Members of the Government Canyon Activities Committee welcome anyone interested in our feathered friends for a birding outing at the Natural Area on Saturday April 9th from 8:00am to 11:00am. Learn about the fun and excitement of birding, including tips on using binoculars, cameras, field guides and sound recordings. Bring your own equipment or let […]
Everything You Want to Know About San Antonio's Largest Natural Area Join site interpreter John Koepke from 9am-10am at our brand new amphitheatre and learn about the history of San Antonio’s largest State Natural Area. Discover the origin of the name “Government Canyon,” why trails have the names that they do, the difference between a […]
Join the Hill Country Alliance and Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District for an educational presentation, panel discussion, and partner showcase that will feature experts on the state’s groundwater management process and share insight on how you can get involved. This free event will feature: Natalie Ballew, Manager, Groundwater Technical Assistance, Texas Water Development Board Ron Fieseler, GMA […]
Join us online on Wednesday, April 13th from 12:00 – 1:00 pm for a free, lunchtime information session highlighting the Healthy Creeks Initiative. Learn about the importance of riparian systems, concerns around infestations of non-native Arundo (aka Giant Reed, River Cane), and voluntary steps that hundreds of private landowners are taking to control Arundo in order […]
Sarah Rountree Schlessinger is the CEO of Texas Water Foundation. She previously worked in groundwater policy and regulation, and has experience with international nonprofits and disaster response. We will be discussing the need for understanding the cycle of water and how land stewardship is key in preserving this resource. Click to register here.
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is hosting their Spring Native Plant Sale! This sale features a variety of Texas natives, including perennial and annual flowers, grasses, wetland plants, shrubs and trees. Native plants conserve water; lower mowing costs; provide habitat for birds, butterflies and other wildlife; protect and enrich soil; and reduce the use of […]
The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) anticipates that municipal water need — the amount by which demand exceeds supply — will rise by 568 percent by 2070, leaving the state’s cities in need of 3.4 million additional acre-feet of water in the absence of increased supplies or more restricted use. That’s more than three times […]
Do you live in the Austin-area? If so, the City of Austin’s Watershed Protection Department needs your help! Rain to River is a strategic plan that will guide the work of the Watershed Protection Department for the next 10 years and replace the current Watershed Protection Strategic Plan. Click here to register for the Virtual Kick-Off […]
Join the Hill Country Alliance, Headwaters at the Comal, and Texas Water Foundation for an interactive lunch event featuring a presentation, panel discussion, and tour of the headwaters with some of New Braunfels' water planning leaders. Hear how these agencies are working to better manage water responsibly in the face of unprecedented growth. This event will feature: New Braunfels Utilities […]
The first annual “What Good Shall I Do?" conference brings together ranchers, farmers, researchers/ teachers, government, conscious consumers, and other interested folks for 3 days of education, networking, planning, and action around regenerative agriculture. The “What Good Shall I Do?" conference is hosted by Force Of Nature and ROAM Ranch with the intention to accelerate […]
Join us on April 22, 2022, from noon-1 pm for a talk with Travis Audubon’s Executive Director Nicole Netherton. Nicole will be talking about the magic and perils of Spring Migration, including the many ways humans can help migratory birds survive their amazing journeys. Late April is peak migration in Central Texas, so we’ll also […]
Jester King's annual Star Party is back! There are very few places that have dark, open night skies perfect for stargazing and we are happy to be one of them. Join us at The Hall at Jester King on Earth Day, Friday, April 22 from 5:30-10pm alongside the Hill Country Alliance for an evening of observation and exploration […]
