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 […]
TxDOT has launched the US 290 from Oak Hill to Dripping Springs Planning and Feasibility Study. This study will identify future safety and mobility improvements to US 290 from RM 1826 in southwest Austin to RM 12 in Dripping Springs. The corridor spans both Travis and Hays counties. The purpose of this planning and feasibility […]
Hays County to hold public meeting to discuss the acquisition of 533 acres of riverfront at El Rancho Cima for conservation Hays County Courthouse, San Marcos, TX (Oct. 1, 2019) – The Hays County Precinct 3 Office will host a public meeting Wednesday, October 9, to discuss recent efforts to conserve portions of El Rancho […]
Fredericksburg Native Plant Society and Fredericksburg Independent School District Community Education Present “Texas Stars at Night are Big and Bright” Let’s keep them that way! “Dark Skies and Why They Matter” What: Fredericksburg Independent School District Community Education Class Speaker: Bridget Langdale Electric lights were introduced less than 150 years ago. In that […]
Fredericksburg Native Plant Society and Fredericksburg Independent School District Community Education Present “Deer me! Native Plant Landscaping Despite the Deer!” What: Fredericksburg Independent School District Community Education Class Speaker: Chris Anderson Learn how to create and protect a beautiful native plant landscape despite the constant depredations of our beautiful, but always hungry deer population. […]
Join us for a Hill Country Alliance + Pizzeria Sorellina happy hour! This fall, voters will have the opportunity to formally approve the Southwest Travis County GCD on November 5th. This would close a loophole and provide some management of groundwater withdrawals in SW Travis County. Domestic and livestock wells would not be impacted by […]
We hope you can join us for the October 18th, CARING FOR YOUR LAND – INCENTIVES FOR STEWARDSHIP AND CONSERVATION WORKSHOP at Castell General Store (19522 Ranch Road 152) in Castell, TX. This free event, which will detail tools and financial incentives to support land stewardship and conservation, starts at 1:15 PM and ends at 5:15 […]
The Sacred Springs Powwow is organized by the San Marcos nonprofit Indigenous Cultures Institute. The festival boasts an annual attendance of 6,000 and features performances by over 100 dancers, traditional drums & singers with a spectacular Indian Market of arts & craft booths and authentic Native foods. Highlights include: Over 100 Native dancers competing in ten categories Largest Native Market at an outdoor powwow […]
Save the date for San Marcos' second annual Monarch Fest! Conservation groups will be there to show visitors the importance of monarch butterflies and other pollinators that can be found in the region. Peruse our fall native plant sale and be inspired to build your own butterfly garden and lend a helping hand to pollinators […]
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+) […]
“Madrone Lore and More” - How to Plant a Madrone Tree Presented by David Winningham, Ph.D. Owner of Natives of Texas Nursery, Specializing in Madrones Tuesday, October 22, 2019 What: Fredericksburg Native Plant Society Meeting Topic: “Madrone Lore and More”- How to Plant a Madrone Tree Brief: The enigmatic Madrone tree is the […]
Click here to view the full agenda. RSVP is required by October 14, 2019. RSVP online through the marketplace at https://bit.ly/2YvPd7X or by email to clare.entwistle@ag.tamu.edu. This workshop is free because the program is funded through a Clean Water Act grant provided by the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. […]
State Representative Kyle Biedermann and State Representative Erin Zwiener will join us at our Town Hall Meeting, co-sponsored by GEAA, to discuss Props 2, 5, and 8, which are on the November 5th ballot and very important for conservation. Proposition 2: Authorizes the Texas Water Board to issue bonds for water and sewer projects in economically […]
The Edwards Aquifer is a home to diverse fauna and is a drinking water source for the city of San Antonio and surrounding central Texas communities. Because it is a karst aquifer, fractures, caves, sinking streams, and sinkholes act as conduits to the aquifer from the surface. While this means that the aquifer recharges quickly […]
The Edwards Aquifer is a home to diverse fauna and is a drinking water source for the city of San Antonio and surrounding central Texas communities. Because it is a karst aquifer, fractures, caves, sinking streams, and sinkholes act as conduits to the aquifer from the surface. While this means that the aquifer recharges quickly […]
Don't miss this Old Austin nostalgic night, as we look forward to Austin's future looking more scenic! We will have Dark Skies Black Pilsner on tap (named for the Dark Sky Association) donated by Vista Brewing, a taco/nacho bar by Smoke N' Roses, Deep Eddy drinks, an ecological glass art creation by local artist Allison […]
