Texas State University's Department of Agriculture will host the 2nd Annual Small Producers Conference August 13 - 15, 2018 Conference Registration is open, register here. Small Equipment Demonstration to be held on August 15th The conference will be held in the Department of Agriculture’s building on Texas State University's campus from August 13th-14th and followed by […]

ADVOCATING FOR LAND, WATER, AND WILDLIFE IN COMAL COUNTY Dear Friends of the Comal County Conservation Alliance, Please join us for our next Community Meeting on Tuesday, August 14th, from 6:00-8:00 PM at the GVTC Auditorium in the Canyon Lake/Smithson Valley area (36101 FM 3159, New Braunfels, TX 78132).  Many of you are receiving our […]

Save Sandy Creek will provide an informational update about the proposed sand mine at a meeting sponsored by Citizens for Community Action Association (CCAA) of Sunrise Beach. Come for an update by Save Sandy Creek and local officials.  Bring your questions or submit them in advance to: savesandycreek@outlook.com   Thursday, August 16 @ 6:30pm Sunrise Beach Community Center 124 Sunrise […]

POLLINATORS AND NATIVE PLANTS Presented by  Elizabeth Bates, Texas Parks and Wildlife Interest in conservation of native pollinators has grown rapidly over the last few years as several species have experienced dramatic population declines.  Elizabeth Bates, Conservation Initiatives Specialist, will tell us about Hill Country pollinators and their critical ecosystem service that helps to maintain the ecological […]

Fredericksburg Native Plant Society Presents “Pollinator Garden Advice and Recognition Program” August 28, 2018   What:              Fredericksburg Native Plant Society Meeting Topic:              “Pollinator Garden Advice and Recognition Program” Brief:                 Mr. Richard Coleman discusses a new program which has been developed to encourage re-establishment of native plant pollinator gardens. The program’s volunteers are available to […]

Join the Alamo Drafthouse and the City of Austin's Austin Wildland Conservation for a special screening of Laura Dunn's lyrical and beautifully crafted documentary THE UNFORESEEN followed by a discussion featuring director Laura Dunn, hydrogeologist Nico Hauwert and Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo. About THE UNFORESEEN Laura Dunn's THE UNFORESEEN tells the story of the birth of […]

Come spread your blanket and enjoy a selection of short films (45 minutes total) from the on-going Living Springs documentary series. On Thursday, September 6th, Living Springs, in collaboration with Splash! will feature Wildlands and A Reflecting Pool. Wildlands showcases Austin's water quality protection lands that Austin voters purchased through open space bonds to protect […]

Wine in the Wetlands is the signature, annual fundraising event for Mitchell Lake Audubon Center. In 2018, the cocktail event will take place at Magnolia Halle on the evening of Friday, September 7. Photo: Laurel Smyth The center opens new eyes to nature and often provides the first opportunity many children have to experience the joys of the […]