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SUMMARY:Boerne - Moondance Outdoor Concerts: Dirty Rotten Swingband
DESCRIPTION:It is time for the Moondance Outdoor Concerts presented by the Cibolo Center for Conservation!\nWe are delighted to announce this year’s lineup of shows running from May through October. We want to thank our generous sponsors Frost Bank\, The Boerne Star\, and The Brandon Fund\, for supporting this time-honored tradition at the Cibolo. \nGrab your lawn chairs\, coolers\, and picnic\, and head on over to the Cibolo Nature Center for some music and fun under the majestic oaks! \nDoors 7pm & Music 7:30 pm  \nCibolo Nature Center\, 140 City Park Rd.\, Boerne \nHere’s what we have in store for you this season: \n\n7/24: Dirty Rotten Swingband\n8/21: Big Cedar Fever\n9/18: Blake Torrey\n10/23: Lost Mule Band\n\nFood Trucks on-site! \nLearn more and register here
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/boerne-moondance-outdoor-concerts-dirty-rotten-swingband/
LOCATION:Cibolo Nature Center\, 140 City Park Road\, Boerne\, TX\, 78006\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:San Marcos - Growing Up Wild
DESCRIPTION:Kids will learn about wildlife and the natural world through stories\, crafts\, and facts. Space is limited\, so arrive early to reserve your free ticket. We will only be able to accommodate the first 20 families to arrive. \nTo learn more\, check here for details.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/san-marcos-growing-up-wild/
LOCATION:San Marcos Public Library\, 625 E. Hopkins St.\, San Marcos\, TX\, 78666\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Online - Leopold Live! Brush Clearing and Brush Piles
DESCRIPTION:Leopold Live! is back with Chapter Two\, Episode Three – Brush Clearing and Brush Piles will stream on July 20th at 10:00am CST. Leopold Live! began as a live streaming seminar series conducted in partnership with the Selah\, Bamberger Ranch Preserve (Bamberger) to demonstrate to natural resource students\, landowners and wildlife enthusiasts the original 5 creative methods conceptualized by Aldo Leopold in the 1930s to effectively manage game and therefore conserve wildlife ecology. The series builds on “the central thesis of game management is this: game can be restored by the creative use of the same tools which have heretofore destroyed it—axe\, plow\, cow\, fire\, and gun.” \nEach month we will be joined by Bamberger ranch staff and experts in the field to explore and demonstrate each of Leopold’s five tools and to give viewers tangible practices that they can implement out in the field. \nTune in to NRI’s Facebook page to ask questions\, connect and learn about these essential tools for wildlife habitat management on your property. \nClick here to learn more.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-leopold-live-brush-clearing-and-brush-piles/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210717T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210717T160000
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SUMMARY:Boerne - Gardening 101: Pollinators - Herff Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join Keith Amelung of Have Spade Will Travel this Saturday and every 3rd Saturday after the Farmer’s Market at Herff Farm for an introduction to the “basics” of veggie gardening in the Texas Hill Country. We will cover the “how to get started” in a quick 1-hour presentation followed by a Q&A and a seasonal hands-on project. \nEggplants\, okra\, squash or pumpkin – you need not be a flower to NEED a little help from our flying friends. We will discuss some of the best ways to attract pollinating insects to our vegetable gardens. We will also discuss a few native and acclimated plant species for our landscape that help to attract beneficial insects. Interactive: Each attendee will receive a superior pollinating attracting plant to take home. Together we will set out a few transplants in the new “Pollinator” inspired Garden Beds at the Herff Farm. \nLearn more and register here. 
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/boerne-gardening-101-pollinators-herff-farm/
LOCATION:Herff Farm\, 33 Herff Road\, Boerne\, TX\, 78006\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210716T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210716T203000
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SUMMARY:Boerne - Tracks and Scat Night Hike (Adults 18 & up) at Cibolo Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:Explore the Cibolo Nature Center trails at dusk\nJoin professional naturalist Jasmine Torrez and explore the Cibolo Center for Conservation to examine the tracks and signs of our native animals of the Cibolo. Enjoy the evening while hiking through the riparian forest and live oak\, marsh\, and savannah. Get a chance to see native wildlife up close. Learn how to preserve tracks to take with you for study all while learning about the animal’s habitats\, natural history\, and species identification. \nPlease bring a flashlight and your water bottle. Face masks are recommended when in the proximity of one another\, but there will be plenty of space to keep a proper distance on the hike. When a face mask covering is required\, it must cover the nose and mouth. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/boerne-tracks-and-scat-night-hike-adults-18-up-at-cibolo-nature-center/
LOCATION:Cibolo Nature Center\, 140 City Park Road\, Boerne\, TX\, 78006\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210715T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210718T170000
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SUMMARY:San Antonio - Wildlife 2021: Texas Wildlife Annual Convention
DESCRIPTION:Join the Texas Wildlife Association for a three-day convention in San Antonio. \nWe missed seeing you last year! Join us for an exciting weekend at the J.W. Marriott in San Antonio\, Texas July 15-18. \nGet ready by browsing the auction online filled with one of a kind experiences and trips not open to the public. Best speakers\, master seminars from wildlife experts\, entertainment\, live and silent auctions and more! \nThis event will be following CDC and local guidelines as it relates to Covid-19 policies. \nLearn more here.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/san-antonio-wildlife-2021-texas-wildlife-annual-convention/
LOCATION:JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort and Spa\, 23808 Resort Parkway\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78261\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210701T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210701T183000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210517T104124Z
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SUMMARY:Online - Climate and Weather Trends in the Hill Country
DESCRIPTION:Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District – Water-Wise Speaker Series\nFor more information contact Charlie Flatten\, General Manager at gm@haysgroundwater.com or 512-858-9253  \nThe 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. Tune in July 1st at 6:00 PM to hear about climate and weather trends in the Hill Country from John Nielson-Gammon\, State Climatologist of Texas. \nHays 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. \nSpeakers will present at 6:00 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. \nWater Wise Speaker Series flyer for Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District 2021
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-climate-and-weather-trends-in-the-hill-country/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210630T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210630T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213820
CREATED:20210628T140112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210628T140112Z
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SUMMARY:Online - Using Alternative Wastewater Treatments to Cut Pollution and Save Water
DESCRIPTION:Using Alternative Treatment to Cut Pollution and Save Water – U.S. Green Building Council\nDid you know that the U.S. Green Building Council gives points for sustainable wastewater management in its LEED certification program? Learn more at this webinar on June 30th sponsored by the Texas chapter of USGBC. The webinar is free for USGBC members and $15 for non-members. Register here: https://www.usgbctexas.org/event-4331069 \n\nThis panel presentation will explain:\n\nHow treated sewage causes pollution in streams & lakes\nHow wastewater treatment systems are regulated\nHow alternative wastewater systems are designed & installed\n\nPanelists:\n\nChris Herrington. P.E.\, Environmental Officer\, City of Austin\nBrian Zabcik\, Wastewater Campaign Organizer\, Save Barton Creek Association\nDavid Price\, P.E.\, President\, Texas River Protection Association\n\n 
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-using-alternative-wastewater-treatments-to-cut-pollution-and-save-water/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210630
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210701
DTSTAMP:20260403T213820
CREATED:20210602T164914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210602T164914Z
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SUMMARY:Online - Last day to vote for HCA when you shop at Target!
DESCRIPTION:Support HCA when you shop at Target! Target Circle Members can earn and cast votes for the Hill Country Alliance when they shop at Target – both online and in-store – now through June 30th. Simply login to your Target account at target.com or on the mobile app and follow the prompts and instructions to vote. Every nonprofit featured with Target Circle will be awarded a grant based on the percentage of votes they receive. \nThe more votes HCA receives\, the bigger the donation HCA can earn! \nHow-To: Learn more and vote for HCA!\nEnroll in Target Circle and Start Earning Votes\nHCA supporters in the Austin-area can enroll in the Giving Program and support HCA for free by 1) signing up at target.com/circle; 2) downloading the Target app; 3) providing phone number at checkout. Guests earn one vote every time they make an eligible purchase at Target\, online and in-store. Members earn votes as they shop at Target. To earn votes in-store\, scan your Wallet barcode in the Target App at the time of purchase\, or scan the barcode on your receipt with the Target App within seven (7) days of purchase. To earn votes online\, on a Target.com or Target App purchase\, you must create and be signed into your Target Circle account when placing an order. \nVote for HCA\nCasting votes is a completely digital experience. Any Target Circle Member can login their Target account at target.com or on the mobile app and follow the prompts and instructions to vote. Eligible nonprofits in your area will display in a list with each organization’s name\, logo\, description\, and website link – you should be able to spot the Hill Country Alliance logo there. \nFor a step-by-step guide on how to vote using the app\, check out this handy guide Texas Land Conservancy put together and throw them a few votes too! \nEligible ZIP Codes\nAustin: 78702\, 78704\, 78705\, 78717\, 78723\, 78726\, 78748\, 78749\, 78758\, 78759  |  Bee Cave: 78738  |  Cedar Park: 78613  |  Georgetown: 78628  |  Kyle: 78640  |  Pflugerville: 78660  |  Round Rock: 78664  |  San Marcos: 78666
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-last-day-to-vote-for-hca-when-you-shop-at-target/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Hill Country Alliance":MAILTO:info@hillcountryalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210629T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210629T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213820
CREATED:20210624T091807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210624T091807Z
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SUMMARY:Hill Country Communities: The Tools that Shape Our Cities
DESCRIPTION:City development regulations can be overly complex\, many don’t understand how or why they exist\, and everyone is impacted from their outcomes. The good news is: they can be simpler. Join us to learn more. \nThis workshop will review both historic and modern patterns of development. Our discussion will be applicable to ALL Hill Country communities\, and will be led through an examination of three Texas cities: Bastrop\, Bandera and Blanco. Learn about the different tools and metrics being used to create better places in Central Texas and the Hill Country. \nThe workshop will kick off at 3pm on Tuesday\, June 29th on the Courthouse Lawn with a walking tour of the Blanco Square. On the walk\, the elements represented in the development codes will be unfolded in real time. We will then reconvene at 4:30pm the Gem of the Hills Activity Center for a presentation with conversation to follow. The formal workshop will conclude at 6:30pm\, with an optional happy hour to follow. The takeaways of the workshop will help inform future policies\, budgets\, and development standards. \nJoin the dialogue. \nRegister Here! 
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/hill-country-communities-the-tools-that-shape-our-cities/
LOCATION:Gem of the Hills\, 2233 US Highway 281 North\, Blanco\, Texas
CATEGORIES:General Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Hill Country Alliance":MAILTO:info@hillcountryalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210629T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210629T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213820
CREATED:20210602T165948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210602T165948Z
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SUMMARY:Online - Leopold Live! Bluebird Boxes
DESCRIPTION:Leopold Live! is back with Chapter Two\, Episode Two – Blue Bird Boxes will stream on June 29th at 10:00am CST. Leopold Live! began as a live streaming seminar series conducted in partnership with the Selah\, Bamberger Ranch Preserve (Bamberger) to demonstrate to natural resource students\, landowners and wildlife enthusiasts the original 5 creative methods conceptualized by Aldo Leopold in the 1930s to effectively manage game and therefore conserve wildlife ecology. The series builds on “the central thesis of game management is this: game can be restored by the creative use of the same tools which have heretofore destroyed it—axe\, plow\, cow\, fire\, and gun.” \nEach month we will be joined by Bamberger ranch staff and experts in the field to explore and demonstrate each of Leopold’s five tools and to give viewers tangible practices that they can implement out in the field. \nTune in to NRI’s Facebook page to ask questions\, connect and learn about these essential tools for wildlife habitat management on your property. \nClick here for more details. 
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-leopold-live-bluebird-boxes/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210626T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210626T223000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213820
CREATED:20210602T173648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210602T173648Z
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SUMMARY:Boerne - Moondance Outdoor Concerts: Britt Ballenger
DESCRIPTION:It is time for the Moondance Outdoor Concerts presented by the Cibolo Center for Conservation!\nWe are delighted to announce this year’s lineup of shows running from May through October. We want to thank our generous sponsors Frost Bank\, The Boerne Star\, and The Brandon Fund\, for supporting this time-honored tradition at the Cibolo. \nGrab your lawn chairs\, coolers\, and picnic\, and head on over to the Cibolo Nature Center for some music and fun under the majestic oaks! \nDoors 7 pm & Music 7:30 pm  \nCibolo Nature Center\, 140 City Park Rd.\, Boerne \nHere’s what we have in store for you this season: \n\n6/26: Britt Ballenger\n7/24: Dirty Rotten Swingband\n8/21: Big Cedar Fever\n9/18: Blake Torrey\n10/23: Lost Mule Band\n\nFood Trucks on-site! \nLearn more and register here. 
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/boerne-moondance-outdoor-concerts-britt-ballenger/
LOCATION:Cibolo Nature Center\, 140 City Park Road\, Boerne\, TX\, 78006\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210625T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210625T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213820
CREATED:20210602T173447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210602T173447Z
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SUMMARY:Boerne - Family Night Hike – Bats and Fireflies at Cibolo Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:Explore the nature center trails from dusk to dark to see fireflies\, bats\, moths\, owls\, and other nocturnal animals with our fantastic education staff and volunteers. We will have an opportunity to record bats using bat detectors to identify our native bat species\, look at animal tracks and signs\, and look deeper into seasonally occurring wildlife. This event is family-friendly\, but participants must be able to keep a moderate hiking pace. Meet at the nature center Visitor Center. \nPlease bring a flashlight and your water bottle. Face masks are recommended when in the proximity of one another\, but there will be plenty of space to keep a proper distance on the hike. When a face mask covering is required\, it must cover the nose and mouth. \nLearn more and register here. 
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/boerne-family-night-hike-bats-and-fireflies-at-cibolo-nature-center/
LOCATION:Cibolo Nature Center\, 140 City Park Road\, Boerne\, TX\, 78006\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210619T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210619T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213820
CREATED:20210602T173228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210602T173228Z
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SUMMARY:Boerne - Gardening 101: Peppers - Herff Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join Keith Amelung of Have Spade Will Travel this Saturday and every 3rd Saturday after the Farmer’s Market at Herff Farm for an introduction to the “basics” of veggie gardening in the Texas Hill Country. We will cover the “how to get started” in a quick 1-hour presentation followed by a Q&A and a seasonal hands-on project. \nThink outside the “Bell” – There is a great big world of exciting new culinary exploration if you will take the journey with us. Peppers thrive in our summer heat – well\, the hot ones anyway. But there are some not-so-hot varieties that can produce during the summer too… You don’t have to wait ’til September for Bells and Anchos to kick in. Interactive: Each attendee will pot up a couple pepper plants to take home — your choice\, hot or not — and together we will set out a few transplants in the Herff Farm garden beds. \nLearn more and register here. 
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/boerne-gardening-101-peppers-herff-farm/
LOCATION:Herff Farm\, 33 Herff Road\, Boerne\, TX\, 78006\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210618T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210618T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213820
CREATED:20210602T172926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210602T172926Z
UID:25074-1624044600-1624050000@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Boerne - Firefly and Nature Walk Night Hike (Adults 18 & up) at Cibolo Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:Explore the Cibolo Nature Center trails at dusk\nJoin professional naturalist Jasmine Torrez and explore the Cibolo Center for Conservation to discover various living organisms that call the Cibolo home. Get a chance to see native wildlife up close. Learn about both animal and plant species’ habitats\, natural history\, and how to identify them. Also come get a chance to see our native fireflies\, a vanishing beautiful Texas treasure. You never know what you will find so join us for this wildcard night hike through the Cibolo. \nPlease bring a flashlight and your water bottle. Face masks are recommended when in the proximity of one another\, but there will be plenty of space to keep a proper distance on the hike. When a face mask covering is required\, it must cover the nose and mouth. \nLearn more and register here. 
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/boerne-firefly-and-nature-walk-night-hike-adults-18-up-at-cibolo-nature-center/
LOCATION:Cibolo Nature Center\, 140 City Park Road\, Boerne\, TX\, 78006\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210617T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210617T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213821
CREATED:20210602T180428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210602T180428Z
UID:25088-1623949200-1623958200@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Fredericksburg - Farm Bureau Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Program Focus: \n\nChuck Schmidt\, Stihl Representative—Chainsaw Safety\nLocal Fire Department—Safety on Burning Brush\nDr. Don Renchie\, Professor & Extension Pesticide Safety Education Specialist—Minimizing Drift and Pesticide Spraying Safety\n\nLearn more and RSVP by contacting Donna Maxwell with Texas A&M Agrilife Extension – Gillespie County by email at donna.maxwell@ag.tamu.edu.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/fredericksburg-farm-bureau-field-day/
LOCATION:Gillespie County Farm Bureau Center\, 237 Equestrian Drive\, Fredericksburg\, TX\, 78624\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210607T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210607T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213821
CREATED:20210524T171502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210524T171502Z
UID:24878-1623067200-1623070800@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Online - What's Next for Texas Water?
DESCRIPTION:Texas’ underground water supplies are struggling. That creates long-term uncertainty for landowners who rely on groundwater\, the rivers and streams that are fed by it\, and the plants and wildlife that will die without it. Yet the Legislature has done little in the 2021 legislative session to address Texas’ water future. So what’s next for landowners\, local governments\, sensitive ecosystems and the rest of the state? \nOn June 7\, please join a panel of landowners\, policy leaders and wildlife experts to assess the landscape for water in Texas\, the challenges Texas will face in coming months\, and our post-session options for addressing them. \nThe panel will feature: \n\nVanessa Escobar\, General Manager of the Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District & HCA Board Member\nTed Flato\, a prominent architect and founding member of the Headwaters Alliance & HCA Board Vice President\nDavid Langford\, former member of the Environmental Flows Advisory Committee and a founding member of the Headwaters Alliance\nRobert Mace\, Executive Director & Chief Water Policy Officer for the Meadows Center for Water and the Environment at Texas State University\nVanessa Puig-Williams\, Texas Water Program Director for Environmental Defense Fund & HCA Board President\nDavid Yeates\, Chief Executive Officer of the Texas Wildlife Association\n\nThis webinar is co-sponsored by Environmental Defense Fund\, the Hill Country Alliance\, and the Headwaters Alliance\, a coalition of landowners focused on keeping the Hill Country’s springs and rivers flowing. \nLearn more and register here. 
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-whats-next-for-texas-water/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210605T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210605T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213821
CREATED:20210603T170155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210603T170155Z
UID:25113-1622880000-1622898000@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Austin - National Trails Day Fun Run and Walk on the Violet Crown Trail
DESCRIPTION:JOIN HILL COUNTRY CONSERVANCY AND REI FOR NATIONAL TRAILS DAY ON THE VIOLET CROWN TRAIL!\nNational Trails Day is a nationwide event held to encourage people to discover their local trails and celebrate spending time outdoors. For the third annual NTD on the VCT Fun Run\, wind through the woods on your choice of a 5k running course or 1 mi walking course. \nParticipants will receive an NTD on the VCT shirt\, a yoga for runners class from Core Power Yoga\, and all sorts of goodies provided by REI. \nAll proceeds will go towards keeping the trail that you love safe and clean for everyone in the community to enjoy. \nClick here to learn more and register.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/austin-national-trails-day-run-on-the-violet-crown-trail/
LOCATION:Dick Nichols Park\, 8011 Beckett\, Austin\, TX\, 78749\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210603T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210603T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213821
CREATED:20210602T181007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210602T181007Z
UID:25092-1622739600-1622743200@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Online - Texas Children in Nature Network Virtual Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:Hear about what our partners across the state have been up to. This is a great chance for everyone to share and ask questions of our partners. \nLearn more and register here. 
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-texas-children-in-nature-network-virtual-meet-up/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210611
DTSTAMP:20260403T213821
CREATED:20210602T184421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210602T184421Z
UID:25107-1622505600-1623369599@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Online - Globe at Night Observations - June
DESCRIPTION:Six Easy Star Hunting Steps\n\nDuring 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.\nUse a night sky app on your phone outside to find the constellation from where you are.\nGo to the Globe at Night Report page to start to enter Globe at Night measurements. Make sure you are in “Nighttime version”\nWith 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.\nChoose 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?\nChose the amount of cloud cover at the time of observation and then click on the “SUBMIT DATA” button.\n\n\nGlobe at Night 2020 Dates and Constellations\nNew 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 \nLearn more here: https://www.globeatnight.org/6-steps.php
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-globe-at-night-observations-june/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210602
DTSTAMP:20260403T213821
CREATED:20210602T165205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210602T165205Z
UID:25053-1622505600-1622591999@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Online - Vote for HCA when you shop at Target\, now through June 30!
DESCRIPTION:Support HCA when you shop at Target! Target Circle Members can earn and cast votes for the Hill Country Alliance when they shop at Target – both online and in-store – now through June 30th. Simply login to your Target account at target.com or on the mobile app and follow the prompts and instructions to vote. Every nonprofit featured with Target Circle will be awarded a grant based on the percentage of votes they receive. \nThe more votes HCA receives\, the bigger the donation HCA can earn! \nHow-To: Learn more and vote for HCA!\nEnroll in Target Circle and Start Earning Votes\nHCA supporters in the Austin-area can enroll in the Giving Program and support HCA for free by 1) signing up at target.com/circle; 2) downloading the Target app; 3) providing phone number at checkout. Guests earn one vote every time they make an eligible purchase at Target\, online and in-store. Members earn votes as they shop at Target. To earn votes in-store\, scan your Wallet barcode in the Target App at the time of purchase\, or scan the barcode on your receipt with the Target App within seven (7) days of purchase. To earn votes online\, on a Target.com or Target App purchase\, you must create and be signed into your Target Circle account when placing an order. \nVote for HCA\nCasting votes is a completely digital experience. Any Target Circle Member can login their Target account at target.com or on the mobile app and follow the prompts and instructions to vote. Eligible nonprofits in your area will display in a list with each organization’s name\, logo\, description\, and website link – you should be able to spot the Hill Country Alliance logo there. \nFor a step-by-step guide on how to vote using the app\, check out this handy guide Texas Land Conservancy put together and throw them a few votes too! \nEligible ZIP Codes\nAustin: 78702\, 78704\, 78705\, 78717\, 78723\, 78726\, 78748\, 78749\, 78758\, 78759  |  Bee Cave: 78738  |  Cedar Park: 78613  |  Georgetown: 78628  |  Kyle: 78640  |  Pflugerville: 78660  |  Round Rock: 78664  |  San Marcos: 78666
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-last-month-to-vote-for-hca-when-you-shop-at-target/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Hill Country Alliance":MAILTO:info@hillcountryalliance.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210522T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210522T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213821
CREATED:20210517T101819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210517T101819Z
UID:24750-1621677600-1621684800@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Lakehills - Zebra Mussels Workshop with Bandera County River Authority and Groundwater District
DESCRIPTION:Join the Bandera County River Authority and Groundwater District and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for a workshop on Saturday\, May 22\, 2021 to help prevent and slow the spread of zebra mussels in Medina Lake. \nLearn more here.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/lakehills-zebra-mussels-workshop-with-bandera-county-river-authority-and-groundwater-district/
LOCATION:Lakehills Civic Center\, 11225 Park Road 37\, Lakehills\, TX\, 78063\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210518T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210518T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213821
CREATED:20210422T125741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210422T125741Z
UID:24458-1621339200-1621342800@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Online - Be The Change Webinar Series Featuring Alex Bailey of Black Outside
DESCRIPTION:The Texas Master Naturalist Program is happy to announce a new mini-webinar series\, “Be The Change”\, dedicated to exploring diversity\, equity & inclusion opportunities in our natural resource and conservation community. Just as the natural world thrives with biodiversity\, our Texas Master Naturalist Program is dedicated to engaging all audiences in conservation\, education and stewardship. \nThis mini-series will run April through September on the third Tuesday of the month (tentatively based on speaker availability). Each of the series will be one hour held at the 12-noon hour CST to allow TMNs to join over the lunch hour if still engaged in the workforce and each will also be recorded for viewing later. These sessions can also count for at least Advanced Training 1-Hour. \nSAVE THE DATE – May 18th’s Speaker for the Be The Change webinar series will be Alex Bailey of Black Outside\, based in San Antonio\, Texas. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-be-the-change-webinar-series-featuring-alex-bailey-of-black-outside/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210515T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210515T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213821
CREATED:20210430T152642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210430T152642Z
UID:24635-1621080000-1621083600@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Online - Wild Neighbors Speaker Series - Behind the Music: Rare Birds of the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Get to know some of the famous\, illusive residents of the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve (BCP) from the folks who know them best – the biologists who work with them. Join Dave Morgan and Nancy Sandoval for a behind-the-scenes look at the Golden-cheeked Warbler and Black-capped Vireo\, two of the animals the BCP was created to protect. They’ll show you a day-in-the-life of a field biologist on the preserve\, and all the work that goes into making the BCP a good home for these rare birds. There will be plenty of time for Q & A\, so bring your questions! \nClick here to register and learn more.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-wild-neighbors-speaker-series-behind-the-music-rare-birds-of-the-balcones-canyonlands-preserve/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210511T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210511T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213821
CREATED:20210412T190649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210412T190649Z
UID:24383-1620756000-1620759600@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Online - Saving our Rural Land Heritage Community Program with CCCA
DESCRIPTION:Join CCCA May 11th to learn about the importance of “Saving our Rural Land Heritage.” Guest speakers David K. Langford of the Hillingdon Ranch in Kendall County\, and Rob and Teresa Ohlrich Johnson of the JO Ranch in Comal County will share their stories about their families’ use of conservation easements as a tool to preserve their families’ land and ranching heritage along with the natural and cultural heritage of our beautiful Texas Hill Country.  Everyone is invited to hear these passionate landowners discuss the importance of saving Comal’s rural and cultural heritage. Please visit the CCCA website at www.comalconservation.org for information on how to access and log in to the presentation. \nWHO:              Comal County Conservation Alliance (CCCA) \nWHAT:             Community Program on “Saving our Rural Land Heritage” \nWHEN:             Tuesday\, May 11\, 2021\, 6:00 – 7:00 PM \nWHERE:           Zoom Presentation (virtual) \nNOTE:              Free and open to the public
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-saving-our-rural-land-heritage-community-program-with-ccca/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Comal County Conservation Alliance":MAILTO:info@comalconservation.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210506T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210506T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213821
CREATED:20210224T102110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210224T102110Z
UID:23981-1620324000-1620325800@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Online – Water Wise Lawns and Gardens – 2021 Water-Wise Speakers Series with Hays Trinity GCD
DESCRIPTION:Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District – Water-Wise Speaker Series\nFor more information contact Charlie Flatten\, General Manager at gm@haysgroundwater.com or 512-858-9253  \nThe 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. \nHays 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. \nIts 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. \nRainwater 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. \nSpeakers 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. \nTopics will include:  \n\nWater Wise Lawns and Gardens: Hays County Master Naturalists – May 6\, 2021 \nWimberley One-Water School – Innovative Conservation Design: Nick Dornak\, Meadows Center for Water and the Environment – July 1\, 2021 \nBenefits of Land Conservation on Water Resources: Lori Olson\, Texas Land Trust Council – TBD \nClimate and Weather Trends in the Hill Country: John Nielson-Gammon\, State Climatologist – TBD \n\nClick here for the HTGCD Press Release – 2.22.21 \nHAYS TRINITY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT STAFF & BOARD  \nCharlie Flatten\, General Manager  \nPhilip Webster\, Hydrogeologist  \nKeaton Hoelscher\, Geo-Technician  \nLaura Thomas\, Office Administrator  \nHolly Fults\, President District 3  \nLinda Kaye Rogers\, Vice President District 4  \nJohn Worrall\, Treasurer/Secretary District 1  \nToby Shelton District 2  \nDoc Jones District 5
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-water-wise-lawns-and-gardens-2021-water-wise-speakers-series-with-hays-trinity-gcd/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210505T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210505T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213821
CREATED:20210426T162744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210426T162744Z
UID:24531-1620203400-1620216000@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Online - Day 2: ASR for Texas Webinar
DESCRIPTION:This innovative water management technology is changing the water storage and supply paradigm in Texas. ASR allows for water to be stored underground in times of plenty—then retrieved for beneficial use in times of drought. Expanding the use of underground storage will help meet the water demands of Texas’ growing population\, especially in the face of drought and climate change. \nClick here to see the TWDB map of Aquifer Storage and Recovery in Texas. \nWho should attend this two-half-day seminar?\nMunicipal water planners\, water utility directors and staff\, water management districts\, regional water planning groups\, groundwater conservation districts\, river authorities\, potential ASR project sponsors\, water supply visionaries\, and anyone looking for resilient water supplies for today – and for the future of Texas. \nDates/Day/Time\nMay 4\, Tuesday                 8:30 am to Noon\nMay 5\, Wednesday          8:30 am to Noon \nMay 5\, Wednesday \n8:30 am                 Welcome comments \n8:40 am                 Introduction to ASR for Texas \n9:30 am                 ASR & Regional Water Planning \n9:40 am                 HB-721 and the ASR Suitability Survey \n9:50 am                 ASR Across Texas (panel) \n10:30 am               Austin’s Water Forward Plan & ASR Project \n11 am                     Provo\, Utah\, from Planning to Pilot to a Final MAR Program \n11:30 am               Closing comments \nNoon                      Adjourn \nRegistration Cost (covers both days)\n$75/person \nFull refunds up to 15 days before event. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-day-2-asr-for-texas-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210504T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210504T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213821
CREATED:20210426T162437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210426T162437Z
UID:24524-1620117000-1620129600@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Online - Day 1: ASR for Texas Webinar
DESCRIPTION:This innovative water management technology is changing the water storage and supply paradigm in Texas. ASR allows for water to be stored underground in times of plenty—then retrieved for beneficial use in times of drought. Expanding the use of underground storage will help meet the water demands of Texas’ growing population\, especially in the face of drought and climate change. \nClick here to see the TWDB map of Aquifer Storage and Recovery in Texas. \nWho should attend this two-half-day seminar?\nMunicipal water planners\, water utility directors and staff\, water management districts\, regional water planning groups\, groundwater conservation districts\, river authorities\, potential ASR project sponsors\, water supply visionaries\, and anyone looking for resilient water supplies for today – and for the future of Texas. \nDates/Day/Time\nMay 4\, Tuesday                 8:30 am to Noon\nMay 5\, Wednesday          8:30 am to Noon \nMay 4\, Tuesday \n8:30 am                 Welcome comments \n8:40 am                 Introduction to ASR for Texas \n9:30 am                 The Hampton Road Project\, Virginia: 100 ASR Wells! \n10 am                     ASR Management within the Regulatory & Legal Environment (panel) \n11 am                     The Future of Aquifer Storage and Recovery in Texas \n11:30 am               Geophysical Investigations to Locate Optimal MAR Basins\, Provo\, UT \n11:50 am               Legislative update & closing comments \nNoon                      Adjourn \nRegistration Cost (covers both days)\n$75/person \nFull refunds up to 15 days before event. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-day-1-asr-for-texas-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210502
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210512
DTSTAMP:20260403T213821
CREATED:20201214T150257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201214T150257Z
UID:23584-1619913600-1620777599@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Online - Globe at Night Observations - May
DESCRIPTION:Six Easy Star Hunting Steps\n\nDuring 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.\nUse a night sky app on your phone outside to find the constellation from where you are.\nGo to the Globe at Night Report page to start to enter Globe at Night measurements. Make sure you are in “Nighttime version”\nWith 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.\nChoose 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?\nChose the amount of cloud cover at the time of observation and then click on the “SUBMIT DATA” button.\n\n\nGlobe at Night 2020 Dates and Constellations\nNew 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 \nLearn more here: https://www.globeatnight.org/6-steps.php
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-globe-at-night-observations-may/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210430T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210430T223000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213821
CREATED:20210428T133431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210428T133431Z
UID:24575-1619812800-1619821800@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Online - Live From the Stream: A Virtual Music Event & Fundraiser for Texas Water
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual music event and fundraiser benefiting Texas Water Trade and the restoration of Comanche Springs and Texas water \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeaturing performances by: \nShinyribs’ Kevin Russell\, Ray Benson\, Los Texmaniacs\, Charley Crockett\, Jack Ingram\, Bruce Robison\, Carrie Rodriguez\, Jon Dee Graham\, Cody Canada\, Walt Wilkins\, Gary P. Nunn and Josh Baca and the Hot Tamales! \nYou’ll also hear from: \n\nTexas Water Trade CEO Sharlene Leurig\nFort Stockton natives Billy Gonzales and Paul Weatherby \nTexas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Carter Smith\nExplore Ranches’ Jay Kleberg\nTexas Fly Fisherman JT Van Zandt\nMeadows Center for Water and the Environment’s Andy Sansom\nFormer CEO of Texas Wildlife Association David Langford\, and\nGary Perez of the Coahuiltecan group of peoples of South Texas and Northeastern Mexico\n\nClick here to RSVP now and share with friends and family to show your support for Texas water!
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-live-from-the-stream-a-virtual-music-event-fundraiser-for-texas-water/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
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