Kerrville - Telescopes for Rookies
2022-10-28 19:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Butt-Holdsworth Library, 505 Water St, Kerrville, 78028, United States
Kerr County Friends of the Night Sky will be hosting an event to help participants understand and use their telescope. If you don’t own one but have questions, Jeff Stone and Bruce Barton will be there to discuss options. You can bring your own for help setting it up or use telescopes provided to learn about the night sky.

Wimberley - BOO! Hole Halloween!
2022-10-29 16:00 - 22:00 UTC | Blue Hole Regional Park, 100 Blue Hole Ln., Wimberley, TX, 78676, United States
Get ready for a night of fun and frights!
The Wimberley Parks and Recreation Department has partnered with local businesses and organizations to bring Boo! Hole to the Wimberley community for FREE!! No reservations necessary.
Bring your costume, family, and friends to this spooky event! Ride on our Haunted Hay Ride, trick-or-treat around the Soccer Field, play some games, and more!
Want to be a vendor? Visit our website! No fee associated!
We need volunteers!! Click here for the volunteer form.
Schedule of events:

October 29th from 4pm to 10pm

4pm – 8pm Trick-or-Treat Trail with local businesses and organizations
4pm – 6pm Creepy Critters Wildlife Exhibit
6pm – 7:30pm Costume Contest (Registration begins at 4pm and closes at 6pm)
7:30pm – 10pm Haunted Hayride
7:30pm – 10pm Hocus Pocus Movie
Photo booth, fire, & marshmallows all night!

Kerrville - Solar System Smorgasbord
2022-10-31 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Riverside Nature Center, 150 Francisco Lemos St., Kerrville, TX, United States
Join us for an update from Jeff Stone on celestial happenings from Kerrville to Saturn!
Topics will include:

Upcoming Solar Eclipses
James Webb Images
Dart & Artemis Missions
Jupiter and Saturn in Opposition
Insights and Tips on Preserving the Night Sky

Canyon Lake - Halloween Trunk or Treat
2022-10-31 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | Sattler Halloween Trunk or Treat, 2010 FM-2673, Canyon Lake, TX, 78133, United States
Comal County Friends of the Night Sky will be passing out Milky Way Bars, Starburst, and other treats. There will be a telescope or two, A demo of friendly lighting vs unfriendly lighting fixtures, as well as other information on Dark Skies.

Canyon Lake - Fall Community Cleanup with Keep Canyon Lake Beautiful
2022-11-05 | Canyon Park- Pavilion 1, 1769 Canyon Park Rd, Canyon Lake, TX, 78133, United States
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You are who keeps Canyon Lake beautiful!
Event Link: https://bit.ly/FallCleanup2022
We are looking for volunteers to help us clean up the Canyon Lake area including popular roadways, boat ramps, lake shoreline, waterways, and trails to Keep Canyon Lake Beautiful! All supplies will be provided as well as a goodie bag and lunch!
The meeting location to sign-in and pick up supplies is at Canyon Park Pavilion 1 located at 1769 Canyon Park Rd., starting at 8:30 am until 9:00 am. (Canyon Park is located on the north side of the lake near Brookshire Brothers). Here, you will be given a project/cleanup location. You will then meet your team at that location and start your project. Please, return to Canyon Park Pavilion 1 at 11:30 am to join us for a lunch picnic!
Instructions for checking in:

Please follow the signs and stay in your vehicles. A volunteer will come to you to check you in and hand you your supplies.
Please sign-up for the location you want to clean by Tuesday, November 1, 2022.
Volunteers must provide their own transportation to and from the cleanup site unless other arrangements have already been made with the event coordinator.
Student groups are required to have an adult leader present during the cleanup.
All underage volunteers must be accompanied by an adult during the duration of the event.
Maps and instructions for your assigned areas will be provided at check-in.
After checking in, you will meet your team leader at the cleanup site.
Please return all borrowed supplies to Canyon Park Pavilion 1 by 12 pm (grabber, safety vest, etc.)
Lunch will be provided after the cleanup!
If you are able, please take photos of your group with your trash so we can share on our Facebook page!

Make sure to join us for lunch after the cleanup at the pavilion!
Thank you from KEEP CANYON LAKE BEAUTIFUL!!
(Cleanup areas are SUBJECT TO CHANGE based on participation and need)

Online - All of It, All at Once: Weaving Nature into Communities for Human Health, Climate Readiness, Equity, Biodiversity, and Much More!
2022-11-09 14:00 - 15:00, 2022-11-09 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | Online
About this event
Weaving Nature Into Communities for Human Health, Climate Readiness, Equity, Biodiversity, and Much More! – A Webinar with Jaime Gonzalez
The benefits that nature provides is oftentimes put into tidy boxes. Yet, when we restore or recreate nature where it has been lost, we energize places and spaces to do many, many things simultaneously – such as bolster climate readiness, engage in placemaking and Indigenous presence, uplift human and biodiversity health, activate artistic avenues, etc.. Join The Nature Conservancy in Texas’s Jaime González for a tour of Houston greening projects and policies that are seeking to recreate Houston into a more Climate Ready, Wildly Healthy place. We’ll also explore the One Health framing that lies at the heart of Jaime’s work in the Greater Houston Region – a framing which seeking to envision and operationalize projects at the intersection of human health and wellbeing, environmental health, and biodiversity/domestic animal health.
Workshop is offered twice on November 9th, 2:00 and 7:00 Central
Click here to register. A zoom link for the webinar will be emailed to registrants the day of the event. If you have not seen an email come through please check your spam folder.

New Braunfels - Texas Drought – The new normal? - CCCA Community Program
2022-11-09 18:00 - 19:30 UTC | McKenna Event Center, 801 San Antonio St., New Braunfels, TX, 78130, United States
Another year, another drought? Or more candidly, is drought a normal condition in Texas? As CCCA has focused this entire year’s programs on water, our final speaker for 2022 is none other than Todd Votteler, Ph.D. He will discuss the current drought and critical issues regarding the management of water in the future.
“Water defines Texas. It is our most vital natural resource. Its presence – or absence – has molded our state’s history and people. Often, it seems that Texas either is coping with too much water or too little. Recently, it has been too little; rainfall has been scarce for more than a year now in much of the state. Drought has returned to Texas….as it did in the 1950’s. But was it ever very far away?”
Dr. Votteler is President of Collaborative Water Resolution LLC, Editor-in-Chief of the Texas Water Journal and Texas+Water, and hosts the Talk+Water podcast.

Castroville - Agri-Land Resources Workshop
2022-11-10 13:00 - 17:00 UTC | Schattenbol at DeCock Farm, 2374 Highway 90 East, Castroville, TX, 78009-5009, United States
Workshop focused on assisting agri-land owners and managers Topics include: USDA/FSA, NRCS opportunities, programs for urban and small-scale farming, Rainwater Harvesting for Agriculture, Grazing Land Conservation and MORE!
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FREE for YOU! Seating Limited, Register ONLINE at www.alamorcd.org
AGENDA:

1:00 pm – Registration/Opening Remarks. Bertha T. Venegas, Director, Alamo Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) Area, Ken Weidenfeller (Invited), Regional Director, Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA), Serafin Aguirre, Outreach Consultant, Alamo RC&D Area
1:20 pm – Homesteading and Marketing through CSA’s— Michelle Steubing, The Betsy Blue Farm. Small acreage farming and marketing through Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), select stores, chefs, restaurants, and roadside stands.
1:50 pm – MVSWCD—Janet Zerr, District Technician. An introduction to the Medina Valley Soil & Water Conservation District will be presented.
2:00 pm – NRCS Programs— Kaitlin Friesenhahn, LaToya Irvin, Hondo, USDA- NRCS. Information will be provided about both technical and financial assistance through the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).
2:20 pm – Bale me out of this Drought!— Kason Haby, Grazing Land Specialist, USDA-NRCS. Grazing strategies to endure and recover from drought. A live demonstration of the Rangeland Analysis Platform website where you can map out your ranch and it will give you a carrying capacity estimate for grazing animals.
2:50 pm – Break
3:00 pm – FSA Programs and Loans – Clint Koenig, District Executive Director, Hondo, USDA – FSA. An overview of what Farm Service Agency (FSA) programs are available and how they can benefit landowners.
3:30 pm – Rainwater Harvesting for Agriculture — Taryn Titsworth, County Extension Agent, Texas A & M Agrilife, Medina County. Rainwater Harvesting Basics for gardens, wildlife, and livestock.
4:40 pm – Urban Ag Opportunities – Wilma Tichelaar, Texas State Urban Conservationist, USDA-NRCS. Information will be provided about how USDA NRCS supports urban and small acre agriculture through financial and technical assistance.
4:40 pm – Schattenbol at DeCock Farm – Maureen Tschirhart, Owner. A history of the DeCock farm and how operations have been diversified to meet new challenges in the agriculture market will be presented
5:00 pm – Wrap Up and Closing

This workshop sponsored by Alamo RC&D Area Inc. in cooperation with USDA , the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV), and the Medina Valley Soil & Water Conservation District.
USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

Oak Wilt Management Workshop
2022-11-16 08:00 - 12:00 UTC | Patrick Heath Public Library, 451 North Main Street, Bldg 100, Boerne, TX, 78006, United States
Join us on November 16, 2022 at the Patrick Heath Public Library (451 N. Main St.) in Boerne, TX. from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to learn about oak wilt and what resources are available for treatment and prevention. This event is hosted by the Texas A&M Forest Service, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and the City of Boerne.
Learn more and register here.

Fredericksburg - 5 Hour CEU Program
2022-11-17 08:15 - 16:30 UTC | Gillespie County AgriLife Extension Office, 38 Business Court, Fredericksburg, TX, 78624, United States
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Program topics will include ant control, killing weeds in and around ponds, laws and regulations regarding pond weeds, and keeping landscape plants healthy.
The program is located at the Gillespie County Extension Office and will start at 8:15 am with registration and donuts. Lunch is included. Cost is $75 and checks should be made payable to Gillespie ANR Committee.
Ag applicator CEUS include 2 General, 1 Laws and Regulations and 2 IPM. Structural applicator CEUS include 1 in General (Other), 1 Lawn and Ornamental, 1 Pest, 1 General (laws and regulations) and 1 in Weed Control.

Dripping Springs - Star Party at Dripping Springs Ranch Park
2022-11-18 19:00 - 20:30 UTC | Dripping Springs Ranch Park, 1042 Event Center Dr, Dripping Springs, TX, 78620, United States
We are excited to offer a *free* opportunity for families to come and enjoy a night under the stars. Throughout the night you and your family can gaze at the constellations above, view galaxies far far away through a telescope, and learn about the universe from our local astronomy enthusiasts. For better star gazing it is important that we limit light pollution and allow for eyes to adjust to the darkness. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to set up chairs and park your vehicle. Please avoid using flashlights if possible, red light assistance will be provided to minimize light exposure. Blankets and chairs are encouraged.

Wimberley - Land, Water & Wildlife Expeditions: Birding Experience
2022-11-19 10:00 - 2022-11-20 12:00 UTC | Wimberley, Texas, Wimberley, TX, 78676, United States
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The Land, Water & Wildlife Expeditions program will host a 2-day birding expedition experience for families on private land in Hays County. Participants will learn alongside volunteers and mentors about the basics of birding, how to use optics, how to use citizen science applications, and more. This will be a tent camping experience.
Apply today: https://tinyurl.com/twabirding1
What: A introductory birding program for youth ages 11-17 and a parent/guardian.
When: November 19, 2022 – 10 AM through November 20, 2022 – 12 PM
Where: Wimberley, Texas
Why: Learn and gain experience with birding and bird habitat.
How: Apply at https://tinyurl.com/twabirding1
Cost: $100, includes lunch (Sat), dinner (Sat), and breakfast (Sun).

Austin - Dusk to Dark Star Party at the Campsite at Shield Ranch
2022-11-19 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | Campsite at Shield Ranch, 10417 Crumley Ranch Road , Austin, TX, 78620, United States
Explore Shield Ranch after sunset and learn about the night sky with Hill Country Alliance educator Dawn Davies!
The dark sky is a unique treasure of the Hill Country and dusk is a special time to experience wildlife, many of which begin to emerge as the sun goes down. Walk on camp trails and observe the sights and sounds along the way to our Star Party. As the sun sets, we’ll watch stars, planets and more using a telescope. On Nov.19, the moon will not be up in the night sky, and we will have Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune up in the evening. Learn the connections, stories and history of these planets, identify constellations, ask questions and simply stargaze.
Warm snacks and refreshments by Chef Addie are included with ticket. Guests who register will be sent more details about arrival and what to bring. Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, astronomy curious, adults and families with youth 8+.
Cost: $12 adults, $10 youth (under 18).

New Braunfels - Comal County Conservation Alliance Holiday Party and Silent Auction
2022-12-06 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | The Historic Faust Hotel, 240 S Seguin Ave, New Braunfels, TX, 78130, United States
LOCATION: The Faust Hotel Ballroom and Lobby at 240 S. Seguin Ave. in New Braunfels. Once again, we will enjoy the wonderful ambiance of the Historic Faust Hotel!
DATE: Tuesday, 6 Dec, 5 PM to 8 PM.
FOOD, FUN and SILENT AUCTION: Wear your favorite holiday attire and come enjoy a delicious appetizer buffet, and a homemade holiday cookie table. “Adventures and Experiences” is the theme of the silent auction. When you think of the coming year, let’s make 2023 a year of “getting out there” and enjoying the great outdoors! Rumor has it that Santa & Mrs. Claus, as well as a strolling magician will be at the party!
If you would like to attend, please RSVP here on Eventbrite.
There is no cost for admission, although donations will be gladly accepted. Please RSVP, however, so we can have a more accurate head count for the food.

Seguin - Region 11 Guadalupe Flood Planning Group Meeting
2022-12-07 14:00 - 15:30 UTC | Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority River Annex, 905 Nolan St., Seguin, TX, 78155, United States
There will be a meeting of the Guadalupe RFPG on December 7, 2022. The meeting agenda, materials, and details for attending the meeting can be found here: www.guadaluperfpg.org. All meetings of the regional flood planning group are open to the public. Below is information regarding this upcoming meeting:
Region 11 – Guadalupe RFPG
Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at 2:00 PM
Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority River Annex
905 Nolan Street Seguin, TX 78155
Please find attached the agenda for this meeting.
If you would like to provide comments and input or if you would like to request more information on the flood planning process, please send a note to: comments@guadalupeRFPG.org.
We appreciate your participation and look forward to continuing to work with our stakeholders throughout this planning process.

Austin and Online - Lower Colorado-Lavaca Regional Flood Planning Group Meeting
2022-12-15 09:30 - 10:30 UTC | Online
Full Regional Flood Planning Group (RFPG) Meets
Thursday, Dec 15, 2022, 9:30am
Hybrid: In-person & Zoom webinar
Get meeting details and view agenda and meeting materials HERE, when posted.
On the Agenda:
• Opportunities for public comment
• Review, discuss, and take action on recommended revisions to the draft Regional Flood Plan in response to TWDB and public comments
Additional Meeting Information:
The Region 10 Lower Colorado-Lavaca Flood Planning Group Technical Committee meeting will be held in Room 108, LCRA Redbud Center, at 3601 Lake Austin Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78703, Travis County, at 9:30 a.m. The presiding officer will be physically present. A member of the public wishing to address the planning group may do so via the Zoom webinar link or in person. A quorum of the Region 10 Lower Colorado-Lavaca Flood Planning Group may attend.
2023 Meetings:
January 5, 2023 – RFPG Meeting • Approve final initial Regional Flood Plan
January 10, 2023 – Submit Regional Flood Plan to TWDB
July 14, 2023 – Adopt amendments to Regional Flood Plan

Online - Blazing the Trail: Finding Body Diversity and Inclusion in Outdoor Spaces
2023-01-04 | Online
Feeling connection, rejuvenation and a sense of purpose draws many to nature. And all of us deserve to experience its beauty! Social movements toward diversity, equity and inclusion in all spaces are gaining understanding and visibility. As a community, we’re becoming more aware of words like bias or stigma – we’re learning what they mean, and how we might see them in ourselves and the world around us. Body shape, weight and size have become part of these critical diversity conversations.
Here are some things we are learning: among children, weight-based bullying is more common than bullying based on race, sexual orientation or disability status. More than 40% of U.S. adults, across a range of body sizes, report experiencing weight stigma at some point in their life. Weight stigma becomes internalized over time and can lead to the development of mental health difficulties as well as medical problems for those who have experienced it.
How does weight stigma impact access to outdoor activities and spaces for children and adults? How can we contribute to the building of diverse and engaging spaces for all? Join us as we have a conversation with Kara Richardson Whitely (author, speaker, and advocate) and Meredith Nisbet(Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Eating Disorders Specialist Supervisor, speaker, and advocate) to learn more about these important thoughts and questions from a lived experience and clinical perspective. Kara will speak about her 3 climbs up Mt. Kilimanjaro and journey as an outdoor inclusion advocate; Meredith, also an avid mountain view-seeker, will speak about weight stigma and access to joyful movement from a clinical perspective. This event is in partnership with Eating Recovery Center & Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center, and Texas Children in Nature Network. We hope to see you there!
Workshop is offered twice on January 4th, 2:00 and 7:00 Central
A zoom link for the webinar will be emailed to registrants the day of the event. If you have not seen an email come through please check your spam folder.
This webinar will be recorded and a recording will be sent out to registrants several days later and posted onto our YouTube.
Click here to register for this FREE webinar

Seguin – Region 11 Guadalupe Flood Planning Group Meeting
2023-01-04 14:00 - 15:30 UTC | Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority River Annex, 905 Nolan St., Seguin, TX, 78155, United States
There will be a meeting of the Guadalupe RFPG on January 4, 2023. The meeting agenda, materials, and details for attending the meeting can be found here: www.guadaluperfpg.org. All meetings of the regional flood planning group are open to the public.
Click here for updated information from the Guadalupe River Flood Planning Group.
Learn More:
Senate Bill 8, 86th Texas Legislature, created a state flood planning process for Texas, through which TWDB will be administering state and regional flood plans. TWDB designated 15 planning area regions, including the Guadalupe River Basin (Region 11). The first regional flood plans are due in January 2023, which will culminate in the first statewide flood plan due September 1, 2024.
Region 11 Counties
The Guadalupe RFPG consists of portions of Bandera, Bastrop, Blanco, Caldwell, Calhoun, Comal, DeWitt, Fayette, Gillespie, Goliad, Gonzales, Guadalupe, Hays, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Lavaca, Real, Refugio, Travis, Victoria and Wilson counties lying within the Guadalupe River Basin.

New Braunfels - CCCA Community Program on “The Four Fountain Springs of Texas” with Mr. Gary Perez, Indigenous Cultures Storyteller
2023-01-10 18:00 - 19:30 UTC | McKenna Event Center, 801 W San Antonio St., New Braunfels, TX, 78130, United States
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As a member of the Coahuiltecan/Pakajua “Painted Peoples” of Coahuila Mexico and Texas, Gary Perez is well-versed in the culture and traditions of these indigenous peoples whose history pre-dates the Spanish explorers by thousands of years. These are the original peoples of our area and they, and their artwork, have much to teach us.
The “White Shaman” mural is one such piece of artwork – a cave-painting above the Pecos River near Del Rio that reaches 26’ wide and 13’ tall. In the mural, Gary could see depictions of the ceremonies of his people and what seemed to be a map of the area. He knew he had found a message meant to guide the generations that followed. Among the landscape features depicted, Gary was the first to recognize the four major springs of the Balcones Escarpment, displayed with amazing geographically accurate spacing.
Join us to hear Gary tell the story of the White Shaman and the Four Fountain Springs known to us today as the San Antonio Springs, Comal Springs, San Marcos Springs, and Barton Springs.
Learn more at https://www.comalconservation.org/

Kerrville - Texas Hill Country: Past, Present, Future
2023-01-16 18:30 - 20:00 UTC | Riverside Nature Center, 150 Francisco Lemos St., Kerrville, TX, United States
Join the Native Plant Society – Kerrville Chapter at the Riverside Nature Center for a talk on the Hill Country.
Our presenter is Rachael Lindsey, Director of Science and Stewardship for the Hill Country Conservancy. Her presentation focuses on the unique history, geology, and vegetation of this region with a focus on opportunities for creating resiliency and sustainability in a changing climate.
Learn more here.

Online - Outside the Box: Tips on Facilitating Indoor Learning Tasks Outside
2023-01-21 10:00 - 11:00 UTC | Online
Demekia Biscoe, Education Director with the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, will guide you through things to consider for educators thinking about enhancing their lessons with outdoor activity. This session will give helpful knowledge and a little encouragement to utilize outdoor spaces as a classroom to inspire thinking. This workshop will also include tangible examples of how you can tweak a tried and true “indoor” lesson and make it “outdoor” ready with a few adjustments.
Webinar is offered at 10:00 (central) on January 21, 2023
A link to the webinar will be sent the morning of the event. If you have not received it please check your spam folder.
If you cannot make the event, a recording will be sent to all registrants in the following days.
Click here to learn more and register for the FREE webinar

San Antonio - Hillside Stewardship Workshop
2023-01-21 13:00 - 16:30 UTC | San Antonio
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Please join us on Saturday, January 21st from 1:00 – 4:30 pm in San Antonio for a fun, hands-on field day. We will explore key principles of land health along with management strategies that can help revitalize land and enable resilience against drought, flooding, and erosion. We’ll look at several structures (and build one or two) designed to reduce erosion, enhance soil moisture and land productivity, as well as mitigate drought and flooding stressors.
Registration is $15, which includes snacks, drinks, printed educational materials, and learning from one of the top experts on the topic. Dr. Mollie Walton, a restoration ecologist with deep ranching-roots in Hamilton County, has supported land stewards across the West for decades to restore productivity to their rangelands. In addition to learning from Walton, participating land stewards will also have the opportunity to share their own stewardship experiences and lessons learned with one another.
Space is limited. To learn more and register, please visit this link.

Austin - Water for Texas 2023 Conference
2023-01-23 - 2023-01-25 | AT&T Hotel and Conference Center, 1900 University Avenue, Austin, TX, 78705, United States
Collaboration is essential to ensuring a secure water future for Texas. The Water for Texas 2023 conference will bring together industry experts, innovators, influencers, and leaders to discuss water issues impacting us now and in years to come. Join us for engaging panels, inspiring keynote speakers, and in-person networking that will connect people to projects, challenges to solutions, technology to advancements, and ideas to H2Opportunities.
Topics Will Include:

Water science and technology
Drought and flood
Innovative solutions to water challenges
Texas water policy
Communication strategies

Who Should Attend?
All those in the water industry, including utilities, engineers, river authorities, bond counsels, financial advisors, scientists, and floodplain administrators, as well as local and regional representatives and elected officials and staff.
Learn more and register here.

San Marcos - Texas Ground Water Association Annual Convention
2023-01-25 - 2023-01-27 | Embassy Suites and San Marcos Convention Center, 1001 E McCarty Ln, San Marcos, TX, 78666, United States
The 2023 Annual Convention is scheduled for January 25-27, 2023 and will take place at the Embassy Suites Hotel & Convention Center in San Marcos. General registration, exhibitor registration, and sponsorship options are now open.
Exhibitors: We are using a new exhibit booth platform. Exhibitors will select their booths in real-time. You can choose to pay via credit card or mail us a check at 3755 South Capital of Texas Hwy, Ste. 105, Austin, TX 78704.
Click here to learn more from TGWA

Online - What Clues for Prevention are in Local Litter?
2023-02-01 | Online
Study, Track, remOve and Prevent (STOP) is a survey method to gather data on types and abundance of litter. STOP consists of measuring a 100 ft (or less) transect, picking up all trash larger than a cigarette butt in that area, then cataloging items. Participants enter surveys into the Texas Litter Database (txlitter.org) where it is used by scientists for research. We’ll talk about results from our first two years of surveys and show how data from STOP can provide detailed information on where (and what!) litter is a problem. This program is a nice addition to existing environmental education efforts!
Workshop is offered twice on February 1st, 2:00 and 7:00 Central
A zoom link for the webinar will be emailed to registrants the day of the event. If you have not seen an email come through please check your spam folder.
This webinar will be recorded and a recording will be sent out to registrants several days later and posted onto our YouTube.
Click here to learn more and register for this FREE webinar

Online - Webinar: Navigating the TCEQ Wastewater Permitting Process
2023-02-01 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | Online
Wastewater is one of the biggest challenges facing the Hill Country. New and growing entities producing and treating wastewater– from new housing developments to youth camps– need wastewater disposal permits from TCEQ in order to discharge treated wastewater into rivers, apply it to land for irrigation, or reuse it for other purposes. TCEQ has a public participation process for new and amended permit applications, but that process can be confusing and difficult to navigate.
On February 1st at 12PM CST, attorney Lauren Ice will join us for an interactive conversation on how to navigate the TCEQ wastewater permitting process, from accessing the permit application materials to requesting a public meeting and contested case hearing. We’ll hear about her experience representing clients who have contested permits, both successfully and unsuccessfully, and leave time for Q&A. Whether you’re following a specific wastewater permit, or simply curious to learn about the process, we hope you’ll join us!
Register at https://bit.ly/TCEQWebinar23

CANCELLED - Seguin – Region 11 Guadalupe Flood Planning Group Meeting
2023-02-01 14:00 - 15:30 UTC | Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority River Annex, 905 Nolan St., Seguin, TX, 78155, United States
Due to the inclement weather conditions, the Guadalupe Regional Flood Planning meeting scheduled for February 1 has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 5 at GBRA’s River Annex in Seguin at 2pm.
We appreciate your participation and look forward to continuing to work with our stakeholders.
– Region 11 Guadalupe RFPG
There will be a meeting of the Guadalupe RFPG on February 1, 2023. The meeting agenda, materials, and details for attending the meeting can be found here: www.guadaluperfpg.org. All meetings of the regional flood planning group are open to the public.
Click here for updated information from the Guadalupe River Flood Planning Group.
Learn More:
Senate Bill 8, 86th Texas Legislature, created a state flood planning process for Texas, through which TWDB will be administering state and regional flood plans. TWDB designated 15 planning area regions, including the Guadalupe River Basin (Region 11). The first regional flood plans are due in January 2023, which will culminate in the first statewide flood plan due September 1, 2024.
Region 11 Counties
The Guadalupe RFPG consists of portions of Bandera, Bastrop, Blanco, Caldwell, Calhoun, Comal, DeWitt, Fayette, Gillespie, Goliad, Gonzales, Guadalupe, Hays, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Lavaca, Real, Refugio, Travis, Victoria and Wilson counties lying within the Guadalupe River Basin.

Online - Moving the Needle Forward
2023-02-01 15:00 - 16:00 UTC | Virtual
Defenders is excited to present our Black History Month webinar series. Join us for our first presentation, “Moving the Needle Forward” on Wednesday, February 1st at 3:00pm CT!
Join keynote speaker David Buggs, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, as he kicks off the web series A Conversation on Diversity in Wildlife Conservation: Black History Month Edition. He will discuss what it will take to keep moving the needle forward to further increase representation in conservation spaces. He will be joined by the moderator, Wildlife Conservation Interpreter at the Dallas Zoo, and Herpetology enthusiast, David Smallwood.
Learn more and register here.

Junction - Rural Roundup: Inspiring Local Education
2023-02-04 10:00 - 14:00 UTC | Kimble County Historical Museum, 130 Hospital Drive, Junction, TX, 76849, United States
Join HCA and the H. E. Butt Foundation in Junction on February 4th for the Rural Roundup, a traveling community showcase!
Click here to view and download a PDF flyer.
Interested in expanding education and learning in your community? Come spend the day exploring Junction’s learning spaces, getting inspired by local presenters, and uncovering connections across the region.
In the first half of the day, we will explore several different local spots that serve as great community resources. After lunch, we will dive deeper by exploring themes rather than places, connecting participants with opportunities both in Junction and beyond.
From modernizing the local library to improving teacher retention to creating safe spaces for youth – come get inspired as we learn what works, what doesn’t, and what you can bring back to your own community!
Register at https://bit.ly/JunctionRoundup
Click here to learn more and RSVP for this FREE event – lunch and swag bags included for all attendees. RSVPs due by 1/30/23.
