Community Town Hall: Floodplain 101: Bring Your Address — Leave with Answers After the devastating July floods, many Kerr County residents are asking: What’s my flood risk? Can I rebuild safely? What does FEMA really require? This event is open to all residents — homeowners, renters, and business owners — who want clear answers about floodplain […]
On the edge of the encroaching Chihuahuan Desert, enclosed by Flash Flood Alley, west of a growing urban center, and home to a rich agricultural heritage, the rural Hill Country faces water pressures from every direction. After the water shortages of 2022 and the historic flooding of 2025, how do we plan for the future? At this […]
Join Park Rangers and volunteers, and other stargazers across the country, as we gaze upward to enjoy our one and only moon and celebrate the NASA International Observe the Moon night, Hill Country Night Sky Month, and the Asian Moon festival See the moon through telescopes, munch on refreshments, and make a Chinese Lantern. A […]
The Hill Country Alliance Night Sky Preservation Fund offers financial reimbursement assistance to local grassroots organizations, groups, institutions, and communities involved in efforts to enhance outdoor lighting and reduce light pollution. Fund recipients will be reimbursed for hard costs, up to $5,000, incurred over 12 months following the award date. The application window is open […]
Howl at the Moon DANCE PARTY! Come dance the night away! Join us at Blue Hole Regional Park for our annual Howl at the Moon Dance Party! Feel the thrill of dancing under the moonlight and then, at 8:30 PM, let loose with an exhilarating group howl at the moon! Don’t miss this electrifying celebration […]
Celebrate Hill Country Night Sky Month with your fellow night sky friends, associates, partners, and advocates at the Hill Country Night Sky Team Fall Meeting. Join in our bi-annual online gathering and catch up on night sky Hill Country happenings and updates, celebrate milestones, highlight accomplishments, and plan for the months ahead. Click the link […]
Horseshoe Bay to Host Community Stargazing Party: International Dark Sky Community Invites Residents to Explore Autumn's Celestial Wonders The City of Horseshoe Bay will host a community Stargazing Party on Thursday, October 16, at 7 p.m. at the Horseshoe Bay Nature Park, located at 1514 Golden Nugget. The free event, open to residents and visitors, […]
Learn how to photograph the Milkey Way & planets in this intimate workshop with astrophotographer Steve Irwin and listen to music under the stars with Sherita Perez Click the link below to learn more, get information on available accommodations (not included in the cost of the workshop), and sign up for the workshop. A donation […]
Come out an enjoy Music Under the Milky Way! Arrive early to learn tips on photographing the night sky from astrophotographer Steve Irwin. This event is open to the public. Bring chairs, beverages and a red flashlight and enjoy the live music of Sherita Perez at Indian Blanket Ranch. Cost: A $5 donation is recommended […]
It's a Star Party! Presented by Jonestown Night Sky Advocacy, The City of Jonestown, and Astronomer Tom Campbell See the stars through a huge telescope. Bring a blanket, chairs & your own telescope you have one. Free Event Free Parking
In 2022, the Natural Resource Conservation Service began sampling soils in San Antonio and Bexar County, Texas to measure soil organic carbon. This project was started in conjunction with the Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance and the City of San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department. Travis Waiser will cover the sampling technique, where samples were taken, […]
Join Journey Land & Soul for a soul nourishing journey at our 3-night ranch retreat nestled in the heart of Texas Hill Country. Thoughtfully designed by and for women, you will be immersed in daily activities to inspire connection to self, nature, and community and amplify our collective growth. We invite you to explore and […]
Celebrate Liberty Hill’s International Dark Sky Community designation with our neighboring communities! Spend an autumn evening exploring the night sky and enjoying family-friendly fun. Event Highlights • Explore the skies through telescopes with astronomy guides • Grab dinner from local food trucks • Create space-themed crafts with the Liberty Hill Public Library Bring your lawn […]
The stars at night are big and bright, deep in the heart of Wimberley! Gaze at the stars during the night at Wimberley! Bring your family and friends to our Star Party event at Blue Hole Regional Park. Participants will enjoy an evening of stargazing in the Hill Country and fascinating presentations by the Wimberley […]
Celebrate Hill Country Night Sky Month and check out the stars through volunteer’s telescopes at Bulverde Oaks Nature Preserve! Come learn about how dark skies support conservation with Camp Bullis Sentinel Landscape partners as we celebrate the night sky with Green Spaces and local astronomers. This is a family friendly event. Click the link below […]
