The Photo Contest is open from March 22 through May 31, 2023! The Texas Hill Country – famous for its pristine streams, blooming wildflowers, star-filled night skies, and tucked-away small towns – is home to over 3.8 million people and growing fast. Home to three of the fastest growing counties in the country, the Hill […]
Click to view full size flyer The Texans for Responsible Aggregate Mining (TRAM) invite you to attend a free webinar about best practices for effective and efficient outdoor lighting in the aggregates and concrete industries. These lighting practices improve quality of life for neighbors, reduce blinding glare for workers on site and for people driving […]
The 5th Annual Texas Regional Stormwater Conference will be held on March 28th, 2023 at the Civic Center in New Braunfels, Texas! The Texas Regional Stormwater Conference is designed to train attendees on proper stormwater management for construction activities, municipal operations, stormwater system maintenance, and other stormwater/MS4 topics as applicable. Download agenda in PDF form […]
“Favorite Hill Country Native Plants” will be presented by Kathy Saucier & Kathy Lewis, both of whom are long time NPSOT members. “Kathy Saucier and Kathy Lewis are ‘plant whisperers’ and very experienced with growing and propagating native plants in and around Fredericksburg,” said chapter Vice President and program chair, Paula Stone. “Their tips and […]
Kayak Clean-ups of the San Marcos River every Saturday in April, organized by the Eyes of the San Marcos River and sponsored by New Belgium Brewing. Click here to learn more and RSVP
Kayak Cleanups of the San Marcos River every Saturday in April, organized by the the Eyes of the San Marcos River and sponsored by New Belgium Brewing. Click here to learn more and RSVP
Join the Hill Country Alliance and the Indigenous Cultures Institute for a family-friendly play screening and panel discussion at Spring Lake in San Marcos. Click to view flyer The play features Indigenous dances, shares ancient traditions, and presents an alternative, Native-origin story about the first bluebonnets and sacred springs in Texas. A panel discussion after […]
Webinar: Financial Assistance for Land Stewardship Projects through HCHCI April 14th 10:00 - 11:30 AM Looking to start a stewardship project on your land or the land you manage? Join the Hill Country Headwaters Conservation Initiative (HCHCI) for a FREE 90-minute online informational session about funding available to landowners for projects in the Hill Country […]
Join the Llano River Watershed Alliance, Hill Country Alliance, Big Seed, and Texas Water Foundation for a free block party to celebrate the first Texas Runs on Water® mural in the Hill Country! This fun, afternoon event will celebrate the Llano River, local art, and all the ways water touches our lives. Artwork for this […]
Kayak Cleanups of the San Marcos River every Saturday in April, organized by the Eyes of the San Marcos and sponsored by New Belgium Brewing. Click here to learn more and RSVP
Information including the hydrologic cycle, basics to stream morphology, stream classification, stream instability, stream restoration, stabilization structure, vegetation, and monitoring and evaluation will be explained through classroom-style teaching in the morning session and hands-on activities in the field at a nearby stream in the afternoon sessions. More information can be found on the TWRI website […]
Beginner Astronomy presentation by Elliot Richmond, PhD. Dr. Richmond is a retired Adjunct Professor of Astronomy who will share with the group first step essentials for stargazing followed by Dan Heron, Communications Officer City of Horseshoe Bay who will present Nighttime Photography.
Our annual Star Party is back! There are very few places that have dark, open night skies perfect for stargazing and we are happy to be one of them. Join us at The Hall at Jester King on Friday, April 21 from 5:30-10pm alongside the Hill Country Alliance for an evening of observation and exploration into […]
Kayak Cleanups of the San Marcos River every Saturday in April, organized by the Eyes of the San Marcos River and sponsored by New Belgium Brewing. Click here to learn more and RSVP
Come celebrate "Where it Begins" the history and significance of the Comal Springs at the Headwaters at the Comal 5th annual Earth Day event. Visit educational booths and participate in earth friendly activities, stroll the paths along the newly established savanna prairie and along the restored riparian spring run. This event is free and open […]
Paula Stone will share her insights on how to increase your gardening enjoyment by making it easier and more successful. Attendees will learn what is needed to make the garden of your dreams and how to enjoy the process. The program will include a discussion of planning, tools, clothing, weeds, garden prep, planting, plants, and […]
Kayak Cleanups of the San Marcos River every Saturday in April, organized by the Eyes of the San Marcos River and sponsored by New Belgium Brewing. Click here to learn more and RSVP
Click to view full size flyer Find Rain Bees at the Comal County AgriLife Open House to learn about 1) the importance of water conservation, 2) why rain harvesting is a better long term solution to residential water demands than aquifer wells, 3) rain barrel construction, 4) wicking barrel construction, 5) rain tank selection methodology, […]
Grazing Workshop: Planning for land health and farm wealth with holistic management Join Hill Country Alliance and Holistic Management International for a hands-on workshop at Roberts Ranch exploring how Holistic Planned Grazing can benefit the health and wealth of your operation. Topics covered: Reading the land for signs of ecosystem health and stressors and deciding […]
Join HCA and the H. E. Butt Foundation in Bandera on May 6th for the Rural Roundup, a traveling community showcase! Click to view or download a PDF flyer. Want to learn how the Cowboy Capital of the World is preserving its unique character for the future? Spend the day exploring Bandera’s unique downtown, getting inspired […]
Join HCA and our partners in the Texas Living Waters Project at Meanwhile Brewing in Austin this Saturday, May 6 from 10am to 3pm for a day celebrating Texas rivers. You can join in an epic Groundwater vs Surface Water soccer tournament before sipping on ‘Take Me to the River’ — a brand new hazy […]
