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SUMMARY:Hondo - Conserving Water and Building Soil with Regenerative Agriculture
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning about regenerative practices for your land? Join SPI on June 22nd for an immersive on-farm field day at DWD Longhorn! From the basics of soil health to the restorative power of livestock grazing\, you’ll see firsthand how healthy\, resilient soils can bolster water infiltration and conservation\, safeguarding your land from droughts! \nThis full day workshop and field day\, includes:\n• A morning farm tour and demonstration\n• Soil health lecture and discussion\n• Presentations on available Water Conservation Grants\n• Lessons in regenerative land management strategies to improve water infiltration & conservation\, including grazing practices for smaller acreages. \nFee: $15 | Lunch will be provided | Register by June 20th\nClick here to view flyer PDF
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/hondo-conserving-water-and-building-soil-with-regenerative-agriculture/
LOCATION:Seco Valley Ranch\, 6847\, 3361 Co Rd 211\, Hondo\, TX\, 78861\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Online - Water Wonks Lecture Series #6: Transportation\, Growth\, and Planning in the Greater San Antonio Region
DESCRIPTION:Join the Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance for a free webinar as part of their Water Wonks series!\nThe Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance is hosting our 2024 Water Wonks Lecture Series at 3:30 p.m. on the 4th Wednesday of each month. Water Wonks is a free community education opportunity featuring a host of experts sharing innovative ideas and details about their work in the world of water. \nOn June 26th speaker Isaac Gonzalez\, Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Short-range Transportation Planner II will discuss how development in San Antonio\, Austin\, and the Hill Country is growing at such a rate that it seems like the only thing left to do is decide on what we’re going to call the all-encompassing metroplex (Greater San Antonio? ASA? Sanstin?) Don’t worry about the name too much – with the population in this area expected to grow to over 8 million people by 2050\, there are a variety of transportation\, housing\, and resource issues that still need addressing. In this session\, we’ll review local\, state\, and federal transportation planning policies and processes and discuss how the region can responsibly prepare for future development.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-water-wonks-lecture-series-6-transportation-growth-and-planning-in-the-greater-san-antonio-region/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:New Braunfels - Home\, Home on the Range
DESCRIPTION:🌿 Join Comal Conservation for an Insightful Presentation on Land Fragmentation and Conservation Efforts in Texas! 🌿 \nComal Conservation invites you to an enlightening program that delves into the significant trends of land fragmentation over the past several decades. Our presentation will make critical connections between family land fragmentation and the pressing environmental issues impacting the Hill Country. \nDate: Tuesday\, July 9th\nTime: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM\nLocation: McKenna Events Center \nPresenter Dr. Andy Sansom is a former Executive Director of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and Executive Director of the Texas Nature Conservancy. \nHis presentation entitled\, “Home\, Home on the Range\,” will highlight land fragmentation trends over the last several decades and connect the dots between family land fragmentation and environmental issues facing the Hill Country. Andy will also highlight recent efforts to support Legacy Landowners and paint a picture of what is ahead for conservation efforts here in Comal County and across Texas. We look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/new-braunfels-home-home-on-the-range/
LOCATION:McKenna Event Center\, 801 San Antonio St.\, New Braunfels\, TX\, 78130\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Comal County Conservation Alliance":MAILTO:info@comalconservation.org
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SUMMARY:Online - Water Wonks Lecture 7: The Effectiveness of Using Green Stormwater Infrastructure for Meeting Urban Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Join the Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance for a free webinar as part of their Water Wonks series!\nThe Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance is hosting our 2024 Water Wonks Lecture Series at 3:30 p.m. on the 4th Wednesday of each month. Water Wonks is a free community education opportunity featuring a host of experts sharing innovative ideas and details about their work in the world of water. \nOur Lecture #7 speaker\, Lee Marlowe\, is a restoration ecologist with over 25 years of professional experience working in the field of ecological restoration and natural resource management including sustainable landscape practices and applications for improved ecological functions. \nLee will speak on The San Antonio River Authority’s promotion of Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) practices for over a decade. As part of that effort\, the River Authority has installed a variety of GSI practices on multiple urban properties to serve as demonstration sites showing the varied stacked benefits that can arise from GSI applications. In this session\, Lee will highlight urban demonstration projects and their effectiveness at meeting many of our urban challenges such as stormwater pollutant loads\, flow volume\, and flow rates; as well as the lack of healthy ecosystems\, wildlife habitat\, native species biodiversity\, and landscape resiliency typically found in urban environments.  \nThe River Authority has been incorporating GSI practices at their two major urban office facilities through various retrofit projects that began in 2013. Projects and outcomes that will be highlighted include a test site for the effectiveness of high flow media for pollutant filtration and flow reduction of parking lot runoff\, and examples showing the benefits of urban nature-based infrastructure projects incorporating local native plants that provide habitat for resident and migratory wildlife including species of international significance and unexpected species outside of their typical range. These demonstration projects are used by River Authority staff to provide additional beneficial outcomes through education and outreach that informs and inspires community-based resource stewardship and biodiversity conservation.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/23478563459864312/
LOCATION:zoom
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Stonewall - Paint & Sip and Pedernales Cellars
DESCRIPTION:Paint & Sip is coming to Pedernales Cellars! Join us\, Sunday\, August 18\, 2024 at 11am and show off your artistic abilities while enjoying your favorite wine. Paint the Town will be onsite to host and guide your experience. The session includes one glass of wine and all you need to create your own masterpiece. Spots are limited\, so make your reservation today! Tickets are $50 per person + tax.  \nGet your ticket HERE.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/stonewall-paint-sip-and-pedernales-cellars/
LOCATION:Pedernales Cellars\, 2916 Upper Albert Rd. Stonewall\, TX 78671\, Stonewall\, TX\, 78671\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240822T170000
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SUMMARY:San Antonio - Texas Groundwater Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Texas Groundwater Summit is the premier groundwater event in the state\, bringing together a diverse group of groundwater professionals over three days to discuss emerging trends and new research. The event provides a mix of expert presentations on all areas of groundwater management\, as well as networking opportunities for the groundwater community.  We expect to have over 400 groundwater industry leaders\, community stakeholders\, agency representatives\, and elected officials in attendance. You won’t want to miss it! \nClick here to learn more and register with Texas Alliance of Groundwater Districts
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/san-antonio-texas-groundwater-summit-2/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Hill Country\, 9800 Hyatt Resort Dr.\, San Antonio\, Texas\, 78251
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:San Antonio + Online - GEAA Member Group Meeting and Grassroots Water Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Opening day for the State Legislature will be here before you know it.  This session portends changes that may profoundly affect the way growth will be managed in our region. \nJoin us to learn: \n\nhow to use free tools that are available to track bills and topics of interest\nhow to effectively advocate for the causes near and dear to your heart\nthe impacts of past legislation and changes that may come up in 2025\na discussion of GEAA’s legislative agenda for the upcoming session\n\nClick here to learn more and RSVP \n  \nIN PERSON OPTION:\nEvent location (Alamo College District Offices) is fully handicap accessible\nParking Map: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vLZ42TQq41WJtEGSUV0ABCwmcz7DKe9H/view?usp=sharing \nParking is available in any of the yellow highlighted areas.  The meeting room is shown in blue “Boardroom”. \nZOOM OPTION:\nZoom link: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://us06web.zoom.us/j/9988662313?pwd%3DcGNtVEpVYWZScG5sMHduNkRraXpMZz09%26omn%3D87141544817&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1719674046700592&usg=AOvVaw3MhsEGmzh1v-XFCmvd_Lyh
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/san-antonio-online-geaa-member-group-meeting-and-grassroots-water-gathering/
LOCATION:Alamo College District Office\, 2222 N. Alamo\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78215\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Online - Progress in the Texas Hill Country: One Water Insights for Small and Medium Communities Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join the US Water Alliance in conversation with Robin Gary\, One Water Coordinator at New Braunfels Utilities\, Marisa Bruno\, Water Program Manager at the Hill Country Alliance\, and Jennifer Walker\, Director of the Texas Coast and Water Program at the National Wildlife Federation. The conversation will highlight communities across Texas’ Hill Country adopting One Water to support the booming growth while protecting its beloved natural ecosystems and diversifying its water supplies. \nClick here to RSVP for this free webinar.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-progress-in-the-texas-hill-country-one-water-insights-for-small-and-medium-communities-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Online - Water Wonks Lecture 8: Prioritization of Riparian Conservation Opportunities in the Upper Guadalupe River Basin (UGRB)\, South-Central Texas
DESCRIPTION:Join the Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance for a free webinar as part of their Water Wonks series!\nSynopsis: Dr. Udita will speak on her research on aquatic and riparian connectivity and share information derived from her doctoral program in Geographic Information Science regarding data layers and mapping resources that resulted from her research offering implications for identifying and prioritizing riparian lands for conservation. Dr. Udita will share her insight on riparian land cover changes and associated intact and fragmented lateral and longitudinal riparian corridor data as it applies to water quality and instream habitat assessments. \nBio: Originally from Dhaka\, the capital city of Bangladesh\, Dr. Udita has spent most of her academic life working towards finding nature-based\, sustainable solutions to existing environmental problems. \nDr. Udita is currently working with the City of Austin’s Office of Sustainability to facilitate the city’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grants Program by assisting in the development of regional and community-wide greenhouse gas inventory. Additionally\, she analyzes energy data from multiple sectors (e.g.\, transportation\, residential and commercial buildings\, wastewater) to determine their reduction measures. \nPrior to this role Dr. Udita worked for The Texas Water Company where she utilized the USGS Groundwater Toolbox to calculate and identify baseflow pattern\, use climatic and other related variables to conduct a comparative and causal analysis between baseflow and all variables. In doing so\, she acquired data from multiple sources and harmonized them to create an integrated database. \nDr. Udita has worked as both a Graduate Instructional Assistant and a Doctoral Instructional and Research Assistant at Texas State University as well as serving as a GIS Analyst and Research Assistant at The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-water-wonks-lecture-8-prioritization-of-riparian-conservation-opportunities-in-the-upper-guadalupe-river-basin-ugrb-south-central-texas/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:New Braunfels - The Nature of Our Economy
DESCRIPTION:Comal Conservation is bringing business leaders together in a panel moderated by former Mayor of New Braunfels\, Rusty Brockman\, to discuss the natural systems affecting our economy\, and to what extent the rate of development in Comal County could impact the productivity of the local tourism industry.\n\nLearn more here.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/new-braunfels-the-nature-of-our-economy/
LOCATION:McKenna Event Center\, 801 W San Antonio St.\, New Braunfels\, TX\, 78130\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Comal Conservation":MAILTO:info@comalconservation.org
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240914T143000
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CREATED:20240917T155106Z
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SUMMARY:Wimberley - Gourdgeous Glass Pumpkin Patch: Wimberley Glassworks
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a fall festival like no other! Join us on September 14th for the Gourdgeous Glass Pumpkin Patch at Wimberley Glassworks. Explore hundreds of stunning glass pumpkins\, enjoy live glassblowing demonstrations\, take part in exciting scavenger hunts\, and groove to live music by local Wimberley artist Anthony Wright on the guitar. And don’t forget to cool off with some ice-cold margaritas!
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/wimberley-gourdgeous-glass-pumpkin-patch-wimberley-glassworks/
LOCATION:Wimberley Glassworks\, 6469 Ranch Rd 12\, San Marcos\, TX\, 78666\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wimberley Glassworks":MAILTO:Wimberleyglassworks@wgw.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240921T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240921T140000
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SUMMARY:Fredericksburg - The Horned Lizard's Homecoming - Reintroducing the Horned Lizard to the Texas Hill Country
DESCRIPTION:A one-hour free program sponsored by the Friends of Fredericksburg Nature Center to educate the public on the plight of the Texas Horned Lizard and what efforts they can take to help reintroduce this beloved reptile back into the Texas Hill Country.  The program is scheduled for Saturday\, September 21\, 2024\, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Gillespie County AgriLife Extension Office\, 38 Business Court\, Fredericksburg\, Texas.  Guest Speaker is Texas Parks & Wildlife Department Diversity Wildlife Biologist Nathan Rains.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/fredericksburg-the-horned-lizards-homecoming-reintroducing-the-horned-lizard-to-the-texas-hill-country/
LOCATION:Gillespie County AgriLife Extension Office\, 38 Business Court\, Fredericksburg\, TX\, 78624\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240923T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240923T160000
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SUMMARY:Horseshoe Bay - Dark Sky & Night Photography Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join the City of Horseshoe Bay for their 2nd Annual Dark Sky & Night Photography Workshop \n2:00 p.m. – Welcome & Refreshments\n2:15 p.m. – City of Horseshoe Bay Opening Remarks\n2:20 p.m. – Dark Sky Presentation by Dawn Daves\, Night Sky Program Manager – Hill Country Alliance\n2:45 p.m. – Dark Sky Presentation by Vicki Adcock\, Texas Master Naturalist – Horseshoe Bay Nature Park\n3:05 p.m. – Night Photography Presentation by Dan Herron\, Communications Director – City of Horseshoe Bay\n4:00 p.m. Workshop Concludes
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/horseshoe-bay-dark-sky-night-photography-workshop/
LOCATION:Horseshoe Bay Council Chambers\, 1 Community Drive\, Horseshoe Bay\, TX\, 78657\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events,Night Sky Month
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ORGANIZER;CN="City of Horseshoe Bay":MAILTO:SWhite@horseshoe-bay-tx.gov
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SUMMARY:Online - Globe at Night Citizen Science Campaign
DESCRIPTION:For Hill Country Night Sky Month\, we are encouraging you to become citizen scientists by using your naked eye to measure sky brightness caused by light pollution for the monthly Globe at Night Citizen Science Campaign! \nOur goal is to get 100 measurements! \nFor this campaign\, you have two\, 10-day windows from September 24th-October 3rd and October 24th-November 2nd when the moon will not interfere with measurements. Go outside at night an hour and a half after sunset and use the Globe at Night webapp to find constellations to help you measure the sky brightness in your area.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-globe-at-night-citizen-science-campaign/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events,Night Sky Month
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ORGANIZER;CN="Travis County Parks Foundation":MAILTO:info@traviscountyparksfoundation.org
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240924T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214652
CREATED:20240917T181039Z
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SUMMARY:Wimberley - Texas Watershed Steward Training Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The free event will be held at the Wimberley Community Center\, 14068 Ranch Road 12\, from 1-5 p.m. and is open to anyone interested in improving the region’s water quality. Registration is required and can be completed online at https://tws.tamu.edu/workshops/registration/ or by calling 979-321-5935. Once registered\, additional meeting information will be provided. \nAttendees will receive a copy of the Texas Watershed Steward Handbook and are eligible to earn a certificate of completion. \nClick here to register online for a workshop!
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/wimberley-texas-watershed-steward-training-workshop/
LOCATION:Wimberley Community Center\, 14068 Ranch Rd 12\, Wimberley\, TX\, 78676\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240925T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240925T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214652
CREATED:20240917T160320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T160320Z
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SUMMARY:Online - Water Wonks Lecture 9: Building a Healthy Soil to Reduce Climate Change
DESCRIPTION:Join the Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance for a free webinar as part of their Water Wonks series!\nSynopsis: This talk provides insight into how managing soil health can serve as a climate change mitigation tool. \nHealthy soils play a vital role in our future when it comes to the health of our local water supply.  The discussion will help attendees understand how healthy soils contribute to the reduction in greenhouse gasses from the atmosphere\, the reduction in stormwater runoff\, increased groundwater recharge levels\, biofiltration of our drinking water and more nutrient-rich plant life and a reduction in irrigation. \nBio: Deborah (Debbie) Reid holds a Bachelor of Science in Soil and Crop Management and a Master of Science in Horticulture from Texas A&M University. She has over 30 years of experience in these areas with an emphasis on natural resource management in the last 15 years. \nDebbie worked for the City of San Antonio as the Nature Preserve Coordinator at Friedrich Wilderness Preserve and as the City Arborist implementing the Tree Preservation\, Landscape\, Streetscape and Irrigation ordinances. During this time\, she assisted in developing and implementing new ordinances or guidelines to incentivize the preservation of native trees and their associated native plants and to preserve natural waterways. \nShe has been a participated in committees to create the Linear Creek Corridors and to implement a variety of codes and ordinances for the City of San Antonio including Smart Growth\, Conservation subdivisions and Low Impact Development. During her career in San Antonio\, she worked with numerous agencies and nonprofits to promote environmental projects\, programs and workshops including the Releaf Our City Parks\, VIA Bus Stop Tree Planting\, Master Naturalist volunteer program (Co-creator)\, Native Plant Landscape Certification program (Co-creator)\, and the EPA’s Managing Stormwater with Green Infrastructure workshop. \nDebbie has been a Peace Corps volunteer in Mexico and Guatemala where she shared her knowledge with residents living in rural mountainous areas while promoting best management practices for stormwater management and maintaining habitat for native songbirds\, butterflies\, hummingbirds and pollinators.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/547852415652156232/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240926T180000
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SUMMARY:Dripping Springs + Online - 2024 Hill Country Leadership Summit: Cultivating a Community of Stewardship
DESCRIPTION:Join us in-person or online on Thursday\, September 26 at the Sacred Oaks Hall at Camp Lucy in Dripping Springs for the 2024 Hill Country Leadership Summit. Presentations will run from 9AM-4PM\, with lunch provided from 12-1PM and several networking breaks throughout the day. The event will be followed by a happy hour from 4-6PM! \nThis year’s summit theme is Cultivating a Community of Stewardship and will focus on the many roles we all play in stewarding our region’s future. Local leaders\, landowners\, volunteers\, educators\, water advocates and folks with a general passion for the region are welcome to join us either online or in-person! We can’t wait to celebrate and learn with you in September. \nAs always\, the Summit provides an opportunity for learning\, networking\, and celebrating and will feature presentations and conversation with local leaders and regional experts. Virtual and in-person tickets are available now on HCA’s website and all attendees will also receive access to a recording of the Summit after the close of the event. \nRegister now before the early bird sale ends on 8/9!
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/dripping-springs-online-2024-hill-country-leadership-summit-cultivating-a-community-of-stewardship/
LOCATION:Camp Lucy\, 3509 Creed Rd.\, Dripping Springs\, TX\, 78620\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hill Country Alliance":MAILTO:info@hillcountryalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240928T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240928T223000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214652
CREATED:20240917T155801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T155801Z
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SUMMARY:Leakey - Frio Star Fest
DESCRIPTION:A celebration of the night sky over the Frio Valley of Central Texas. \n\nMission “Music Under the Stars”- Solo acoustic music. 5:30-6:15\nWelcome – Nick and Amanda 6:15-6:20\nMission KIRB- KIRB mission ​Highlight Night Skies Initiative\n​Friends of the Night Sky Committee Intro​\nHill Country Night Skies – Dawn Davies​​​​​ 6:20-6:30\n​Hill Country Alliance Night Sky Program\n​Introduction of Astronaut\nAstronaut Appearance- Loral O’Hara​​​​​ 6:30-7:30\n​An Astronaut’s view from the ISS\n​Astronaut Meet and Greet and Photo Ops ​​​​7:30-9:00\nMission “Music Under the Stars”- Restos & Friends​​​ 7:30-9:00\nStar Party​​​​​​​​​ 9:00-10:00\nFood and Drink Vendors​​​​​​​ 6:00 -9:00\nAstronomy Fair/Educational Tables ​​​​​ 6:00 -9:00\n\nClick here to RSVP and learn more.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/leakey-frio-star-fest/
LOCATION:The Springs – Leakey\, 692 Evergreen St\, Leakey\, TX\, 78873\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events,Night Sky Month
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241101
DTSTAMP:20260403T214652
CREATED:20241001T181759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T181801Z
UID:71115-1727740800-1730419199@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Online - Hill Country Alliance Night Sky Preservation Fund: Application Window
DESCRIPTION:The Hill Country Alliance Night Sky Preservation Fund encourages regional nonprofit organizations\, sole proprietorships\, local governmental entities\, and small businesses to apply for up to $5\,000 in reimbursement funds for night sky preservation efforts. \nThe goals of the Texas Hill Country Night Sky Preservation Fund are to support locally-led work in improving outdoor lighting\, reducing light pollution and its effects\, supporting the development and growth of International Dark Sky Places\, decreasing energy usage and cost\, diminishing greenhouse gas emissions\, and expanding education and advocacy. \nFor more information\, to apply\, and to donate to the fund\, visit https://www.hillcountryalliance.org/NightSkyFund
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-hill-country-alliance-night-sky-preservation-fund-application-window/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events,Night Sky Month
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hill Country Alliance":MAILTO:info@hillcountryalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241003T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241003T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214652
CREATED:20241001T153048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T153048Z
UID:70743-1727982000-1727992800@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Horseshoe Bay - Stellar Skies over Horseshoe Bay:A Stargazing Event
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Hill Country Night Sky Month with Stellar Skies over Horseshoe Bay. Listen to talks on the night sky and join local astronomers for an evening of stargazing. \nParking is limited so plan to carpool\, walk\, or arrive by golf cart.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/horseshoe-bay-stellar-skies-over-horseshoe-baya-stargazing-event/
LOCATION:Horseshoe Bay Nature Park\, 1514 Golden Nugget\, Horseshoe Bay\, TX\, 78657\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events,Night Sky Month
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ORGANIZER;CN="City of Horseshoe Bay":MAILTO:SWhite@horseshoe-bay-tx.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241012T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241012T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214652
CREATED:20241003T230622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T230622Z
UID:71340-1728727200-1728752400@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Dripping Springs - Food-forest festival\, ROUND TWO!
DESCRIPTION:Hands-on tree planting event with educational speakers\, free lunch\, giveaways\, raffles & more. Raising the water table\, rainscaping with berms\, swales\, and terraces. An incredible community collaboration you won’t want to miss! \nClick here to learn more and RSVP!
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/dripping-springs-food-forest-festival-round-two/
LOCATION:fertile foods\, 680 myers creek rd\, Dripping springs\, 78620\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="fertile foods":MAILTO:FertileFoodsOfficial@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241019T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241019T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214652
CREATED:20240919T174635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T175932Z
UID:70812-1729330200-1729353600@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Utopia - Rural Roundup: Dreams to Reality - How to Win Grants in the Rural Hill Country
DESCRIPTION:Click here to see a PDF of the flyer \nDo you have a community project that needs funding? Want to apply for grants but don’t know where to start? \nJoin us to hear how groups in unincorporated Utopia have succeeded in funding public services from recycling to EMS. Stay to hear from funders about how to stand out in a grant application and for a tour of Utopia’s recycling plant. Come get inspired and learn how to use grants to make your community’s goals a reality. \nLearn more and RSVP here!
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/utopia-rural-roundup-dream-to-reality-how-to-win-grants-in-the-rural-hill-country/
LOCATION:Utopia Community Building\, 301 Main Street\, Utopia\, TX\, 78884\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hill Country Alliance":MAILTO:info@hillcountryalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241020T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241020T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214652
CREATED:20240903T230811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T230811Z
UID:70202-1729418400-1729425600@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Wimberley - Fall Hike at Querencia with Texas Land Conservancy
DESCRIPTION:Join Texas Land Conservancy for a beautiful fall walk at Querencia\, a conservation easement property in Hays County. This will be a moderate to difficult hike of about 2-3 miles\, led by Hill Country Program Director Alec King. \nWe recommend wearing long pants\, closed-toe shoes\, and insect repellent. Please bring a refillable water bottle. \n\n\n$5 per member \n\n\n$20 per non-member \n\n\n$45 to become a member and reserve your spot! \n\n\nKids 12 and under are free \n\n\nBecause this event is taking place on private property\, we are limiting the number of people to 20 (not including children) and we will send directions to the property in your confirmation email after you register. No pets allowed. \nLearn more and register here: https://www.texaslandconservancy.org/events/fall-hike-at-querencia
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/wimberley-fall-hike-at-querencia-with-texas-land-conservancy/
LOCATION:Wimberley\, Texas\, Wimberley\, TX\, 78676\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Texas Land Conservancy":MAILTO:info@texaslandconservancy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241024T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241102T000000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214652
CREATED:20241001T204323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T204323Z
UID:70931-1729728000-1730505600@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Online - Globe at Night Citizen Science Campaign
DESCRIPTION:For Hill Country Night Sky Month\, we are encouraging you to become citizen scientists by using your naked eye to measure sky brightness caused by light pollution for the monthly Globe at Night Citizen Science Campaign! \nOur goal is to get 100 measurements! \nFor this campaign\, you have two\, 10 -day windows from September 24th-October 3rd and October 24th-November 2nd when the moon will not interfere with measurements. Go outside at night an hour and a half after sunset and use the Globe at Night webapp to find constellations to help you measure the sky brightness in your area.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-globe-at-night-citizen-science-campaign-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events,Night Sky Month
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ORGANIZER;CN="Travis County Friends of the Night Sky":MAILTO:info@traviscountynightsky.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241026T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241026T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214652
CREATED:20241021T152643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T152851Z
UID:71779-1729947600-1729962000@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Martindale - 2024 San Marcos River Foundation Riverside Social
DESCRIPTION:SMRF is hosting their 2nd Annual Riverside Social as a fundraiser to continue important work like improving wastewater treatment permits\, monitoring water quality\, conserving land over Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone\, educating the public\, removing invasive species\, hosting cleanups\, and more. This event will feature music from the Shred Lasso Band\, food by the Root Cellar\, and a silent auction\, all overlooking the beautiful San Marcos River in Martindale. \nClick here to get your tickets!
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/martindale-2024-san-marcos-river-foundation-riverside-social/
LOCATION:204 Main St\, Martindale\, TX 78655\, 204 Main St\, Martindale\, 78655\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241026T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241026T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214652
CREATED:20241021T144336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T144336Z
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SUMMARY:Kendall County - Star Party - Guided Stargazing Family Event
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever had the chance to witness the country night sky? It sure gets dark out here! \nKendall County Friends of the Night Sky are hosting a Star Party at Singing Water Vineyards in Comfort\, TX. \nBe our guest as our Astronomy experts guide us through navigating the Texas night sky! Bring the family to see what’s above us through high powered telescopes. Telescopes will be available to view through and there will also be views projected to a big screen and images streamed to peoples phones. Everyone will be included! \nThis event if FREE to the public\, no tickets are required but RSVPs are appreciated! \nClick here to RSVP
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/kendall-county-star-party-guided-stargazing-family-event/
LOCATION:Singing Water Vineyards\, 316 Mill Dam Road\, Comfort\, TX\, 78013\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events,Night Sky Month
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241029T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241029T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214652
CREATED:20241022T224619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T164826Z
UID:72076-1730224800-1730232000@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Kerrville - Celebrate the Night at Riverside Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:What’s happening when the sun goes down? Let’s talk nocturnal critters\, night skies\, and migrating birds. Feel free to dress as your favorite nocturnal animal. Featuring a Bulb Exchange. Bring your current bulb to an outdoor light fixture and we’ll exchange it with a Night Sky Friendly bulb. Be sure to attend the premiere showing of “Lights Out Texas” documentary with an introduction by Kevin Pillow. This will show at 6:30pm. Hosted by Riverside Nature Center and Kerr County Friends of the Night Sky. \nClick here to learn more!
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/kerrville-celebrate-the-night-at-riverside-nature-center/
LOCATION:Riverside Nature Center\, 150 Francisco Lemos St.\, Kerrville\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events,Night Sky Month
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241030T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241030T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214652
CREATED:20241003T230431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T230431Z
UID:71219-1730289600-1730295000@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Online -  Private Dams: Understanding the Permitting Process - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:In the last couple of years\, we’ve seen an uptick in new private dams in the Hill Country. These new dams have raised questions from downstream landowners about the process for permitting new dams\, and what to do if you discover an unauthorized dam. In this webinar\, we’ll cover the complex world of dam permitting with the agencies that regulate dams.  Speakers: – Beth Bendik\, Texas Parks and Wildlife – Joe Shelnutt\, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Trina Lancaster\, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality – Myron Hess\, Lawyer (Presenting on Water Rights with TCEQ) \nPlease register to attend: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Y_zR30WlRPSO6Zcjuy8WCg#/registration
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-private-dams-understanding-the-permitting-process-webinar/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:General Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hill Country Alliance":MAILTO:info@hillcountryalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241101T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241101T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214652
CREATED:20241023T195908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T195908Z
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SUMMARY:Dripping Springs - Star Party at Dripping Springs Ranch Park
DESCRIPTION:Dive into the wonders of the night sky with the City of Dripping Springs at Ranch Park! Join us for an evening of celestial wonders\, stargazing\, and fun. Bring a chair and enjoy an up-close view of the stars and constellations above. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable night under the stars!
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/dripping-springs-star-party-at-dripping-springs-ranch-park/
LOCATION:Dripping Springs Ranch Park\, 1042 Event Center Dr\, Dripping Springs\, TX\, 78620\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events,Night Sky Month
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241130
DTSTAMP:20260403T214652
CREATED:20241119T220045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T222823Z
UID:72897-1730937600-1732924799@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Online - Become a Sustaining Neighbor and join the Hill Country Alliance Year End Celebration!
DESCRIPTION:Become a Sustaining Neighbor by 11/29 and join our year end party on 12/6!\nClick here to become a Sustaining Neighbor at the $20/month level and receive your free gift! \nYou may have heard that the Hill Country Alliance is celebrating 20 years of working to protect our region’s incredible open spaces\, starry night skies\, clean and abundant waters\, and unique character. To celebrate this milestone\, we invite you to join us as a Sustaining Neighbor! Sustaining Neighbors give a set donation every month to support our programs and operations. When you make a recurring donation of at least $20 per month\, you’ll not only help us continue our work\, but you’ll also receive a special thank-you gift. As a token of our appreciation\, we’ll send you a limited-edition tote bag featuring a stunning hand-drawn scene of the Hill Country. Hurry—quantities are limited\, so be sure to claim yours while supplies last! \nIn addition to receiving the special tote bag\, all Sustaining Neighbors are invited to our end-of-year celebration on Friday\, December 6 with Lake | Flato – a special gathering you won’t want to miss! \nThis reception is a great opportunity for HCA’s supporters to connect (or reconnect) with HCA board\, staff and Hill Country champions from across the region. HCA is celebrating our 20th anniversary year\, and it is thanks to you and your generous support that we are able to protect the lands\, waters\, communities\, and night skies of our region for future generations. Thank you\, for all you do! \nTo become a Sustaining Neighbor simply go to our donations page\, enter your donation amount\, and select “Make this a recurring donation.”
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/sustainingneighbor-promo24/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Hill Country Alliance":MAILTO:info@hillcountryalliance.org
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