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SUMMARY:Online - Be The Change Webinar Series Featuring Alex Bailey of Black Outside
DESCRIPTION:The Texas Master Naturalist Program is happy to announce a new mini-webinar series\, “Be The Change”\, dedicated to exploring diversity\, equity & inclusion opportunities in our natural resource and conservation community. Just as the natural world thrives with biodiversity\, our Texas Master Naturalist Program is dedicated to engaging all audiences in conservation\, education and stewardship. \nThis mini-series will run April through September on the third Tuesday of the month (tentatively based on speaker availability). Each of the series will be one hour held at the 12-noon hour CST to allow TMNs to join over the lunch hour if still engaged in the workforce and each will also be recorded for viewing later. These sessions can also count for at least Advanced Training 1-Hour. \nSAVE THE DATE – May 18th’s Speaker for the Be The Change webinar series will be Alex Bailey of Black Outside\, based in San Antonio\, Texas. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-be-the-change-webinar-series-featuring-alex-bailey-of-black-outside/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Lakehills - Zebra Mussels Workshop with Bandera County River Authority and Groundwater District
DESCRIPTION:Join the Bandera County River Authority and Groundwater District and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for a workshop on Saturday\, May 22\, 2021 to help prevent and slow the spread of zebra mussels in Medina Lake. \nLearn more here.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/lakehills-zebra-mussels-workshop-with-bandera-county-river-authority-and-groundwater-district/
LOCATION:Lakehills Civic Center\, 11225 Park Road 37\, Lakehills\, TX\, 78063\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Online - Vote for HCA when you shop at Target\, now through June 30!
DESCRIPTION:Support HCA when you shop at Target! Target Circle Members can earn and cast votes for the Hill Country Alliance when they shop at Target – both online and in-store – now through June 30th. Simply login to your Target account at target.com or on the mobile app and follow the prompts and instructions to vote. Every nonprofit featured with Target Circle will be awarded a grant based on the percentage of votes they receive. \nThe more votes HCA receives\, the bigger the donation HCA can earn! \nHow-To: Learn more and vote for HCA!\nEnroll in Target Circle and Start Earning Votes\nHCA supporters in the Austin-area can enroll in the Giving Program and support HCA for free by 1) signing up at target.com/circle; 2) downloading the Target app; 3) providing phone number at checkout. Guests earn one vote every time they make an eligible purchase at Target\, online and in-store. Members earn votes as they shop at Target. To earn votes in-store\, scan your Wallet barcode in the Target App at the time of purchase\, or scan the barcode on your receipt with the Target App within seven (7) days of purchase. To earn votes online\, on a Target.com or Target App purchase\, you must create and be signed into your Target Circle account when placing an order. \nVote for HCA\nCasting votes is a completely digital experience. Any Target Circle Member can login their Target account at target.com or on the mobile app and follow the prompts and instructions to vote. Eligible nonprofits in your area will display in a list with each organization’s name\, logo\, description\, and website link – you should be able to spot the Hill Country Alliance logo there. \nFor a step-by-step guide on how to vote using the app\, check out this handy guide Texas Land Conservancy put together and throw them a few votes too! \nEligible ZIP Codes\nAustin: 78702\, 78704\, 78705\, 78717\, 78723\, 78726\, 78748\, 78749\, 78758\, 78759  |  Bee Cave: 78738  |  Cedar Park: 78613  |  Georgetown: 78628  |  Kyle: 78640  |  Pflugerville: 78660  |  Round Rock: 78664  |  San Marcos: 78666
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-last-month-to-vote-for-hca-when-you-shop-at-target/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210601
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SUMMARY:Online - Globe at Night Observations - June
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-june/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210603T170000
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SUMMARY:Online - Texas Children in Nature Network Virtual Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:Hear about what our partners across the state have been up to. This is a great chance for everyone to share and ask questions of our partners. \nLearn more and register here. 
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-texas-children-in-nature-network-virtual-meet-up/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210605T080000
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SUMMARY:Austin - National Trails Day Fun Run and Walk on the Violet Crown Trail
DESCRIPTION:JOIN HILL COUNTRY CONSERVANCY AND REI FOR NATIONAL TRAILS DAY ON THE VIOLET CROWN TRAIL!\nNational Trails Day is a nationwide event held to encourage people to discover their local trails and celebrate spending time outdoors. For the third annual NTD on the VCT Fun Run\, wind through the woods on your choice of a 5k running course or 1 mi walking course. \nParticipants will receive an NTD on the VCT shirt\, a yoga for runners class from Core Power Yoga\, and all sorts of goodies provided by REI. \nAll proceeds will go towards keeping the trail that you love safe and clean for everyone in the community to enjoy. \nClick here to learn more and register.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/austin-national-trails-day-run-on-the-violet-crown-trail/
LOCATION:Dick Nichols Park\, 8011 Beckett\, Austin\, TX\, 78749\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210607T120000
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SUMMARY:Online - What's Next for Texas Water?
DESCRIPTION:Texas’ underground water supplies are struggling. That creates long-term uncertainty for landowners who rely on groundwater\, the rivers and streams that are fed by it\, and the plants and wildlife that will die without it. Yet the Legislature has done little in the 2021 legislative session to address Texas’ water future. So what’s next for landowners\, local governments\, sensitive ecosystems and the rest of the state? \nOn June 7\, please join a panel of landowners\, policy leaders and wildlife experts to assess the landscape for water in Texas\, the challenges Texas will face in coming months\, and our post-session options for addressing them. \nThe panel will feature: \n\nVanessa Escobar\, General Manager of the Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District & HCA Board Member\nTed Flato\, a prominent architect and founding member of the Headwaters Alliance & HCA Board Vice President\nDavid Langford\, former member of the Environmental Flows Advisory Committee and a founding member of the Headwaters Alliance\nRobert Mace\, Executive Director & Chief Water Policy Officer for the Meadows Center for Water and the Environment at Texas State University\nVanessa Puig-Williams\, Texas Water Program Director for Environmental Defense Fund & HCA Board President\nDavid Yeates\, Chief Executive Officer of the Texas Wildlife Association\n\nThis webinar is co-sponsored by Environmental Defense Fund\, the Hill Country Alliance\, and the Headwaters Alliance\, a coalition of landowners focused on keeping the Hill Country’s springs and rivers flowing. \nLearn more and register here. 
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-whats-next-for-texas-water/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210617T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210617T193000
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SUMMARY:Fredericksburg - Farm Bureau Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Program Focus: \n\nChuck Schmidt\, Stihl Representative—Chainsaw Safety\nLocal Fire Department—Safety on Burning Brush\nDr. Don Renchie\, Professor & Extension Pesticide Safety Education Specialist—Minimizing Drift and Pesticide Spraying Safety\n\nLearn more and RSVP by contacting Donna Maxwell with Texas A&M Agrilife Extension – Gillespie County by email at donna.maxwell@ag.tamu.edu.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/fredericksburg-farm-bureau-field-day/
LOCATION:Gillespie County Farm Bureau Center\, 237 Equestrian Drive\, Fredericksburg\, TX\, 78624\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210618T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210618T210000
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SUMMARY:Boerne - Firefly and Nature Walk Night Hike (Adults 18 & up) at Cibolo Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:Explore the Cibolo Nature Center trails at dusk\nJoin professional naturalist Jasmine Torrez and explore the Cibolo Center for Conservation to discover various living organisms that call the Cibolo home. Get a chance to see native wildlife up close. Learn about both animal and plant species’ habitats\, natural history\, and how to identify them. Also come get a chance to see our native fireflies\, a vanishing beautiful Texas treasure. You never know what you will find so join us for this wildcard night hike through the Cibolo. \nPlease bring a flashlight and your water bottle. Face masks are recommended when in the proximity of one another\, but there will be plenty of space to keep a proper distance on the hike. When a face mask covering is required\, it must cover the nose and mouth. \nLearn more and register here. 
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/boerne-firefly-and-nature-walk-night-hike-adults-18-up-at-cibolo-nature-center/
LOCATION:Cibolo Nature Center\, 140 City Park Road\, Boerne\, TX\, 78006\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210619T140000
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SUMMARY:Boerne - Gardening 101: Peppers - Herff Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join Keith Amelung of Have Spade Will Travel this Saturday and every 3rd Saturday after the Farmer’s Market at Herff Farm for an introduction to the “basics” of veggie gardening in the Texas Hill Country. We will cover the “how to get started” in a quick 1-hour presentation followed by a Q&A and a seasonal hands-on project. \nThink outside the “Bell” – There is a great big world of exciting new culinary exploration if you will take the journey with us. Peppers thrive in our summer heat – well\, the hot ones anyway. But there are some not-so-hot varieties that can produce during the summer too… You don’t have to wait ’til September for Bells and Anchos to kick in. Interactive: Each attendee will pot up a couple pepper plants to take home — your choice\, hot or not — and together we will set out a few transplants in the Herff Farm garden beds. \nLearn more and register here. 
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/boerne-gardening-101-peppers-herff-farm/
LOCATION:Herff Farm\, 33 Herff Road\, Boerne\, TX\, 78006\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210625T200000
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SUMMARY:Boerne - Family Night Hike – Bats and Fireflies at Cibolo Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:Explore the nature center trails from dusk to dark to see fireflies\, bats\, moths\, owls\, and other nocturnal animals with our fantastic education staff and volunteers. We will have an opportunity to record bats using bat detectors to identify our native bat species\, look at animal tracks and signs\, and look deeper into seasonally occurring wildlife. This event is family-friendly\, but participants must be able to keep a moderate hiking pace. Meet at the nature center Visitor Center. \nPlease bring a flashlight and your water bottle. Face masks are recommended when in the proximity of one another\, but there will be plenty of space to keep a proper distance on the hike. When a face mask covering is required\, it must cover the nose and mouth. \nLearn more and register here. 
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/boerne-family-night-hike-bats-and-fireflies-at-cibolo-nature-center/
LOCATION:Cibolo Nature Center\, 140 City Park Road\, Boerne\, TX\, 78006\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210626T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210626T223000
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SUMMARY:Boerne - Moondance Outdoor Concerts: Britt Ballenger
DESCRIPTION:It is time for the Moondance Outdoor Concerts presented by the Cibolo Center for Conservation!\nWe are delighted to announce this year’s lineup of shows running from May through October. We want to thank our generous sponsors Frost Bank\, The Boerne Star\, and The Brandon Fund\, for supporting this time-honored tradition at the Cibolo. \nGrab your lawn chairs\, coolers\, and picnic\, and head on over to the Cibolo Nature Center for some music and fun under the majestic oaks! \nDoors 7 pm & Music 7:30 pm  \nCibolo Nature Center\, 140 City Park Rd.\, Boerne \nHere’s what we have in store for you this season: \n\n6/26: Britt Ballenger\n7/24: Dirty Rotten Swingband\n8/21: Big Cedar Fever\n9/18: Blake Torrey\n10/23: Lost Mule Band\n\nFood Trucks on-site! \nLearn more and register here. 
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/boerne-moondance-outdoor-concerts-britt-ballenger/
LOCATION:Cibolo Nature Center\, 140 City Park Road\, Boerne\, TX\, 78006\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210629T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210629T110000
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SUMMARY:Online - Leopold Live! Bluebird Boxes
DESCRIPTION:Leopold Live! is back with Chapter Two\, Episode Two – Blue Bird Boxes will stream on June 29th at 10:00am CST. Leopold Live! began as a live streaming seminar series conducted in partnership with the Selah\, Bamberger Ranch Preserve (Bamberger) to demonstrate to natural resource students\, landowners and wildlife enthusiasts the original 5 creative methods conceptualized by Aldo Leopold in the 1930s to effectively manage game and therefore conserve wildlife ecology. The series builds on “the central thesis of game management is this: game can be restored by the creative use of the same tools which have heretofore destroyed it—axe\, plow\, cow\, fire\, and gun.” \nEach month we will be joined by Bamberger ranch staff and experts in the field to explore and demonstrate each of Leopold’s five tools and to give viewers tangible practices that they can implement out in the field. \nTune in to NRI’s Facebook page to ask questions\, connect and learn about these essential tools for wildlife habitat management on your property. \nClick here for more details. 
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-leopold-live-bluebird-boxes/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210629T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210629T183000
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CREATED:20210624T091807Z
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SUMMARY:Hill Country Communities: The Tools that Shape Our Cities
DESCRIPTION:City development regulations can be overly complex\, many don’t understand how or why they exist\, and everyone is impacted from their outcomes. The good news is: they can be simpler. Join us to learn more. \nThis workshop will review both historic and modern patterns of development. Our discussion will be applicable to ALL Hill Country communities\, and will be led through an examination of three Texas cities: Bastrop\, Bandera and Blanco. Learn about the different tools and metrics being used to create better places in Central Texas and the Hill Country. \nThe workshop will kick off at 3pm on Tuesday\, June 29th on the Courthouse Lawn with a walking tour of the Blanco Square. On the walk\, the elements represented in the development codes will be unfolded in real time. We will then reconvene at 4:30pm the Gem of the Hills Activity Center for a presentation with conversation to follow. The formal workshop will conclude at 6:30pm\, with an optional happy hour to follow. The takeaways of the workshop will help inform future policies\, budgets\, and development standards. \nJoin the dialogue. \nRegister Here! 
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/hill-country-communities-the-tools-that-shape-our-cities/
LOCATION:Gem of the Hills\, 2233 US Highway 281 North\, Blanco\, Texas
CATEGORIES:General Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Hill Country Alliance":MAILTO:info@hillcountryalliance.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210630
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210701
DTSTAMP:20260403T225640
CREATED:20210602T164914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210602T164914Z
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SUMMARY:Online - Last day to vote for HCA when you shop at Target!
DESCRIPTION:Support HCA when you shop at Target! Target Circle Members can earn and cast votes for the Hill Country Alliance when they shop at Target – both online and in-store – now through June 30th. Simply login to your Target account at target.com or on the mobile app and follow the prompts and instructions to vote. Every nonprofit featured with Target Circle will be awarded a grant based on the percentage of votes they receive. \nThe more votes HCA receives\, the bigger the donation HCA can earn! \nHow-To: Learn more and vote for HCA!\nEnroll in Target Circle and Start Earning Votes\nHCA supporters in the Austin-area can enroll in the Giving Program and support HCA for free by 1) signing up at target.com/circle; 2) downloading the Target app; 3) providing phone number at checkout. Guests earn one vote every time they make an eligible purchase at Target\, online and in-store. Members earn votes as they shop at Target. To earn votes in-store\, scan your Wallet barcode in the Target App at the time of purchase\, or scan the barcode on your receipt with the Target App within seven (7) days of purchase. To earn votes online\, on a Target.com or Target App purchase\, you must create and be signed into your Target Circle account when placing an order. \nVote for HCA\nCasting votes is a completely digital experience. Any Target Circle Member can login their Target account at target.com or on the mobile app and follow the prompts and instructions to vote. Eligible nonprofits in your area will display in a list with each organization’s name\, logo\, description\, and website link – you should be able to spot the Hill Country Alliance logo there. \nFor a step-by-step guide on how to vote using the app\, check out this handy guide Texas Land Conservancy put together and throw them a few votes too! \nEligible ZIP Codes\nAustin: 78702\, 78704\, 78705\, 78717\, 78723\, 78726\, 78748\, 78749\, 78758\, 78759  |  Bee Cave: 78738  |  Cedar Park: 78613  |  Georgetown: 78628  |  Kyle: 78640  |  Pflugerville: 78660  |  Round Rock: 78664  |  San Marcos: 78666
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-last-day-to-vote-for-hca-when-you-shop-at-target/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Hill Country Alliance":MAILTO:info@hillcountryalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210630T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210630T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T225640
CREATED:20210628T140112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210628T140112Z
UID:25395-1625054400-1625058000@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Online - Using Alternative Wastewater Treatments to Cut Pollution and Save Water
DESCRIPTION:Using Alternative Treatment to Cut Pollution and Save Water – U.S. Green Building Council\nDid you know that the U.S. Green Building Council gives points for sustainable wastewater management in its LEED certification program? Learn more at this webinar on June 30th sponsored by the Texas chapter of USGBC. The webinar is free for USGBC members and $15 for non-members. Register here: https://www.usgbctexas.org/event-4331069 \n\nThis panel presentation will explain:\n\nHow treated sewage causes pollution in streams & lakes\nHow wastewater treatment systems are regulated\nHow alternative wastewater systems are designed & installed\n\nPanelists:\n\nChris Herrington. P.E.\, Environmental Officer\, City of Austin\nBrian Zabcik\, Wastewater Campaign Organizer\, Save Barton Creek Association\nDavid Price\, P.E.\, President\, Texas River Protection Association\n\n 
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-using-alternative-wastewater-treatments-to-cut-pollution-and-save-water/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210701T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210701T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T225640
CREATED:20210517T104124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210517T104124Z
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SUMMARY:Online - Climate and Weather Trends in the Hill Country
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. Tune in July 1st at 6:00 PM to hear about climate and weather trends in the Hill Country from John Nielson-Gammon\, State Climatologist of Texas. \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. Its 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. \nSpeakers will present at 6:00 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. \nWater Wise Speaker Series flyer for Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District 2021
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-climate-and-weather-trends-in-the-hill-country/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210715T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210718T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T225640
CREATED:20210528T180718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210528T180718Z
UID:24936-1626336000-1626627600@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:San Antonio - Wildlife 2021: Texas Wildlife Annual Convention
DESCRIPTION:Join the Texas Wildlife Association for a three-day convention in San Antonio. \nWe missed seeing you last year! Join us for an exciting weekend at the J.W. Marriott in San Antonio\, Texas July 15-18. \nGet ready by browsing the auction online filled with one of a kind experiences and trips not open to the public. Best speakers\, master seminars from wildlife experts\, entertainment\, live and silent auctions and more! \nThis event will be following CDC and local guidelines as it relates to Covid-19 policies. \nLearn more here.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/san-antonio-wildlife-2021-texas-wildlife-annual-convention/
LOCATION:JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort and Spa\, 23808 Resort Parkway\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78261\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210716T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210716T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T225640
CREATED:20210602T173830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210602T173830Z
UID:25082-1626462000-1626467400@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Boerne - Tracks and Scat Night Hike (Adults 18 & up) at Cibolo Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:Explore the Cibolo Nature Center trails at dusk\nJoin professional naturalist Jasmine Torrez and explore the Cibolo Center for Conservation to examine the tracks and signs of our native animals of the Cibolo. Enjoy the evening while hiking through the riparian forest and live oak\, marsh\, and savannah. Get a chance to see native wildlife up close. Learn how to preserve tracks to take with you for study all while learning about the animal’s habitats\, natural history\, and species identification. \nPlease bring a flashlight and your water bottle. Face masks are recommended when in the proximity of one another\, but there will be plenty of space to keep a proper distance on the hike. When a face mask covering is required\, it must cover the nose and mouth. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/boerne-tracks-and-scat-night-hike-adults-18-up-at-cibolo-nature-center/
LOCATION:Cibolo Nature Center\, 140 City Park Road\, Boerne\, TX\, 78006\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210717T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210717T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T225640
CREATED:20210602T174011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210602T174011Z
UID:25084-1626530400-1626537600@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Boerne - Gardening 101: Pollinators - Herff Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join Keith Amelung of Have Spade Will Travel this Saturday and every 3rd Saturday after the Farmer’s Market at Herff Farm for an introduction to the “basics” of veggie gardening in the Texas Hill Country. We will cover the “how to get started” in a quick 1-hour presentation followed by a Q&A and a seasonal hands-on project. \nEggplants\, okra\, squash or pumpkin – you need not be a flower to NEED a little help from our flying friends. We will discuss some of the best ways to attract pollinating insects to our vegetable gardens. We will also discuss a few native and acclimated plant species for our landscape that help to attract beneficial insects. Interactive: Each attendee will receive a superior pollinating attracting plant to take home. Together we will set out a few transplants in the new “Pollinator” inspired Garden Beds at the Herff Farm. \nLearn more and register here. 
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/boerne-gardening-101-pollinators-herff-farm/
LOCATION:Herff Farm\, 33 Herff Road\, Boerne\, TX\, 78006\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210720T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210720T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T225640
CREATED:20210602T170303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210602T170303Z
UID:25060-1626775200-1626778800@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Online - Leopold Live! Brush Clearing and Brush Piles
DESCRIPTION:Leopold Live! is back with Chapter Two\, Episode Three – Brush Clearing and Brush Piles will stream on July 20th at 10:00am CST. Leopold Live! began as a live streaming seminar series conducted in partnership with the Selah\, Bamberger Ranch Preserve (Bamberger) to demonstrate to natural resource students\, landowners and wildlife enthusiasts the original 5 creative methods conceptualized by Aldo Leopold in the 1930s to effectively manage game and therefore conserve wildlife ecology. The series builds on “the central thesis of game management is this: game can be restored by the creative use of the same tools which have heretofore destroyed it—axe\, plow\, cow\, fire\, and gun.” \nEach month we will be joined by Bamberger ranch staff and experts in the field to explore and demonstrate each of Leopold’s five tools and to give viewers tangible practices that they can implement out in the field. \nTune in to NRI’s Facebook page to ask questions\, connect and learn about these essential tools for wildlife habitat management on your property. \nClick here to learn more.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-leopold-live-brush-clearing-and-brush-piles/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210721T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210721T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T225640
CREATED:20210719T101752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210719T101752Z
UID:25525-1626861600-1626865200@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:San Marcos - Growing Up Wild
DESCRIPTION:Kids will learn about wildlife and the natural world through stories\, crafts\, and facts. Space is limited\, so arrive early to reserve your free ticket. We will only be able to accommodate the first 20 families to arrive. \nTo learn more\, check here for details.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/san-marcos-growing-up-wild/
LOCATION:San Marcos Public Library\, 625 E. Hopkins St.\, San Marcos\, TX\, 78666\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
ORGANIZER;CN="San Marcos Public Library":MAILTO:libraryinfo@sanmarcostx.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210724T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210724T223000
DTSTAMP:20260403T225640
CREATED:20210602T174235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210602T174235Z
UID:25086-1627153200-1627165800@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Boerne - Moondance Outdoor Concerts: Dirty Rotten Swingband
DESCRIPTION:It is time for the Moondance Outdoor Concerts presented by the Cibolo Center for Conservation!\nWe are delighted to announce this year’s lineup of shows running from May through October. We want to thank our generous sponsors Frost Bank\, The Boerne Star\, and The Brandon Fund\, for supporting this time-honored tradition at the Cibolo. \nGrab your lawn chairs\, coolers\, and picnic\, and head on over to the Cibolo Nature Center for some music and fun under the majestic oaks! \nDoors 7pm & Music 7:30 pm  \nCibolo Nature Center\, 140 City Park Rd.\, Boerne \nHere’s what we have in store for you this season: \n\n7/24: Dirty Rotten Swingband\n8/21: Big Cedar Fever\n9/18: Blake Torrey\n10/23: Lost Mule Band\n\nFood Trucks on-site! \nLearn more and register here
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/boerne-moondance-outdoor-concerts-dirty-rotten-swingband/
LOCATION:Cibolo Nature Center\, 140 City Park Road\, Boerne\, TX\, 78006\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210727T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210727T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T225640
CREATED:20210719T115414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210719T115414Z
UID:25549-1627407000-1627410600@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Online - Swarms and Bees in Walls
DESCRIPTION:Swarms and bees in walls: what to do when you have them? \nPresented by Nathalie B. from the Hays County Beekeepers Association. \n  \n\nTo register for this online event\, click here!
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-swarms-and-bees-in-walls/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Dripping Springs Community Library":MAILTO:director@dscl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210729T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210729T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T225640
CREATED:20210712T132644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210712T132644Z
UID:25445-1627549200-1627558200@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Fredericksburg - Hill Country Tree Program
DESCRIPTION:Though the cold weather last February damaged many trees\, one thing it didn’t do was eliminate oak wilt from the area. If you would like to learn more about oak wilt or which tree species grow well here\, you should attend the Hill Country Tree Program on July 29th. The program will be at 38 Business Court at the new Gillespie County Extension Office in Fredericksburg. Registration will start at 9:00 AM\, with the presentation beginning at 9:30 AM and ending at 11:45 AM. Texas Forest Service Biologist Robert Edmonson will give the presentation\, talking about oak wilt\, planting replacement trees\, and basic tree identification.  One IPM pesticide applicator continuing education credit (CEU) will be awarded for those that need it. The program costs ten dollars per person. \nThis program can be paid at the door\, though pre-registration is encouraged.  Credit cards are not accepted. Please call the Gillespie County AgriLife Extension Office at 830-997-3452 to register. Questions can be directed to Beth McMahon at Elizabeth.mcmahon@agnet.tamu.edu . \nWe hope to see you there! \nDownload the PDF – 2021 Hill Country Tree Program \nClick here to learn more.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/fredericksburg-hill-country-tree-program/
LOCATION:Gillespie County AgriLife Extension Office\, 38 Business Court\, Fredericksburg\, TX\, 78624\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210729T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210729T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T225640
CREATED:20210709T225734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210709T225734Z
UID:25438-1627560000-1627565400@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Online - Hill Country Eclipse Round Table
DESCRIPTION:The City of Fredericksburg\, the Gillespie County Economic Development Corporation\, and the Hill Country Alliance invite community leaders to participate in a Hill Country Eclipse Round Table\, Tuesday\, June 29 from 12:00 pm-1:30 pm on Zoom to discuss ongoing preparations for the total solar eclipse\, which may draw hundreds of thousands of visitors to our region in April 2024. Register here: https://hillcountryalliance.z2systems.com/np/clients/hillcountryalliance/event.jsp?event=95& \nDuring the last total solar eclipse event in the U.S.\, back in 2017\, many rural communities in its path were overwhelmed by the crowds and the challenges they created for local infrastructure\, emergency services\, lodging and restaurants\, and supermarkets. However\, the communities that fared the best were those that started preparing years in advance. In 2024\, the total solar eclipse will pass directly through the middle of the Hill Country\, affecting all of our communities. This round table is an opportunity for us to share our plans\, learn from one another\, and benefit from lessons learned by other U.S. communities during the 2017 eclipse. \nWe will be joined by Gary Williams and Steven Mitchell\, City Manager and Economic Development Director\, respectively\, for the City of Carbondale\, IL\, which was on the path of totality during the 2017 eclipse and will be again in 2024. Mr. Williams and Mr. Mitchell led their community’s preparations for the influx of visitors; they will share their perspective and lessons learned\, helping their Hill Country counterparts understand what to expect and how to plan for it. \nAfter a brief presentation from Mr. Williams and Mr. Mitchell\, we will open the round table for discussion\, around-the-region check-ins\, and planning.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-hill-country-eclipse-round-table/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Hill Country Alliance":MAILTO:info@hillcountryalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210729T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210729T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T225640
CREATED:20210709T225528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210709T225528Z
UID:25436-1627570800-1627583400@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Blanco - Hill Country Communities: The Tools that Shape Our Cities
DESCRIPTION:The Hill Country Alliance is proud to join forces once again with Simplecity.Design and the City of Blanco to host a workshop entitled Hill Country Communities: The Tools that Shape Our Cities. This workshop will take place from 3pm-6:30pm next Tuesday\, June 29th in Blanco\, TX. The event is free\, but registration is requested here:  www.tinyurl.com/BlancoWorkshop     \nCity development regulations can be overly complex\, many don’t understand how or why they exist\, and everyone is impacted from their outcomes. The good news is: they can be simpler. Join us to learn more. \nThis workshop will review both historic and modern patterns of development. Our discussion will be applicable to ALL Hill Country communities\, and will be led through an examination of three Texas cities: Bastrop\, Bandera and Blanco. Learn about the different tools and metrics being used to create better places in Central Texas and the Hill Country.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/blanco-hill-country-communities-the-tools-that-shape-our-cities/
LOCATION:Gem of the Hills\, 2233 US Highway 281 North\, Blanco\, Texas
CATEGORIES:General Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Hill Country Alliance":MAILTO:info@hillcountryalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210730T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210730T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T225640
CREATED:20210715T091017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210715T091017Z
UID:25495-1627646400-1627657200@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Online - Wild Neighbors Speaker Series: Tawny Crazy Ants- Biology and Prospects for Control
DESCRIPTION:Tawny crazy ants are an environmentally damaging invasive species introduced from South America. These ants are currently spreading throughout the Gulf Coast region of the United States including Travis County. In this talk\, Dr. Ed LeBrun\, Research Scientist with the Department of Integrative Biology Brackenridge Field Laboratory at the University of Texas at Austin\, will describe some of the basic biology and ecology of this invader\, its impacts upon the natural systems it invades\, its interaction with the current regionally dominant invasive ant\, imported fire ants\, and ongoing work towards sustainable control of this ant’s populations in natural environments. \n  \nSign up for the Webinar here.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-wild-neighbors-speaker-series-tawny-crazy-ants-biology-and-prospects-for-control/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210802T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210802T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T225640
CREATED:20210830T134853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210830T134853Z
UID:26364-1627912800-1627923600@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Online - Environment Texas Wildlife Corridors Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Dear GEAA members and friends\,\n\nI am delighted to share an invitation from GEAA member group\, Environment Texas\, to an informative webinar next Thursday\, September 2nd at 2:00. Nature in Texas has been fragmented by roads\, fences\, and other development that creates hazards for wildlife. These barriers can set entire ecosystems off balance and leave vulnerable and endangered species more susceptible to other challenges such as disease and climate change. One solution to this problem: developing wildlife corridors to connect separated habitats and provide safe pathways for wildlife.\n\nJoin Environment Texas and guests to discuss wildlife corridors already stretching across Texas\, including the Neches River and Laguna Atascosa corridors and San Antonio’s new Tobin Land Bridge in Hardberger Park\, as well as endangered species such as the ocelot which utilize them\, and learn about legislation in Congress which would provide funding for wildlife corridors across the nation.\n\nHear from guest speakers including:\n\n• Dr. Sharon Wilcox\, Texas Representative of Defenders of Wildlife\n\n• Andy Jones\, Senior Project Manager\, Conservation Acquisition of the Conservation Fund\n\n• Jewell Lee Cozort\, Park Naturalist\, City of San Antonio Parks and Recreation\n\nBrief presentations will be followed with a Q&A.\n\nPlease RSVP here\, and reach out to Seth Billingsly (sbillingsley@environmenttexas.org) you have any questions or comments.\n\nHave a wonderful weekend!\n\nAnnalisa Peace\n\n \n\nView the email blast here for any questions!
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-environment-texas-wildlife-corridors-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210804T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210804T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T225640
CREATED:20210602T181242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210602T181242Z
UID:25096-1628085600-1628089200@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Online - Birdability: Because Birding is for Everybody and Every Body!
DESCRIPTION:Workshop with Birdability\nBirding is an activity that can bring so much joy and empowerment to everybody\, but not everybody is able to go birding easily. Birdability is a non-profit organization focused on removing barriers to access for birders with mobility challenges\, blindness or low vision\, intellectual or developmental disabilities (including autism)\, mental illness\, being Deaf or Hard of Hearing and other health concerns. Learn about why this should matter to you (even if you don’t have an accessibility challenge)\, ways to be a more welcoming and inclusive birder\, the Birdability Map (and how to submit a Birdability Site Review) and our resources for birders (and potential future birders) with accessibility challenges… because birding is for everybody and every body! Presented by Freya McGregor\, OTR/L\, Birdability Coordinator and Occupational Therapist. \nOffered from 2-3 PM and 7-8 PM. \nLearn more and register here. 
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-birdability-because-birding-is-for-everybody-and-every-body/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
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