The Shield Ranch Foundation is excited to announce our 2025 Nature Walk Series at the Campsite at Shield Ranch. Whether you love hiking, wildflowers, or photography, we’ve got something for everyone to enjoy. Wildflower Walks Friday, March 28 | 1-4 PM and Saturday, April 19 | 1-4 PM Discover the beauty of spring blooms led […]
To accompany the launch of our latest resource, "Model Language for HOAs in the Texas Hill Country," HCA is hosting a webinar that covers what's in the guide, how it was developed, how to implement it, and allow time for audience Q&A. This new guide includes model language to help new developments and existing HOAs […]
Join Small Producers Initiative, the Audubon Society, and Wildlife Habitat Federation for an on-farm workshop demonstrating how agriculture and conservation can go hand in hand! We’ll highlight the work of TerraPurezza, who use multi-species livestock to produce high-quality meat while restoring the land. Their efforts at Willie Nelson’s Luck Ranch demonstrate how regenerative agriculture not […]
Water infrastructure conversations often involve pipes and facilities, but natural infrastructure - from aquifers and riparian areas to healthy soils and open spaces - plays an important role in protecting our water supplies, supporting water quality, and mitigating the impacts of floods. In this Texas Water Symposium, join us for a discussion and Q&A opportunity about nature-based […]
Under the 2025 Legislative Session Policy and Programs Fellowship awarded by Earthshare Texas, Javier has assisted Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance (GEAA) in our work to accomplish our legislative priorities during the 89th Legislative Session, running January through May. Javier has been working alongside GEAA Policy Director Rachel Hanes conducting research projects and working on policy and […]
We all know water’s getting scarce and things are feeling a little uncertain. That’s why the Kerr County Water Alliance is hosting a Community Town Hall: Worried about Water? — a chance for folks from across Kerr County to come together, share stories, and talk about what we’re seeing and what we can do next. […]
This panel discussion will feature two prominent developers in the Texas Hill Country. Banks Chisum with JB Chisum Inc and Garrett Melcher with ASA Properties. Both speakers will discuss their projects Onera Wimberley and Veramendi respectively, with a focus on the Low Impact Development Techniques which they have implemented and the mindset required for Conservation […]
Click to view a PDF of the flyer Learn how to manage invasive plants and support the long-term health of your creek or river at this free landowner workshop hosted by the Hill Country Alliance and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Meet fellow landowners working to control invasive Arundo donax (Giant Reed). Discover how to […]
Join us for a free, joy-filled day honoring Mother Earth, our community, and the opening of Bushong Mountain Park — right here in Real County! 🎟️ Free Admission — Reserve your tickets in advance by scanning the QR code or clicking the link below. Reserve Your Free Tickets This event is open to all and perfect for families, […]
Join us and Robert Mace, the Executive Director and Chief Water Policy Officer at The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment and a Professor of Practice in the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies at Texas State University as we discuss the future of water in the hill country. Texas is growing like wildfire […]
Rural Resilience: Balancing Heritage and Growth How can a town adapt to external forces without losing its character? What does it look like to build resilient communities? Join us to hear how groups in Real County are balancing heritage and growth: whether by protecting natural resources while preparing for a future with less reliable water, […]
The Southern Family Farmers and Food Systems Conference unites Texas farmers, homesteaders, local food advocates, conservationists, and landowners for two days of high-quality education, networking, and an engaging exhibit hall. Featuring six specialized learning tracks—Crops, Livestock, Business & Finance, Start-Up & Homesteader, The Big Picture, and Niche & Innovation—the conference explores innovative farming and conservation […]
