Celebrate Hill Country Night Sky Month with your fellow night sky friends, associates, partners, and advocates at the Hill Country Night Sky Team Fall Meeting. Join in our bi-annual online gathering and catch up on night sky Hill Country happenings and updates, celebrate milestones, highlight accomplishments, and plan for the months ahead. Click the link […]
Horseshoe Bay to Host Community Stargazing Party: International Dark Sky Community Invites Residents to Explore Autumn's Celestial Wonders The City of Horseshoe Bay will host a community Stargazing Party on Thursday, October 16, at 7 p.m. at the Horseshoe Bay Nature Park, located at 1514 Golden Nugget. The free event, open to residents and visitors, […]
Learn how to photograph the Milkey Way & planets in this intimate workshop with astrophotographer Steve Irwin and listen to music under the stars with Sherita Perez Click the link below to learn more, get information on available accommodations (not included in the cost of the workshop), and sign up for the workshop. A donation […]
Come out an enjoy Music Under the Milky Way! Arrive early to learn tips on photographing the night sky from astrophotographer Steve Irwin. This event is open to the public. Bring chairs, beverages and a red flashlight and enjoy the live music of Sherita Perez at Indian Blanket Ranch. Cost: A $5 donation is recommended […]
Fiesta Winery and Lampasas County Friends of the Night Sky invite you to out to the vineyard for an evening of stargazing. Local astronomers will guide the way as you explore the night sky, glass of wine in hand. A perfect blend of wine, wonder, and the magic of the Hill Country night. Learn about […]
It's a Star Party! Presented by Jonestown Night Sky Advocacy, The City of Jonestown, and Astronomer Tom Campbell See the stars through a huge telescope. Bring a blanket, chairs & your own telescope you have one. Free Event Free Parking
Explore the evening with park staff and friends at this After-Hours event! TXST Astronomy Club will be on-site with telescopes ready for a Star Party that will be out of this world! At the same time, Mothing Survey Stations will be set up around the park, allowing you to get a closer look at some […]
The stars above are one of our region’s most treasured natural resources, yet increasing population growth and development across the Texas Hill Country are contributing to light pollution that dims our view of them. In Burnet County, preserving—and in some areas, restoring—the night sky is vital, not only for the health of all living things […]
In 2022, the Natural Resource Conservation Service began sampling soils in San Antonio and Bexar County, Texas to measure soil organic carbon. This project was started in conjunction with the Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance and the City of San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department. Travis Waiser will cover the sampling technique, where samples were taken, […]
Join Journey Land & Soul for a soul nourishing journey at our 3-night ranch retreat nestled in the heart of Texas Hill Country. Thoughtfully designed by and for women, you will be immersed in daily activities to inspire connection to self, nature, and community and amplify our collective growth. We invite you to explore and […]
Celebrate Liberty Hill’s International Dark Sky Community designation with our neighboring communities! Spend an autumn evening exploring the night sky and enjoying family-friendly fun. Event Highlights • Explore the skies through telescopes with astronomy guides • Grab dinner from local food trucks • Create space-themed crafts with the Liberty Hill Public Library Bring your lawn […]
The stars at night are big and bright, deep in the heart of Wimberley! Gaze at the stars during the night at Wimberley! Bring your family and friends to our Star Party event at Blue Hole Regional Park. Participants will enjoy an evening of stargazing in the Hill Country and fascinating presentations by the Wimberley […]
