Join Texas Land Conservancy for a beautiful fall walk at Querencia, a conservation easement property in Hays County. This will be a moderate to difficult hike of about 2-3 miles, led by Hill Country Program Director Alec King. We recommend wearing long pants, closed-toe shoes, and insect repellent. Please bring a refillable water bottle. $5 […]
For Hill Country Night Sky Month, we are encouraging you to become citizen scientists by using your naked eye to measure sky brightness caused by light pollution for the monthly Globe at Night Citizen Science Campaign! Our goal is to get 100 measurements! For this campaign, you have two, 10 -day windows from September 24th-October […]
SMRF is hosting their 2nd Annual Riverside Social as a fundraiser to continue important work like improving wastewater treatment permits, monitoring water quality, conserving land over Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone, educating the public, removing invasive species, hosting cleanups, and more. This event will feature music from the Shred Lasso Band, food by the Root Cellar, […]
Have you ever had the chance to witness the country night sky? It sure gets dark out here! Kendall County Friends of the Night Sky are hosting a Star Party at Singing Water Vineyards in Comfort, TX. Be our guest as our Astronomy experts guide us through navigating the Texas night sky! Bring the family […]
What's happening when the sun goes down? Let's talk nocturnal critters, night skies, and migrating birds. Feel free to dress as your favorite nocturnal animal. Featuring a Bulb Exchange. Bring your current bulb to an outdoor light fixture and we'll exchange it with a Night Sky Friendly bulb. Be sure to attend the premiere showing […]
In the last couple of years, we’ve seen an uptick in new private dams in the Hill Country. These new dams have raised questions from downstream landowners about the process for permitting new dams, and what to do if you discover an unauthorized dam. In this webinar, we’ll cover the complex world of dam permitting […]
Dive into the wonders of the night sky with the City of Dripping Springs at Ranch Park! Join us for an evening of celestial wonders, stargazing, and fun. Bring a chair and enjoy an up-close view of the stars and constellations above. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable night under the stars!
Become a Sustaining Neighbor by 11/29 and join our year end party on 12/6! Click here to become a Sustaining Neighbor at the $20/month level and receive your free gift! You may have heard that the Hill Country Alliance is celebrating 20 years of working to protect our region's incredible open spaces, starry night skies, […]
Join Small Producers Initiative (SPI), Understanding Ag and Menke Farm & Ranch in an on-farm workshop focused on restoring and enhancing soil health using regenerative agriculture principles! We'll tour the Menke's 6th generation ranch and hear first-hand the challenges and successes of how a 3k acre ranch transitioned from expensive inputs to sustainable grazing methods that […]
Join us for an unforgettable star party and explore the marvels of the night sky! Experience the wonder and awe of stargazing alongside local astronomers from the Austin Astronomical Society and Reimers Observatory, who will share their knowledge and insights. Engage in hands-on activities with the Travis County Parks Foundation, making the event fun for […]
This reception is a great opportunity for HCA’s supporters to connect (or reconnect) with HCA board, staff and Hill Country champions from across the region. HCA is celebrating our 20th anniversary year, and it is thanks to you and your generous support that we are able to protect the lands, waters, communities, and night skies […]
Building a Winning Grant Application with Texas Rural Funders Join us for this free webinar aimed at helping partners learn how to build successful grant applications. We'll share resources to help you find the right grant for your projects, share tips on creating strong applications, and connect with experts to get your questions answered. Dr. Kelty […]
