Hillside Stewardship: Reducing Erosion and Building Soil Join us as we learn from landowners, Vick and Dorothy Williams, and Restoration Ecologist, Mollie Walton, about a variety of methods for slowing and sinking water along hillsides to reduce erosion, build soil, mitigate floods, enhance groundwater replenishment, and improve habitat. During this hands-on field day, participants will […]

The 2020 Texas Land Conservation Conference will be held Wednesday, February 26 - 28, 2020 at the Hilton Austin Airport in Austin, Texas.  This 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 […]

Grassfed Sustainability Group, the Texas Savory Hub, advocates a Holistic Approach to Regenerative Agriculture. Holistic Management is a whole farm/ranch planning system and decision making process that helps farmers, ranchers and land stewards better manage their agricultural resources to achieve maximum environmental, economic and social benefits. Holistic Management is a critical tool helping develop successful […]

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Learn what invasives are, how you can control them, and meet some awesome locals! Meet behind the Education Center at 9 AM at 208 S. Lady Bird Lane, Johnson City TX – just pass the Science Mill. Showing up later? No problem! Just cross over the bridge into the Settlement and take a left on […]

Join us for a fun and informative bird hike at Westcave Preserve. These hikes are led by a local expert avian biologist. Westcave Preserve hosts over 170 species of birds throughout the year, including the endangered golden-cheeked warbler, among other beautiful resident and migrant bird species. All levels of birders are welcome. Binoculars are provided, […]

Workshop on "Rural Cooperatives, Farm Bill and You!” for all interested. Farmers, Ranchers, Community gardens, Neighborhood Cooperatives, Business Coops, Farmers Markets, Senior Citizens, small business owners and much more. Open to the public - door prizes and refreshments available. Light Lunch FREE to Seniors Assistance Program Members, All Others Fee = $10 at the door […]

Plants make people happy! Discover a wide variety of native plants, succulents, grasses, and butterfly-friendly plants during our Spring Break Plant Sale. Our friendly and knowledgeable volunteers will be onsite to help you find the perfect plants for your garden. Admission is not required to shop the plant sale which will take place in front […]

Join us for stargazing at Guadalupe River State Park! Join the San Antonio Astronomical Association for an evening of stargazing, both with the naked eye and through telescopes! Cloud coverage could cancel this program – check the park’s Facebook page by 4 pm that day, or call the park the day of the event for […]

The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour for 2020 returns to Austin with two evenings of the best films shown at the 2019 Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival in Alberta, Canada. The films feature travel and adventure in distant lands as well as adrenaline-fueled action sports films. Each evening will feature a different selection of films. […]

The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour for 2020 returns to Austin with two evenings of the best films shown at the 2019 Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival in Alberta, Canada. The films feature travel and adventure in distant lands as well as adrenaline-fueled action sports films. Each evening will feature a different selection of films. […]