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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Texans for Responsible Aggregate Mining (TRAM) invite you to attend our upcoming webinar on Citizen Advisory Councils: Strategies for Navigating APO Growth with Community Input on Thursday May 29th, 5:30 - 6:45pm. This is part of our Best Practices Webinar Series which showcases various tools and best practices available to communities and highlights good examples within the aggregates […]
Are you seeing signs of erosion or gully formation? Would you like to have more water catchment, soil moisture, and plant productivity? Join us for a hands-on erosion control workshop designed for Hill Country land stewards and owners! We'll build and explore several structures that slow water, reduce erosion, and build back your soil. These structures are cost-effective […]
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, […]
We are rolling into the hottest time of the year and our current drought shows no sign of diminishing! Join the Texas Hill Country Conservation Network for this special webinar, where we discuss this possibly historic drought and what can be done to conserve our water supplies. We'll hear from Paul Bertetti, Edwards Aquifer Authority's […]
With the 2025 Legislative Session coming to a close Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance (GEAA) Policy Director Rachel Hanes will guide attendees on a look back at what priority water bills made it through every step of the legislative process and will be enacted into law, what bills failed to advance this year, and the impact […]
This is a family friendly indoor picnic and Texas nature docuseries (5 short films) viewing. From the folks that brought you 'Deep In The Heart,' come join us and learn about our Texas State Parks, efforts to conserve bats, redfish, bears, and ocelots. DISCLAIMER: Nature docu-series does contain trials and tribulations experienced by these animals […]
This presentation focuses on enhancing flood risk management for San Antonio’s Westside Creeks, including Apache, San Pedro, Martinez, and Alazan Creeks. It explores the critical role of floodplains in managing flood risks and discusses FEMA’s role in regulating floodplain boundaries and development. The presentation addresses various types of flooding, such as overland flooding (rainwater runoff) […]
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 […]
