Online - Bexar Roots Spring 2021 Native Plant Sale
2021-04-08 07:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Online
The San Antonio Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas is holding a 1 day online plant sale since we are unable to offer an in-person event at this time. Order and pay for your plants online on April 8, 2021 from 7am-9pm, and pick up curbside at your assigned time at Headwaters Sanctuary, Headwaters at Incarnate Word on April 11. It’s that easy.
There will be at least 40 species of plants available – mostly native perennials from a nursery and local independent growers in 4” and gallon sizes. A list of plants offered will be added below. The online store will have photos and descriptions for each species offered to help you shop.
The link (above) to the online store will be displayed when the sale goes live. San Antonio Chapter, NPSOT Members will be emailed in advance of the sale with a coupon code for 10% off. Please join or renew your membership on or before March 26 to ensure ample time to process your membership before we notify members of the 10% discount code to be used at the sale.
Learn more and join here!

Waring - Kendall County Local Working Group (LWG) Listening Session
2021-04-08 14:00 - 16:00
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Kendall County and the Kendall Soil and Water Conservation District cordially invite the public to attend their FY22 Local Working Group (LWG) Listening Session being held Thurs, April 8, 2021 at 2:00 PM. To allow for COVID-19 social distancing recommendations the meeting will be held at the Old Waring Schoolhouse at 108 Ave E., Waring, TX.
For more information, contact Amanda Kirchner, District Conservationist, at (830) 249-2821, Extension 3.
Newspaper event clipping from Hill Country Weekly and The Boerne Star.

Burnet - 38th Annual Bluebonnet Festival
2021-04-09 - 2021-04-11 | Downtown Burnet – Around the Courthouse, 220 S Pierce St, Burnet, TX, 78611, United States
A Festival with Something for Everyone!
Always taking place the second weekend in April, the Bluebonnet Festival draws 30,000 people annually to Burnet, Texas. Each year, activities are added to keep the festival exciting for first-time visitors as well as repeat festival fans. Once you have attended your first Bluebonnet Festival, you’ll be hooked.
Join us April 9-11, 2021 for the 38th Annual Bluebonnet Festival!
Learn more here

Blanco - 2021 Trash-Off and Blanco River Cleanup
2021-04-10 09:00 - 12:00 | Bindseil Park, Pecan St, Blanco, TX, 78606, United States
KBB and the City of Blanco have spring cleanup events that KBB’s annual Don’t Mess with Texas Trash-Off and Blanco River Clean-Up on Sat., April 10, 2021. The event will begin at Bindseil Park at 9 a.m. and social distancing guidelines will be followed to remain safe; safety comes first. “Your health and safety are our number one priority at TxDOT and Keep Texas Beautiful. At this time, KTB is promoting cleanups for individuals, members of the same household or small groups (size dependent on your local government guidelines). Please follow all local, county, and state guidance, KTB reminds Texans to stay safe when choosing to go outside and clean up your communities,” states the Keep Texas Beautiful website.
This event is possible with the support of KAB, KTB, and the City of Blanco. Volunteer groups for the event are asked to register prior to the event. Please register for the event by filling out the registration form online at https://permission.click/PpQea/us. One can also call Retta Martin, KBB executive director, at 830-833-4720 or send an email to keepblancobeautiful@gmail.com to register. Volunteers need to fill out the registration form before March 26 and those who sign up late will be assigned to a team at the event. The city and county will both be hosting Trash-Off events during the month of April as well. That information will be provided when available.
We are looking forward to cleaning up the city with you!
Learn more here

Blanco - Community Plant Swap with Blanco County Friends of the Night Sky
2021-04-11 14:00 - 17:00 | Gem of the Hills, 2233 US Highway 281 North, Blanco, Texas
Join the Blanco County Friends of the Night Sky for a plant swap!
In support of International Dark Sky Week, Blanco County Friends of the Night Sky will have an exhibit table at the Blanco Community Plant Swap. This is being held at Gem of the Hills Activity Center, 2233 US Highway 281 N, Blanco, TX 78606 on Sunday, April 11, 2021, from 2:00PM to 5:00PM.
Learn more here

Online - 25th Annual Texas Land Conservation Conference - Texas Land Trust Council
2021-04-14 - 2021-04-16 | Online
The 2021 Texas Land Conservation Conference will be held as a virtual event and will offer a variety of program content and learning experiences related to land and water conservation in the Lone Star State. This year’s event will also feature regional, outdoor, in-person networking events on Thursday evening.

With nearly 300 attendees and growing, the conference is the preeminent statewide meeting for anyone working in the field of land and water conservation, private landowners interested in conserving their land, government, business and NGO agency partners, and any person interested in learning more about these important issues in Texas. Learn more and register here.

Online - 2021 Central Texas Water Conservation Symposium: Day 1 - Proactive Water Conservation Programs
2021-04-20 09:30 - 12:00 | Online
The Central Texas Water Conservation Symposium provides water utilities with the information needed to implement successful water conservation programs, effectively engage customers, and plan for the future. Learn from state and national experts about the latest approaches, what is coming next and best practices for maximum efficiency gains.
Day 1: Tuesday, April 20, 2020, 9:30am to 12:00pm
Day 2: Wednesday, April 21, 2020, 9:30am to 12:00pm
Learn more and register here.

Online - The Rise of Climate Science: A Discussion with the Author, Dr. Gerald North
2021-04-20 13:30 - 15:00 | Online
Summers are getting hotter. Flooding events are becoming more extreme. And, more recently, Winter Storm Uri brought snow and record-breaking freezing temperatures to Texas. It’s no secret that climate change is affecting every aspect of our planet, but how much do we really know and what does the science say?
Join the Meadows Center’s Founder and Book Series Editor, Dr. Andy Sansom in welcoming the series’ latest author, Dr. Gerald North for a Virtual Discussion and Q&A Session on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment at Texas State University and Texas A&M University Press will host the event, which will begin with a moderated discussion between Meadows Center Executive Director, Dr. Robert E. Mace, and Dr. North followed by a live Q&A session with participants. The event is free and open to the public. Registration is required.
Learn more and register here
In a career spanning four decades, Gerald R. North contributed groundbreaking research that continues to shape the modern field of climate science. However, the route he has taken was full of surprising twists and turns. In The Rise of Climate Science, North recounts in detail his life in the vanguard of modern climate science. He offers an insider look at the academic research and government initiatives around global warming and what that means for the planet.
The Rise of Climate Science is the latest addition to the Kathie and Ed Cox Jr. Books on Conservation Leadership Series, published by Texas A&M University Press and sponsored by the Meadows Center.
*For those who would like to read the book before the Virtual Discussion, purchase a copy from Texas A&M University Press online at: www.tamupress.com/book/9781623498672/the-rise-of-climate-science/

Online - Land Stewardship: Repairing your land
2021-04-20 18:30 - 19:30 | Online
Join the Hays County Master Naturalists for an informative presentation. Daniel Oppenheimer from the Hill Country Alliance will discuss common issues encountered by Hays County landowners focussing primarily on erosion and invasive plants and will offer guidance on potential solutions.
Learn more and register here.

Online – 2021 Central Texas Water Conservation Symposium: Day 2 – Proactive Water Conservation Programs
2021-04-21 09:30 - 12:00 | Online

Online - The Circular Economy: Combating Inequality and Environmental Injustice
2021-04-21 17:30 - 18:30 | Online
Join us for the next Imagine Austin Speaker Series featuring Dr. Garry Cooper. In his talk, Garry will discuss the role of the circular economy in combating inequality and environmental injustice. He will also elaborate on the need for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) voices in this sector and how communities and governments can better support BIPOC circular entrepreneurship.
What is the Circular Economy?
A circular economy is an economic system where waste is designed out, and products are kept circulating in productive use at their highest value for as long as possible. Want to learn more before the event? Check out this resource, and the City of Austin’s Circular Economy Program.
Learn more and register here

Online - Protecting Natural Resources - Hosted By LWVCA
2021-04-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
Protecting Natural Resources, Hosted By LWVCA

Perserving the natural land and water in our rapidly growing area will be the focus of a public online meeting Wednesday, April 21, hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Comal Area (LWVCA) in celebration of Earth Day 2021, at 7 p.m. on Zoom (ID: 899 8656 3219 pw: 270440) and Facebook Live @LWVComalTX. Executive Director of the Headwaters at the Comal Nancy Pappas and Comal County Conservation Alliance (CCCA) First Vice-President Helen Ballew will discuss the conservation efforts of their organizations.

Headwaters at the Comal is an education center established by New Braunfels Utilities to showcase the hydrological, cultural, and ecological history of the Comal Springs and to help inspire the lifelong practice of experiencing, enjoying and stewarding the cultural, ecological and community resources of crucial natural resources. Pappas will share the Headwaters objectives in meeting the mission and the current educational programs to help people understand the importance of protecting our natural resources.

CCCA was formed in response to community interest in preserving natural and unique areas in Comal County as development continues at a rapid pace. Its overall goal is to preserve open spaces and protect area waters, wildlife habitats, rural heritage and night skies. Ballew will discuss the CCCA’s growth and the challenges it meets in trying to achieve its mission and accomplish its goal in an ever changing environment.

The meeting will be recorded for later viewing on the LWVCA YouTube channel, @LWVComalArea. The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages the informed and active participation in government and influences public policy through education and advocacy. LWV never supports or opposes candidates for office, or political parties. LWVCA serves Comal and Guadalupe Counties. For more information, visit www.lwvcomal.org.

Lake Travis - Spring Clean Downstream with Colorado River Alliance and Travis County Parks
2021-04-24 10:00 - 16:00 | Numerous sites along Lake Travis
Colorado River Alliance and Travis County Parks are bringing a whole new meaning to spring cleaning! Our beautiful parks and Texas Colorado River need a little spring-cleaning“and we need YOUR help! Join us on April 24th – the Saturday after Earth Day – to get your hands dirty while helping to keep our Mother Earth clean.
The Texas Colorado River supplies drinking water for 1.5 million people in Central Texas as well as providing us with opportunities to boat, fish, SUP, kayak, and enjoy water safely. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, it is more important than ever to cherish our natural resources and care for our outdoor spaces.
Those familiar with the Lake Travis Cleanup know the immense impact this annual event has on our parks and river. For 26 years, about 1,000 volunteers joined us each year to remove more than 5 tons of trash and debris from Lake Travis! After a successful Fall event, Colorado River Alliance and Travis County Parks are offering a socially-distanced spring cleanup event.
The Spring Clean Downstream includes hundreds of volunteer opportunities in more than 10 park locations! In addition to removing litter from shoreline parks, you will help us celebrate Earth Day by removing invasive species, planting natives, and repairing and beautifying park structures. A full list of projects, shift times, and volunteer numbers can be found on the registration site beginning Monday, March 22, 2021.
Learn more and volunteer here.

Johnson City - Butterfly Bonanza (+ Bats & Bees) at the Science Mill
2021-04-24 10:00 - 16:00 | The Science Mill, 101 South Lady Bird Lane, Johnson City, TX, 78636, United States
Three cheers for pollinators: Butterflies! Bats! Bees! Butterfly Bonanza (+ Bats & Bees) returns to the Science Mill on Saturday, April 24. Through up-close encounters and hands-on activities, learn why these friendly flyers are crucial to our local ecosystem.

First 200 visitors receive a butterfly to release in our outdoor Butterfly Garden!

Examine real bat specimens with Michelle Camara from Southern Wildlife Rehab and hear how she helped 6,000 injured bats after Winter Storm Uri. Presentations at 11am and 1pm.

Visit a demonstration hive and explore beekeeping tools with Mike Mendez, Master Beekeeper.

Try out a “bat’s eye view” of what it’s like to navigate with echolocation

Make wildflower seed bombs you can plant at home

Get gardening tips to make your yard a pollinator pit stop

Marvel at the monarch’s epic migration in the big-screen film Flight of the Butterflies

Special activities run from 10am-2pm; explore the Science Mill’s 50+ hands-on exhibits inside and outdoors from 10am-4pm. Reserve your tickets online to help us ensure space for all and provide contact-free entry.
Learn more and get tickets here

RESCHEDULED: Bandera - Texas Watershed Planning Short Course with Texas Water Resources Institute
2021-04-26 - 2021-04-29
UPDATE: This event has been rescheduled for Sept. 27-30, 2021.
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”.
Learn more and register here.

Online - 2021 Water Week Policy Zoom-in with US Water Alliance
2021-04-27 13:00 - 17:00 | Online
The US Water Alliance is a proud co-sponsor of Water Week, a series of virtual events in which a variety of water-focused associations and coalitions will be highlighting the importance of water infrastructure. Now more than ever, water infrastructure must be elevated as a national policy priority, and it is crucial that climate-resilience, affordability, and equity are included in the conversation. The US Water Alliance is looking forward to sharing our upcoming Value of Water Index poll results in support of these efforts.
As national infrastructure policy begins to take shape in Washington, DC, join us to hear from key policymakers who are helping to craft what could become the largest investment in the water sector in a generation. While Water Week 2021 will take place in a virtual setting again this year, it is the main event for water professionals from around the country to come together and highlight the important work they do for their communities and advocate as one united voice for the water sector.
One of this year’s featured Water Week events will be the Water Week Policy Zoom-In, on Tuesday, April 27th from 2:00 – 4:30 PM ET. This free webinar is hosted jointly by this year’s Water Association Partners and will provide attendees the opportunity to hear directly from key EPA officials and Members of Congress on the important regulatory and legislative water policies they are working on now and in the years ahead. Yvonne Forrest, US Water Alliance board member and director of Houston Water, will be co-moderating, and additional speakers include:
Confirmed Speakers

Michael S. Regan, EPA Administrator
Radhika Fox, Acting Assistant Administrator, EPA Office of Water
Jennifer McLain, Director, EPA Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water
Andrew Sawyers, Director, EPA Office of Wastewater Management
Deborah Nagle, Director, EPA Office of Science and Technology
John Goodin, Director, EPA Office of Wetlands, Oceans and Watersheds
Sharon Nappier, EPA National Program Leader for Water Reuse
Senator Tom Carper (D-DE), Chairman, U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Ranking Member, U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree, Chair, House Committee on Appropriations, Interior and Environment Subcommittee
Congressman David Joyce, Ranking Member, House Committee on Appropriations, Interior and Environment Subcommittee

​Don’t miss the chance to hear about the important and timely federal water initiatives taking shape in Washington, DC. Register today for the Policy Zoom-In, and don’t forget to join our One Water Webinar on April 29th to learn about our sixth annual Value of Water Index!

Online - 48-hour Kendra Scott Fundraiser for Hill Country Alliance
2021-04-28 - 2021-04-29 | Online
Shop for Mother’s Day and support HCA!
For 48-hours, 20% of your purchase will go back to HCA’s mission when you shop in-store at Kendra Scott Flagship or online at www.kendrascott.com.
Enter or mention code: GIVEBACK-1HMM at check out for your donation to be applied to this give back.
Click here to learn more!

Online - Wildfire Community Preparedness Symposium "From at Risk to Empowered"
2021-04-28 14:00 - 17:00 | Online
The Austin Fire Department Wildfire Division will discuss how to prepare your home and neighborhood for Wildfire.
Listen to subject matter experts about your Wildfire Risk, investigate actions to take on your own property, and network with community leaders.

Facilitation by AFD Division Chief Carrie Stewart
Introduction by AFD Fire Chief Joel Baker

Session 1: Austin At-Risk

First speaker: Kelly Pohl, Associate Director, Headwaters Economics: Austin’s Risk
Second speaker: Nate Casebeer, GIS Analyst, AFD’s Wildfire Division: Austin’s Risk Maps and Online Tools

Session 2: Empowered in Austin -Subject Matter Experts for the Panel Discussion

Annie Schmidt, Fire Adapted Communities Learning Network
Kari Hines, Texas A&M Forest Service
Justice Jones, AFD’s Wildfire Division
Dr. Joyce Statz, Austin Area Firewise Alliance Ambassador

Click here to learn more and register.

Austin - Kendra Scott Fundraiser for Hill Country Alliance
2021-04-28 17:00 - 19:00 | Kendra Scott Flagship, 1701 South Congress Avenue, Austin, TX, 78704, United States
Shop for Mother’s Day and support HCA!
20% of your purchase will go back to HCA’s mission when you shop in-store at Kendra Scott Flagship or online at www.kendrascott.com. Enter or mention code: GIVEBACK-1HMM at check out for your donation to be applied to this give back.
Click here to RSVP and learn more!

Online - Wild Neighbors Speaker Series: Managing Mosquitoes
2021-04-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Join the Austin Water Wildland Conservation team on Thursday, April 29 from noon to 1pm, as Wizzie Brown of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service discusses non- or less-toxic ways to control and avoid mosquitoes this year. She will cover how to reduce habitats that can lead to mosquito issues around your home and in the landscape, treatment of standing water that cannot be removed, the impact of spraying, and repellent use.
Click here to register.

Online - Public Support for Water Infrastructure Webinar with US Water Alliance
2021-04-29 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
The Value of Water Campaign polls American voters annually to better understand their opinions about the state of our nation’s water infrastructure and what they view as priorities for action and potential solutions. This Value of Water Index has shown consistently high public support for closing the federal water and wastewater investment gap.

In the US alone, the federal government needs to invest a total of $109 billion per year in water infrastructure over the next 20 years to close the water infrastructure gap. Closing the water infrastructure gap would result in multiple benefits—including growing the nation’s GDP, creating new jobs, and increasing disposable income.

Join the Alliance for this webinar discussion with a pollster, a researcher, and a utility leader on the issue of public support for water infrastructure and what it means for the future of the nation’s water and wastewater systems.

Moderator:

Scott Berry, Director of Policy and Government Affairs, US Water Alliance

Speakers:

Allison Deines, Director of Policy and Strategy, Alexandria Renew Enterprises
Dave Metz, Partner and President, FM3 Research
Dr. Manuel Teodoro, Associate Professor, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Register for the webinar HERE.

Online - Live From the Stream: A Virtual Music Event & Fundraiser for Texas Water
2021-04-30 20:00 - 22:30 | Online
Join us for a virtual music event and fundraiser benefiting Texas Water Trade and the restoration of Comanche Springs and Texas water

Featuring performances by:
Shinyribs’ 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!
You’ll also hear from:

Texas Water Trade CEO Sharlene Leurig
Fort Stockton natives Billy Gonzales and Paul Weatherby
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Carter Smith
Explore Ranches’ Jay Kleberg
Texas Fly Fisherman JT Van Zandt
Meadows Center for Water and the Environment’s Andy Sansom
Former CEO of Texas Wildlife Association David Langford, and
Gary Perez of the Coahuiltecan group of peoples of South Texas and Northeastern Mexico

Click here to RSVP now and share with friends and family to show your support for Texas water!

Online - Globe at Night Observations - May
2021-05-02 - 2021-05-11 | 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 - Day 1: ASR for Texas Webinar
2021-05-04 08:30 - 12:00 | Online
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.
Click here to see the TWDB map of Aquifer Storage and Recovery in Texas.
Who should attend this two-half-day seminar?
Municipal 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.
Dates/Day/Time
May 4, Tuesday 8:30 am to Noon
May 5, Wednesday 8:30 am to Noon
May 4, Tuesday
8:30 am Welcome comments
8:40 am Introduction to ASR for Texas
9:30 am The Hampton Road Project, Virginia: 100 ASR Wells!
10 am ASR Management within the Regulatory & Legal Environment (panel)
11 am The Future of Aquifer Storage and Recovery in Texas
11:30 am Geophysical Investigations to Locate Optimal MAR Basins, Provo, UT
11:50 am Legislative update & closing comments
Noon Adjourn
Registration Cost (covers both days)
$75/person
Full refunds up to 15 days before event.
Learn more and register here.

Online - Day 2: ASR for Texas Webinar
2021-05-05 08:30 - 12:00 | Online
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.
Click here to see the TWDB map of Aquifer Storage and Recovery in Texas.
Who should attend this two-half-day seminar?
Municipal 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.
Dates/Day/Time
May 4, Tuesday 8:30 am to Noon
May 5, Wednesday 8:30 am to Noon
May 5, Wednesday
8:30 am Welcome comments
8:40 am Introduction to ASR for Texas
9:30 am ASR & Regional Water Planning
9:40 am HB-721 and the ASR Suitability Survey
9:50 am ASR Across Texas (panel)
10:30 am Austin’s Water Forward Plan & ASR Project
11 am Provo, Utah, from Planning to Pilot to a Final MAR Program
11:30 am Closing comments
Noon Adjourn
Registration Cost (covers both days)
$75/person
Full refunds up to 15 days before event.
Learn more and register here.

Online – Water Wise Lawns and Gardens – 2021 Water-Wise Speakers Series with Hays Trinity GCD
2021-05-06 18:00 - 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:

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 - Saving our Rural Land Heritage Community Program with CCCA
2021-05-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Online
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.
WHO: Comal County Conservation Alliance (CCCA)
WHAT: Community Program on “Saving our Rural Land Heritage”
WHEN: Tuesday, May 11, 2021, 6:00 – 7:00 PM
WHERE: Zoom Presentation (virtual)
NOTE: Free and open to the public

Online - Wild Neighbors Speaker Series - Behind the Music: Rare Birds of the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve
2021-05-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
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!
Click here to register and learn more.

Online - Be The Change Webinar Series Featuring Alex Bailey of Black Outside
2021-05-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
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.
This 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.
SAVE 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.
Learn more and register here.

Lakehills - Zebra Mussels Workshop with Bandera County River Authority and Groundwater District
2021-05-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Lakehills Civic Center, 11225 Park Road 37, Lakehills, TX, 78063, United States
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.
Learn more here.
