Dripping Springs – A Dark Skies Fall Outdoor Dinner

Cactus Moon Lodge 5508 US-290, Dripping Springs, TX, United States

Please join us at Cactus Moon for an incredible evening of food and wine. Cactus Moon has been described as "the dreamiest property in the Tx Hill Country," and we could not be more excited to bring you a thoughtfully curated and designed "dark skies" dining atmosphere and experience here. Enjoy a multi-course live fire meal created […]

$225

Canyon Lake – Lunch and Learn Saving Dark Skies

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

Bring your lunch and join the Comal County Friends of the Night Sky as we kick off October 2022 as Hill Country Night Sky Month. Light Pollution affects us far more than just our ability to view the heavens, poor lighting practices can affect our health, attract un-wanted wildlife, and even compromise our security. The […]

Wimberley – Mountain Cedar Blue Hole Field Workshop

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

Join Wimberley Parks and Recreation in partnership with Elizabeth McGreevy, author of Wanted! Mountain Cedars: Dead and Alive, as we explore Blue Hole Regional Park and discuss the various types of mountain cedar, their myths, and why there is so much anti-cedar sentiment. This workshop will benefit all Hill Country nature enthusiasts, landowners, Master Naturalists, and all […]

$25

Hill Country – Backyard Howl (At The Moon)

In the spirit of legendary wolves howling at the moon on a full moon night, Kendall Country Friends of the Nights sky will be encouraging all families to venture into their backyards to enjoy October 9th's Hunter's (Full) Moon. We encourage everyone to take a few pictures and post them on social media, in support […]

Free

Wimberley – Howl at the Moon Dance Party

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

Join us in the Wimberley Valley as have our third annual HOWL AT THE MOON EVENT. Everyone is urged to go outside at 8:30 PM and howl at the full moon. Last year several HOA's, bars, and subdivisions had organized howls. This year Blue Hole Regional Park and the Wimberley Dark Sky Committee will host […]

Free

Wimberley – Hill Country Howl

At 8:30 PM on October 9th, the entire community is invited to step outside and howl at the October full moon.  Restaurants and bars, Property Owner Associations, and even the dancers at the Blue Hole Moon Dance will pause and send their best howls up to the Hunters Moon.

Free

Online – DisabiliTree: Finding Ways to Integrate Nature and Accessibility

Online

About this event A webinar with Fiona Wyrtzen, Youth Forest Council Intern Alum for the City of Austin Accessing nature can be a struggle for those with different abilities, and one of the best ways to make nature accessible is to look at each person’s individual needs. Using the film DisabiliTree: A Film on Disability […]

Online – DisabiliTree: Finding Ways to Integrate Nature and Accessibility

Online

About this event A webinar with Fiona Wyrtzen, Youth Forest Council Intern Alum for the City of Austin Accessing nature can be a struggle for those with different abilities, and one of the best ways to make nature accessible is to look at each person’s individual needs. Using the film DisabiliTree: A Film on Disability […]

Bandera – Convening of Grassroots Water Advocates

Save the Date - Location TBD! On October 13th, HCA is convening grassroots water advocates for a day of learning, strategizing, and networking. If you would like to get involved, please email marisa@hillcountryalliance.org for more information. More details coming soon.