Hill Country Alliance

Luckenbach - Texas Independence Day Celebration
2021-03-06 12:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Luckenbach General Store, 412 Luckenbach Town Loop, Luckenbach, TX, 78624, United States
Come out to Luckenbach Texas and help us celebrate the Texas Independence and view our Official Texas Flag retirement ceremony w/Former Texas Rangers. On site we will have Texas Rangers Memorabilia display, Cannon Fire and live music provided by Doug Moreland and K.R. Woods
Live Music kicks off at Noon
Texas Ranger Flag Retirement Ceremony @ 2pm
Learn more from the City of Luckenbach and register here.

San Marcos - Spring Great Texas River Cleanup
2021-03-06 09:30 - 13:30 | Trash Disposal Site, Grant Harris Building at 401 E Hopkins, San Marcos, TX, 78666, United States
The 2021 Spring Clean-Up is Saturday, March 6th! Due to COVID-19, this river clean-up will be different than previous events (and similar to the Fall River Clean Up). Please remember – all volunteers are required to wear a mask & practice social distancing. Clean up crews should not exceed 10 volunteers. Because we are unable to host a Headquarters in each watershed, each group of volunteers will choose their desired clean up area & designate a crew leader from their group.
The crew leader from each area will pick-up supplies the week before the event – if you are volunteering individually, you are responsible for picking up your own supplies

Supplies pick-up: Monday, March 1st through Friday, March 5th, 8 am – 5 pm
Supplies included: gloves, white/clear recycling bags, black trash bags, & hand sanitizer. Email Katie Garcia at Kgarcia2@sanmarcostx.gov to schedule a pick-up time
Day of – Disposal Site:
Crew leaders will bring the litter from their area to the designated disposal location at Grant Harris Building, 401 E Hopkins on Saturday, March 6th, 9:30 am – 1:30 pm.
If you need assistance with litter disposal, contact Amy Thomaides at AThomaides@sanmarcostx.gov (before the event) or 512.618.9951 (day of the event). Please keep in mind we have limited personnel available for assistance. Remember if you bring your litter to the disposal location, you get free stuff!

Don’t forget to bring water and dress appropriately for your area. Volunteers may also want to bring sunscreen, bug spray, extra hand sanitizer, and a first aid kit.

Please share your pictures with our community! Please send photos to RecyclingInfo@sanmarcostx.gov and tag the following:

Facebook: @GreatTexasRiverCleanUp #SpringRiverCleanUp21 #GreatTexasRiverCleanUp #GTRCU #KeepSMTXBeautiful #KeepTexasBeautiful #WhatGoesHereFlowsHere

We are also encouraging volunteers to participate in the global #TRASHTAG Challenge by taking a picture of your clean up area before and after removing litter then sharing the image on social media with #TRASHTAG & #SMTXChallenge

Link to Spring River Clean-Up Map: http://bit.ly/GTRCU-MAP-2021

Questions? Contact Amy Thomaides at AThomaides@sanmarcostx.gov.

Online - Globe at Night Observations - March
2021-03-05 - 2021-03-14 | Online
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 from where you are.
Go to the Globe at Night Report page to start to enter Globe at Night measurements. Make sure you are in “Nighttime version”
With a smart phone, the app will put in the date, time, location (latitude/longitude) automatically. Otherwise please type them in. For your location, type the street address closest to your observation along with the city, state or province and country.
Choose the star chart that looks most closely to what you see toward your constellation. That is, what is the faintest star you can see in the sky and find in the chart?
Chose the amount of cloud cover at the time of observation and then click on the “SUBMIT DATA” button.

Globe at Night 2020 Dates and Constellations
New for 2020: During many of the 2020 Globe at Night campaigns there will be more than one choice for which constellation is optimal to use. This will depend on your location around the globe. To decide which one is best for you at your location for the dates listed below, check to see if the constellation is more than halfway above the horizon. If so, you can use that constellation for the campaign. If not, try another suggested constellation for that month
Learn more here: https://www.globeatnight.org/6-steps.php

Online - Scalable Solutions: Rainwater Harvesting - 2021 Water-Wise Speakers Series with Hays Trinity GCD
2021-03-04 17:30 - 18:30 | Online
Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District – Water-Wise Speaker Series
For more information contact Charlie Flatten, General Manager at gm@haysgroundwater.com or 512-858-9253
The Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District has announced its 2021 Water-Wise Speaker Series. Subject matter experts will discuss a variety of water topics important to Hays County residents.
Hays County is listed by the US Census Bureau as the second fastest growing county in the United States. Great schools, good housing, proximity to growing business opportunities, and a beautiful landscape are all drivers for our growth.
Its most precious resource is water. The Trinity Aquifer deep below has a limited recharge capacity and will not support the growth coming in the next 20-years. The County needs to maximize efficiency of use and diversify its water supply portfolio to keep local communities healthy and viable long into the future.
Rainwater is already being collected on homesteads and larger buildings across Hays County. Water-wise landscaping, land conservation, and climate trends are all important parts of a strategy to protect our aquifers.
Speakers will present at 5:30 live and online. Dial-in information will be on the District website www.HaysGroundwater.com the week before each presentation. Check the schedule for upcoming dates.
Topics will include:

Scalable Solutions — Rainwater Harvesting: James Grizzard, Harvest Rain – March 4, 2021
Water Wise Lawns and Gardens: Hays County Master Naturalists – May 6, 2021
Wimberley One-Water School – Innovative Conservation Design: Nick Dornak, Meadows Center for Water and the Environment – July 1, 2021
Benefits of Land Conservation on Water Resources: Lori Olson, Texas Land Trust Council – TBD
Climate and Weather Trends in the Hill Country: John Nielson-Gammon, State Climatologist – TBD

Click here for the HTGCD Press Release – 2.22.21
HAYS TRINITY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT STAFF & BOARD
Charlie Flatten, General Manager
Philip Webster, Hydrogeologist
Keaton Hoelscher, Geo-Technician
Laura Thomas, Office Administrator
Holly Fults, President District 3
Linda Kaye Rogers, Vice President District 4
John Worrall, Treasurer/Secretary District 1
Toby Shelton District 2
Doc Jones District 5

Online - Virtual Certified Interpretive Guide Training Course with NAI
2021-03-01 - 2021-03-12 | Online
The National Association for Interpretation (NAI) is offering an online training course for individuals in the field of Interpretation. It is designed for individuals who deliver interpretive programs or have contact with the public at interpretive sites. This course will be a combination of online instruction and virtual meetings with your instructor. Note, this course is designed to cover all the same material and requirements as the in-person Certified Interpretive Guide course and the certification awarded is the same as our face to face offerings. Prior to the start of the course, you will receive information from your instructor on how the course will work and the times you will be meeting.
The CIG Program
The nationally recognized Certified Interpretive Guide (CIG) program is designed for anyone in the interpretive field. Whether you’re a new hire, a professional looking to refresh your skills, or beginning a second career, this course will aid you in improving your presentation techniques. The course combines the theoretical foundations of the profession with practical strategies in delivering quality interpretive programming to visitors.
This virtual course includes:

The history, definition, and principles of interpretation.
Techniques on how to make your programs purposeful, enjoyable, relevant, organized, and thematic.
How to use tangible objects to connect your audience to intangible ideas and universal concepts.
The 3 certification requirements needed to obtain a CIG (open book CORE Literature Review exam, program outline, and 10 minute interpretive presentation).

Schedule
This course is taught via Zoom from March 1 to March 12. From March 1 to March 5, we will meet for four hours per day via Zoom beginning at 10 AM EST, 9 AM CST, 8 AM MST and 7 AM PST. During those same times on March 8 and 9 the Zoom platform will be available for scheduled personal coaching sessions and group work on the literature review for those attempting certification. Depending on the number and agreement of the participants, final presentations will occur on March 11 and/or 12. Follow-up appointments will be made with each participant to receive personal instructor feedback.
Learn more and register here.

Wimberley - Wimberley Valley Trails Initiative Virtual Public Meeting
2021-02-25 17:30 - 18:30 | Online
The Wimberley Valley Trails Study is a planning effort by Hays County and the City of Wimberley to increase safety, mobility, and connectivity in the Wimberley and Woodcreek areas through a system of hike-and-bike trails, sidewalks, and related improvements.
Key focus areas:

Multi-use Corridors Master Plan – develop a conceptual Trails Master Plan for walking, hiking, biking, and other transportation options to connect points of interest in the Wimberley region with a series of safe, accessible, multi-use corridors.
Old Kyle Road Improvements – Identify improvements to enhance connectivity, safety, and accessibility between the Wimberley Square to Blue Hole Park and other sections of the trail along the road.

Study Goals:

Involve the community in the planning efforts.
Develop a design based on the history, culture, and natural environment of the region.
Improved connections to points of interests such as parks, schools, and local businesses.
Improve safety, mobility, and connectivity to points of interests such as parks, schools, and local businesses.

Find out more:
Home | Wimberley Vly Trails (wimberleyvalleytrails.com)
Learn more and register here.

Online - Texas Water Leaders Informational Webinar with Texas Water Foundation
2021-02-18 11:00 - 11:45 | Online
The Texas Water Leaders Program is an annual leadership program that provides water professionals with the tools, training, and opportunities to expand their potential.
The Texas Water Leader Certification offers emerging water leaders the opportunity to grow their leadership skills and become a part of an exclusive network of professionals stepping into positions of leadership
The program’s curriculum is designed around 10 days of training on topics ranging from financial management to conflict resolution and Texas water policy and includes mentorship and alumni offerings.
Interested to learn more? Join us on February 18th at 11 AM for an informational webinar.
Click here to register for the informational webinar

Online - Create Your Own Stunning Star Trails - Astrophotography with Mary McIntyre
2021-02-17 13:30 - 14:30 | Online
Create your own stunning star trail with this astrophotography masterclass with Mary McIntyre.
Mary will guide you through the process step by step and show you how you can create these amazing photographs using very basic camera equipment; even on a mobile phone!
Mary is an amateur astronomer and astronomy communicator based in Oxfordshire, UK.
She is a keen astrophotographer and astronomy sketcher and is a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society. She has a busy talks schedule and also writes for Sky at Night Magazine and the Yearbook of Astronomy, is a co-presenter of the Comet Watch radio show and recently joined the Astro Radio team.
Learn more and register here.

Online - Grow your business with Dark Sky Tourism
2021-02-16 13:30 - 14:30 | Online
Cranborne Chase became an International Dark Sky Reserve in 2019 and we want to help tourism businesses in and around the AONB to make the most of this new status and USP.
Find out how your business can benefit from this new market and get tips on how you can make small changes that can help your business to appeal to these new audiences.
Astro tourism expert Richard Darn helped Northumberland become Europe’s biggest international dark sky park and launched the Kielder Observatory. He has worked with Cranborne Chase and North Pennines AONB on dark sky conservation and promotion and also with Northumberland, Yorkshire Dales, North York Moors and Exmoor national parks.
With a professional background as a media consultant, he has appeared on BBC Sky at Night, BBC News 24 and Stargazing Live and is a regular on BBC local radio. He recently completed an application to create an international dark sky reserve in the North York Moors and has helped scores of businesses tap into the market for dark sky experiences, offering practical advice and an undimmed passion for a starry sky.
Learn more and register here.

Bandera - DNA Roundup
2021-02-11 17:00 - 20:00 | 11th Street Cowboy Bar, 307 11th Street, Bandera, TX, 78003, United States
Let’s get together, friends and neighbors, for the DNA Round-Up! A community kickoff, to celebrate Bandera’s original settlement patterns and why they matter. We will share stories of who filled the buildings and how the town has changed over time. We will begin to have a community conversation about Bandera’s future. Bring the family and invite the kids to chime-in! The DNA Round-Up, hosted by the City of Bandera and Simplecity, is the first in a series of opportunities for you and your neighbors to tell stories about what’s working and concerns, thoughts, opinions and ideas about your community.
The DNA Round-Up event will be 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 11, 2020 at:
11th Street Cowboy Bar
307 11th Street
Bandera, TX 78003
It will be outside, so dress warm!
The event will begin with a dialogue and presentation by Matt Lewis, of Simplecity. He will introduce the City of Bandera DNA Analysis, an in-depth study of Bandera’s historic anatomy and how it functions. The presentation will begin at 5:15 p.m., wrapping up around 6:00 p.m. It will be followed by a community conversation and end with information regarding upcoming Rodeo events.

Online - Exploring Groundwater Recoverability in Texas Webinar with Texas Water Journal
2021-02-11 10:00 - 11:30 | Online
Join the Texas Water Journal for a webinar exploring a new framework for quantifying groundwater recoverability.
The 2017 Texas state water plan projects total supply deficits of 4.8 and 8.9 million acre-feet under drought-of-record conditions by the year 2020 and 2070, respectively, driven by population growth concurrent with declining available supplies. Reductions in groundwater supply account for 95% of anticipated declines in total water supply. Meanwhile, restrictive groundwater management plans may be creating a regulation-induced shortage of groundwater in Texas, given the significant groundwater storage volumes that are unutilized under many management plans.
This presentation will explore a recent article in the Texas Water Journal, “Exploring Groundwater Recoverability in Texas: Maximum Economically Recoverable Storage,” where Justin C. Thompson, Charles W. Kreitler, and Michael H. Young provide an analysis of groundwater extraction feasibility and simulate maximum economically recoverable storage for conditions representative of the central section of the Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer under economic constraints associated with agricultural uses. Their results indicate that certain uses may be limited to as little as 1% of current groundwater availability estimates. They suggest that Texas groundwater managers, stakeholders, and policymakers assessing groundwater availability need an alternate approach for estimating recoverability.
Learn more and register for the webinar here.
Read the full article from Texas Water Journal here.

Online - Converting to Wildlife Management Exemption Webinar with Plateau Land and Wildlife Management
2021-02-04 12:00 - 13:30 | Online
Learn if a Wildlife Exemption is right for you and your property and how to make the switch! This webinar will provide a basic understanding of the Wildlife Management property tax valuation, more commonly referred to as a “Wildlife Exemption”. It will cover the Wildlife Management law and requirements, how to qualify and how it works, examples of the seven wildlife activity categories, resources/tips for success, and how Plateau can assist to make the transition easy and stress free. Time will be provided at the end to address questions you may have about making the switch to a Wildlife Exemption from traditional Ag or Timber.
Presented by the wildlife exemption specialists at Plateau Land & Wildlife with over 20 years of experience working with landowners making the transition from traditional Ag and Timber to Wildlife.
Learn more and register here.

Online - Globe at Night Observations - February
2021-02-03 - 2021-02-12 | Online

Online - Axis Deer in the Texas Hill Country Webinar
2021-02-02 14:00 - 15:30 | Online
Join the Hill Country Alliance and Texas Tech University Department of Natural Resources Management for a free, informative webinar on Axis Deer biology, ecology, and impact on the Hill Country.
To join, go to: https://zoom.us/j/93754658053. For those needing to participate by phone on February 2nd, call 1-346-248-7799 and then dial the Meeting ID: 937 5465 8053.

Online - Urban Stream Processes and Restoration Program – Day 3
2021-01-22 09:00 - 15:30 | Online
Urban Stream Processes and Restoration Program – Advanced Stream Restoration Design
Rivers and streams are at the core of many urban areas. These waterways perform many important functions such as transporting runoff and sediments, as well as providing habitat for wildlife and moderating temperatures. Natural stream design helps restore and maintain these functions and minimize negative impacts of urbanization, such as erosion and flooding. Maintaining or restoring riparian vegetation along urban streams can also improve surface water quality throughout the watershed by filtering nonpoint source pollution.
This three-day advanced workshop is being co-hosted by the Texas Riparian Association, Texas A&M AgriLife and the Texas Water Resources Institute. The training will focus on natural design processes for stream restoration projects and is more in-depth than the one-day trainings. Materials presented in the training will help attendees understand at a deeper level:

natural stream processes,
classification of streams using the Rosgen system,
natural channel design techniques,
regulatory overview,
stream survey procedures,
bioassessment, and
natural design structures.

Virtual Format
January 20–22, 2021
Wednesday: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Thursday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Click here to learn more and register

Online - Urban Stream Processes and Restoration Program – Day 2
2021-01-21 09:00 - 17:00 | Online

Online - Urban Stream Processes and Restoration Program – Day 1
2021-01-20 09:00 - 12:00 | Online

Online - Globe at Night Observations - January
2021-01-04 - 2021-01-13 | Online

Wimberley - Blue Hole Polar Bear Plunge
2021-01-01 09:00 - 10:30 | Blue Hole Regional Park, 100 Blue Hole Ln., Wimberley, TX, 78676, United States
The Polar Bear Plunge has gone virtual! Due to Coronavirus, we cannot have a large in-person event at the park, but we still want to offer the community a chance to take the plunge. This Polar Bear Plunge we challenge you to complete 5K, at your own pace, before January 1st. Then on New Years Day, come during your designated time slot to pick up your t-shirt and plunge into Blue Hole! Tickets are $25 per person. If you do not want to plunge and only want the Polar Bear plunge t-shirt, register for just the t-shirt!

Time slots are as followed:
9:00AM – 9:30
9:30AM – 10:00
10:00AM – 10:30

Being active is easy, you can take a walk around your neighborhood, follow a workout video, swim laps, lift weights and so much more! This 50k challenge is to achieve 3.11 miles by January 1st, 2021, at your own pace and location by logging your miles/minutes of activity on the form provided. Complete the 5K challenge on your own then come in person on January 1st and plunge!

Click here to register

Online - 51st Annual LBJ Tree Lighting
2020-12-20 | Online
Join us online for our favorite holiday tradition!
Join us on Facebook and Instagram for this special Tree Lighting ceremony that has been a local tradition since President and Mrs. Johnson started it 51 years ago. While no in-person activities will be held this year, you can still visit park headquarters and the Sauer-Beckmann Living History Farm to see the beautiful decorations that will be up the week before Christmas. Visit the gift shop for unique holiday items that will complete anyone’s last minute shopping needs. Park buildings will be open regular hours (gift shop 8:30am-4pm and Sauer-Beckmann farm 10am-4pm).
Please remember that masks are required inside state park buildings and encouraged outside. Call with any questions (830)644-2252.

LBJ State Park Facebook
LBJ State Park Instagram
Sauer-Beckmann Living History Farm Facebook

Stonewall - A Frontier Christmas with the Buffalo Soldiers
2020-12-19 10:00 - 16:00 | Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site, 199 Park Road 52, Stonewall, TX, 78671, United States
Join the Buffalo Soldiers at LBJ State Park and Historic Site, as they bring in the Christmas holiday with engaging stories and displays that highlight Texas history, and daily life of soldiers on the trail. Listen to what Christmas meant to the soldiers and how they celebrated with their families over 150 years ago. Make a candle the old frontier way and gift it this holiday season, or try cooking your own piece of Christmas hard tack. Stop by to view artifacts and listen to tales of the early frontier for the whole family!
Audience size may be limited, and social distancing enforced. In order to enjoy the park and our Buffalo Solider programs, make sure to purchase your park entry pass before arriving to the park. Program times and location information will be available at the park gate/HQ. Park entry can be found at
https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/park-reservation-information/reservations

Online - Wild Neighbors - Who’s Who Among Our Backyard Feathered Friends?
2020-12-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Join us for a look at who’s who among our feathered friends frequenting our backyards during winter. Texas Nature Trackers biologist Craig Hensley will give you tips on how to tell one species from another and what you can do to attract them to your yard. Bring your backyard bird identification questions.
Learn more and register here

Stonewall - A Frontier Christmas with the Buffalo Soldiers
2020-12-18 11:00 - 16:00 | Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site, 199 Park Road 52, Stonewall, TX, 78671, United States
oin the Buffalo Soldiers at LBJ State Park and Historic Site, as they bring in the Christmas holiday with engaging stories and displays that highlight Texas history, and daily life of soldiers on the trail. Listen to what Christmas meant to the soldiers and how they celebrated with their families over 150 years ago. Make a candle the old frontier way and gift it this holiday season, or try cooking your own piece of Christmas hard tack. Stop by to view artifacts and listen to tales of the early frontier for the whole family!
Audience size may be limited, and social distancing enforced. In order to enjoy the park and our Buffalo Solider programs, make sure to purchase your park entry pass before arriving to the park. Program times and location information will be available at the park gate/HQ. Park entry can be found at
https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/park-reservation-information/reservations

Johnson City - Deck the Halls with Science
2020-12-17 - 2020-12-31 | The Science Mill, 101 South Lady Bird Lane, Johnson City, TX, 78636, United States
This holiday season, deck the halls with science! The Science Mill will be open with expanded dates from December 17 to December 31 (closed Dec. 24 + 25 and Jan. 1). Come explore our 50+ interactive exhibits, inside and outdoors, including the newly updated Banana Piano and the return of MindBall—an exhibit powered by YOUR brainwaves! Meet the giant vinegaroon, marbled crayfish and other new animals in the BioLab, and find special pop-up experiences like the Sleigh Racer Challenge and our foot-controlled video game. Deck the Halls Pop-up Activities will run December 26- December 31.
Don’t forget to stop and shop our Science Store for holiday gifts with a science twist—or shop online and we’ll ship anywhere in the U.S. All proceeds support the museum’s STEM programs for Texas youth.
After the Mill closes, enjoy a self-guided driving tour of Johnson City’s Lights Spectacular displays featuring 2 million twinkling holiday lights (Nov. 27 through January 3; 6pm-midnight).
Learn more from The Science Mill here.

Online - Strategic Water Vision 2021 - Virtual Stakeholder Working Group Session with Hays Trinity GCD
2020-12-02 17:30 | TX
The Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District (the District) invites you to participate in the second virtual stakeholder working group session planned as part of the Strategic Water Vision 2021 effort, scheduled for December 2, 2020.
The District held the first round of stakeholder working group sessions in November. If you were unable to attend those meetings, a copy of the presented technical information, stakeholder survey results, and notes from the first round of meetings are available for review on the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District website: haysgroundwater.com, and select “Strategic Water Vision 2021” on the left side.
Objective for Round 2 of Stakeholder Working Group:
The purpose of the second stakeholder working group session will be to summarize key takeaways from the stakeholder engagement process thus far, discuss ongoing efforts of the District, review District funding mechanisms, and discuss plans for the District moving forward. We hope to collect additional stakeholder input to further the conversation on water management mechanisms that can be used for future efforts to conserve and protect the limited groundwater resources.
Virtual Meeting Details*
December 2, 2020
5:30 p.m.
Virtual Meeting via Zoom
*meeting link/access details will be sent once an RSVP is received*
RSVP REQUESTED:
PLEASE RSVP to, Lauren Canales, at haystrinitygcd.swv2021@gmail.com or by phone at 512-636-7754 for the virtual meeting and include any access or communication needs you have at this time. She will send you a link for the meeting with information on the meeting format and an agenda.
If you have any general questions or concerns regarding the Strategic Water Vision 2021 effort, please respond to this email and/or contact Charlie Flatten, General Manager, Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District at (512) 858-9253 or by email at gm@haysgroundwater.com.

Johnson City - Lights Spectacular
2020-11-27 - 2021-01-03 | TX
“The Twinkliest Town in Texas”

Celebrate Lights Spectacular’s 31st Season
Holiday lights will continue to glow in Johnson City – with a socially distanced tour of “The Twinkliest Town in Texas” -boasting over two million twinkling lights in our historic square off Main Street.

Face Coverings and Social Distancing Required.
Blanco County and Johnson City request that all guests are respectful of Covid-19 protocols both locally and by the State of Texas. Gatherings of over 10 people will not be permitted.
Unfortunately this year we are unable to host our annual Lighted Hooves & Wheels Parade and Opening Weekend festivities, including fireworks.
Santa won’t be joining us this year. He’s in quarantine at the North Pole. But don’t worry, the elves are immune to Covid-19 so they will be delivering your presents.
Learn more here

Online - 2020 REGENERATE: Resilience in Times of Uncertainty - Conference hosted by Holistic Management International, Quivira Coalition, and the American Grassfed Association
2020-11-17 - 2020-11-20 | Online
2020 REGENERATE – Resilience in Times of Uncertainty
Our 2020 Conference is Going Virtual!
Hosted by Holistic Management International, the Quivira Coalition, and the American Grassfed Association.
Due to concerns around the COVID-19 pandemic, we will present 2020 REGENERATE as a virtual event. But we won’t keep you tied to a screen for days on end…
We’re changing our schedule from four packed days to a more relaxed but equally stimulating multi-week event, which will start in early November and include shorter sessions, allowing plenty of time for in-depth conversation and learning.
Over a period of weeks, we will offer five to seven plenary sessions, a set of facilitated roundtable discussions and regional forums, technical workshops, and networking opportunities. Some of the topics to be explored include Regenerative Agriculture in the Face of Climate Change, Racial Equity in Agriculture, Financing Regenerative Agriculture, Diversifying Markets, and Indigenous Land Management, plus many more.
Attendees will be able to participate directly in the live plenary sessions and roundtable discussions or view them later as recordings to catch up when you have time.
And don’t worry if you’re not familiar with Zoom yet. We’re going to host technology training sessions ahead of time to prepare you to enjoy the conference with comfort and ease.
Save the date – more info coming soon.

Online - Hill Country Living FESTIVAL + Rainwater Revival
2020-10-24 | Online
Join the Hill Country Alliance and friends for the 10th anniversary celebration of our Hill Country Living FESTIVAL and Rainwater Revival! This event will be fully virtual and feature a jam-packed day of fun for folks of all ages.
Stay tuned for more details on this year’s FESTIVAL!
Learn more here.

Online - Texas Water Conservation Association Virtual Fall Conference
2020-10-21 - 2020-10-23 | Online
The TWCA Fall Conference, scheduled for October 21-23, 2020, has moved online! Attendees can expect a format similar to our Summer Conference for panel and committee meetings, as well as speaker sessions. But we have also added new and improved networking and engagement features, including a virtual exhibit hall. The speaker sessions will include presentations on water infrastructure, water supply, and maintaining culture in a virtual work environment. We will also discuss legislative and agency updates and hear from some keynote speakers, who will be announced soon.
We look forward to “seeing” you there! Have any questions? Check out our FAQs.

Wimberley - Blue Hole Star Party
2020-10-17 19:30 - 23:00 | TX
The Wimberley Parks and Recreation Department and the Wimberley Valley Dark Sky Committee present the next Blue Hole Star Party on October 17th at 7:30pm. The event is FREE but registration is required. The Star Party will be held on the Blue Hole soccer fields. We will have appropriate social distancing measures in place and will be utilizing new technology to ensure everyone can view the wonderful Texas Night Sky. Guests are encouraged to bring a flashlight, a picnic, chairs, or a blanket.
Click here to register.
