KBB and the City of Blanco have spring cleanup events that KBB’s annual Don’t Mess with Texas Trash-Off and Blanco River Clean-Up on Sat., April 10, 2021. The event will begin at Bindseil Park at 9 a.m. and social distancing guidelines will be followed to remain safe; safety comes first. “Your health and safety are […]
Join the Blanco County Friends of the Night Sky for a plant swap! In support of International Dark Sky Week, Blanco County Friends of the Night Sky will have an exhibit table at the Blanco Community Plant Swap. This is being held at Gem of the Hills Activity Center, 2233 US Highway 281 N, Blanco, TX 78606 on Sunday, […]
The 2021 Texas Land Conservation Conference will be held as a virtual event and will offer a variety of program content and learning experiences related to land and water conservation in the Lone Star State. This year’s event will also feature regional, outdoor, in-person networking events on Thursday evening. With nearly 300 attendees and growing, the […]
The Central Texas Water Conservation Symposium provides water utilities with the information needed to implement successful water conservation programs, effectively engage customers, and plan for the future. Learn from state and national experts about the latest approaches, what is coming next and best practices for maximum efficiency gains. Day 1: Tuesday, April 20, 2020, 9:30am to 12:00pm […]
Summers are getting hotter. Flooding events are becoming more extreme. And, more recently, Winter Storm Uri brought snow and record-breaking freezing temperatures to Texas. It’s no secret that climate change is affecting every aspect of our planet, but how much do we really know and what does the science say? Join the Meadows Center’s Founder […]
Join the Hays County Master Naturalists for an informative presentation. Daniel Oppenheimer from the Hill Country Alliance will discuss common issues encountered by Hays County landowners focussing primarily on erosion and invasive plants and will offer guidance on potential solutions. Learn more and register here.
The Central Texas Water Conservation Symposium provides water utilities with the information needed to implement successful water conservation programs, effectively engage customers, and plan for the future. Learn from state and national experts about the latest approaches, what is coming next and best practices for maximum efficiency gains. Day 1: Tuesday, April 20, 2020, 9:30am to 12:00pm […]
Join us for the next Imagine Austin Speaker Series featuring Dr. Garry Cooper. In his talk, Garry will discuss the role of the circular economy in combating inequality and environmental injustice. He will also elaborate on the need for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) voices in this sector and how communities and governments […]
Protecting Natural Resources, Hosted By LWVCA Perserving the natural land and water in our rapidly growing area will be the focus of a public online meeting Wednesday, April 21, hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Comal Area (LWVCA) in celebration of Earth Day 2021, at 7 p.m. on Zoom (ID: 899 8656 […]
Colorado River Alliance and Travis County Parks are bringing a whole new meaning to spring cleaning! Our beautiful parks and Texas Colorado River need a little spring-cleaning“and we need YOUR help! Join us on April 24th - the Saturday after Earth Day - to get your hands dirty while helping to keep our Mother Earth […]
Three cheers for pollinators: Butterflies! Bats! Bees! Butterfly Bonanza (+ Bats & Bees) returns to the Science Mill on Saturday, April 24. Through up-close encounters and hands-on activities, learn why these friendly flyers are crucial to our local ecosystem. First 200 visitors receive a butterfly to release in our outdoor Butterfly Garden! Examine real bat […]
The US Water Alliance is a proud co-sponsor of Water Week, a series of virtual events in which a variety of water-focused associations and coalitions will be highlighting the importance of water infrastructure. Now more than ever, water infrastructure must be elevated as a national policy priority, and it is crucial that climate-resilience, affordability, and […]
