Hill Country Alliance

Canyon Lake - Astronomy Night Star Party
2022-10-01 19:30 - 21:30 UTC | Tye Preston Memorial Library, 16311 S. Access Rd, Canyon Lake, TX, 78133, United States
Tye Preston Memorial Library hosts Astronomy Night for all ages at our Observatory, just up the hill from the library. Astronomy nights include a short, entertaining presentation by the New Braunfels Astronomy Club, followed by viewings through the telescopes! Astronomy Night happens whether it’s cloudy or clear. For additional information go to New Braunfels Astronomy Club Star Parties.

Del Valle - Beer for Water with Texas Land Conservancy
2022-10-02 13:00 - 17:00 UTC | LIve Oak Brewing Company, 1615 Crozier Lane, Del Valle,, TX, 78617, United States
Join Texas Land Conservancy for our fourth annual Beer for Water! This event is an opportunity to bring together the community and shed light on the importance of land conservation to the health of our water systems.
Beer for Water will take place at Live Oak Brewing Company. The brewery is donating $1 from every beer sold to support our mission to protect the land, water, and wildlife of Texas. This free, family and dog friendly event will also feature live music, food, a raffle and silent auction, conservation education, and activities for kids.
Learn more from Texas Land Conservancy here.

San Antonio - TWCA Fall Conference
2022-10-05 08:00 - 2022-10-07 17:00 UTC | TX
The TWCA Fall Conference 2022 will take place on October 5-7 in San Antonio.

Dripping Springs - A Dark Skies Fall Outdoor Dinner
2022-10-06 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | Cactus Moon Lodge, 5508 US-290, Dripping Springs, TX, 78620, United States
Please join us at Cactus Moon for an incredible evening of food and wine. Cactus Moon has been described as “the dreamiest property in the Tx Hill Country,” and we could not be more excited to bring you a thoughtfully curated and designed “dark skies” dining atmosphere and experience here.
Enjoy a multi-course live fire meal created by Bravo’s Top Chef (Houston) Jo Chan with paired boutique Texas wines from Winemaker Rae Wilson of Wine for the People. This will be a culinary and wine event to exceed expectations.
The evening, set under a canopy of stars, will celebrate food and wine sourced and produced from Texas land and hosted in and around Cactus Moon’s sunken courtyard and star gazing decks. A sunset glass of sparkling wine, passed hors d’oeuvres and some Gypsy Jazz from Django Foxtrot will start the evening, then guests will be guided to enjoy a multi-course, family-style meal with thoughtfully chosen wine pairings. All of this, under the autumn sky, in a very special setting.
Proceeds from the event will benefit Hill Country Alliance, a passionate community caring for the unique features, spring-fed streams, heritage ranch lands, spectacular beauty and culture of the Texas Hill Country. This dinner series is for the love of food, the love of wine, the love of the land that sustains us and of course, the love of you!
Very limited tickets available here. Tickets are non refundable.

Canyon Lake - Lunch and Learn Saving Dark Skies
2022-10-07 08:00 - 14:00 UTC | Tye Preston Memorial Library, 16311 S. Access Rd, Canyon Lake, TX, 78133, United States
Bring your lunch and join the Comal County Friends of the Night Sky as we kick off October 2022 as Hill Country Night Sky Month. Light Pollution affects us far more than just our ability to view the heavens, poor lighting practices can affect our health, attract un-wanted wildlife, and even compromise our security. The Comal County Friends of the Night Sky will talk about light pollution and steps we can take to create more effective lighting.
Please note lunch is not being provided.
Casteel Room – Tye Preston Memorial Library 16311 South Access Road, Canyon Lake, TX, 78133

Wimberley - Mountain Cedar Blue Hole Field Workshop
2022-10-08 12:00 - 15:00 UTC | Blue Hole Regional Park, 100 Blue Hole Ln., Wimberley, TX, 78676, United States
Join Wimberley Parks and Recreation in partnership with Elizabeth McGreevy, author of Wanted! Mountain Cedars: Dead and Alive, as we explore Blue Hole Regional Park and discuss the various types of mountain cedar, their myths, and why there is so much anti-cedar sentiment. This workshop will benefit all Hill Country nature enthusiasts, landowners, Master Naturalists, and all those interested in learning about mountain cedar (Ashe Juniper).
Link to register: https://secure.rec1.com/TX/wimberley-tx/catalog

Hill Country - Backyard Howl (At The Moon)
2022-10-09 20:00 - 21:00 UTC | TX
In the spirit of legendary wolves howling at the moon on a full moon night, Kendall Country Friends of the Nights sky will be encouraging all families to venture into their backyards to enjoy October 9th’s Hunter’s (Full) Moon.
We encourage everyone to take a few pictures and post them on social media, in support of Texas Hill Country Night Sky Month. Seek out the International Dark Sky Association website for information about keeping your family property in dark sky status. https://www.darksky.org/

Wimberley - Howl at the Moon Dance Party
2022-10-09 20:00 - 21:30 UTC | Blue Hole Regional Park, 100 Blue Hole Ln., Wimberley, TX, 78676, United States
Join us in the Wimberley Valley as have our third annual HOWL AT THE MOON EVENT. Everyone is urged to go outside at 8:30 PM and howl at the full moon. Last year several HOA’s, bars, and subdivisions had organized howls.
This year Blue Hole Regional Park and the Wimberley Dark Sky Committee will host a free MOONLIGHT DANCE AND HOWL on the basketball court at Blue Hole Regional Park. Come dance under the full moon from 8pm – 9pm to your favorite night sky tunes. At 8:30 PM, we’ll all pause for an organized and enthusiastic Howl at the Moon!
Date: October 9th, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Wimberley - Hill Country Howl
2022-10-09 20:30 - 21:00 UTC | TX
At 8:30 PM on October 9th, the entire community is invited to step outside and howl at the October full moon. Restaurants and bars, Property Owner Associations, and even the dancers at the Blue Hole Moon Dance will pause and send their best howls up to the Hunters Moon.

Bulverde - Presentation of "October as Hill Country Night Sky Resolution"
2022-10-11 18:30 - 19:30 UTC | Bulverde City Hall, 30360 Cougar Bend, Bulverde, TX, 78163, United States
Join the Comal County Friends of the night sky at City Hall as the City of Bulverde approves and presents a resolution acknowledging Hill Country Night Sky Month.

Online - DisabiliTree: Finding Ways to Integrate Nature and Accessibility
2022-10-12 14:00 - 15:00, 2022-10-12 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | Online
About this event
A webinar with Fiona Wyrtzen, Youth Forest Council Intern Alum for the City of Austin
Accessing nature can be a struggle for those with different abilities, and one of the best ways to make nature accessible is to look at each person’s individual needs. Using the film DisabiliTree: A Film on Disability and Trees, we will look at how some individuals with disabilities navigate disability and accessibility in nature. Through the platform of this film, we will discuss the most apparent barriers to accessing nature and learn from shared experiences.
Workshop is offered twice on October 12th, 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.

Bandera - Convening of Grassroots Water Advocates
2022-10-13 10:00 - 16:00 UTC | TX
Save the Date – Location TBD!
On October 13th, HCA is convening grassroots water advocates for a day of learning, strategizing, and networking. If you would like to get involved, please email marisa@hillcountryalliance.org for more information.
More details coming soon.

Stonewall - Creek and Riverside Stewardship Workshop
2022-10-14 09:45 - 12:15 UTC | Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park, 1048 Park Road #49, Stonewall, TX, 78671, United States
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October 14: Creek- and Riverside Stewardship Workshop at LBJ National Historical Park
Join Texas Parks and Wildlife and the Hill Country Alliance for an educational field day on the Pedernales River! This is a great opportunity for landowners in the Pedernales River Basin to learn about creek- and riverside health, and management techniques to implement on their property.
Click here to learn more and register!

Online - The Healing Properties of Unstructured, Outdoor Play
2022-10-15 09:00 - 11:00 UTC | Online
About this event
Teacher Workshop with Dr. Debbie Rhea with the Liink Project
This is a two hour interactive workshop covering several topics focused on healing children through recess/play. Recess, defined as unstructured, outdoor play will be discussed in great detail. Play has profound biological effects on children and adolescents. Consequently, this has direct effects on how they feel, behave, and function as they mature. Interestingly, play promotes survival, problem solving capabilities, joy, intellectual flexibility & dexterity, and social competence. Therefore, the topics of focus are:
1) the benefits and differences between unstructured and structured, outdoor play;
2) the necessary types of play to include;
3) healing properties of recess when offered with the child in mind;
4) adult role during play/recess;
5) playground/nature designs that children love to engage in;
6) Q&A.
Learn More About Liink: https://liinkproject.tcu.edu/
Webinar is offered at 9:00 (central) on October 15.
Click here to register. A link to the webinar will be sent the morning of the event. If you have not received it please check your spam folder.

Austin - Lost Creek Star Party
2022-10-15 19:00 - 22:00 UTC | Boulder Trail Park, 6681 Whitemarsh Valley Walk, Austin, Texas, 78746
Come join the residents of Lost Creek and the Travis County Friends of the Night Sky for an evening of observing and night sky education. Astronomers from the Austin Astronomical Society will be on hand to share views through their telescopes.

San Antonio - Explore the Night Sky at Government Canyon State Natural Area
2022-10-15 19:00 - 22:00 UTC | Government Canyon State Natural Area, 12861 Galm Rd, San Antonio, TX, 78254, United States
Join us as we host the San Antonio Astronomical Association at Government Canyon State Natural Area. We’ll be viewing and learning about Saturn and Jupiter along with many constellations and other planets. We’ll also look for star clusters, nebula, and much more. You can also learn the basics of telescope operation.
Bring your own telescope or binoculars, or enjoy the sights from one of the SAAA’s telescopes. Park in Parking Lot A and walk a short distance to Parking Lot C, where the telescopes will be set up. Dress for the weather. Bring water, a snack if you like, and your own flashlight with a red lens cover. Reservations are not required. Open to all ages; participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. No pets, please. Natural Area entrance fees apply. The program is subject to cancellation in the event of inclement weather. Though the program itself is free, Natural Area entry fees do apply.
To ensure entrance and save time at the Fee Booth, please reserve and PRINT OUT your Day Pass by going to: https://texasstateparks.reserveamerica.com/…/deDetails…
IMPORTANT INFO: This is an after-hours program. If you DO NOT reserve your Day Pass in advance, be sure to self-register as you enter the Natural Area. Instructions are posted to the right of the Fee Booth. You will need the correct change: $6 per adult (13 years or older) or enter your annual Texas State Parks pass number on the appropriate line of the self-pay envelope. Credit cards are NOT accepted when self-paying.Program is subject to cancellation in the event of inclement weather

San Antonio - Agri-Land Resources Workshop
2022-10-18 09:30 - 12:30 UTC | Texas Department of Agriculture, 8918 Tesoro Dr. #120, San Antonio, TX, 78217, United States
Click to view program agenda for Agri-land workshop.
A workshop focused on assisting agri-land owners and managers. Topics include financial resources, programs for urban and small scale farming and direct marketing. Come find out what is out there that can help you become more successful and productive!
Sign in at 9:30 am followed by the program till 12:30 pm. Seating is limited and pre-registration is required by 10/14/22. Free Registrations online at www.alamorcd.org or click here to register.

Kerrville - Stargazing the Kerrville Night Sky
2022-10-19 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Doyle Community Center – Pavilion, 110 W Barnett St, Kerrville, TX, 78028, United States
Kerr County Friends of the Night Sky is hosting a stargazing event at the Doyle Community Pavilion in Kerrville. Join us from 7 to 9pm on Wednesday, October 19 and bring a lawn chair. Bruce Barton and Jeff Stone will answer questions and guide visitors to find stars and planets.

Blanco - 2022 Texas Marigold Festival
2022-10-21 - 2022-10-29 | Blanco, Texas, Blanco, TX, 78606, United States
The 2nd Annual Texas Marigold Festival will take place in beautiful Blanco, Texas. October 22 – 29, this home-town festival will get you in the spirit of the season. Movies, music, vendors market and lots of fun things for the kids to do! Take in a workshop or just stroll the market. We invite you to Blanco for a visit during one of the most lovely times of year. Filled with the visual displays of so, so many amazing marigolds.

Saturday, Oct. 22 – Movie Night: Disney’s Coco
Monday, Oct. 24 – Marigold Magic: Dyeing with Marigolds on Silk – $85
Saturday, Oct. 29 – Marigold Dance with Brave Combo – $20
…and much more!

The Festival will be happening at various locations in and around Blanco Texas.
Learn more at https://www.texasmarigoldfestival.com/

Austin - Wildflower Center Community Day
2022-10-22 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, 4801 La Crosse Ave, Austin, TX, 78739, United States
40th Anniversary Community Day
The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
4801 La Crosse Ave | Austin, TX 78739
Saturday, October 22, 2022 | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE!
Community Day on October 22 will celebrate 40 years of the Wildflower Center’s commitment to environmental stewardship and inspiring the conservation of native plants – fun for the whole family! Enjoy live music, crafts and samples from Meridian Hive. Admission is free all day, but most of the performances and activities will take place between 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. View the schedule of events here: https://www.wildflower.org/event/community-day

Wimberley - Blue Hole Star Party
2022-10-22 19:30 - 21:00 UTC | Blue Hole Regional Park, 100 Blue Hole Ln., Wimberley, TX, 78676, United States
Blue Hole Star Party
The stars at night are big and bright, deep in the heart of Wimberley! Bring your family and friends to our bi-annual Blue Hole Star Party event to enjoy an evening of stargazing in the Hill Country. The Wimberley Valley Dark Sky Committee and the Texas State Astronomy Club will be sharing their telescopes and knowledge with us for the night. You are encouraged to bring something to sit on, a picnic, and flashlights and meet us on the soccer fields near the basketball courts.
Date

October 22, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Interested in attending the Blue Hole Start Party? View our online catalog for more information today!

Canyon Lake - Astronomy Night Star Party
2022-10-22 19:30 - 21:30 UTC | Tye Preston Memorial Library, 16311 S. Access Rd, Canyon Lake, TX, 78133, United States
Tye Preston Memorial Library hosts Astronomy Night for all ages at our Observatory, just up the hill from the library. Astronomy nights include a short, entertaining presentation by the New Braunfels Astronomy Club, followed by viewings through the telescopes! Astronomy Night happens whether it’s cloudy or clear. For additional information go to New Braunfels Astronomy Club Star Parties.
Location: Tye Preston Memorial Library 16311 South Access Road, Canyon Lake, TX, 78133

New Braunfels - Presentation of "October as Hill Country Night Sky Resolution"
2022-10-24 18:00 - 19:30 UTC | New Braunfels City Hall, 550 Landa St, New Braunfels, TX, 78130, United States
Join the Comal County Friends of the Night Sky at City Hall as the City of New Braunfels approves and presents a resolution acknowledging October as Hill Country Night Sky Month.

Austin - Water, Texas Film Festival
2022-10-25 18:00 - 20:30 UTC | AFS Cinema, 6259 Middle Fiskville Road, Austin, TX, 78752, United States
You are invited to join us on October 25th as we reveal the winners of the 8th annual Water, Texas Film Festival at the Austin Film Society Cinema!
Every year, TWF invites filmmakers across the state to share their films on Water and Texas. It’s an opportunity to showcase talented filmmakers and tell the story of Water and Texas through their eyes. We hope you can join us to view their work.
We’ll be showing our winning films, as judged by award-winning film director, producer, and screenwriter, Richard Linklater.
We’ll also screen a portion of Deep in the Heart, Texas’ first wildlife documentary at the festival.

Fredericksburg - Rare Plants of Texas and Conservation Efforts
2022-10-25 18:30 - 20:00 UTC | Gilbriar Gazebo, 208 Danos Drive, Fredericksburg, TX, United States
Join the Fredericksburg Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas for their monthly meeting, where they will hear from Michael Eason, Associate Director of Conservation and Collections, San Antonio Botanical Garden
As a conservation botanist and voice for native plants Michael has devoted his career to the conservation of native plants and habitats in Texas and beyond.
Monthly meetings:
6:30 p.m. time to meet friends old and new; 7:00 p.m. business meeting and speaker for the evening. Questions may be asked at the end of the presentation. We plan to video each program for later viewing on our YouTube Channel.
If you cannot attend in person, please Join the Zoom Meeting @ 7:00. Join using your Zoom app – use Meeting ID: 959 802 9940

Online - Local Zoning Codes for Addressing Concrete Batch Plants
2022-10-26 18:00 - 19:30 UTC | Online
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In May 2022, the City of Dallas revised its zoning code to give the city and its residents more control over where concrete and asphalt batch plants can be built, better protecting public health and residential property values. Join us for a webinar with City of Dallas officials and staff to learn about the zoning code, its implementation, and how other communities can adopt similar policies.
This webinar will feature a panel including:

Julia Ryan, Chief Planning Officer and Director, City of Dallas Planning and Urban Design Department
Carlos Evans, Director, City of Dallas Office of Environmental Quality and Sustainability
Kathryn Bazan, Chair, City of Dallas Environmental Commission

This webinar is co-hosted by the City of Dallas Environmental Commission and Texans For Responsible Aggregate Mining (TRAM).

Johnson City - The Future of Blanco County: Continuing the Conversation
2022-10-27 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | LBJ High School, 505 N Nugent Ave, Johnson City, TX, 78626, United States
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We want to hear from you: what concerns do you have about the future of Blanco County, how do you want to be involved in the solutions, and how can we move the development needle in a positive way?
Join neighbors and friends in a discussion of the challenges, opportunities, and creative solutions to some of Blanco County’s most pressing conservation challenges.
Location:
LBJ High School – 505 N Nugent Ave, Johnson City, TX 78626
A few of the questions we hope to discuss at this meeting:
• What should we call ourselves?
• What is our mission?
• How will we be organized?
• What are our goals?
• What areas of conservation/preservation should we address?
• Who are we missing and who else do we need to bring in?
Hosted by your neighbors in Blanco County. Light refreshments will be provided by Persnickety Gardens.
RSVP requested! Email: blancocountyconservation@gmail.com
Who We Are (So Far):
We are an up-and-coming group of folks across Blanco County who see how rapidly our home is changing and want to get involved in better planning for our future! Our first community event was organized and planned by Susan Armstrong Fisher, April Sansom, Connie Barron, Katherine Romans, and Bob Heinonen. Since the first meeting, Dan Snodgrass and Kenneth Welch have joined the original 5 organizers. The Hill Country Alliance has also provided organizational support through several of its staff. Click here for additional information.
Above all, we are folks who care about Blanco County – its precious waters, starry night skies, historic ranches, and small-town charm that keeps us here in the first place. We believe that the future of Blanco County needs to be determined by and for its residents.
Spread the Word!
To RSVP for this event, please email blancocountyconservation@gmail.com. For additional sharing, see the Facebook event: https://fb.me/e/2o5QMyMfn

Austin - Fall Native Plant Sale – Wildflower Center
2022-10-28 09:00 - 2022-10-30 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, 4801 La Crosse Ave, Austin, TX, 78739, United States
Fall Native Plant Sale
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
4801 La Crosse Ave. | Austin, TX 78739
Fridays – Sundays, Sept. 30 – Oct. 30
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Entry fee: varies – included with general admission
The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Fall Native Plant Sale features a variety of Texas natives, including perennial and annual flowers, grasses, vines, shrubs and trees for shady and sunny gardens. Native plants conserve water; lower mowing costs; provide habitat for birds, butterflies and other wildlife; protect and enrich soil; and reduce the use of fertilizer and pesticides. Plus, they’re beautiful!
Prices (credit cards only)

General 4-inch pots: $3
Cacti 4-inch pots: $5
Milkweed 4-inch pots: $5
General 1-gallon pots: $9
Milkweed 1-gallon pots: $12
Most 5-gallon pots: $27

Select specialty and miscellaneous plants will be priced as marked. Read more at wildflower.org/plant-sales

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.
