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SUMMARY:Online - Urban Stream Processes and Restoration Program – Day 3
DESCRIPTION:Urban Stream Processes and Restoration Program – Advanced Stream Restoration Design\nRivers and streams are at the core of many urban areas. These waterways perform many important functions such as transporting runoff and sediments\, as well as providing habitat for wildlife and moderating temperatures. Natural stream design helps restore and maintain these functions and minimize negative impacts of urbanization\, such as erosion and flooding. Maintaining or restoring riparian vegetation along urban streams can also improve surface water quality throughout the watershed by filtering nonpoint source pollution. \nThis three-day advanced workshop is being co-hosted by the Texas Riparian Association\, Texas A&M AgriLife and the Texas Water Resources Institute. The training will focus on natural design processes for stream restoration projects and is more in-depth than the one-day trainings. Materials presented in the training will help attendees understand at a deeper level: \n\nnatural stream processes\,\nclassification of streams using the Rosgen system\,\nnatural channel design techniques\,\nregulatory overview\,\nstream survey procedures\,\nbioassessment\, and\nnatural design structures.\n\nVirtual Format\nJanuary 20–22\, 2021\nWednesday:  9 a.m. – 12 p.m.\nThursday:  9 a.m. – 5 p.m.\nFriday:  9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. \nClick here to learn more and register
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-urban-stream-processes-and-restoration-program-day-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Online - Axis Deer in the Texas Hill Country Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join the Hill Country Alliance and Texas Tech University Department of Natural Resources Management for a free\, informative webinar on Axis Deer biology\, ecology\, and impact on the Hill Country. \nTo join\, go to: https://zoom.us/j/93754658053. For those needing to participate by phone on February 2nd\, call 1-346-248-7799 and then dial the Meeting ID: 937 5465 8053. \n  \n \n 
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-axis-deer-in-the-texas-hill-country-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Online - Globe at Night Observations - February
DESCRIPTION:Six Easy Star Hunting Steps\n\nDuring the campaign dates\, go outside more than an hour after sunset (8-10 pm local time). The Moon should not be up. Let your eyes become used to the dark for 10 minutes before your first observation.\nUse a night sky app on your phone outside to find the constellation from where you are.\nGo to the Globe at Night Report page to start to enter Globe at Night measurements. Make sure you are in “Nighttime version”\nWith a smart phone\, the app will put in the date\, time\, location (latitude/longitude) automatically. Otherwise please type them in. For your location\, type the street address closest to your observation along with the city\, state or province and country.\nChoose the star chart that looks most closely to what you see toward your constellation. That is\, what is the faintest star you can see in the sky and find in the chart?\nChose the amount of cloud cover at the time of observation and then click on the “SUBMIT DATA” button.\n\n\nGlobe at Night 2020 Dates and Constellations\nNew for 2020: During many of the 2020 Globe at Night campaigns there will be more than one choice for which constellation is optimal to use. This will depend on your location around the globe. To decide which one is best for you at your location for the dates listed below\, check to see if the constellation is more than halfway above the horizon. If so\, you can use that constellation for the campaign. If not\, try another suggested constellation for that month \nLearn more here: https://www.globeatnight.org/6-steps.php
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-globe-at-night-observations-february/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210204T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210204T133000
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SUMMARY:Online - Converting to Wildlife Management Exemption Webinar with Plateau Land and Wildlife Management
DESCRIPTION:Learn if a Wildlife Exemption is right for you and your property and how to make the switch! This webinar will provide a basic understanding of the Wildlife Management property tax valuation\, more commonly referred to as a “Wildlife Exemption”. It will cover the Wildlife Management law and requirements\, how to qualify and how it works\, examples of the seven wildlife activity categories\, resources/tips for success\, and how Plateau can assist to make the transition easy and stress free. Time will be provided at the end to address questions you may have about making the switch to a Wildlife Exemption from traditional Ag or Timber. \nPresented by the wildlife exemption specialists at Plateau Land & Wildlife with over 20 years of experience working with landowners making the transition from traditional Ag and Timber to Wildlife. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-converting-to-wildlife-management-exemption-webinar-with-plateau-land-and-wildlife-management/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210211T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190321
CREATED:20210127T113515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210127T113515Z
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SUMMARY:Online - Exploring Groundwater Recoverability in Texas Webinar with Texas Water Journal
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin the Texas Water Journal for a webinar exploring a new framework for quantifying groundwater recoverability.  \nThe 2017 Texas state water plan projects total supply deficits of 4.8 and 8.9 million acre-feet under drought-of-record conditions by the year 2020 and 2070\, respectively\, driven by population growth concurrent with declining available supplies. Reductions in groundwater supply account for 95% of anticipated declines in total water supply. Meanwhile\, restrictive groundwater management plans may be creating a regulation-induced shortage of groundwater in Texas\, given the significant groundwater storage volumes that are unutilized under many management plans. \nThis presentation will explore a recent article in the Texas Water Journal\, “Exploring Groundwater Recoverability in Texas: Maximum Economically Recoverable Storage\,” where Justin C. Thompson\, Charles W. Kreitler\, and Michael H. Young provide an analysis of groundwater extraction feasibility and simulate maximum economically recoverable storage for conditions representative of the central section of the Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer under economic constraints associated with agricultural uses. Their results indicate that certain uses may be limited to as little as 1% of current groundwater availability estimates. They suggest that Texas groundwater managers\, stakeholders\, and policymakers assessing groundwater availability need an alternate approach for estimating recoverability. \nLearn more and register for the webinar here. \nRead the full article from Texas Water Journal here. \n  \n \n 
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-exploring-groundwater-recoverability-in-texas-webinar-with-texas-water-journal/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210211T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210211T200000
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SUMMARY:Bandera - DNA Roundup
DESCRIPTION:Let’s get together\, friends and neighbors\, for the DNA Round-Up! A community kickoff\, to celebrate Bandera’s original settlement patterns and why they matter. We will share stories of who filled the buildings and how the town has changed over time. We will begin to have a community conversation about Bandera’s future. Bring the family and invite the kids to chime-in! The DNA Round-Up\, hosted by the City of Bandera and Simplecity\, is the first in a series of opportunities for you and your neighbors to tell stories about what’s working and concerns\, thoughts\, opinions and ideas about your community. \nThe DNA Round-Up event will be 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Thursday\, February 11\, 2020 at: \n11th Street Cowboy Bar \n307 11th Street \nBandera\, TX 78003  \nIt will be outside\, so dress warm!  \nThe event will begin with a dialogue and presentation by Matt Lewis\, of Simplecity. He will introduce the City of Bandera DNA Analysis\, an in-depth study of Bandera’s historic anatomy and how it functions. The presentation will begin at 5:15 p.m.\, wrapping up around 6:00 p.m. It will be followed by a community conversation and end with information regarding upcoming Rodeo events. \n \n 
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/bandera-dna-roundup/
LOCATION:11th Street Cowboy Bar\, 307 11th Street\, Bandera\, TX\, 78003\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210216T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210216T143000
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SUMMARY:Online - Grow your business with Dark Sky Tourism
DESCRIPTION:Cranborne Chase became an International Dark Sky Reserve in 2019 and we want to help tourism businesses in and around the AONB to make the most of this new status and USP. \nFind out how your business can benefit from this new market and get tips on how you can make small changes that can help your business to appeal to these new audiences. \nAstro tourism expert Richard Darn helped Northumberland become Europe’s biggest international dark sky park and launched the Kielder Observatory. He has worked with Cranborne Chase and North Pennines AONB on dark sky conservation and promotion and also with Northumberland\, Yorkshire Dales\, North York Moors and Exmoor national parks. \nWith a professional background as a media consultant\, he has appeared on BBC Sky at Night\, BBC News 24 and Stargazing Live and is a regular on BBC local radio. He recently completed an application to create an international dark sky reserve in the North York Moors and has helped scores of businesses tap into the market for dark sky experiences\, offering practical advice and an undimmed passion for a starry sky. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-grow-your-business-with-dark-sky-tourism/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210217T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210217T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190321
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SUMMARY:Online - Create Your Own Stunning Star Trails - Astrophotography with Mary McIntyre
DESCRIPTION:Create your own stunning star trail with this astrophotography masterclass with Mary McIntyre. \nMary will guide you through the process step by step and show you how you can create these amazing photographs using very basic camera equipment; even on a mobile phone! \nMary is an amateur astronomer and astronomy communicator based in Oxfordshire\, UK. \nShe is a keen astrophotographer and astronomy sketcher and is a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society. She has a busy talks schedule and also writes for Sky at Night Magazine and the Yearbook of Astronomy\, is a co-presenter of the Comet Watch radio show and recently joined the Astro Radio team. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-create-your-own-stunning-star-trails-astrophotography-with-mary-mcintyre/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210218T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210218T114500
DTSTAMP:20260403T190321
CREATED:20210203T160710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210203T160710Z
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SUMMARY:Online - Texas Water Leaders Informational Webinar with Texas Water Foundation
DESCRIPTION:The Texas Water Leaders Program is an annual leadership program that provides water professionals with the tools\, training\, and opportunities to expand their potential. \nThe Texas Water Leader Certification offers emerging water leaders the opportunity to grow their leadership skills and become a part of an exclusive network of professionals stepping into positions of leadership \nThe program’s curriculum is designed around 10 days of training on topics ranging from financial management to conflict resolution and Texas water policy and includes mentorship and alumni offerings. \nInterested to learn more? Join us on February 18th at 11 AM for an informational webinar. \nClick here to register for the informational webinar
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-texas-water-leaders-informational-webinar-with-texas-water-foundation/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210225T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210225T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190321
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210208T141213Z
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SUMMARY:Wimberley - Wimberley Valley Trails Initiative Virtual Public Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Wimberley Valley Trails Study is a planning effort by Hays County and the City of Wimberley to increase safety\, mobility\, and connectivity in the Wimberley and Woodcreek areas through a system of hike-and-bike trails\, sidewalks\, and related improvements. \nKey focus areas:\n\nMulti-use Corridors Master Plan – develop a conceptual Trails Master Plan for walking\, hiking\, biking\, and other transportation options to connect points of interest in the Wimberley region with a series of safe\, accessible\, multi-use corridors.\nOld Kyle Road Improvements – Identify improvements to enhance connectivity\, safety\, and accessibility between the Wimberley Square to Blue Hole Park and other sections of the trail along the road.\n\nStudy Goals:\n\nInvolve the community in the planning efforts.\nDevelop a design based on the history\, culture\, and natural environment of the region.\nImproved connections to points of interests such as parks\, schools\, and local businesses.\nImprove safety\, mobility\, and connectivity to points of interests such as parks\, schools\, and local businesses.\n\nFind out more:\nHome | Wimberley Vly Trails (wimberleyvalleytrails.com) \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/wimberley-wimberley-valley-trails-initiative-virtual-public-meeting/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210313
DTSTAMP:20260403T190321
CREATED:20210202T122406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210202T122406Z
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SUMMARY:Online - Virtual Certified Interpretive Guide Training Course with NAI
DESCRIPTION:The National Association for Interpretation (NAI) is offering an online training course for individuals in the field of Interpretation. It is designed for individuals who deliver interpretive programs or have contact with the public at interpretive sites.  This course will be a combination of online instruction and virtual meetings with your instructor. Note\, this course is designed to cover all the same material and requirements as the in-person Certified Interpretive Guide course and the certification awarded is the same as our face to face offerings. Prior to the start of the course\, you will receive information from your instructor on how the course will work and the times you will be meeting. \nThe CIG Program\nThe nationally recognized Certified Interpretive Guide (CIG) program is designed for anyone in the interpretive field. Whether you’re a new hire\, a professional looking to refresh your skills\, or beginning a second career\, this course will aid you in improving your presentation techniques. The course combines the theoretical foundations of the profession with practical strategies in delivering quality interpretive programming to visitors. \nThis virtual course includes: \n\nThe history\, definition\, and principles of interpretation.\nTechniques on how to make your programs purposeful\, enjoyable\, relevant\, organized\, and thematic.\nHow to use tangible objects to connect your audience to intangible ideas and universal concepts.\nThe 3 certification requirements needed to obtain a CIG (open book CORE Literature Review exam\, program outline\, and 10 minute interpretive presentation).\n\nSchedule\nThis course is taught via Zoom from March 1 to March 12. From March 1 to March 5\, we will meet for four hours per day via Zoom beginning at 10 AM EST\, 9 AM CST\,  8 AM MST and 7 AM PST. During those same times on March 8 and 9 the Zoom platform will be available for scheduled personal coaching sessions and group work on the literature review for those attempting certification. Depending on the number and agreement of the participants\, final presentations will occur on March 11 and/or 12. Follow-up appointments will be made with each participant to receive personal instructor feedback. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-virtual-certified-interpretive-guide-training-course/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210304T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210304T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190321
CREATED:20210224T101857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210224T101857Z
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SUMMARY:Online - Scalable Solutions: Rainwater Harvesting - 2021 Water-Wise Speakers Series with Hays Trinity GCD
DESCRIPTION:Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District – Water-Wise Speaker Series \nFor more information contact Charlie Flatten\, General Manager at gm@haysgroundwater.com or 512-858-9253  \nThe Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District has announced its 2021 Water-Wise Speaker Series. Subject matter experts will discuss a variety of water topics important to Hays County residents.  \nHays County is listed by the US Census Bureau as the second fastest growing county in the United States. Great schools\, good housing\, proximity to growing business opportunities\, and a beautiful landscape are all drivers for our growth.  \nIts most precious resource is water. The Trinity Aquifer deep below has a limited recharge capacity and will not support the growth coming in the next 20-years. The County needs to maximize efficiency of use and diversify its water supply portfolio to keep local communities healthy and viable long into the future.  \nRainwater is already being collected on homesteads and larger buildings across Hays County. Water-wise landscaping\, land conservation\, and climate trends are all important parts of a strategy to protect our aquifers.  \nSpeakers will present at 5:30 live and online. Dial-in information will be on the District website www.HaysGroundwater.com the week before each presentation. Check the schedule for upcoming dates.  \nTopics will include:  \n\nScalable Solutions — Rainwater Harvesting: James Grizzard\, Harvest Rain – March 4\, 2021 \nWater Wise Lawns and Gardens: Hays County Master Naturalists – May 6\, 2021 \nWimberley One-Water School – Innovative Conservation Design: Nick Dornak\, Meadows Center for Water and the Environment – July 1\, 2021 \nBenefits of Land Conservation on Water Resources: Lori Olson\, Texas Land Trust Council – TBD \nClimate and Weather Trends in the Hill Country: John Nielson-Gammon\, State Climatologist – TBD \n\nClick here for the HTGCD Press Release – 2.22.21 \nHAYS TRINITY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT STAFF & BOARD  \nCharlie Flatten\, General Manager  \nPhilip Webster\, Hydrogeologist  \nKeaton Hoelscher\, Geo-Technician  \nLaura Thomas\, Office Administrator  \nHolly Fults\, President District 3  \nLinda Kaye Rogers\, Vice President District 4  \nJohn Worrall\, Treasurer/Secretary District 1  \nToby Shelton District 2  \nDoc Jones District 5 
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-scalable-solutions-rainwater-harvesting-2021-water-wise-speakers-series-with-hays-trinity-gcd/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210305
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210315
DTSTAMP:20260403T190321
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SUMMARY:Online - Globe at Night Observations - March
DESCRIPTION:Six Easy Star Hunting Steps\n\nDuring the campaign dates\, go outside more than an hour after sunset (8-10 pm local time). The Moon should not be up. Let your eyes become used to the dark for 10 minutes before your first observation.\nUse a night sky app on your phone outside to find the constellation from where you are.\nGo to the Globe at Night Report page to start to enter Globe at Night measurements. Make sure you are in “Nighttime version”\nWith a smart phone\, the app will put in the date\, time\, location (latitude/longitude) automatically. Otherwise please type them in. For your location\, type the street address closest to your observation along with the city\, state or province and country.\nChoose the star chart that looks most closely to what you see toward your constellation. That is\, what is the faintest star you can see in the sky and find in the chart?\nChose the amount of cloud cover at the time of observation and then click on the “SUBMIT DATA” button.\n\n\nGlobe at Night 2020 Dates and Constellations\nNew for 2020: During many of the 2020 Globe at Night campaigns there will be more than one choice for which constellation is optimal to use. This will depend on your location around the globe. To decide which one is best for you at your location for the dates listed below\, check to see if the constellation is more than halfway above the horizon. If so\, you can use that constellation for the campaign. If not\, try another suggested constellation for that month \nLearn more here: https://www.globeatnight.org/6-steps.php
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-globe-at-night-observations-march/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210306T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210306T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190321
CREATED:20210302T003533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210302T003533Z
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SUMMARY:San Marcos - Spring Great Texas River Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:The 2021 Spring Clean-Up is Saturday\, March 6th! Due to COVID-19\, this river clean-up will be different than previous events (and similar to the Fall River Clean Up). Please remember – all volunteers are required to wear a mask & practice social distancing. Clean up crews should not exceed 10 volunteers. Because we are unable to host a Headquarters in each watershed\, each group of volunteers will choose their desired clean up area & designate a crew leader from their group. \nThe crew leader from each area will pick-up supplies the week before the event – if you are volunteering individually\, you are responsible for picking up your own supplies \n\n\n\n\nSupplies pick-up: Monday\, March 1st through Friday\, March 5th\, 8 am – 5 pm\nSupplies included: gloves\, white/clear recycling bags\, black trash bags\, & hand sanitizer. Email Katie Garcia at Kgarcia2@sanmarcostx.gov to schedule a pick-up time \nDay of – Disposal Site:\nCrew leaders will bring the litter from their area to the designated disposal location at Grant Harris Building\, 401 E Hopkins on Saturday\, March 6th\, 9:30 am – 1:30 pm. \nIf you need assistance with litter disposal\, contact Amy Thomaides at AThomaides@sanmarcostx.gov (before the event) or 512.618.9951 (day of the event). Please keep in mind we have limited personnel available for assistance. Remember if you bring your litter to the disposal location\, you get free stuff! \n\n\nDon’t forget to bring water and dress appropriately for your area. Volunteers may also want to bring sunscreen\, bug spray\, extra hand sanitizer\, and a first aid kit.\n\nPlease share your pictures with our community! Please send photos to RecyclingInfo@sanmarcostx.gov and tag the following:\n\n\n\nFacebook: @GreatTexasRiverCleanUp #SpringRiverCleanUp21 #GreatTexasRiverCleanUp #GTRCU #KeepSMTXBeautiful #KeepTexasBeautiful #WhatGoesHereFlowsHere\n\n\n\nWe are also encouraging volunteers to participate in the global #TRASHTAG Challenge by taking a picture of your clean up area before and after removing litter then sharing the image on social media with #TRASHTAG & #SMTXChallenge \n\nLink to Spring River Clean-Up Map: http://bit.ly/GTRCU-MAP-2021\n\nQuestions? Contact Amy Thomaides at AThomaides@sanmarcostx.gov.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/san-marcos-spring-great-texas-river-cleanup/
LOCATION:Trash Disposal Site\, Grant Harris Building at 401 E Hopkins\, San Marcos\, TX\, 78666\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210306T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210306T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190321
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SUMMARY:Luckenbach - Texas Independence Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Come out to Luckenbach Texas and help us celebrate the Texas Independence and view our Official Texas Flag retirement ceremony w/Former Texas Rangers. On site we will have Texas Rangers Memorabilia display\, Cannon Fire and live music provided by Doug Moreland and K.R. Woods \nLive Music kicks off at Noon\nTexas Ranger Flag Retirement Ceremony @ 2pm \nLearn more from the City of Luckenbach and register here.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/luckenbach-texas-independence-day-celebration/
LOCATION:Luckenbach General Store\, 412 Luckenbach Town Loop\, Luckenbach\, TX\, 78624\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210309T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210309T124500
DTSTAMP:20260403T190321
CREATED:20210302T113351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210302T113351Z
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SUMMARY:Online - Lunch with Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Lunch with Leaders\, a quarterly series to connect leaders in the rural Hill Country with one another to identify common challenges\, share solutions\, and pursue opportunities for our region. \nOur second session\, 12pm on March 9th\, will include an interview of Toni Kunz\, Council Member for the City of Bandera. She will be interviewed by Judge Cynthia Casburn\, Municipal Judge for the City of Sabinal. \nCouncil Member Kunz will discuss how Bandera is navigating new development within the constraints of the city’s small footprint and with respect for the city’s unique history and character. \nThis free event will take place on Zoom. The link will be emailed to everyone who registers prior to the event. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-lunch-with-leaders/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Hill Country Alliance":MAILTO:info@hillcountryalliance.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210310T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210310T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190321
CREATED:20210211T125117Z
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UID:23853-1615377600-1615381200@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Online - Reimagining Resources - Texan by Nature's Conservation Wrangler Virtual Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us along with other conservation and business leaders for Texan by Nature’s Conservation Wrangler Virtual Series. In honor of TxN’s 10-year anniversary in 2021\, the series will be held on February 10 and March 10 during the lunch hour from 12-1 PM CST. It will be an hour of example-based discussion focused on the future of conservation. We’ll learn from previous Conservation Wrangler projects followed by live discussion. Register for the free series here: https://bit.ly/TxNVirtualSeries \nTexas is bountiful – enjoying the world’s 10th largest GDP\, 29 million citizens\, and 10 diverse ecoregions. Reimagining how we bring our plentiful resources together to deliver innovative places\, resilient landscapes and natural resources\, equitable access\, and economic opportunities is a future that will benefit every Texan at work\, at play\, and at home. \n\nLower RGV Learning Landscapes Collaborative\nOyster Shell Recycling Program – Galveston Bay Foundation\nRio Grande Valley Reef Restoration – Friends of RGV Reef\n\nClick here to learn more and register.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-reimagining-resources-texan-by-natures-conservation-wrangler-virtual-series/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210323T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210323T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190321
CREATED:20210120T150733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210120T150733Z
UID:23677-1616518800-1616522400@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Online - Upper San Marcos River Watershed Protection Plan Stakeholder Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual public stakeholder meeting to discuss ongoing projects within the Upper San Marcos River Watershed!\nPlease RSVP [no cost] to receive information on how to join the meeting via Zoom. Instructions will also be sent one day before the meeting\, so be on the lookout for an email! \nA formal agenda will be sent prior to the meeting date. \nPhoto courtesy of Andrew Shirey. \nFunding for this project was provided in part by the EPA through the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. \nLearn more and register here. 
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-upper-san-marcos-river-watershed-protection-plan-stakeholder-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
ORGANIZER;CN="The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment":MAILTO:meadowscenter@txstate.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210325T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210325T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190321
CREATED:20210322T221914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210322T221914Z
UID:24182-1616673600-1616677200@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Online - River Reflections: Coahuiltecan Creation Story
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Mario Garza is an elder of the Miakan/Garzas Band of the Coahuiltecan\, a state-legislature-recognized tribe of Texas. He earned a multi-disciplinary Ph.D. from Michigan State University in Social Science\, with areas of concentration in Sociology\, Political Science and Social Work. He has been active in graves protection and repatriation since 1991 participating in reburial ceremonies at the Comanche Cemetery in Fort Hood\, Texas including two Coahuiltecan reburials. Dr. Garza currently lives in San Marcos\, Texas near the sacred springs that archeologists believe to be the oldest\, continuously inhabited site in North America. \nJoin us as we learn about the identity and ancestral legacy of the Coahuiltecans and their relationship with water\, presented by Dr. Garza and the Indigenous Cultures Institute. \nClick here to learn more and register for free.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-river-reflections-coahuiltecan-creation-story/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210325T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210325T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190321
CREATED:20210302T105659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210302T105659Z
UID:24067-1616688000-1616691600@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Online - Virtual Walk-and-Talk and Happy Hour on the Violet Crown Trail at Zilker
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our next Walk & Talk\, featuring guest hosts Lady Anne Wofford from Austin Parks Foundation and Clark Hancock from Save Barton Creek Association. This virtual walk will begin at the trailhead in Zilker Park and follow the Barton Creek Greenbelt section of the Violet Crown Trail south toward the 360 trailhead. We will explore the flora\, fauna\, and history of the trail while discussing the relationship between our three partner nonprofits who bring you this place of peace and tranquility found right in the heart of the city. \n\n\nClick here to learn more and register.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-virtual-walk-and-talk-and-happy-hour-on-the-violet-crown-trail-at-zilker/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210331T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210331T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190321
CREATED:20210302T004824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210302T004824Z
UID:24059-1617184800-1617195600@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Online - Our Water\, Our Environment and Our Way of Life: Economic Drivers for the Wimberley Valley
DESCRIPTION:Join The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment for a speaker series on water and a Cypress Creek Project meeting! \nFeaturing round table discussions with Wimberley Valley experts and keynote speakers: \n\nLon Shell\, Hays County Pct. 3 Commissioner\n\n\nDr. Joni Charles\, Associate Professor of Economics at Texas State University\n\n\nCharlie Flatten\, General Manager of the Hays-Trinity Groundwater Conservation District\n\nStick around after the presentations for our semi-annual public stakeholder meeting to hear updates on the Cypress Creek Project and other big happenings within the Wimberley Valley. \nLearn more and register here. 
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-our-water-our-environment-and-our-way-of-life-economic-drivers-for-the-wimberley-valley/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
ORGANIZER;CN="The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment":MAILTO:meadowscenter@txstate.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210403
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210413
DTSTAMP:20260403T190321
CREATED:20201214T150202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201214T150202Z
UID:23582-1617408000-1618271999@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Online - Globe at Night Observations - April
DESCRIPTION:Six Easy Star Hunting Steps\n\nDuring the campaign dates\, go outside more than an hour after sunset (8-10 pm local time). The Moon should not be up. Let your eyes become used to the dark for 10 minutes before your first observation.\nUse a night sky app on your phone outside to find the constellation from where you are.\nGo to the Globe at Night Report page to start to enter Globe at Night measurements. Make sure you are in “Nighttime version”\nWith a smart phone\, the app will put in the date\, time\, location (latitude/longitude) automatically. Otherwise please type them in. For your location\, type the street address closest to your observation along with the city\, state or province and country.\nChoose the star chart that looks most closely to what you see toward your constellation. That is\, what is the faintest star you can see in the sky and find in the chart?\nChose the amount of cloud cover at the time of observation and then click on the “SUBMIT DATA” button.\n\n\nGlobe at Night 2020 Dates and Constellations\nNew for 2020: During many of the 2020 Globe at Night campaigns there will be more than one choice for which constellation is optimal to use. This will depend on your location around the globe. To decide which one is best for you at your location for the dates listed below\, check to see if the constellation is more than halfway above the horizon. If so\, you can use that constellation for the campaign. If not\, try another suggested constellation for that month \nLearn more here: https://www.globeatnight.org/6-steps.php
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-globe-at-night-observations-april/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210406T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210406T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190321
CREATED:20210329T100509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210329T100509Z
UID:24255-1617732000-1617735600@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Online and In-person - MUDs in Blanco: Community Meeting
DESCRIPTION:MUDs in Blanco Community Meeting \n  \nProtect Our Blanco is co-sponsoring an educational event with the Hill Country Alliance to help prepare our elected officials and Blanco citizens for growth – Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs)!   While we all know that growth can be good and is inevitable\, we also know that if it’s not managed effectively we are endangering our precious community. \nFind out more about research and innovative solutions for water supplies\, wastewater reuse\, and water quality protections on the Blanco Water Reclamation Task Force resource page. \nThis is a free event and you can attend in person at Gem of the Hills or via ZOOM.   The link is in the flyer and below: \nPlease click this URL to join. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85721357704?pwd=aXJ4M2Z2SGVlVCtwcmtJU3JJVVRDdz09 \nPasscode: BlancoMUD \nOr One tap mobile: \n+13462487799\,\,85721357704#\,\,\,\,*812552755# US
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-muds-in-blanco-community-meeting/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Hill Country Alliance":MAILTO:info@hillcountryalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210408T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210408T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190321
CREATED:20210401T122547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210401T122547Z
UID:24271-1617865200-1617915600@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Online - Bexar Roots Spring 2021 Native Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:The San Antonio Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas is holding a 1 day online plant sale since we are unable to offer an in-person event at this time.   Order and pay for your plants online on April 8\, 2021 from 7am-9pm\, and pick up curbside at your assigned time at Headwaters Sanctuary\, Headwaters at Incarnate Word on April 11. It’s that easy. \nThere will be at least 40 species of plants available – mostly native perennials from a nursery and local independent growers in 4” and gallon sizes.   A list of plants offered will be added below.  The online store will have photos and descriptions for each species offered to help you shop. \nThe link (above) to the online store will be displayed when the sale goes live.  San Antonio Chapter\, NPSOT Members will be emailed in advance of the sale with a coupon code for 10% off. Please join or renew your membership on or before March 26 to ensure ample time to process your membership before we notify members of the 10% discount code to be used at the sale. \nLearn more and join here!
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-bexar-roots-spring-2021-native-plant-sale/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210408T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210408T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190321
CREATED:20210322T114842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210322T114842Z
UID:24144-1617890400-1617897600@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Waring - Kendall County Local Working Group (LWG) Listening Session
DESCRIPTION:The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Kendall County and the Kendall Soil and Water Conservation District cordially invite the public to attend their FY22 Local Working Group (LWG) Listening Session being held Thurs\, April 8\, 2021 at 2:00 PM. To allow for COVID-19 social distancing recommendations the meeting will be held at the Old Waring Schoolhouse at 108 Ave E.\, Waring\, TX. \nFor more information\, contact Amanda Kirchner\, District Conservationist\, at (830) 249-2821\, Extension 3. \nNewspaper event clipping from Hill Country Weekly and The Boerne Star.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/waring-kendall-county-local-working-group-lwg-listening-session/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210409
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210412
DTSTAMP:20260403T190321
CREATED:20210401T123843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210401T123843Z
UID:24276-1617926400-1618185599@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Burnet - 38th Annual Bluebonnet Festival
DESCRIPTION:A Festival with Something for Everyone!\nAlways taking place the second weekend in April\, the Bluebonnet Festival draws 30\,000 people annually to Burnet\, Texas. Each year\, activities are added to keep the festival exciting for first-time visitors as well as repeat festival fans. Once you have attended your first Bluebonnet Festival\, you’ll be hooked. \nJoin us April 9-11\, 2021 for the 38th Annual Bluebonnet Festival! \nLearn more here
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/burnet-38th-annual-bluebonnet-festival/
LOCATION:Downtown Burnet – Around the Courthouse\, 220 S Pierce St\, Burnet\, TX\, 78611\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210410T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210410T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190321
CREATED:20210401T124508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210401T124508Z
UID:24280-1618045200-1618056000@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Blanco - 2021 Trash-Off and Blanco River Cleanup
DESCRIPTION: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 our number one priority at TxDOT and Keep Texas Beautiful. At this time\, KTB is promoting cleanups for individuals\, members of the same household or small groups (size dependent on your local government guidelines). Please follow all local\, county\, and state guidance\, KTB reminds Texans to stay safe when choosing to go outside and clean up your communities\,” states the Keep Texas Beautiful website. \nThis event is possible with the support of KAB\, KTB\, and the City of Blanco. Volunteer groups for the event are asked to register prior to the event. Please register for the event by filling out the registration form online at https://permission.click/PpQea/us. One can also call Retta Martin\, KBB executive director\, at 830-833-4720 or send an email to keepblancobeautiful@gmail.com to register. Volunteers need to fill out the registration form before March 26 and those who sign up late will be assigned to a team at the event. The city and county will both be hosting Trash-Off events during the month of April as well. That information will be provided when available. \nWe are looking forward to cleaning up the city with you! \nLearn more here
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/blanco-2021-trash-off-and-blanco-river-cleanup/
LOCATION:Bindseil Park\, Pecan St\, Blanco\, TX\, 78606\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210411T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210411T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190322
CREATED:20210405T103606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210405T103606Z
UID:24324-1618149600-1618160400@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Blanco - Community Plant Swap with Blanco County Friends of the Night Sky
DESCRIPTION:Join the Blanco County Friends of the Night Sky for a plant swap! \nIn 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\, April 11\, 2021\, from 2:00PM to 5:00PM. \nLearn more here
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/blanco-community-plant-swap-with-blanco-county-friends-of-the-night-sky/
LOCATION:Gem of the Hills\, 2233 US Highway 281 North\, Blanco\, Texas
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210414
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210417
DTSTAMP:20260403T190322
CREATED:20210325T115011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210325T115011Z
UID:24226-1618358400-1618617599@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Online - 25th Annual Texas Land Conservation Conference - Texas Land Trust Council
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nWith nearly 300 attendees and growing\, the conference is the preeminent statewide meeting for anyone working in the field of land and water conservation\, private landowners interested in conserving their land\, government\, business and NGO agency partners\, and any person interested in learning more about these important issues in Texas. Learn more and register here.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-25th-annual-texas-land-conservation-conference-texas-land-trust-council/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210420T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210420T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190322
CREATED:20210322T095408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210322T095408Z
UID:24135-1618911000-1618920000@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Online - 2021 Central Texas Water Conservation Symposium: Day 1 - Proactive Water Conservation Programs
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDay 1: Tuesday\, April 20\, 2020\, 9:30am to 12:00pm \nDay 2: Wednesday\, April 21\, 2020\, 9:30am to 12:00pm \nLearn more and register here. 
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-2021-central-texas-water-conservation-symposium-proactive-water-conservation-programs-in-it-for-the-long-haul/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
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