• Online – Water Wonks Hour Lecture Series #7: 2D Modeling for Flood Risk Planning of San Antonio’s Westside Creeks

    Online

    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) […]

    Free
  • Hill Country Water Worries: Land Stewardship, Water Policy, and the Future of Water in Texas

    Water is on everyone's mind after the recent floods in Kerr County. Join the Kerr County Water Alliance for a timely conversation on the future of water in the Hill Country. This free in-person event, Hill Country Water Worries, features renowned water policy leader Dr. Andrew Sansom and land stewardship expert Dr. April Sansom. It’s […]

    Free
  • 2025 Grazing School

    San Marcos, TX 601 University Drive Ag Building 206, San Marcos, TX, United States

    A unique 3-day workshop to learn from the top 3 industry leaders, Holistic Management International, Understanding Ag and Noble Research Institute, in Regenerative Grazing!   Join us to learn: Forage assessment, grazing planning, & stocking calculations Improving profitability through appropriate grass management Fundamentals of herd selection, genetics & epigenetics Assessing animal performance Business practices to […]

    $750
  • San Marcos – Southern Family Farmers and Food Systems Conference

    Texas State University 601 University Drive, San Marcos, TX, United States

    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 […]

  • 2025 Water Wonks Hour Lecture Series #8: Smarter Writing, Faster Research: Using AI for Water Work

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    Curious about how artificial intelligence can help you write better, faster, and with less stress? Whether you’re drafting a newsletter, summarizing scientific reports, or digging into complex water issues, AI tools like ChatGPT can be your secret weapon. This session will introduce you to practical, beginner-friendly ways AI can support your communication and research efforts. No tech […]

    Free
  • Educational Event on Tawny Crazy Ants

    325 Resource Drive, New Braunfels, Texas

    The Curious Life of the Tawny Crazy Ant... and How to End It. Learn about the biology, behavior, and management of tawny crazy ants. 1 General CEU is offered. August 28th - 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm, doors open at 5 pm Registration is required by contacting the Comal County Extension Office. 830-620-3440 | comal-tx@tamu.edu</a

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  • Gourdgeous Glass Pumpkin Patch Festival

    Wimberley Glassworks 6469 Ranch Rd 12, San Marcos, TX, United States

    Get ready for a fall celebration like no other! Wimberley Glassworks invites you to our annual Gourdgeous Glass Pumpkin Patch on September 20th. Discover hundreds of handcrafted glass pumpkins, each one a unique work of art. Experience the thrill of spooky-themed live glassblowing, take on our interactive scavenger hunts, and treat yourself to festive sweets […]

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  • Drought and Demand – Groundwater Management

    Tye Preston Memorial Library 16311 S. Access Rd, Canyon Lake, TX, United States

    **LIMITED SEATING.  REGISTRATION REQUIRED** A panel from the Texas Water Development Board, Comal Trinity Groundwater Conservation District, and the Edwards Aquifer Authority discusses management of groundwater resources.

    Free
  • Community Town Hall: Floodplain 101

    Guadalupe Basin Natural Resource Center 125 Lehmann Dr., Kerrville, TX, United States

    Community Town Hall: Floodplain 101:  Bring Your Address — Leave with Answers After the devastating July floods, many Kerr County residents are asking: What’s my flood risk? Can I rebuild safely? What does FEMA really require?  This event is open to all residents — homeowners, renters, and business owners — who want clear answers about floodplain […]

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  • Concan Rural Roundup: The Future of Water in the Western Hill Country

    House Pasture Cattle Co 2 River Road, Concan, TX, United States

    On the edge of the encroaching Chihuahuan Desert, enclosed by Flash Flood Alley, west of a growing urban center, and home to a rich agricultural heritage, the rural Hill Country faces water pressures from every direction. After the water shortages of 2022 and the historic flooding of 2025, how do we plan for the future? At this […]

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  • Burnet – International Observe the Moon Event at Inks Lake SP

    Inks Lake State Park 3630 Park Road 4 W, Burnet, TX, United States

    Join Park Rangers and volunteers, and other stargazers across the country, as we gaze upward to enjoy our one and only moon and celebrate the NASA International Observe the Moon night, Hill Country Night Sky Month, and the Asian Moon festival See the moon through telescopes, munch on refreshments, and make a Chinese Lantern. A […]

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