The Hill Country Alliance Night Sky Preservation Fund encourages regional nonprofit organizations, sole proprietorships, local governmental entities, and small businesses to apply for up to $5,000 in reimbursement funds for night sky preservation efforts. The goals of the Texas Hill Country Night Sky Preservation Fund are to support locally-led work in improving outdoor lighting, reducing […]
Celebrate Hill Country Night Sky Month with Stellar Skies over Horseshoe Bay. Listen to talks on the night sky and join local astronomers for an evening of stargazing. Parking is limited so plan to carpool, walk, or arrive by golf cart.
Hands-on tree planting event with educational speakers, free lunch, giveaways, raffles & more. Raising the water table, rainscaping with berms, swales, and terraces. An incredible community collaboration you won't want to miss! Click here to learn more and RSVP!
Click here to see a PDF of the flyer Do you have a community project that needs funding? Want to apply for grants but don't know where to start? Join us to hear how groups in unincorporated Utopia have succeeded in funding public services from recycling to EMS. Stay to hear from funders about how […]
Join Texas Land Conservancy for a beautiful fall walk at Querencia, a conservation easement property in Hays County. This will be a moderate to difficult hike of about 2-3 miles, led by Hill Country Program Director Alec King. We recommend wearing long pants, closed-toe shoes, and insect repellent. Please bring a refillable water bottle. $5 […]
For Hill Country Night Sky Month, we are encouraging you to become citizen scientists by using your naked eye to measure sky brightness caused by light pollution for the monthly Globe at Night Citizen Science Campaign! Our goal is to get 100 measurements! For this campaign, you have two, 10 -day windows from September 24th-October […]
SMRF is hosting their 2nd Annual Riverside Social as a fundraiser to continue important work like improving wastewater treatment permits, monitoring water quality, conserving land over Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone, educating the public, removing invasive species, hosting cleanups, and more. This event will feature music from the Shred Lasso Band, food by the Root Cellar, […]
Have you ever had the chance to witness the country night sky? It sure gets dark out here! Kendall County Friends of the Night Sky are hosting a Star Party at Singing Water Vineyards in Comfort, TX. Be our guest as our Astronomy experts guide us through navigating the Texas night sky! Bring the family […]
What's happening when the sun goes down? Let's talk nocturnal critters, night skies, and migrating birds. Feel free to dress as your favorite nocturnal animal. Featuring a Bulb Exchange. Bring your current bulb to an outdoor light fixture and we'll exchange it with a Night Sky Friendly bulb. Be sure to attend the premiere showing […]
In the last couple of years, we’ve seen an uptick in new private dams in the Hill Country. These new dams have raised questions from downstream landowners about the process for permitting new dams, and what to do if you discover an unauthorized dam. In this webinar, we’ll cover the complex world of dam permitting […]
Dive into the wonders of the night sky with the City of Dripping Springs at Ranch Park! Join us for an evening of celestial wonders, stargazing, and fun. Bring a chair and enjoy an up-close view of the stars and constellations above. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable night under the stars!
Become a Sustaining Neighbor by 11/29 and join our year end party on 12/6! Click here to become a Sustaining Neighbor at the $20/month level and receive your free gift! You may have heard that the Hill Country Alliance is celebrating 20 years of working to protect our region's incredible open spaces, starry night skies, […]
