Rocksprings – Devil’s Sinkhole 50th Anniversary

Devil's Sinkhole State Natural Area 101 N. Sweeten St., Rocksprings, TX, United States

On Friday, October 1, and Saturday, October 2, the Devil’s Sinkhole State Natural Area will host an event commemorating the 50th anniversary of the cave’s designation as a National Natural Landmark.   We are inviting all our neighbor national natural landmarks, parks, bat groups, cave science groups, water conservation groups, native tribes, and historic groups […]

Free

Blue Hole Star Party

Blue Hole Regional Park 100 Blue Hole Ln., Wimberley, TX, United States

Join the Wimberley Valley Dark Sky Committee, Wimberley Parks and Recreation, and the Texas State Astronomy Club for an evening of telescope viewing, laser-guided constellation tours, and good old-fashioned star gazing. Bring picnic chairs and blankets and we will see you on the Soccer Fields at Blue Hole Regional Park.

Round Rock – 81st Annual Meeting of SWCD Directors – October 4-6, 2021

The Annual Meeting of Texas Soil and Water Conservation District Directors is a meeting that provides Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Directors, SWCD employees, and other conservation partners the opportunity to examine issues relevant to the conservation of the State’s natural resources. Speakers from the local, state, and national levels will address attendees concerning a […]

$150

Online – Your Brain on Nature: Why Time Spent Outdoors is Good for our Mental Health

Online

About this event Research confirms that spending time in green spaces improves how our brains respond to stress. Exploring the outdoors has been linked to lower rates of depression and anxiety. A walk in nature can also improve memory and decrease worry. This workshop is designed to share this information and help participants develop their […]

Free

Online – Your Brain on Nature: Why Time Spent Outdoors is Good for our Mental Health

Online

About this event Research confirms that spending time in green spaces improves how our brains respond to stress. Exploring the outdoors has been linked to lower rates of depression and anxiety. A walk in nature can also improve memory and decrease worry. This workshop is designed to share this information and help participants develop their […]

Free

The Power of Light – Presented by Bettymaya Foott of the International Dark Sky Association

Online

On the 2nd Friday of every month, the members of the Austin Astronomical Society gather virtually for their general meeting and presentations.   This gathering is open to the general public, and more information can be found on our website. http://austinastro.org/ Our general meeting includes officer reports, updates on upcoming outreach events, and a favorite segment, What's […]

Kyle – Hays County Master Gardeners Annual Plant Sale

Kyle Public Library 550 Scott St, Kyle, TX, United States

Special Event Hays County Master Gardeners Annual Plant Sale All of the plants on sale are selected because they thrive in our hot Texas weather, unlike many of the plants you will find at the big-box stores. The proceeds of this sale will benefit continuing education programs and training classes in the community. The sale […]

Free

Star Party at Sunset Park

Sunset Park 21817 FM 1431, Lago Vista, Texas

We'll bring the telescopes, you bring a blanket, a picnic, a flashlight, and the kids

Llano County Friends of the Night Sky Star Party

Sting Softball Field Llano, Texas

On October 9, we will have a star party (weather permitting) at the Softball Field off Highway 71. Gather with some astronomers and learn about the night sky and view through their telescopes the wonders in the skies above.

Star Party at Hill Country State Natural Area

Hill Country State Natural Area 10600 Bandera Creek Road, Bandera, Texas

No stargazing experience is required! Join members of the San Antonio Astronomical Association to see constellations, planets, and more through their telescopes. Cost: This program is free with a valid park entrance permit. The entrance fee is $6 per person ages 13 and up; kids 12 and under are free; or free with an annual […]

Hill Country Night Sky Month Star Party

Singing Water Vineyards 316 Mill Dam Road, Comfort, TX, United States

Join the Kendall County Friends of the Night Group for a Star Party, hosted by Singing Water Vineyards. Several telescopes will be on hand, focusing on various stellar objects and narrators staging constellation tours of the night sky. Materials will be available to spread the word about how your household can help preserve our Hill […]

Free

McKinney Falls State Park Night Hike

McKinney Falls State Park 5808 McKinney Falls Parkway, Austin, Texas

Experience the trails at night. Discover a whole new way to experience the night! Join us as we walk an easy trail (about 3/4 mile round-trip). We will keep our eyes and ears open for wolf spiders, scorpions, and nocturnal wildlife! Fun for all ages! - Meet: Location provided following event registration. - Bring: Water, […]