your night […]

ONE- AND TWO-DAY TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE Friday only $70 (includes lunch) ONLY 15 AVAILABLE Friday Game Dinner at The Hunt Store $35 Friday and Saturday $130 (both days include lunch)* ONLY 18 AVAILABLE Internationally-acclaimed agroecologist Nicole Masters of New Zealand will join NCAT specialists, HMI Certified Educators, and other regenerative agriculture experts for two activity-filled […]

We hope you can join us for the October 4th, CARING FOR YOUR LAND – INCENTIVES FOR STEWARDSHIP AND CONSERVATION WORKSHOP at Gem of the Hills Community Center (2233 N US Highway 281) in Blanco, TX. This free event, which will detail tools and financial incentives to support land stewardship and conservation, starts at 9:30 […]

Join the Comal County Conservation Alliance (CCCA) for a Walk and Talk Tour of the Headwaters at the Comal. Nancy Pappas, Managing Director of the Headwaters, will lead the tour of this ecologically and historically significant property. The Headwaters at the Comal showcases the significance of the Comal Springs and connects the community to nature […]

Please join the Comal County Conservation Alliance (CCCA) for a “Walk and Talk” Tour of the Headwaters at the Comal.  Nancy Pappas, Managing Director of the Headwaters, will lead the tour which will include a walk through a restored native prairie that was reclaimed from an asphalt parking lot, a look into the historic cistern […]