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SUMMARY:San Antonio - 2023 Central Texas Water Conservation Symposium - From Dust to Deluge: Managing Water in Changing Conditions
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Central Texas Water Conservation Symposium provides water utilities with the information needed to implement successful water conservation programs\, effectively engage customers\, and plan for the future. Learn from state and national experts about the latest approaches\, what is coming next and best practices for maximum efficiency gains. \nPlus\, stay a day longer for a BONUS event: join San Antonio Water System (SAWS) on Feb 23 for The Rain to Drain Experience\, a fully immersive expedition to learn about the source of San Antonio drinking water and where it goes\, well\, “after the flush.” \nClick here to register\nDownload the Full Agenda \nProgram Theme: From Dust to Deluge: Managing Water in Changing Conditions \nProgram Highlights: \nPlanning for and Responding to Drought: Conservation Strategies\, Forecasts\, and Trends \n\nLong range drought/surface water supply forecast\, Bob Rose\, LCRA\n\n\nGPCD trends drought vs non-drought periods\, Karen Guz\, SAWS\n\n\nNew Braunfels Drought Mitigation Strategies: Summer 2022\, Andrew Cummings\, New Braunfels Utilities\n\nWater Loss in Texas: How much water is being lost and how communities are approaching solutions \n\nHidden Reservoirs: Quantifying Water Loss in Texas\, Alan Wyatt\, Independent Consultant\n\n\nSAWS water loss data analysis case study\, Patrick Shriver\, SAWS\n\nAMI implementation and data analysis: Leveraging your AMI data whether your program has just started or is well established programs with mountains of information. \n\nUnique ways to use AMI data\, Christopher Tull\, California Data Collaborative\n\n\nAMI data use in ATX\, Jonathan Orenstein\, City of Austin\n\n\nAMI integration and customer outreach\, Brandon Pritchett\, City of Pflugerville\n\nTexas Runs on Water – Building Water Knowledge \nDeep in the Heart: Communicating Water Conservation through Film \nClick here to learn more and register.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/san-antonio-2023-central-texas-water-conservation-symposium/
LOCATION:San Antonio Botanical Garden\, 555 Funston Place\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78209\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Online - Sending the Elevator Back Down When Shattering Green Ceilings
DESCRIPTION:Defenders is excited to present our Black History Month webinar series. Join us for our final presentation\, “Sending the Elevator Back Down When Shattering Green Ceilings” on Wednesday\, February 22nd at 3:00pm CT! \nJoin speakers Leandra Taylor\, Outreach Coordinator for the Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards and Leader for Outdoor Afro\, and Danae Jackson\, Senior Zoologist at the Dallas Zoo as they have a panel discussion at the web series A Conversation on Diversity in Wildlife Conservation: Black History Month Edition. Leading the discussion will be the moderator\, Wildlife Conservation Interpreter at the Dallas Zoo\, and Herpetology enthusiast\, David Smallwood. They will hold a conversation on the importance of building professional networks and sending the elevator back down when shattering green ceilings. \nClick here to learn more and register for this free event.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-sending-the-elevator-back-down-when-shattering-green-ceilings/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Kerrville - TexS Talk & Texas Water Symposium: Drought Impacts to the Hill Country
DESCRIPTION:In 2022\, San Antonio received only a third of its average annual rainfall. Popular swimming holes from Jacobs Well in Wimberley to the Guadalupe River dried up – impacting wildlife\, agriculture\, and tourism revenue in addition to many rural communities dependent on limited water resources. As the drought continues into 2023\, what can we do to preserve the water we’ve got? \nJoin us for an evening of expert panel discussion with an opportunity for audience Q&A at the end. \nIn partnership with Texas Water Symposium\, this event will be recorded and aired on Texas Public Radio. \nClick here to view and share a PDF flyer.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/kerrville-texs-talk-texas-water-symposium-drought-impacts-to-the-hill-country/
LOCATION:Schreiner University: Cailloux Campus Activity Center Ballroom\, 15 Acorn Loop\, Kerrville\, TX\, 78028\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Austin - Texas Water Day at the Capitol
DESCRIPTION:A biennial educational event that invites Texas water professionals to share educational resources with legislators and their staff. The next Texas Water Day at the Capitol will take place on the afternoon of February 27\, 2023. Please RSVP below and stay tuned for a program agenda. \nLearn more from Texas Water Foundation here
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/austin-texas-water-day-at-the-capitol-2/
LOCATION:Texas State Capitol\, 1100 Congress Ave\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230228T200000
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SUMMARY:Fredericksburg - Native Plants and Geography of Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
DESCRIPTION:Debbie Windham\, President of Friends of Enchanted Rock\, and Bob Lodowski\, volunteer Interpretive Guide at Enchanted Rock\, will speak on the native plants and geography of our local treasure at the February meeting of the Native Plant Society of Texas\, Fredericksburg chapter. \nThe Fredericksburg Chapter\, Native Plant Society of Texas holds its monthly meetings on the 4th Tuesday of the month at St. Joseph’s Halle (212 W. San Antonio St.\, Fredericksburg). There is a social time at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend. \nMore information can be found online at https://npsot.org/wp/fredericksburg/ and on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/fbgtxnpsot).
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/fredericksburg-native-plants-and-geography-of-enchanted-rock-state-natural-area/
LOCATION:St. Joseph’s Halle\, 212 W. San Antonio St.\, FREDERICKSBURG\, TX\, 78624\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230304
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SUMMARY:Austin - Texas Land Conservation Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 27th annual Texas Land Conservation Conference will be held March 1-3\, 2023 at the Hilton Austin Airport.  We are very excited to welcome everyone back together in-person once again. \nThe 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 any person interested in learning more about these important issues in Texas. Come join us for three days of learning\, inspiration\, and fantastic networking events as we work together to #ConserveTexasLand! \nThe conference brings together experts from around the state and nation to discuss a variety of conservation-related issues\, providing an exceptional opportunity for learning and engagement in order to advance land and water conservation in Texas. Whether you are interested in attending\, speaking on a panel\, or supporting our event as a sponsor or exhibitor\,  you can find more information by following the links below. Or click the tabs the top of the website for information on conference fees\, hotel accommodations\, our conference agenda\, event speakers\, and more. \nClick here to learn more and register
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/austin-texas-land-conservation-conference-2/
LOCATION:Hilton Austin Airport\, 9515 Hotel Drive\, Austin\, TX\, 78719\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Seguin – Region 11 Guadalupe Flood Planning Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:There will be a meeting of the Guadalupe RFPG on March 1\, 2023.  The meeting agenda\, materials\, and details for attending the meeting can be found here: www.guadaluperfpg.org. All meetings of the regional flood planning group are open to the public. \nClick here for updated information from the Guadalupe River Flood Planning Group. \nLearn More:\nSenate Bill 8\, 86th Texas Legislature\, created a state flood planning process for Texas\, through which TWDB will be administering state and regional flood plans. TWDB designated 15 planning area regions\, including the Guadalupe River Basin (Region 11). \nRegion 11 Counties\nThe Guadalupe RFPG consists of portions of Bandera\, Bastrop\, Blanco\, Caldwell\, Calhoun\, Comal\, DeWitt\, Fayette\, Gillespie\, Goliad\, Gonzales\, Guadalupe\, Hays\, Karnes\, Kendall\, Kerr\, Lavaca\, Real\, Refugio\, Travis\, Victoria and Wilson counties lying within the Guadalupe River Basin.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/seguin-region-11-guadalupe-flood-planning-group-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority River Annex\, 905 Nolan St.\, Seguin\, TX\, 78155\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230308
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SUMMARY:Austin - TREAD Advocacy Day at the Capitol
DESCRIPTION:Please register for the Texas Real Estate Advocacy and Defense (TREAD) Coalition’s Advocacy Day on March 7\, where they will be scheduling meetings with legislators on bills that are before them this session affecting landowners and rural communities. \nThis is an opportunity to amplify our voice and promote the preservation of our land\, resources\, property rights and pocket book. There will be a group briefing for everyone before you go off to meetings. Don’t miss this opportunity to be an advocate! \nClick here to register.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/austin-tread-advocacy-day-at-the-capitol/
LOCATION:Texas State Capitol\, 1100 Congress Ave\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Austin - TREAD Advocacy Day at the Texas State Capitol
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date for TREAD Advocacy Day on March 7. We will be scheduling meetings with legislators on bills that are before them this session affecting landowners and rural communities. This is an opportunity to amplify our voice and promote the preservation of our land\, resources\, property rights and pocket book. There will be a group briefing for everyone before you go off to meetings. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to be an advocate! \nPlease fill out this quick form if you need information on TREAD’s hotel block at the 4th Street Marriot Courtyard.  \nFor more information on how to participate\, see TREAD’s website or email jessica@treadcoalition.org.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/austin-tread-advocacy-day-at-the-texas-state-capitol/
LOCATION:Texas State Capitol\, 1100 Congress Ave\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Online - Hill Country Night Sky Team Meeting
DESCRIPTION:TEAM MEETING & PRESENTATION \nWe hope you will join us on Tuesday\, March 14\, from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. CST for our Hill Country Night Sky Team Meeting. \nAs you may know\, the Texas Hill Country is home to 12 International Dark Sky Places as designated by the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA). Currently\, there are 14 communities and parks at various stages of this application process\, and another dozen or so are likely to begin the process in three to five years. The application process is lengthy and extensive\, taking a village (or team) to achieve. Some of you are already actively involved in the process with one or more of these applicants. Some of you would like to help but don’t yet know how. \nOur guest presenter will be Amber Harrison\, Dark Sky Places Program Associate with the International Dark Sky Association. In her previous work as a park ranger and interpreter for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department\, she completed several applications to the IDA Dark Sky Places Program for public lands in West Texas. Amber was also one of the key team members behind the application and designation of the Greater Big Bed International Dark Sky Reserve. She brings her extensive knowledge and management of the program to our meeting\, presenting a primer on the application process\, speaking on the program’s intricacies\, and teaching how members of the Hill Country Night Sky Team can participate. You are not going to want to miss this talk! \nThose who cannot arrive or sign on promptly at 1:00 p.m. are welcome to join whenever their schedule allows. The meeting and presentation will be recorded and posted for future reference. \nZOOM DETAILS \nTopic: Winter Hill Country Night Sky Team Meeting\nTime: March 14\, 2023 01:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) \nClick here to join the Zoom Meeting\nMeeting ID: 833 8337 0375\nPasscode: 594939 \nOne tap mobile\n+13462487799\,\,83383370375# US (Houston)\n+12532158782\,\,83383370375# US (Tacoma) \n 
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-hill-country-night-sky-team-meeting/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Hill Country Alliance":MAILTO:info@hillcountryalliance.org
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SUMMARY:New Braunfels - A Dive into Honey Creek Cave - Comal County Conservation Alliance Community Program
DESCRIPTION:Click to view flyer \nCommunity Program: “A Dive into Honey Creek Cave” with Guest Speaker\nMichael Cicherski\, Director with the Texas Cave Management Association \nMichael Cicherski has been caving regularly since the late 80s. He is a Fellow of the National Speleological Society and a recipient of the National Speleological Society Certificate of Merit. \nMichael has personally explored Honey Creek Cave many times\, a cave described by some as being “dark\, creepy\, and cold!” The mouth of the cave is on the privately-owned Honey Creek Springs Ranch\, which was recently placed in a conservation easement by its owners to ensure its protection in perpetuity. With 20 miles of cave already documented\, it is the longest known cave in Texas. \nClick here to learn more from the Comal County Conservation Alliance.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/new-braunfels-a-dive-into-honey-creek-cave-comal-county-conservation-alliance-community-program/
LOCATION:McKenna Event Center\, 801 San Antonio St.\, New Braunfels\, TX\, 78130\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Comal County Conservation Alliance":MAILTO:info@comalconservation.org
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SUMMARY:Online - Hill Country Alliance Photo Contest - Home in the Hill Country
DESCRIPTION:The Photo Contest is open from March 22 through May 31\, 2023!\nThe Texas Hill Country – famous for its pristine streams\, blooming wildflowers\, star-filled night skies\, and tucked-away small towns – is home to over 3.8 million people and growing fast. Home to three of the fastest growing counties in the country\, the Hill Country’s population is projected to grow to 5.2 million in the next seven years. Native flora and fauna that have called the region home for millennia – from beloved gray foxes and live oaks to delicate monarchs and milkweeds – are finding their habitats reduced as our human homes continually expand into their native ranges. \nAs more and more people call the Hill Country home\, many of the region’s most special qualities – like sweeping open spaces\, clear flowing waters\, and starry night skies – are at risk of being loved to death and lost forever. This spring\, the Hill Country Alliance (HCA) calls on anyone with a camera to share your view of this iconic region and its many inhabitants in the 2023 Hill Country Photo Contest\, “Home in the Hill Country.” \nNow through May 31\, 2023\, entries can be submitted to HCA’s website. Photographers of all ages and skill levels\, from amateurs to professionals\, are invited to participate. Winners will receive cash prizes and their photos will appear in HCA’s 2024 Calendar. HCA’s annual Texas Hill Country Calendar features stunning photography from each year’s photo contest. \nClick here to learn more about the 2023 photo contest. 
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-hill-country-alliance-photo-contest-home-in-the-hill-country/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Lakehills - Agri-Land Farmer & Rancher Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Hill Country Alliance and the Alamo Resource Conservation and Development Area (Alamo RCD) for a FREE workshop covering a variety of land management and agricultural topics for Hill Country farmers and ranchers. We have some great speakers lined up for the day to discuss the following: \n\nPrescribed Grazing\nBrush Management\nPesticide Laws & Regulations\nUSDA/NRCS Programs\nRecharge and Aquifer Resources\n\nCEUs available at event! \nLearn more and register at bit.ly/agriland2023
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/lakehills-agri-land-farmer-rancher-workshop/
CATEGORIES:General Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hill Country Alliance":MAILTO:info@hillcountryalliance.org
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230328T160000
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SUMMARY:New Braunfels - Texas Regional Stormwater Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 5th Annual Texas Regional Stormwater Conference will be held on March 28th\, 2023 at the Civic Center in New Braunfels\, Texas! \n\n\n\nThe Texas Regional Stormwater Conference is designed to train attendees on proper stormwater management for construction activities\, municipal operations\, stormwater system maintenance\, and other stormwater/MS4 topics as applicable. \n\n\n​Download agenda in PDF form here: Texas Regional Stormwater Conference 2023 Agenda. \n\n\n\nClick here to learn more and register. \nAbout the Central Texas Stormwater Coalition:\nThe Central Texas Stormwater Coalition (CTSC) is comprised of MS4 program managers from the Central Texas cities of San Marcos\, and New Braunfels\, as well as Texas State University. \nThis collaborative group was formed with the intent to combine efforts\, share experiences\, and provide support in an effort to improve each entity’s MS4 program and meet program goals for compliance with state and federal regulations.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/new-braunfels-texas-regional-stormwater-conference/
LOCATION:New Braunfels Civic Center\, 375 S. Castell Ave\, New Braunfels\, TX\, 78130\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Online - Webinar - Reducing the Impacts of Industry Lighting: How Small Adjustments Make a Big Difference
DESCRIPTION:Click to view full size flyer \nThe Texans for Responsible Aggregate Mining (TRAM) invite you to attend a free webinar about best practices for effective and efficient outdoor lighting in the aggregates and concrete industries. These lighting practices improve quality of life for neighbors\, reduce blinding glare for workers on site and for people driving by\, and diminish environmental impacts of operations\, including to migratory birds in Texas. \nPoorly placed industrial lighting causes light pollution that hinders visibility and poses risks to public health and safety and to wildlife. Though the benefits of smart outdoor lighting are year-round\, this webinar is particularly timely right now\, during spring bird migration season\, when millions of birds fly across Texas using stars to navigate. Unnecessary outdoor lighting is disorienting to birds and increases their rates of fatalities.  \nFortunately\, small adjustments to outdoor lighting equipment and operational practices make a big difference! During the webinar\, attendees will learn about best practices for outdoor lighting at aggregates operations and concrete plants\, with a close-up look at Lauren Concrete’s Dripping Springs facility\, where they have truly stellar outdoor lighting. The webinar will also feature an overview of Audubon Texas’s statewide campaign called\, “Lights Out\, Texas!” to educate the public on the importance of turning off outdoor lighting\, especially during peak migration seasons. \nThis webinar is relevant to anyone interested in best practices for industrial outdoor lighting\, as well as anyone interested in Texas’s bird migrations and how we can all play our part at supporting migrating birds. Presenters include: \n\nChloe Crumley\, Engagement Manager\, Audubon Texas\nCliff Kaplan\, Secretary\, TRAM\nJimmy Grubbs\, General Manager\, Lauren Concrete’s West Region\n\nRegister to attend virtually: bit.ly/OutdoorLightingWebinar. A recording of the event as well as a copy of the presentation will be available on the TRAM website in the days following the event. \nThis free webinar is part of TRAM’s Best Practices Webinar Series\, which seeks to showcase best practices available to the aggregates and concrete industries and the communities they are a part of. 
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-webinar-reducing-the-impacts-of-industry-lighting-how-small-adjustments-make-a-big-difference/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Fredericksburg - Favorite Hill Country Native Plants with the Fredericksburg Chapter\, Native Plant Society of Texas
DESCRIPTION:“Favorite Hill Country Native Plants” will be presented by Kathy Saucier & Kathy Lewis\, both of whom are long time NPSOT members. \n“Kathy Saucier and Kathy Lewis are ‘plant whisperers’ and very experienced with growing and propagating native plants in and around Fredericksburg\,” said chapter Vice President and program chair\, Paula Stone.  “Their tips and photos will inspire us all to plant natives this spring. Even if you have just a small area in your yard\, putting in native Texas plants will help our local pollinators and ecosystem thrive.” \nKathy Saucier has been a member of NPSOT since 1992 and is a Fellows Member. She has been with the Trinity Forks chapter since 1992 and now has dual membership with the Fredericksburg & Kerrville chapters.  Her experience includes many years of identifying native plants in the field and she was trained by Texas Parks & Wildlife as a certified Wildscape instructor when the program started in the 1990s.  She is co-chair of the NPSOT Trinity Forks Chapter plant sale and loves to propagate plants.  Her experience is not entirely north Texas though.  She grew up in the Hill Country and now resides on the 1904 Leyendecker family farm in southwest Gillespie County.  Her first experience landscaping with native plants were those growing natively here in Gillespie County. She has lived in Fredericksburg since 2018 and is learning the different climate\, soil and critter issues dealing with growing native plants.  She especially enjoys discovering what grows here native to our area and promoting their attributes. \nKathy Lewis has been a member of the Fredericksburg Chapter of NPSOT since 2008 and has served several terms on the Board of Directors.  She and her husband have lived on their family ranch in western Gillespie County since 1994.  She has been a Hill Country Master Gardener since her retirement in 2008.  Her interests include vegetable and flower gardening\, house and patio plants\, as well as native plants.  She leads the native plant garden volunteers at the Pioneer Museum in Fredericksburg\, and helps out from time to time at the Good Samaritan Center\, the Lipe Garden\, and other local public garden areas.  Through research\, as well as her experiences and observations\, she has gained knowledge about which native plants and trees grow well in our local area. \nFredericksburg Chapter\, Native Plant Society of Texas \nThe chapter holds its monthly meetings on the 4th Tuesday of the month at St. Joseph’s Halle (212 W. San Antonio St.\, Fredericksburg). There is a social time at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend in person and via Zoom. More information can be found online at https://npsot.org/wp/fredericksburg/ and on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/fbgtxnpsot).
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/fredericksburg-favorite-hill-country-native-plants-with-the-fredericksburg-chapter-native-plant-society-of-texas/
LOCATION:St. Joseph’s Halle\, 212 W. San Antonio St.\, FREDERICKSBURG\, TX\, 78624\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230401T140000
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SUMMARY:San Marcos - River Clean-up with Eyes of the San Marcos River
DESCRIPTION:Kayak Clean-ups of the San Marcos River every Saturday in April\, organized by the Eyes of the San Marcos River and sponsored by New Belgium Brewing. \nClick here to learn more and RSVP
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/san-marcos-river-clean-up-with-eyes-of-the-san-marcos-river/
LOCATION:Great Gonzo’s Tubes and Shuttles
CATEGORIES:General Events,Spring Water Revival
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230408T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230408T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220010
CREATED:20230321T192242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T192242Z
UID:36638-1680944400-1680962400@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:San Marcos - River Clean-up with Eyes of the San Marcos River
DESCRIPTION:Kayak Cleanups of the San Marcos River every Saturday in April\, organized by the the Eyes of the San Marcos River and sponsored by New Belgium Brewing. \nClick here to learn more and RSVP
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/san-marcos-river-clean-up-with-eyes-of-the-san-marcos-river-2/
LOCATION:Great Gonzo’s Tubes and Shuttles
CATEGORIES:General Events,Spring Water Revival
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230413T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230413T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220010
CREATED:20230323T005127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230327T215958Z
UID:36658-1681408800-1681416000@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:San Marcos - Screening of Yana Wana's Legend of the Bluebonnet
DESCRIPTION:Join the Hill Country Alliance and the Indigenous Cultures Institute for a family-friendly play screening and panel discussion at Spring Lake in San Marcos.\nClick to view flyer \nThe play features Indigenous dances\, shares ancient traditions\, and presents an alternative\, Native-origin story about the first bluebonnets and sacred springs in Texas. A panel discussion after the event will allow attendees to learn more about the play\, Coahuiltecan history\, and plans for a new Indigenous Cultures Center. Popcorn\, light snacks\, and drinks will be provided. \nYana Wana’s Legend of the Bluebonnet is a beautiful\, original play that illustrates the power of heritage and the value of your people’s story – especially one as ancient as the flowing springs and petroglyphs of Texas. The story follows 13-year-old María as she learns from her Coahuiltecan grandmother about her cultural history and ancestral connection to both water and the bluebonnet. \nThe event is pay-what-you-can\, and all donations will go towards supporting a new Indigenous Cultures Center at the headwaters of the San Marcos River. \nSeating is limited – register at: bit.ly/SWRSanMarcos \nLearn More: \n\nAbout the Play – Yana Wana’s Legend of the Bluebonnet at www.indigenouscultures.org/youth/\nProposed Indigenous Cultures Center at bit.ly/CulturalCenterNews030723\nHCA’s Spring Water Revival at www.springwaterrevival.org\n\n 
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/san-marcos-screening-of-yana-wanas-legend-of-the-blue-bonnet/
LOCATION:The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment\, 201 San Marcos Springs Drive\, San Marcos\, TX\, 78666\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events,Spring Water Revival
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230414T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230414T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220010
CREATED:20230317T150526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T211531Z
UID:36350-1681466400-1681471800@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Online - Webinar: Financial Assistance for Land Stewardship Project through HCHCI
DESCRIPTION:Webinar: Financial Assistance for Land Stewardship Projects through HCHCI\nApril 14th  10:00 – 11:30 AM\nLooking to start a stewardship project on your land or the land you manage? Join the Hill Country Headwaters Conservation Initiative (HCHCI) for a FREE 90-minute online informational session about funding available to landowners for projects in the Hill Country that enhance soil cover\, biodiversity\, and water quality on working lands and wildlife habitat. Learn more about the project here.  \nSupported practices include: \n\nEnhancing riparian buffers\nManaging livestock impacts to water bodies and providing alterative water sources\nPlanned grazing and grazing deferments to promote enhanced forage quality\, soil cover\, and wildlife habitat\nFencing improvements to promote wildlife passage and grazing management\nRange planting (seeding of native grasses and forbs)\nImproving pollinator and monarch habitat\nBrush management (emphasizing removal of regrowth on deep soils in flat areas)\nInstream habitat enhancement\nIrrigation efficiency improvements\n\nNOTE: This initiative focuses on landowners in Kimble\, Mason\, Llano\, Gillespie\, Blanco\, and Hays Counties. \nClick here to register!
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-webinar-financial-assistance-for-land-stewardship-project-through-hchci/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230415T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230415T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220010
CREATED:20230321T192355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T192355Z
UID:36640-1681549200-1681567200@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:San Marcos - River Clean-up with Eyes of the San Marcos River
DESCRIPTION:Kayak Cleanups of the San Marcos River every Saturday in April\, organized by the Eyes of the San Marcos and sponsored by New Belgium Brewing. \nClick here to learn more and RSVP
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/san-marcos-river-clean-up-with-eyes-of-the-san-marcos-river-3/
LOCATION:Great Gonzo’s Tubes and Shuttles
CATEGORIES:General Events,Spring Water Revival
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230415T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230415T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220010
CREATED:20230323T011937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230328T190425Z
UID:36655-1681560000-1681567200@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Junction - Block Party and Mural Release: Junction Runs on Water
DESCRIPTION:Join the Llano River Watershed Alliance\, Hill Country Alliance\, Big Seed\, and Texas Water Foundation for a free block party to celebrate the first Texas Runs on Water® mural in the Hill Country!\nThis fun\, afternoon event will celebrate the Llano River\, local art\, and all the ways water touches our lives. Artwork for this mural was created by Junction locals\, Christan Powers and Oly Limon. \nJoin us as we celebrate the unveiling with music\, drinks\, snacks\, door prizes and more! \nLearn more and stay tuned to the latest updates by following the 7th Street Mural page on Facebook. \nClick here to RSVP to the Facebook event
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/junction-block-party-and-mural-release-junction-runs-on-water/
LOCATION:Thrift Shoppe on Main Street in Junction\, TX
CATEGORIES:General Events,Spring Water Revival
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230418
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230419
DTSTAMP:20260403T220010
CREATED:20230208T202140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T202140Z
UID:35766-1681776000-1681862399@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Austin - Urban Riparian & Stream Restoration Training: Shoal Creek Watershed
DESCRIPTION:Information including the hydrologic cycle\, basics to stream morphology\, stream classification\, stream instability\, stream restoration\, stabilization structure\, vegetation\, and monitoring and evaluation will be explained through classroom-style teaching in the morning session and hands-on activities in the field at a nearby stream in the afternoon sessions.\nMore information can be found on the TWRI website and the Texas Riparian Association website. \nContact Information:\nAlexander Neal\, program specialist\, 979-314-2351\, Alexander.Neal@ag.tamu.edu.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/austin-urban-riparian-stream-restoration-training-shoal-creek-watershed/
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230419T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230419T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220010
CREATED:20230327T162102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230327T162102Z
UID:36994-1681912800-1681921800@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Horseshoe Bay - City of Horseshoe Bay Dark Skies Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Beginner Astronomy presentation by Elliot Richmond\, PhD.  Dr. Richmond is a retired Adjunct Professor of Astronomy who will share with the group first step essentials for stargazing followed by Dan Heron\, Communications Officer City of Horseshoe Bay who will present Nighttime Photography.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/horseshoe-bay-city-of-horseshoe-bay-dark-skies-workshop/
LOCATION:City Council Chambers\, #1 Community Drive\, Horseshoe Bay\, TX\, 78657\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
ORGANIZER;CN="City of Horseshoe Bay":MAILTO:SWhite@horseshoe-bay-tx.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230421T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230421T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220010
CREATED:20230419T153846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T153937Z
UID:38692-1682098200-1682114400@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Austin - Star Party at The Hall at Jester King
DESCRIPTION:Our 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 Friday\, April 21 from 5:30-10pm alongside the Hill Country Alliance for an evening of observation and exploration into our night sky. \nA panel of esteemed voices from the ATX astronomy community will discuss the impact of astronomy in the Hill Country\, what observatories in the area have been working on\, night sky preservation\, and much more! After that\, you can stargaze\, chat with panelists\, browse tables & activities\, and check out the planetarium dome from Stars and Science Austin where you can view their Sky Tonight and Losing the Dark programs. \nThere will be plenty of telescopes to look through with guides to help viewers navigate the night sky\, but feel free to BYOT (bring your own telescope)! \nWe will have food and beer available for purchase. 10% of all ticket sales support Hill Country Alliance. For more information on their amazing organization\, please check them out here. Purchase KIDS TICKET (12 & Under) here: https://www.exploretock.com/jesterkingbrewery/event/405284/kids-ticket-star-party-at-the-hall-at-jester-king \nSchedule of events:\n–5:30pm – Doors open\n–5:30pm – Bar opens (beer\, cocktails\, wine\, non-alcoholic beverages)\n–7pm – Panel begins\n–8pm – Stargazing begins\n–10pm – Doors close
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/austin-star-party-at-the-hall-at-jester-king/
LOCATION:The Hall at Jester King\, 13187 Fitzhugh Rd.\, Austin\, TX\, 78736\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230422T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230422T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220010
CREATED:20230321T192630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T192630Z
UID:36644-1682154000-1682172000@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:San Marcos - River Clean-up with Eyes of the San Marcos River
DESCRIPTION:Kayak Cleanups of the San Marcos River every Saturday in April\, organized by the Eyes of the San Marcos River and sponsored by New Belgium Brewing. \nClick here to learn more and RSVP
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/san-marcos-river-clean-up-with-eyes-of-the-san-marcos-river-4/
LOCATION:Great Gonzo’s Tubes and Shuttles
CATEGORIES:General Events,Spring Water Revival
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230422T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230422T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220010
CREATED:20230321T201127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230330T165117Z
UID:36651-1682157600-1682172000@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:New Braunfels - Headwaters at the Comal Earth Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate “Where it Begins” the history and significance of the Comal Springs at the Headwaters at the Comal 5th annual Earth Day event.  Visit educational booths and participate in earth friendly activities\, stroll the paths along the newly established savanna prairie and along the restored riparian spring run. This event is free and open to the public. \nRegister on-line for parking and more information. \nJoin us for this FREE event for the entire community celebrating our local natural resources. Explore our native prairie restoration\, stroll along the spring run and see where the Comal River begins\, participate in hands-on activities and scavenger hunts\, and enjoy some time getting connected with nature. We’ll also have take home kits and plant giveaways\, so you can celebrate Earth Day all year long in your own backyard! \nClick here to learn more from the Headwaters at the Comal
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/new-braunfels-headwaters-at-the-comal-earth-day-celebration/
LOCATION:Headwaters at the Comal\, 333 E. Klingemann St\, New Braunfels\, TX\, 78130\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events,Spring Water Revival
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230425T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230425T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220011
CREATED:20230417T154154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T154154Z
UID:38285-1682447400-1682452800@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Fredericksburg - Increase Your Gardening Enjoyment by Making it More Successful and Easier
DESCRIPTION:Paula Stone will share her insights on how to increase your gardening enjoyment by making it easier and more successful. Attendees will learn what is needed to make the garden of your dreams and how to enjoy the process.  The program will include a discussion of planning\, tools\, clothing\, weeds\, garden prep\, planting\, plants\, and maintenance.  This overview will help you learn what to do and how to do it\, and that will increase your confidence and enjoyment of your land. \nOver the last 14 years\, Stone has tried various plants and various gardening techniques to deal with the caliche soil\, lack of rainfall\, excessive heat\, and occasional ice storm that are common to Gillespie County.  Her presentation will summarize what she has learned.  Stone hopes that people new to gardening in the hill country will benefit from the many tips she will be sharing.  The goal of her talk is “to help new gardeners make a plan that will increase their confidence and enjoyment of gardening here.” \nStone is a three-term past president of the NPSOT Fredericksburg Chapter\, and has been gardening in Fredericksburg since purchasing her property in 2009.  Stone bought and restored a historic stone home on the edge of Fredericksburg.  She took the property from being so derelict that the realtor wouldn’t go inside to being on the 2012 Historic Home Tour.  The 10 acres surrounding the house were in equally horrific condition\, having been an exotic game farm/puppy mill that had “every conceivable weed that will grow in the hill country” says Stone. \nStone also credits her knowledge and enjoyment of gardening with the many educational opportunities available and friends she has made thru NPSOT.  Her home\, Gilbriar\, has been the site of many chapter plant sales\, meetings\, and several public garden tours. \n“The smartest thing I did for my garden was to join NPSOT and make friends with the people who know things!  I am grateful for their guidance\, encouragement and all the free plant cuttings and seeds that they have given me over the years.” Stone said. \n  \nFredericksburg Chapter\, Native Plant Society of Texas \nThe chapter holds its monthly meetings on the 4th Tuesday of the month at St. Joseph’s Halle (212 W. San Antonio St.\, Fredericksburg). There is a social time at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend in person and via Zoom. More information can be found online at https://npsot.org/wp/fredericksburg/ and on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/fbgtxnpsot). \n 
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/fredericksburg-increase-your-gardening-enjoyment-by-making-it-more-successful-and-easier/
LOCATION:St. Joseph’s Halle\, 212 W. San Antonio St.\, FREDERICKSBURG\, TX\, 78624\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230429T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230429T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220011
CREATED:20230321T192817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T192849Z
UID:36642-1682758800-1682776800@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:San Marcos - River Clean-up with Eyes of the San Marcos River
DESCRIPTION:Kayak Cleanups of the San Marcos River every Saturday in April\, organized by the Eyes of the San Marcos River and sponsored by New Belgium Brewing. \nClick here to learn more and RSVP
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/san-marcos-river-clean-up-with-eyes-of-the-san-marcos-river-5/
LOCATION:Great Gonzo’s Tubes and Shuttles
CATEGORIES:General Events,Spring Water Revival
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230429T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230429T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220011
CREATED:20230321T205549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T205549Z
UID:36646-1682762400-1682776800@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:New Braunfels - Rainwater Harvesting Education and Demonstration with Rain Bees
DESCRIPTION:Click to view full size flyer \nFind Rain Bees at the Comal County AgriLife Open House to learn about 1) the importance of water conservation\, 2) why rain harvesting is a better long term solution to residential water demands than aquifer wells\, 3) rain barrel construction\, 4) wicking barrel construction\, 5) rain tank selection methodology\, and 6) efficient irrigation methods. \nClick here to learn more about the event
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/new-braunfels-rainwater-harvesting-education-and-demonstration-with-rain-bees/
LOCATION:325 Resource Drive\, New Braunfels\, Texas
CATEGORIES:General Events,Spring Water Revival
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