Program Focus: Chuck Schmidt, Stihl Representative—Chainsaw Safety Local Fire Department—Safety on Burning Brush Dr. Don Renchie, Professor & Extension Pesticide Safety Education Specialist—Minimizing Drift and Pesticide Spraying Safety Learn more and RSVP by contacting Donna Maxwell with Texas A&M Agrilife Extension – Gillespie County by email at donna.maxwell@ag.tamu.edu.

Explore the Cibolo Nature Center trails at dusk Join 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

It is time for the Moondance Outdoor Concerts presented by the Cibolo Center for Conservation! We 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. Grab […]

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 […]

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. This workshop will review both historic and modern patterns of development. Our discussion will be applicable to ALL Hill Country communities, and […]

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 […]

Using Alternative Treatment to Cut Pollution and Save Water - U.S. Green Building Council Did 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 […]

Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District – Water-Wise Speaker Series For more information contact Charlie Flatten, General Manager at gm@haysgroundwater.com or 512-858-9253 The 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 […]

Join the Texas Wildlife Association for a three-day convention in San Antonio. We missed seeing you last year! Join us for an exciting weekend at the J.W. Marriott in San Antonio, Texas July 15-18. Get ready by browsing the auction online filled with one of a kind experiences and trips not open to the public. […]

Explore the Cibolo Nature Center trails at dusk Join 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 […]