SAVE THE DATE! River Symposium in partnership with the San Antonio River Foundation “Cleaning, Protecting, and taking Pride in our Waterways” September 24-26, 2021 Congratulations to our River Symposium Logo Contest Winner: Jeff Ramirez! ABOUT The San Antonio River Authority (River Authority), in partnership with the San Antonio River Foundation, will host the inaugural […]
Welcome to the TAEE's Annual Conference, celebrating 44 years since TAEE’s establishment. With the pandemic and the lockdowns that happened across the globe, many people learned that the outdoors helped them cope and manage their lives during this stressful time. As environmental educators, we have known this for a long time. What we teach […]
Please Note: Several TWRI events are being canceled, postponed or changed into online delivery to comply with Texas A&M University and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) directives designed to protect public health during this time. If you are interested in this event, please RSVP to receive event updates. We will continue to follow […]
Six Easy Star Hunting Steps During the campaign dates, go outside more than an hour after sunset (8-10 pm local time). The Moon should not be up. Let your eyes become used to the dark for 10 minutes before your first observation. Use a night sky app on your phone outside to find the constellation […]
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SAVE THE DATE: Join the Hill Country Alliance for our annual Leadership Summit - this year's event will be held in-person at an open-air venue! The Hill Country Leadership Summit is the Hill Country Alliance’s premiere annual gathering, and provides an opportunity for learning, networking, and being inspired among our region’s top community leaders, conservation practitioners, […]
The Kerrville Folk Festival The Kerrville Folk Festival, the Foundation’s flagship event, was founded by Rod Kennedy in 1972. It is the longest continuously running music festival in North America and is a Mecca in the songwriting community. For 18 straight days and nights, the Festival offers concerts and activities for all ages that […]
It's not too late to join the FOUNDERS CIRCLE for Hays County Friends of the Night Sky. We're extending the deadline until October 8th to be part of the second annual Hill Country Night Sky Month. The Founders Circle, a special limited-time membership level, offers a ground floor opportunity to join a young organization with […]
Do you like beets? Are you bored with boiling beets and would like to try cooking something new? Or would you like to learn how to grow your own beets? On October 1st, the Gillespie County Extension office will hold their last 2021 Grow It Cook It program, Beaming Beets. Come learn how to grow […]
On Friday, October 1, and Saturday, October 2, the Devil’s Sinkhole State Natural Area will host an event commemorating the 50th anniversary of the cave’s designation as a National Natural Landmark. We are inviting all our neighbor national natural landmarks, parks, bat groups, cave science groups, water conservation groups, native tribes, and historic groups […]
Wings Over Wimberley will attract visitors from near and far to see, learn about, and celebrate the important role bats play in the Central Texas ecosystems. As they appreciate our bats, visitors and locals alike will be able to experience the artisans, one-of-a-kind shops, talented musicians, craft cuisine, and unique lodgings that make Wimberley’s high-vibing culture […]
Join a Park Ranger as we learn about the importance of dark skies while learning to navigate the stars above. From finding constellations to specific stars. From myths and legends about these celestial beings to scientific facts and figures. We’ll spend our time looking and learning. We will be bare eye stargazing. Feel free to […]
