New Braunfels - Small Acreage Big Opportunity - Comal County
2023-09-21 12:00 - 17:00 UTC | Texas Wildlife Association, 6644 FM1102, New Braunfels, TX, 78132, United States
The Small Acreage – Big Opportunity (SABO) program is a joint effort of Texas Wildlife Association and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension.
Landowners who steward small properties face unique management challenges. Most information currently available to landowners focuses on management of large properties. Statewide, small properties are increasing, but the owners of these properties may have difficulty scaling down big recommendations to fit a smaller acreage.
Our intensive half-day workshops will teach landowners how to evaluate their property’s habitat and what options are available for wildlife management, including cost-share programs. Perhaps most importantly, we will connect landowners with local professionals who can walk alongside them as they steward and learn their lands. Join us as we paint a more complete picture of land stewardship in Texas by equipping small landowners to make a big impact!
Click here to register

San Antonio - 2023 American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association (ARCSA) Annual Conference and Expo
2023-09-26 09:00 - 2023-09-27 17:00 | Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk, 123 Losoya St., San Antonio, TX, 78205, United States
Sept. 26-27 in San Antonio water professionals and practitioners are invited to attend the 2023 American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association (ARCSA) Annual Conference and Expo, co-hosted by the Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI).
The theme of the conference is “Climate Change: Challenges and Opportunities in Water Management,” and it will be held in conjunction with the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) Annual Education and Business Conference.
A workshop on “Basics of Climate Change Science and the Impact of Climate Change on Water Resources and Water Infrastructure” will be presented in partnership with TWRI.
The conference is designed for professionals in water quality, rainwater catchment, plumbing, mechanical, fire protection, engineering and water utility fields. It will be held at the Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk, and registration and details are available online.
For more information, contact Heather Kinkade at heather.kinkade@arcsa.org or conference@iapmo.org.

Online - Hill Country Eclipse Lunch & Learn Series - Travel and Tourism
2023-09-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
During 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. On October 14 of this year and April 8 of 2024, the annular and total solar eclipses will pass through the middle of the Hill Country, affecting all our communities.
For the past two and a half years, the Hill Country Alliance has been convening quarterly round table meetings of the Hill Country Eclipse Team. These meetings are opportunities for residents, eclipse enthusiasts, business owners, and community leaders to share regional planning updates. The meetings have included presentations by subject matter experts on related topics.
The Hill Country Eclipse Lunch and Learn sessions are an opportunity to discuss individual niche topics specific to eclipse planning and preparations. Topics will include everything from accessibility and community preparation to public relations and security.
The Eclipse Lunch & Learn Sessions take place on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month via Zoom from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. CST.
Register here for the complete series and attend the sessions at your leisure. Each Lunch and Learn will be recorded and posted to the HCA Eclipse Portal.
Spencer Zamora, Tourism Research Specialist for Travel Texas in the Economic Development and Tourism Department of the Office of the Governor, will be the featured subject matter expert for this Lunch and Learn session on Travel and Tourism.

Dripping Springs - Hill Country Leadership Summit: From Vision to Action
2023-09-28 08:00 - 18:00 | The Hall at Jester King, 13187 Fitzhugh Rd., Austin, TX, 78736, United States
The Hill Country Leadership Summit is the Hill Country Alliance’s premiere annual gathering, and provides an opportunity for learning, networking, and being inspired among our region’s top community leaders, conservation practitioners, and natural resource managers.
The 2023 Leadership Summit will be held online and in-person in an open-air setting on September 28 from 8 AM – 4 PM at The Hall at Jester King Brewery, followed by a networking happy hour from 4-6 PM.
Early bird tickets available July 20 – August 20. Sponsorship opportunities available now and online auction donations are needed! Click here to view an agenda of the days events and learn more at https://hillcountryalliance.org/leadershipsummit

Austin - Small Acreage Big Opportunity - Travis County
2023-10-05 12:00 - 17:00 | Campsite at Shield Ranch, 10417 Crumley Ranch Road , Austin, TX, 78620, United States
A half-day workshop that will teach landowners how to evaluate their property’s habitat and what options are available for wildlife management. This workshop also proviedes a chance to connect and learn from local professionals who specialize in helping landowners like YOU!
Registration Cost: $25 for one or $40 for two.
TWA members: Members get 20% off ticket prices. Contact Jared via email or phone to access your discount.
Snacks and refreshments are included!
Click here to register – spots are limited and will fill up quickly so be sure to register early.

Jonestown - Star Party
2023-10-07 20:00 - 22:00 | Jones Brother’s Park, 10301 Lakeside Drive, Jonestown, Texas, 78645
Presented by Jonestown Night Sky Advocacy, The City of Jonestown and Tom Campbell Astronomer
We will have have a large telescope provided by our Astronomer and are encouraging the public to bring their own telescopes, blankets and chairs.
Learn more at http://jtownnightsky.com

Online - Hill Country Eclipse Lunch & Learn Series - Observing Eclipses
2023-10-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
During 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. On October 14 of this year and April 8 of 2024, the annular and total solar eclipses will pass through the middle of the Hill Country, affecting all our communities.
For the past two and a half years, the Hill Country Alliance has been convening quarterly round table meetings of the Hill Country Eclipse Team. These meetings are opportunities for residents, eclipse enthusiasts, business owners, and community leaders to share regional planning updates. The meetings have included presentations by subject matter experts on related topics.
The Hill Country Eclipse Lunch and Learn sessions are an opportunity to discuss individual niche topics specific to eclipse planning and preparations. Topics will include everything from accessibility and community preparation to public relations and security.
The Eclipse Lunch & Learn Sessions take place on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month via Microsoft Teams from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. CST.
Register here for the complete series and attend the sessions at your leisure. Each Lunch and Learn will be recorded and posted to the HCA Eclipse Portal.
Dawn Davies, Night Sky Program Manager for the Hill Country Alliance and amateur astronomer, will be the featured subject matter expert for this Lunch and Learn session on Observing Eclipses.

New Braunfels - CCCA Town Hall Meeting
2023-10-10 18:00 - 19:30 | McKenna Event Center, 801 San Antonio St., New Braunfels, TX, 78130, United States
This November, Texans will be asked to vote on the fate of 14 amendments to the Texas State Constitution. In this Town Hall the Comal County Conservation Alliance and League of Women Voters – Comal Area, are highlighting two amendments that, if passed, would invest $1 Billion in the development of new water sources for communities across Texas and $1 Billion in the creation of new State Parks, using state surplus funds. Guest speakers Colin McDonald, Senior Policy Analyst with the Texas Water Foundation, and Kevin Good, President of Texans for State Parks will share more about how these two propositions can benefit Texans and answer questions. Come hear how these 2 amendments, if passed, could benefit Comal County.
Learn more at www.comalconservation.org

Sabinal - Solar Eclipse 2023 RV and Camper Trailer Sites at the Chapman Ranch
2023-10-13 - 2023-10-15 | Chapman Ranch – Sabinal, 12120 TX HWY 127, Sabinal, TX, 78881, United States
It is estimated that between 1.8 and 7.4 million people will travel to the path of totality for the October 14, 2023 annular solar eclipse, and South Texas is the only region in the United States that will experience the full annular eclipse.
Chapman Ranch offers unobstructed views of the solar eclipse. Our location will undergo nearly 5 full minutes of darkness, the longest available in North America! Attendees in our area will also experience the “ring of fire” that is characteristic for this kind of solar eclipse.
The camp sites are easily accessible by RVs and camper trailers from HWY 127, 8 miles southeast of Concan, TX.
Please note that due to local regulations, admission is limited to self-contained RV/camper trailers.
Tickets are currently available at https://hill-country-solar-eclipse-2023.eventbrite.com

Comfort - Eclipse in the Park
2023-10-14 10:00 - 15:00 | Comfort, TX
The Friends of the Comfort Volunteer Fire Dept., Comfort Chamber of Commerce and the Comfort Public Library invite the public to “Eclipse in the Park,” a fundraiser for the Comfort VFD.
October 14, 2023
10:00-3:00
Live Music
Food Trucks
Eclipse viewing with FREE eclipse glasses
NASA approved educational program & children’s activities sponsored by the Comfort Public Library
Click here to learn more

Bandera - Brews and Views
2023-10-14 10:00 - 22:00 | Bandera Brewery, 3540 State Hwy 16 South, Bandera, TX, 78003, United States
Eclipse viewing and music festival. Kid and pet friendly. We have cold beer, wine, sangrias and non-alcohol options available. Food available by Jimmy’s Burgers.
Learn more at https://www.banderabrewery.com/events

Bulverde - Comal County Water Talk: Managing our Groundwater
2023-10-18 17:30 - 19:00 | Mammen Family Public Library, 131 Bulverde Crossing, Bulverde, TX, 78163, United States
From providing drinking water to sustaining our springs and rivers, groundwater is the lifeblood of Comal County. In the last year, we’ve seen drought threaten the health of our aquifers. At the same time, growth in the county means more people will rely on groundwater than ever before.
Please join us for a presentation from Natalie Ballew, Groundwater Division Director at the Texas Water Development Board, to learn more about Comal County’s groundwater, how it’s managed, and how you can get involved.
RSVP for this FREE event at http://bit.ly/comalgroundwater

Boerne - Riparian Workshop Series: Part 1
2023-10-21 08:30 - 14:30 | Boerne, TX
2023 – 2024 Riparian Stewardship Workshop Series in Boerne, TX
Join Hill Country Alliance and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for our three-part riparian series! This workshop series is tailored specifically to river- and creek-side landowners in the Hill Country and features Steve Nelle, who literally and figuratively wrote the book on stewarding Texas riparian areas! It’s a great opportunity for local landowners to learn from topic experts on practices and hands-on skills that can help enhance and protect their properties and the river. This year’s series will take place at a beautiful family ranch on the Guadalupe River in Boerne, TX. Please find details for parts 1-3 below.
Part 1 is coming up this fall on October 21st! In the morning, we will discuss riparian function, hydrology, stewardship, and best practices; in the afternoon, we’ll head outside for a site visit along the Guadalupe River to demonstrate riparian concepts and identify vegetation. Follow this link to view a full agenda for the day.
Price for full workshop series: $25
Included with registration:

– Classroom and in-the-field guidance from top experts in riparian stewardship in the state
– Lunch, drinks, and snacks at workshops
– A copy of Your Remarkable Riparian: A Field Guide to Riparian Plants Found within Texas
– A copy of Your Remarkable Riparian: Owner’s Manual
– Printed educational resources about riparian planting techniques, Grow Zones, riparian health, and more.
– A field observation notebook

Workshop Series Dates & Descriptions:

Part 1 – October 21, 2023

Time: 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Location: Boerne, TX (Address and directions will be emailed to registrants prior to workshop)
At this full-day workshop, participants will spend the morning learning about riparian function, hydrology, stewardship and best practices; in the afternoon, we’ll head outside for a site visit along the Guadalupe River to demonstrate riparian concepts and identify vegetation. Click here to view the full workshop agenda for Part 1.

Part 2 – February 3, 2024

Time: 2:00 – 4:30 PM
Location: Same address as part 1 (Address and directions will be emailed to registrants prior to workshop)
Part 2 of our riparian series is a hands-on field day in which participants learn about and practice plant identification and riparian planting techniques.

Part 3 – October 2024 (Date TBA)

Time: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: Same address as part 1 (Address and directions will be emailed to registrants prior to workshop)
This is the third and final part of our riparian workshop series. We will be heading out to the Pedernales riverside to assess different planting methods and species, discuss riparian monitoring techniques, and reflect on practices participants have implemented (or want to implement) in their own riparian areas.

Register for the series here!

Online – Hill Country Eclipse Lunch & Learn Series - Education and Outreach
2023-10-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
During 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. On October 14 of this year and April 8 of 2024, the annular and total solar eclipses will pass through the middle of the Hill Country, affecting all our communities.
For the past two and a half years, the Hill Country Alliance has been convening quarterly round table meetings of the Hill Country Eclipse Team. These meetings are opportunities for residents, eclipse enthusiasts, business owners, and community leaders to share regional planning updates. The meetings have included presentations by subject matter experts on related topics.
The Hill Country Eclipse Lunch and Learn sessions are an opportunity to discuss individual niche topics specific to eclipse planning and preparations. Topics will include everything from accessibility and community preparation to public relations and security.
The Eclipse Lunch & Learn Sessions take place on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month via Zoom from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. CST.
Register here for the complete series and attend the sessions at your leisure. Each Lunch and Learn will be recorded and posted to the HCA Eclipse Portal.
Katie Raney, Regional Interpretive Specialist for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, will be the featured subject matter expert for this Lunch and Learn session on Education and Outreach.

Canyon Lake - Film Showing of Deep in the Heart - CCCA Community Event
2023-10-24 17:30 - 20:00 | Tye Preston Memorial Library, 16311 S. Access Rd, Canyon Lake, TX, 78133, United States
Event Details:
Tuesday, October 24, 6:00-8:00pm
Tye Preston Memorial Library, 16311 S Access Rd, Canyon Lake, TX 78133
Free public event
Program Description:
Deep in the Heart is a visually stunning celebration of what makes Texas so unique – its dramatic and diverse landscapes and remarkable wildlife found nowhere else.
Narrated by Matthew McConaughey, the film features stunning cinematography and an inspiring message that showcases our ability to destroy, conserve, and recover wildlife and the habitat we mutually depend on. Deep in the Heart aims to conserve our remaining wild places, to show the connectivity of water and wildlife, and to recognize Texas’ conservation importance on a continental scale.
Learn more at https://www.comalconservation.org

RESCHEDULED TO DECEMBER - Comfort - Grazing Workshop with Holistic Management International
2023-10-26 08:30 - 15:30 | YMCA Roberts Ranch – Comfort, TX
NOTE: Due to inclement weather, this event has been rescheduled to December 7. Click here to learn more!
Join Hill Country Alliance and Holistic Management International for a hands-on workshop at Roberts Ranch exploring how Holistic Planned Grazing can benefit the health and wealth of your operation.
Date: October 26, 2023
Time: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Price: $25 (scholarships available, please email rachel@hillcountryalliance.org)
Topics covered:

Reading the land for signs of ecosystem health and stressors and deciding on corrective action
Practical pointers on the fundamentals of grazing planning
Tips and tools to guide your investment decisions

Follow this link to view the full workshop agenda and register!

New Braunfels - Family Expeditions - Native Plant Workshop
2023-10-28 09:00 - 16:00 | New Braunfels, Texas, New Braunfels, TX, United States
What: A introductory native plant workshop for youth ages 9-17 and a parent/guardian.
When: October 28, 2023 – 9 AM – 4 PM
Where: New Braunfels, Texas
Why: Participants will learn alongside volunteers and mentors about prairie restoration, the role of fire in our ecosystems, citizen science, and experience a variety of activities surrounding native plants. This will be a full day event.
How: Apply at: https://www.texas-wildlife.org/family-land-water-wildlife-expeditions/
Cost: $50, includes food and beverages.

Boerne - Kendall County Water Talk: Managing Our Groundwater
2023-11-01 18:00 - 19:30 | Herff Farm, 33 Herff Road, Boerne, TX, 78006, United States
From providing drinking water to sustaining our springs and rivers, groundwater is the lifeblood of Kendall County. In the last year, we’ve seen drought threaten the health of our aquifers. At the same time, growth in the county means more people will rely on groundwater than ever before.
Please join us for a presentation from Natalie Ballew, Groundwater Division Director at the Texas Water Development Board, to learn more about Kendall County’s groundwater, how it’s managed, and how you can get involved.
RSVP for this FREE event at http://bit.ly/kendallwater

Kerrville - Kerr County Water Talk: Managing our Groundwater
2023-11-06 16:30 - 18:00 | UGRA Auditorium, 125 Lehmann Drive, Kerrville, TX, 78028, United States
From providing drinking water to sustaining our springs and rivers, groundwater is the lifeblood of Kerr County. In the last year, we’ve seen drought threaten the health of our aquifers. At the same time, growth in the county means more people will rely on groundwater than ever before.
Please join us for a presentation from Natalie Ballew, Groundwater Division Director at the Texas Water Development Board, to learn more about Kerr County’s groundwater, how it’s managed, and how you can get involved.
RSVP for this FREE event at http://bit.ly/kerrwater

Junction - Water and Land Stewardship Workshop
2023-11-11 09:00 - 12:30 | Coke Stevenson Memorial Center, Stevenson Community Center, Junction, TX, 76849, United States
Join us on Saturday, November 11, at the Coke Stevenson Memorial Center in Junction, TX to learn more about where your water comes from, how to manage your land to conserve that water, and the laws that govern the ground and surface waters of Texas.
In recent years the Hill Country’s waters have become threatened by ongoing droughts, new developments, and new dams on our rivers and streams. Beyond these threats it’s important for landowners to understand the other factors that determine the availability of water. Three of these factors are the geology of groundwater and surface water, the management of soil and vegetation on the land, and the laws that govern groundwater and surface waters in Texas.
Register now by going to https://www.llanoriver.org/workshop or https://www.llanoriver.org/ to register online or for a form to register by mail. The registration fee is $10. Don’t miss this timely workshop on the critical water resources in our part of the Hill Country. Contact for the workshop is Scott Richardson scottr@ctesc.net or 830-459-2271

Online - Conservation Easement Webinar
2023-11-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Online
Join Hill Country Alliance and Hill Country Conservancy (HCC) for a free webinar on conservation easements! Frank Davis, Chief Conservation Officer at HCC, will present on what conservation easements are, how they benefit landowners, and how to set an one up on a property. Additionally, two Hill Country landowners will join to share their experiences in having an easement on their property.
Click here to RSVP for this free virtual event.

New Braunfels - CCCA's Community Program: Protecting Comal's Rural Heritage
2023-11-14 18:00 - 19:30 | McKenna Event Center, 801 W San Antonio St., New Braunfels, TX, 78130, United States
Comal County Conservation Alliance (CCCA) Community Program: “Protecting Comal’s Rural Heritage”
Speakers:

Tiffany Osburn, Regional Archeologist with the Texas Historical Commission, and
Cindy Coers, Chair of the Comal County Historical Commission

Program Description:
Comal County is experiencing rapid growth, development, and fragmentation of its rural lands. These lands contain the remaining ranches, farmsteads, historic schools, and special places that have long defined Comal County’s rural heritage; however, these same lands also play a critical role in supporting our watersheds, foodways, wildlife, and natural infrastructure. This program will discuss the preservation of our rural heritage along with tools for preservation of historic resources. Our program will also highlight recent successes and ways that historic and archeological site preservation can complement natural resource and land conservation strategies to make significant strides towards protecting the rural heritage of Comal County.

Leakey - Rural Roundup Leadership Symposium: Centering Our Rivers
2023-11-18 10:00 - 14:00 | The Springs – Leakey, 692 Evergreen St, Leakey, TX, 78873, United States
Centering Our Rivers
Join HCA and the H. E. Butt Foundation in Leakey on November 18 for our final installment in the traveling Rural Roundup series!
Click to view full-size flyer as PDF
This event is all about Hill Country rivers and how we connect to them as communities and as individuals. What roles do our rivers play as sites for education, for economic development, and for fostering community identity? How do they function ecologically and as vital infrastructure for our communities? What do they mean to us and our neighbors, as touchstones revisited throughout our lives? And what do they need from us to stay healthy?
We will convene at 10am for a welcome alongside Leakey Springs, before heading to the banquet hall for a talk by Julie Lewey of Ranches and Rivers LLC, and a panel discussion with regional experts whose work connects to our Hill Country rivers. We will break for lunch and time to connect with one another and a variety of organizations involved in Hill Country river stewardship. We will conclude with a performance of songs and stories about Hill Country rivers from folklorist and songwriter, Lee Haile.
Register at https://bit.ly/LeakeyRoundup
Overview:
Date: Saturday, November 18, 2023 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: The Springs Lodging in Leakey, 692 Evergreen St, Leakey, TX 78873
Free event – RSVP Required by 11/15
Click here to learn more and RSVP for this FREE event – lunch included for all attendees. RSVPs due by 11/15/23.
Learn More about the Partnership:
Topics in the series so far have spotlighted unique programs, challenges, and lessons ranging from local education opportunities in Junction to maintaining community character in Bandera, to creating homegrown economic opportunities in Sabinal.
The Leading in the Rural Hill Country Collaboration envisions a healthy and thriving Texas Rural Hill Country through a collaborating network of diverse leaders – both emerging and established. To help make this vision a reality, we work to connect leaders in the Texas Rural Hill Country so that we can identify common challenges, share solutions, and pursue opportunities for our region’s future.

Online – Hill Country Eclipse Lunch & Learn Series – Safety and Security
2023-11-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
During 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. On October 14 of this year and April 8 of 2024, the annular and total solar eclipses will pass through the middle of the Hill Country, affecting all our communities.
For the past two and a half years, the Hill Country Alliance has been convening quarterly round table meetings of the Hill Country Eclipse Team. These meetings are opportunities for residents, eclipse enthusiasts, business owners, and community leaders to share regional planning updates. The meetings have included presentations by subject matter experts on related topics.
The Hill Country Eclipse Lunch and Learn sessions are an opportunity to discuss individual niche topics specific to eclipse planning and preparations. Topics will include everything from accessibility and community preparation to public relations and security.
The Eclipse Lunch & Learn Sessions take place on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month via Zoom from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. CST.
Register here for the complete series and attend the sessions at your leisure. Each Lunch and Learn will be recorded and posted to the HCA Eclipse Portal.
Eric Maloney, Fire Chief for the City of Kerrville, will be the featured subject matter expert for this Lunch and Learn session on Safety and Security.

Comfort - Grazing Workshop with Holistic Management International
2023-12-07 08:30 - 15:30 | YMCA Roberts Ranch – Comfort, TX
Grazing Workshop: Planning for land health and farm wealth with holistic management
Join Hill Country Alliance and Holistic Management International for a hands-on workshop at YMCA Roberts Ranch exploring how Holistic Planned Grazing can benefit the health and wealth of your operation.
**NOTE: This workshop was rescheduled from October 26 to December 7.**
Date: Thursday | December 7, 2023
Time: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Price: $25 (scholarships available, please email rachel@hillcountryalliance.org)
Click here to view the full workshop agenda.
Topics covered:

– Reading the land for signs of ecosystem health and stressors and deciding on corrective action
– Forage Assessment
– Practical pointers on the fundamentals of grazing planning
– Tips and tools to guide your investment decisions

Register at bit.ly/grazing2023

Online - Hill Country Eclipse Lunch & Learn Series - Hospitality and Business Engagement
2024-01-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
During 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. On October 14 of this year and April 8 of 2024, the annular and total solar eclipses will pass through the middle of the Hill Country, affecting all our communities.
For the past two and a half years, the Hill Country Alliance has been convening quarterly round table meetings of the Hill Country Eclipse Team. These meetings are opportunities for residents, eclipse enthusiasts, business owners, and community leaders to share regional planning updates. The meetings have included presentations by subject matter experts on related topics.
The Hill Country Eclipse Lunch and Learn sessions are an opportunity to discuss individual niche topics specific to eclipse planning and preparations. Topics will include everything from accessibility and community preparation to public relations and security.
The Eclipse Lunch & Learn Sessions take place on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month via MS Teams from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. CST.
Register here for the complete series and attend the sessions at your leisure. Each Lunch and Learn will be recorded and posted to the HCA Eclipse Portal.
Amanda Griffin, President of Keep it Real Beautiful and Co-Lead of Real County eclipse preparations, and Tony Guidroz, Director of Community Development/Mainstreet Manager for the City of Llano, will be our featured subject matter experts for this Lunch and Learn session on Hospitality and Business Engagement.

New Braunfels - CCCA Community Program - What is Natural Infrastructure, and Why Do We Care?
2024-01-09 18:00 - 19:30 | McKenna Event Center, 801 W San Antonio St., New Braunfels, TX, 78130, United States
Jessica Karlsruher, CEO of the TREAD Coalition will join CCCA to talk about “What is Natural Infrastructure, and Why Do We Care?”
In this time of rapid growth and development in Comal County, we are losing many of the benefits that natural areas and open lands provide. When we think about infrastructure, we think about rooftops, commercial buildings, roads and transmission lines. But what about the natural capital – our natural assets – that provide infrastructure to our surroundings and contribute to our daily lives?
Land and water act as natural infrastructure providing a myriad of benefits to us from clean air to fresh drinking water from our faucets. Maintaining our natural infrastructure is equally important to man-made landscapes.
Come learn what you should know and why you should care about stewarding your natural capital.
Click here to learn more from the Comal County Conservation Alliance.

Canyon Lake - Bob Keyser Astronomy Night at the Tye Preston Memorial Library
2024-01-13 18:00 - 22:00 | Tye Preston Memorial Library, 16311 S. Access Rd, Canyon Lake, TX, 78133, United States
This Astronomy Night at the Tye Preston Memorial Library we will be remembering Robert (Bob) C. Keyser and dedicating the installation of his equipment in the observatory dome. After the dedication, we will be viewing planets and deep sky objects using our four telescopes: A Celestron Edge C9.25, A Celestron C11, a Meade LX200 8″, and a 10″ Dobsonian mount. The Dobsonian mount is available to anyone who wishes to explore the night sky on their own.

Online - Hill Country Eclipse Quarterly Round Table Meeting
2024-01-16 12:00 - 13:30 | Online
You are invited to participate in a Hill Country Eclipse Round Table Tuesday, January 16, from 12:00 pm-1:30 pm CDT on MS Teams to discuss ongoing preparations for the total solar eclipse, which may draw hundreds of thousands of visitors to our region in April 2024.
During 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, 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 through the middle of the Hill Country, affecting all our communities. This round table is an opportunity for us to share our plans, learn from one another, and benefit from lessons learned by others.
January’s Meeting
Our guest presenter is meteorologist and eclipse chaser Jay Anderson who will be presenting “Five Days to Go! What’s the Weather?” His talk will focus on the variety of weather patterns that may affect Texas in April and examples of past weather patterns of April 8. Jay will show us where to get more detailed weather forecasts on the days ahead of the eclipse and speculate on what impacts the forecast weather may have. This is a meeting you are not going to want to miss!

San Marcos - Texas Ground Water Association 2024 Annual Convention
2024-01-23 08:00 - 2024-01-26 17:00 | Embassy Suites and San Marcos Convention Center, 1001 E McCarty Ln, San Marcos, TX, 78666, United States
TGWA is pleased to announce the upcoming Annual Convention set for January 23 – 26, 2024 in San Marcos, TX at the Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel & Conference Center.
The TGWA Annual Convention is our largest event of the year. It brings together 400+ water well professionals, groundwater science professionals, and leading industry representatives under one roof for education, networking, scholarship fundraising, and camaraderie.
Click here to learn more and register.
