The stars above are one of our region’s most treasured natural resources, yet increasing population growth and development across the Texas Hill Country are contributing to light pollution that dims our view of them. In Burnet County, preserving—and in some areas, restoring—the night sky is vital, not only for the health of all living things […]
Join us on Saturday, November 8 from 4:00–9:30 PM at Knibbe Ranch as we celebrate 20 years of protecting the Texas Hill Country! This milestone evening will feature special performances by Hill Country musicians Bruce Robison, Will & The Wilderness, Katie Shore, and very special surprise guests! This once-in-20-years event will bring together 400+ community leaders, […]
Are you a landowner who was affected by the July floods? Please join us for one of our three upcoming Riparian Restoration workshops, designed for landowners ready to take an active role in restoring their creek or riverbanks. Choose the date and location that works best for you: Hunt, TX – Sunday, Nov. 9 Kerrville, […]
Join us for a volunteer day at High Country Community Garden! We’ll kick things off with a discussion on the importance of native planting in community gardens in Texas. Native plants play a crucial role in conserving water, supporting pollinators, and maintaining the health of our local ecosystems—all while keeping gardens vibrant and sustainable. After the […]
Are you a landowner who was affected by the July floods? Please join us for one of our three upcoming Riparian Restoration workshops, designed for landowners ready to take an active role in restoring their creek or riverbanks. Choose the date and location that works best for you: Hunt, TX – Sunday, Nov. 9 Kerrville, […]
Join us for a volunteer day at Labor Serena Community Garden! We’ll begin with a discussion on the importance of soil health in raised garden beds. Good soil, with amendments like mulch and compost, is vital for conserving water and supporting healthy plant growth. Then we’ll dive right in with some hands-on work! Together, we’ll […]
More than just a great night of music—-this event is your chance to help protect the land and water that make the Hill Country so special. Proceeds benefit the Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance, working hard to safeguard the Edwards and Trinity aquifers, the lifeblood of Central Texas. Every two-step and every ticket helps keep our […]
Are you a landowner who was affected by the July floods? Please join us for one of our three upcoming Riparian Restoration workshops, designed for landowners ready to take an active role in restoring their creek or riverbanks. Choose the date and location that works best for you: Hunt, TX – Sunday, Nov. 9 Kerrville, […]
In 2022, the Natural Resource Conservation Service began sampling soils in San Antonio and Bexar County, Texas to measure soil organic carbon. This project was started in conjunction with the Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance and the City of San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department. Travis Waiser will cover the sampling technique, where samples were taken, […]
Brendan Gibbons will discuss River Aid San Antonio’s (RASA’s) efforts to raise an army of volunteer stewards to help keep the San Antonio River and its tributaries clean and thriving. RASA hosts multiple watershed cleanup events per month where volunteers remove thousands of pounds of litter from streams. Since the group’s founding, RASA volunteers have […]
Some of the tools Municipal and Private Water Utilities use to protect the water supply are very similar while other methodologies seem very different. Suzanne will talk about what Texas Water Company, a private water utility company, has done to protect the water supply and how various tools can be modified and utilized throughout the […]
The Hill Country Alliance (HCA) is hosting a Hillside Stewardship Workshop on Saturday, March 28th at Pure Pastures Ranch in Canyon Lake, TX, for landowners interested in building healthier soils while slowing and sinking water on their landscape. Led by Dr. Mollie Walton, a restoration ecologist with over 30 years of experience helping landowners restore land productivity, participants will […]
