About this event Weaving Nature Into Communities for Human Health, Climate Readiness, Equity, Biodiversity, and Much More! - A Webinar with Jaime Gonzalez The benefits that nature provides is oftentimes put into tidy boxes. Yet, when we restore or recreate nature where it has been lost, we energize places and spaces to do many, many […]
Workshop focused on assisting agri-land owners and managers Topics include: USDA/FSA, NRCS opportunities, programs for urban and small-scale farming, Rainwater Harvesting for Agriculture, Grazing Land Conservation and MORE! Click to view agenda as a PDF FREE for YOU! Seating Limited, Register ONLINE at www.alamorcd.org AGENDA: 1:00 pm - Registration/Opening Remarks. Bertha T. Venegas, Director, Alamo […]
Click to view PDF. Program topics will include ant control, killing weeds in and around ponds, laws and regulations regarding pond weeds, and keeping landscape plants healthy. The program is located at the Gillespie County Extension Office and will start at 8:15 am with registration and donuts. Lunch is included. Cost is $75 and checks should […]
We are excited to offer a *free* opportunity for families to come and enjoy a night under the stars. Throughout the night you and your family can gaze at the constellations above, view galaxies far far away through a telescope, and learn about the universe from our local astronomy enthusiasts. For better star gazing it […]
Click to view full-size image. The Land, Water & Wildlife Expeditions program will host a 2-day birding expedition experience for families on private land in Hays County. Participants will learn alongside volunteers and mentors about the basics of birding, how to use optics, how to use citizen science applications, and more. This will be a […]
Explore Shield Ranch after sunset and learn about the night sky with Hill Country Alliance educator Dawn Davies! The dark sky is a unique treasure of the Hill Country and dusk is a special time to experience wildlife, many of which begin to emerge as the sun goes down. Walk on camp trails and observe […]
Full Regional Flood Planning Group (RFPG) Meets Thursday, Dec 15, 2022, 9:30am Hybrid: In-person & Zoom webinar Get meeting details and view agenda and meeting materials HERE, when posted. On the Agenda: • Opportunities for public comment • Review, discuss, and take action on recommended revisions to the draft Regional Flood Plan in response to TWDB […]
Feeling connection, rejuvenation and a sense of purpose draws many to nature. And all of us deserve to experience its beauty! Social movements toward diversity, equity and inclusion in all spaces are gaining understanding and visibility. As a community, we’re becoming more aware of words like bias or stigma – we’re learning what they mean, […]
There will be a meeting of the Guadalupe RFPG on January 4, 2023. The meeting agenda, materials, and details for attending the meeting can be found here: www.guadaluperfpg.org. All meetings of the regional flood planning group are open to the public. Click here for updated information from the Guadalupe River Flood Planning Group. Learn More: Senate […]
Click to view full-size flyer. As a member of the Coahuiltecan/Pakajua "Painted Peoples" of Coahuila Mexico and Texas, Gary Perez is well-versed in the culture and traditions of these indigenous peoples whose history pre-dates the Spanish explorers by thousands of years. These are the original peoples of our area and they, and their artwork, have […]
Join the Native Plant Society - Kerrville Chapter at the Riverside Nature Center for a talk on the Hill Country. Our presenter is Rachael Lindsey, Director of Science and Stewardship for the Hill Country Conservancy. Her presentation focuses on the unique history, geology, and vegetation of this region with a focus on opportunities for creating […]
Demekia Biscoe, Education Director with the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, will guide you through things to consider for educators thinking about enhancing their lessons with outdoor activity. This session will give helpful knowledge and a little encouragement to utilize outdoor spaces as a classroom to inspire thinking. This workshop will also include tangible examples […]
