Online - 8th Annual Environmental Film Festival
2021-09-18 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Online
The River Authority is partnering once again with the South Yuba River Citizens League Annual Wild & Scenic® Film Festival to feature national and international short films about topics such as nature, adventure, wildlife, and conservation. The festival will also feature special introductions from our River Authority General Manager Derek Boese and will introduce viewers to the River Authority’s new outreach initiative “Don’t Let Litter Trash Your River.”

Registered participants will receive a link via email every week starting September 24 through October 8 with access to this year’s film selections. Register at the link above to claim your tickets now!

For more information and to register, click here!

Online - Highway Expansions: Why are We Still Doing These Projects??
2021-09-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Online
Our September general meeting will be a panel discussion featuring:

Harrison Humphreys (Transportation Policy Advocate, Air Alliance Houston)
Jay Blazek Crossley (Executive Director, FarmAndCity.org)
Michael Moritz (ConnectGen, and native of San Antonio)

For Texans, transportation is our largest source of greenhouse gas emissions.

Reducing emissions associated with building and maintaining roads, and driving our cars and trucks, is one of our greatest and most urgent environmental responsibilities. In the ways we have built our communities and transportation systems, Americans have created a dependence upon cars and roads, much more than most people on the planet. And Texans live some of the most environmentally damaging lifestyles in America.

“I-10 Katy Freeway from the HOV Lane.” by Saturne is licensed with CC BY-SA 2.0. View a copy of this license

Texas’ transportation planning has failed its people, with high rates of traffic deaths, unhealthy air, inequitable distribution of costs and benefits, and lots of greenhouse gas emissions. Of the 25 largest metros in the nation, San Antonians have one of the highest average per capita vehicle miles traveled (VMT). Just think how many miles you must drive to get to work, visit friends, shop, etc. – warming the planet while we do it!

A movement is growing across the state, to reform our transportation policies, spending, and planning system. Grassroots groups and non-profits are working against freeway widening projects in Houston, Austin, Dallas, El Paso, and across the state and the nation and beyond, toward a more sustainable, equitable future for all.

Our panel will address these and related issues, with plenty of time for questions and discussion.

RSVP for this event here!

San Antonio - 2021 River Symposium
2021-09-24 09:00 - 2021-09-26 15:00 | San Antonio, Texas, San Antonio, TX, United States
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 River Symposium: “Cleaning, Protecting, and taking Pride in our Waterways.” This fun, family-friendly weekend will provide opportunities to learn, celebrate, network, and explore the San Antonio River Basin and the agency that works to preserve and protect this important nature resource. Participants will enjoy insightful presentations on safe, clean, and enjoyable creeks and rivers as well as training sessions, park tours and activities, outdoor volunteer events, a free kayaking event, and a special evening mixer. Those who sign up to attend the River Symposium will also be given free admittance to the River Authority’s 8th Annual Environmental Film Fest, which will be virtual this year. CDC safety guidelines will apply to all in person activities.
GOAL
The River Symposium is designed to increase the community’s understanding of and appreciation for the San Antonio River Basin while helping to raise awareness of the River Authority’s mission. The symposium is built around National Public Lands Day (September 25) and World Rivers Day (September 26), and its goal is to serve as a call to action by inspiring attendees to become good stewards of area natural resources.
CONNECT
The River Symposium will draw together area citizens, families, and professionals alike who share a common interest in the San Antonio River Basin and the community connections therein. This event also offers a time and a place where the public can interact with River Authority professionals, collaborating governmental agencies and non-profit organizations, other engaged citizens, and environmental and community advocates all working together to ensure area creeks and rivers remain healthy for generations to come.

For updates on the symposium and more details, check here!

Online - 40th Annual Texas Association for Environmental Education Conference
2021-09-24 13:00 - 2021-09-25 16:00 | Online
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 and how we live as EE professionals is rooted in our love of the outdoors; plus, the outdoors is the greatest teacher.

Conference Schedule
There are three components to this year’s conference: 1. Virtual Conference, 2. Regional Field Trips, and 3. Movie Venues. You can choose to register for as many as you would like. Our conference will take place virtually, along with in-person field trips and movie nights across the state. We hope you will join us not only for the virtual conference, but also at the many venues we have lined up for in-person networking. We will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Friday with concurrent sessions and in person field trips, and go into the evening with our Friday Night at the Movies program. We will start back at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday for the main day of concurrent sessions, a main speaker, the TAEE business meeting and field trips. We will end at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday.
Friday Night at the Movies
We will have Friday Night at the Movies venues at regional locations for you to network in person with other environmental educators. We will be viewing “Waterschool,” a documentary that follows the experiences of several young female students who live along six of the world’s major rivers – the Amazon, Mississippi, Danube, Nile, Ganges and Yangtze – and celebrates the efforts of Swarovski Waterschool. The film demonstrates the power of education and how we can all be ambassadors for water conservation. Heavy appetizers/dinner will be provided at each film venue. Registration is required two weeks prior to the conference, by September 10, if you plan to attend dinner so we can better prepare and communicate with movie venue hosts. If you register after that time, you may be asked to contribute to the dinner cost. Information about where the film will be shown can be found on the registration page for each region. We will also have the movie available virtually for those who are unable to attend at an in-person venue.
Friday and Saturday Field Trips
There will be in-person field trips located

To register and view the conference program and schedule, click here!

Bandera - Texas Watershed Planning Short Course
2021-09-27 - 2021-09-30 | Mayan Dude Ranch, 350 Mayan Ranch Road, Bandera, TX, 78003, United States
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 health guidelines and monitor risks for TWRI events moving forward and will send updates as we have more information. The Texas Watershed Planning Short Course provides needed training and promotes sustainable proactive approaches to managing water quality throughout the state. This multi-day course provides participants with guidance on stakeholder coordination, education, and outreach; meeting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) nine key elements of a watershed protection plan; data collection and analysis; and the tools available for plan development. This information is presented through lectures, hands-on activities and case studies. Individuals interested in or responsible for watershed protection and restoration, including employees and volunteers with federal, state, county, and local agencies; soil and water conservation districts; universities; consulting firms; non-governmental organizations; and watershed groups, will benefit from this course. This course will be especially beneficial to those pursuing or receiving Clean Water Act Section 319(h) Grant funds. This event is scheduled to occur at the Mayan Dude Ranch in Bandera, TX. The Mayan Dude Ranch has picturesque trails that wander over 348 acres, from the lowlands of the Medina River that meanders through the ranch, to high in the hills for a panoramic view of the valleys beyond. Mayan Ranch is located 47 miles NW of San Antonio, in the beautiful Hill Country of Texas. The Hicks family owns and operates the Mayan and provides a wonderful world of fantastic western warmth and their own special brand of “Horsepitality”. Click here to learn more and register.

Online - Globe at Night Observations - September 2021
2021-09-27 08:00 - 2021-10-06 17:00 | 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.

Learn more here: https://www.globeatnight.org/6-steps.php

Round Mountain - Sketch in Nature Sessions
2021-09-30 09:00 - 11:00 | Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center, 24814 Hamilton Pool Rd, Round Mountain, TX, 78663, United States
For more information and to reserve your spot, click here!

Austin - Hill Country Leadership Summit
2021-09-30 09:00 - 18:00 | Jester King Brewery, 13187 Fitzhugh Rd, Austin, TX, 78736, United States
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, and natural resource managers.
Click here to learn more about past Leadership Summits and stay tuned for updates!

Kerrville - Kerrville Folk Festival
2021-10-01 - 2021-10-11 | Quiet Valley Ranch, 3876 Medina Hwy, Kerrville, TX, 78028, United States
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 are focused on nurturing and developing artistic expression, especially the art of songwriting.
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The Festival is held at Quiet Valley Ranch in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, just 9 miles south of Kerrville, TX. (It’s about an hour drive from San Antonio and a two-hour drive from Austin.)

The Festival is celebrated by a community who considers itself family and are always delighted to welcome new folks! When gathered, it becomes the second largest community in Kerr county. During the 18-day Festival, attendance is approximately 30,000, with guests coming from all over the world to experience the magic many simply call “Kerrville”. Even so, each evening’s performance is attended by 800 to 3,000 guests, making everyone’s experience feel intimate.

Over 1500 outstanding singer-songwriters have been presented on the Festival’s stages since the beginning. Artists such as Lyle Lovett, Willie Nelson, Robert Earl Keen, and Lucinda Williams played the Festival early in their careers. Through the years, the Kerrville stage has welcomed many nationally known artists — Peter Paul & Mary, Judy Collins, David Crosby, Janis Ian, Arlo Guthrie, and singer/songwriter/actor Ronny Cox.
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While many folks come out just to see the evening shows, many say the heart and soul of the Festival is in the Campground. This is where folks can truly experience and appreciate the abundance of talent the community is blessed to have in their midst each year. Impromptu jam sessions pop up at any time around campfires, or anywhere folks are willing to listen; it is a 24-hour-a-day treat for musicians and music enthusiasts alike.

In addition to evenings of live music, there are daytime activities such as children’s concerts, YAPI (Young Artists’ Performance Incubator), a universities campus songwriters competition, the annual Grassy Hill New Folk Competition, a songwriters school, workshops in ukulele, harmonica and guitar, hill country bike rides, canoe trips on the Guadalupe River, guided nature walks, Texas wine and beer seminars, Saturday Shabbat services, and Sunday folk song services. There is something for everyone who enjoys music, camping, the outdoors, and making new friends.

Whether you come out for a day, a weekend, or for the entire Festival, you’ll find that the music, the ambiance, and the spiritual optimism combine to make this America’s most beloved and respected songwriters gathering.

The two words that seem to come up most when people describe the festivals is “magic” and “transformational.” We invite you to join us and create your own magically transformational experience, and learn why so many come back year after year.

For more information, tickets, camping options and COVID-19 protocols check here!

Hays County Friends of the Night Sky - Founders Circle Membership Drive
2021-10-01 - 2021-10-08 | Online
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 big ideas to protect our night sky.

We launched the Founders Circle during International Dark Sky Week in April and extended it until October 8 to be able to participate in Hill Country Night Sky Month. The Founders Circle is a unique program to encourage Hays County citizens to take back the night by taking action.

Fredericksburg - Grow It Cook It: Beaming Beets
2021-10-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Gillespie County AgriLife Extension Office, 38 Business Court, Fredericksburg, TX, 78624, United States
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 beets and watch recipe demonstrations. Recipe samples and seeds of test varieties included with the class.
This program will be hosted at the Gillespie County Extension Office, located at 38 Business Court. It will be from 12-1 pm.
Beaming Beets is the last program of the three part Grow It Cook It program series. Cost for the individual program is $15. Payment should be made by cash or check, made out to Gillespie County ANR Committee. Pre-registrations are preferred.
For more information or if you would like to sign-up, please contact the Gillespie County Extension office at 830-997-3452 or email Beth McMahon at Elizabeth.mcmahon@ag.tamu.edu

Rocksprings - Devil's Sinkhole 50th Anniversary
2021-10-01 09:00 - 15:00, 2021-10-02 10:00 - 16:00 | Devil’s Sinkhole State Natural Area, 101 N. Sweeten St., Rocksprings, TX, 78880, United States
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 to our state natural area to set up booths, give away free stuff, and talk to our guests.

The Texas Parks bat expert, additionally, will give a presentation about bats on Friday at the Rocksprings Schools auditorium, a morning show and an afternoon show to accommodate different schedules.

It is the International Year of Caves and Karst (IYCK) and Dr. George Veni, president of the International Union of Speleology will be here in person!
Dr. Veni will conduct some ‘geology walks’ both days and Master Naturalist Kim Ort will conduct two nature walks on Friday.
The Buffalo Soldiers have also confirmed their participation.

IT WILL BE LIKE VISITING 25 PLACES AT ONCE.

On Friday we will start at 9 and close at 3. On Saturday we will open at 10 and close at 4.
On both nights, we will have a free bat viewing show, and on Saturday night, the San Antonio Astronomical Association will run a stargazing show for us!

There is no charge for anything mentioned here!

For more information call 830-683-2287. We will have volunteers to help each school group.
Our e-mail is devilssinkhole@swtexas.net.

To learn more about this event, check here!

Wimberley - Wings over Wimberley
2021-10-01 16:00 - 2021-10-02 21:00 | Wimberley Bat Bridge, Wimberley Motor Bank, 101 River Rd,, Wimberley, TX, 78676, United States
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 so special.

“Wings Over Wimberley is a city-wide cultural event with music, art, food, and fun, celebrating the thousands of free-tailed Mexican bats that call Wimberley home.”
Click here to learn more and get involved.

Stargazing 101
2021-10-01 20:00 - 21:30 | Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, 16710 Ranch Road 965, Fredericksburg, TX, 78624, United States
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 bring your own telescope or camera. Location: Lower Parking Lot. There is no hiking as part of this program. Entrance fee: $8/adult (children 12 and under are free). Reservations may be required for park entry — see event webpage for full event details.

McKinney Falls State Park Night Hike
2021-10-02 08:00 - 22:00, 2021-10-09 20:00 - 22:00 | McKinney Falls State Park, 5808 McKinney Falls Parkway, Austin, Texas, 78744
Experience the trails at night.
Discover a whole new way to experience the night! Join us as we walk an easy trail (about 3/4 mile round-trip). We will keep our eyes and ears open for wolf spiders, scorpions, and nocturnal wildlife! Fun for all ages!
– Meet: Location provided following event registration. – Bring: Water, bug spray. No dogs are allowed, please. – Wear: Good walking shoes and a flashlight or headlamp (preferably red). Dress for the weather.
The event is free with paid entrance fees; Adults: $6, Children 12 and under: Free. *Parents must accompany all minors. Spots are limited, and registration is required. To sign up, please email lauren.sweat@tpwd.texas.gov.

Blue Hole Star Party
2021-10-02 20:00 - 22:00 | Blue Hole Regional Park, 100 Blue Hole Ln., Wimberley, TX, 78676, United States
Join the Wimberley Valley Dark Sky Committee, Wimberley Parks and Recreation, and the Texas State Astronomy Club for an evening of telescope viewing, laser-guided constellation tours, and good old-fashioned star gazing.

Bring picnic chairs and blankets and we will see you on the Soccer Fields at Blue Hole Regional Park.

Round Rock - 81st Annual Meeting of SWCD Directors - October 4-6, 2021
2021-10-04 08:00 - 2021-10-06 17:00 | TX
The Annual Meeting of Texas Soil and Water Conservation District Directors is a meeting that provides Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Directors, SWCD employees, and other conservation partners the opportunity to examine issues relevant to the conservation of the State’s natural resources. Speakers from the local, state, and national levels will address attendees concerning a wide variety of agricultural and conservation topics.
2021 Annual Meeting
The 81st Annual Meeting of Texas Soil and Water Conservation District Directors will be held at the Kalahari Resort in Round Rock, Texas on October 4-6, 2021.
Tentative Schedule
Contact
If you have any questions, please reach out to Molly Christensen at 254-228-7881 or by email at mchristensen@tsswcb.texas.gov.
Hotel/Registration Information
Pre-Registration and Hotel Room Block opens July 1st and closes September 7th. Pre-Registration forms, hotel room block instructions and tour information will be released at a later date.
Room Rate: $145
With each reservation, a wristband will be given to room occupants (up to 4 wristbands for the waterpark ONLY). An additional (2) wristbands may be purchased for $50/each. Wristbands are good for the duration of the reservation.
Click here to learn more and register.

Online - Hays County Master Gardeners Annual Plant Sale
2021-10-04 08:00 - 2021-10-12 17:00 | Online
Special Event
Hays County Master Gardeners Annual Plant Sale

All of the plants on sale are selected because they thrive in our hot Texas weather, unlike many of the plants you will find at the big-box stores.
The proceeds of this sale will benefit continuing education programs and training classes in the community.
The sale will feature Texas native and adapted plants and perennials for xeriscape, butterfly and hummingbird gardens, ground covers, and other landscape plants.

Hays County Master Gardeners are pleased to announce the annual Fall Plant Sale is online and in-person this year. The HCMGA members are putting their expertise to work to bring you their finest seedlings and transplants from their own home gardens. Texas Superstar, Texas native and adapted perennials, grasses, shrubs and succulents will be for sale.

The sale website http://hcmga.square.site will be activated October 4 through October 12. Online purchases can be picked up at the in-person site locations which are the Kyle Public Library on Saturday, OCT 9, and Dripping Springs Farmers Market on Wednesday, OCT 13. Until then, find more information on our website at http://hayscountymastergardeners.org

Texas Master Gardeners is a volunteer service program designed to bring best in horticultural practices throughout the state. To become a Texas Master Gardener, a trainee attends 50 hours of instruction conducted through Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, then shares this knowledge by donating 50 hours of volunteer service back to the community.

Texas Master Gardeners’ assistance is found across the state — in school garden projects, horticultural therapy projects, community gardens and demonstration gardens by volunteers who also conduct gardening programs and answer your gardening questions.

Our members are following current CDC guidelines for this sale.

For more information about the Hays County Master Gardeners, visit https://www.facebook.com/HaysCountyGardeners/.

Online - Your Brain on Nature: Why Time Spent Outdoors is Good for our Mental Health
2021-10-06 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
About this event

Research confirms that spending time in green spaces improves how our brains respond to stress. Exploring the outdoors has been linked to lower rates of depression and anxiety. A walk in nature can also improve memory and decrease worry. This workshop is designed to share this information and help participants develop their own plan for getting outdoors regularly. Guided walking mindfulness can be included for an immersive experience.

RSVP for a time slot here.

Online - Your Brain on Nature: Why Time Spent Outdoors is Good for our Mental Health
2021-10-06 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
About this event

Research confirms that spending time in green spaces improves how our brains respond to stress. Exploring the outdoors has been linked to lower rates of depression and anxiety. A walk in nature can also improve memory and decrease worry. This workshop is designed to share this information and help participants develop their own plan for getting outdoors regularly. Guided walking mindfulness can be included for an immersive experience.

You can RSVP for the event here.

The Power of Light - Presented by Bettymaya Foott of the International Dark Sky Association
2021-10-08 19:30 - 22:00 | Online
On the 2nd Friday of every month, the members of the Austin Astronomical Society gather virtually for their general meeting and presentations.

This gathering is open to the general public, and more information can be found on our website. http://austinastro.org/ Our general meeting includes officer reports, updates on upcoming outreach events, and a favorite segment, What’s Happening in Astronomy.

Our general meeting will begin at 7:30 and starting with our guest presenter, the general meeting to follow.

Our Speaker this month is Bettymaya Foott, Director of Engagement with the International Dark-Sky Association. In honor of Hill Country Night Sky Month, Ms. Foott will present “The Power of Light.”

Bettymaya grew up in Moab, Utah. She graduated from the University of Utah Honors Program with an H.B.S. in Environmental and Sustainability Studies and a Minor in Spanish Language. She wrote a thesis entitled “Light pollution hazards within ecosystems and mitigation strategies for the future.” Her dark sky career began with working for Utah State Parks as a Dark Sky Intern and then seasonal employee, starting 12 International Dark-Sky Park Applications across the state. She then worked as Coordinator for the Colorado Plateau Dark Sky Cooperative and the Consortium for Dark Sky Studies at the University of Utah. When off the clock, Foott loves to practice night sky photography. Preserving dark skies is her life goal, and she is incredibly excited to continue this journey of saving the stars!

Kyle - Hays County Master Gardeners Annual Plant Sale
2021-10-09 11:00 - 15:00 | Kyle Public Library, 550 Scott St, Kyle, TX, 78640, United States

Star Party at Sunset Park
2021-10-09 18:30 - 21:30 | Sunset Park, 21817 FM 1431, Lago Vista, Texas, 78645
We’ll bring the telescopes, you bring a blanket, a picnic, a flashlight, and the kids

Llano County Friends of the Night Sky Star Party
2021-10-09 19:30 - 22:00 | Sting Softball Field, Llano, Texas, 78643
On October 9, we will have a star party (weather permitting) at the Softball Field off Highway 71. Gather with some astronomers and learn about the night sky and view through their telescopes the wonders in the skies above.

Star Party at Hill Country State Natural Area
2021-10-09 19:30 - 22:30 | Hill Country State Natural Area, 10600 Bandera Creek Road, Bandera, Texas, 78003
No stargazing experience is required!

Join members of the San Antonio Astronomical Association to see constellations, planets, and more through their telescopes.

Cost: This program is free with a valid park entrance permit. The entrance fee is $6 per person ages 13 and up; kids 12 and under are free; or free with an annual Texas State Parks Pass (pass holder and everyone in the vehicle). If you arrive after hours and do not have an existing day-use permit, please use the self-pay station in front of the headquarters building to pay your entrance fee(s) in cash.

When: We will get started right after sunset.

Where: Meet us at the group lodge located at the end of the approximately 2-mile road, north of the headquarters building.

All ages are welcome. No pre-registration is required. This event is subject to cancellation due to weather.

Hill Country Night Sky Month Star Party
2021-10-09 20:00 - 22:00 | Singing Water Vineyards, 316 Mill Dam Road, Comfort, TX, 78013, United States
Join the Kendall County Friends of the Night Group for a Star Party, hosted by Singing Water Vineyards. Several telescopes will be on hand, focusing on various stellar objects and narrators staging constellation tours of the night sky. Materials will be available to spread the word about how your household can help preserve our Hill Country night sky. Details include using shielded lighting fixtures and night sky compliant light bulbs for outdoor lighting and securing. Check out the www.singingwater.com website for venue features, food and beverage services available, and winery mini-tours. Food and wine will be available for purchase until 8 p.m. Kendall County Friends of the Night Sky will be providing educational materials for families and friends of the night sky to assist them in joining the dark sky movement.
This event is free, however, RSVPs are required for planning purposes. RSVP here or via the link below.

Spicewood - Little Cypress Creek/Krause Springs Study Stakeholder Meeting
2021-10-12 15:00 - 16:30 | Spicewood Community Center, 7901 CR 404, Spicewood, TX, 78669, United States
Residents in the Little Cypress Creek watershed are invited to join the Meadows Center and the Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District (CTGCD) to provide input on the Little Cypress/Krause Springs Study, which seeks to better understand how Krause Springs and the Little Cypress Creek watershed interact with the underlying aquifers.

This meeting is free and open to the public. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a Krause Springs Stakeholder Committee to help guide the research and ensure continued engagement from the community.

Click here to learn more from The Meadows Center.

Dripping Springs - Hays County Master Gardeners Annual Plant Sale
2021-10-13 15:00 - 18:00 | Dripping Springs Farmers Market, 160 E Mercer St., Dripping Springs, TX, 78620, United States
