Bring your lunch and join the Comal County Friends of the Night Sky as we kick off October 2022 as Hill Country Night Sky Month. Light Pollution affects us far more than just our ability to view the heavens, poor lighting practices can affect our health, attract un-wanted wildlife, and even compromise our security. The […]
Join Wimberley Parks and Recreation in partnership with Elizabeth McGreevy, author of Wanted! Mountain Cedars: Dead and Alive, as we explore Blue Hole Regional Park and discuss the various types of mountain cedar, their myths, and why there is so much anti-cedar sentiment. This workshop will benefit all Hill Country nature enthusiasts, landowners, Master Naturalists, and all […]
In the spirit of legendary wolves howling at the moon on a full moon night, Kendall Country Friends of the Nights sky will be encouraging all families to venture into their backyards to enjoy October 9th's Hunter's (Full) Moon. We encourage everyone to take a few pictures and post them on social media, in support […]
Join us in the Wimberley Valley as have our third annual HOWL AT THE MOON EVENT. Everyone is urged to go outside at 8:30 PM and howl at the full moon. Last year several HOA's, bars, and subdivisions had organized howls. This year Blue Hole Regional Park and the Wimberley Dark Sky Committee will host […]
At 8:30 PM on October 9th, the entire community is invited to step outside and howl at the October full moon. Restaurants and bars, Property Owner Associations, and even the dancers at the Blue Hole Moon Dance will pause and send their best howls up to the Hunters Moon.
Join the Comal County Friends of the night sky at City Hall as the City of Bulverde approves and presents a resolution acknowledging Hill Country Night Sky Month.
About this event A webinar with Fiona Wyrtzen, Youth Forest Council Intern Alum for the City of Austin Accessing nature can be a struggle for those with different abilities, and one of the best ways to make nature accessible is to look at each person’s individual needs. Using the film DisabiliTree: A Film on Disability […]
About this event A webinar with Fiona Wyrtzen, Youth Forest Council Intern Alum for the City of Austin Accessing nature can be a struggle for those with different abilities, and one of the best ways to make nature accessible is to look at each person’s individual needs. Using the film DisabiliTree: A Film on Disability […]
Save the Date - Location TBD! On October 13th, HCA is convening grassroots water advocates for a day of learning, strategizing, and networking. If you would like to get involved, please email marisa@hillcountryalliance.org for more information. More details coming soon.
Click to view the agenda. October 14: Creek- and Riverside Stewardship Workshop at LBJ National Historical Park Join Texas Parks and Wildlife and the Hill Country Alliance for an educational field day on the Pedernales River! This is a great opportunity for landowners in the Pedernales River Basin to learn about creek- and riverside health, […]
About this event Teacher Workshop with Dr. Debbie Rhea with the Liink Project This is a two hour interactive workshop covering several topics focused on healing children through recess/play. Recess, defined as unstructured, outdoor play will be discussed in great detail. Play has profound biological effects on children and adolescents. Consequently, this has direct effects […]
Come join the residents of Lost Creek and the Travis County Friends of the Night Sky for an evening of observing and night sky education. Astronomers from the Austin Astronomical Society will be on hand to share views through their telescopes.
