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SUMMARY:Austin - 2019 Engaging Rural Communities Conference
DESCRIPTION:2019 Texas Rural Leadership Program Engaging Rural Communities Conference – Austin\, Texas  \nThe Texas Rural Leadership Program is inviting you to our special Engaging Rural Communities Conference\, April 4-5 in Austin. This event will start at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday and close at 2:00 p.m. on Friday\, allowing for travel time to and from Austin\, with hotel stay at $114 a night. This is an opportunity for you to connect with resource providers\, including rural-minded funding organizations\, build upon assets unique to rural communities/counties\, and build a greater network with others focused on the future of our rural communities/counties. There will also be a special two-hour workshop on governance and organization of a local non-profit organization.  As a “no fluff” event\, this conference will be directly focused on hands-on application of knowledge and skills needed in a fast changing Texas economy\, demographic\, and population\, along with sharing some rural community success stories. “Becoming positive agents of change through community engagement” is our central theme. To see the agenda\, click here.  \nSponsorship/Exhibitors: If you and/or your organization would like to serve as a conference sponsor/exhibitor\, please see the attached information. If you are part of a state entity\, find out more here.  \nWith the Texas Rural Leadership Program\, your concern\, care and work in rural communities remains vital to the future of Texas. Your outreach and involvement in local communities\, strengthens Texas. After completing our TRLP Leaders in Action workshops or attending the TRLP Engaging Rural Communities Conference\, you will have a deeper knowledge of issues particular to rural communities\, a wider network for needed resources\, a sense of how to better identify and utilize local human capital and assets\, and the ability to deploy your knowledge and networking skills with the intent of making a positive difference. We hope to see you April 4-5 in Austin\, for a better future in rural Texas. \nConference registration is available through March 30.  Register today at: https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/TRLP. For hotel accommodations\, click here. Please contact Craig Rotter\, TRLP Executive Director\, for additional information at craig.rotter@agnet.tamu.edu; or (979) 587-1992.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/austin-2019-engaging-rural-communities-conference/
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SUMMARY:New Braunfels - Creating a Hummingbird Hotspot
DESCRIPTION:April is Spring Hummingbird Migration! We’re lucky to live in a region where multiple species of hummingbirds can be seen. Come learn about the birds-why they come here\, when to see them\, and how to attract them to your yard-in a Hummingbird Hotspot program by Comal Master Gardener Kathleen Scott. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/new-braunfels-creating-a-hummingbird-hotspot/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190402T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190402T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191158
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190325T104609Z
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SUMMARY:Blanco - First Annual Blanco County Friends of the Night Sky Art Contest
DESCRIPTION:We cordially invite you\, your family and friends to the First Annual Blanco County Friends of the Night Sky Art Contest \nGem of the Hills \n2233 US-281\, Blanco\, Texas \nApril 2\, 2019 \n6:00 pm \nA short program will be presented on preservation of the beautiful night sky we enjoy in the Hill County and how you can help to save it from light pollution for future generations. \nThe program will be followed by presentation of awards to the winners of the art contest.  Students from Blanco County schools have submitted art and photography for the contest using the theme: \n“Celebrating and Preserving the Night Sky” \nAll are welcome.  Please forward this invitation to everyone. \nQuestions???  Please contact Vicki Guidry @ 713-302-0860 \nWe look forward to seeing you on April 2nd at 6 pm! \nhttp://www.blancocountynightsky.org
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/15054/
LOCATION:Gem of the Hills\, 2233 US Highway 281 North\, Blanco\, Texas
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190401T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190401T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191158
CREATED:20190305T103220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190305T103220Z
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SUMMARY:San Antonio - Recovering America's Wildlife Act Information Session
DESCRIPTION:The Texas Alliance for America’s Fish and Wildlife is holding a San Antonio information session for the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act on Monday\, April 1\, 2019 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. \nDetails: \nMonday\, April 1\, 2019 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm \nThe Witte Museum \n3801 Broadway\, San Antonio 78209 \nMemorial Auditorium \nSpace is limited\, please email info@txwildlifealliance.org to RSVP \nPlease join Texas Alliance for America’s Fish and Wildlife\, and our partners at Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to learn more about the need for\, and benefits of this bipartisan legislation\, specific benefits to the greater San Antonio area\, 2018 Texas successes\, and the many ways you can get involved in the months ahead. \n 
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/san-antonio-recovering-americas-wildlife-act-information-session/
LOCATION:The Witte Museum\, 3801 Broadway St\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78209\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190401T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190401T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191158
CREATED:20190326T095509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190326T095509Z
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SUMMARY:Round Mountain - Wildflower Walks at Westcave Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Spring is the perfect time to witness the hill country transform into a painted landscape of wildflowers. Come out for an expert-guided walk about wildflowers on the Uplands and find out what is blooming. The walk will wind through 1.5 miles of trails and will last 1-2 hours. Wildflower Walks are weather permitting. \nReserve your tickets here. \nFor extensive driving directions\, click here.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/round-mountain-wildflower-walks-at-westcave-preserve/
LOCATION:Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center\, 24814 Hamilton Pool Rd\, Round Mountain\, TX\, 78663\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190330T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190331T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191158
CREATED:20190221T140801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190221T140801Z
UID:14716-1553932800-1554051600@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:San Marcos - Natural Leaders Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment is hosting a Natural Leaders Summit\, geared towards diverse young leaders working towards increasing equitable access to nature in their communities. During the summit\, participants will learn leadership skills\, discover their personal narrative\, and meet local leaders who specialize in community organizing. Included in the seminar are meals throughout the two days\, summit swag including a t-shirt\, and lots of fun including getting out on Spring Lake in a kayak. \nRead more on The Meadows Center website here and follow the Facebook event here.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/san-marcos-natural-leaders-summit/
LOCATION:The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment\, 201 San Marcos Springs Drive\, San Marcos\, TX\, 78666\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment":MAILTO:meadowscenter@txstate.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190330
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190401
DTSTAMP:20260403T191158
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190111T211717Z
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SUMMARY:Dripping Springs - Texas Night Sky Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Texas Night Sky Festival will shine brightly once again on March 30th. Everyone is invited to attend this FREE celebration of the starlit skies of Texas. The Festival will feature fun activities and include the display of selected entries to the Festival photo\, art and poetry contests. You do not want to miss the solar observations\, three planetariums\, Dark Sky & Midnight Defender patch programs\, exhibits from Texas Dark Sky places\, demonstrations of smart lighting\, a silent auction\, tasty food\, live music\, yoga under the stars\, night sky photo tips\, or the good\, old-fashioned Star Party. \nAttendees will be treated to special storytellers who will weave traditional tales of the night sky from indigenous cultures\, renowned speakers\, and exceptional music. \nFind out more at www.TexasNightSkyFestival.org
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/dripping-springs-texas-night-sky-festival/
LOCATION:Dripping Springs Ranch Park\, 1042 Event Center Dr\, Dripping Springs\, TX\, 78620\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190328T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190328T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191158
CREATED:20190314T091824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190314T091824Z
UID:14956-1553797800-1553805000@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Austin - Texas Water Symposium: Water and the 2019 Legislative Session
DESCRIPTION:  \nDownload the flyer here. \nFor a link to the nearby parking map\, click here.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/austin-texas-water-symposium-water-and-the-2019-legislative-session/
ORGANIZER;CN="Hill Country Alliance":MAILTO:info@hillcountryalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190327T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190327T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191158
CREATED:20190313T200023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190313T200023Z
UID:14948-1553702400-1553716800@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Driftwood - Save the Hill Country from the Permian Highway Pipeline Benefit Event
DESCRIPTION:A FREE Gathering of Central Texas people concerned about the proposed Kinder Morgan Permian Highway Pipeline.  There will be experts speaking\, yard signs and stickers\, a raffle and other ways to engage. \nVista Brewery is a quintessentially beautiful Hill Country venue. There will be craft beer\, cider\, wine and farm-to-table dinner from the restaurant available for sale. Live music by Big Cedar Fever! \nFind out more on the Facebook event page\, here. 
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/driftwood-save-the-hill-country-from-the-permian-highway-pipeline-benefit-event/
ORGANIZER;CN="Wimberley Valley Watershed Association":MAILTO:info@wimberleywatershed.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190323T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190323T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191158
CREATED:20190225T232619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190225T232619Z
UID:14764-1553335200-1553342400@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Wimberley - 5th Annual Raptors in the Park
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URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/wimberley-5th-annual-raptors-in-the-park/
LOCATION:Blue Hole Regional Park\, 100 Blue Hole Ln.\, Wimberley\, TX\, 78676\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190322T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190322T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191158
CREATED:20190322T145048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190322T145048Z
UID:14756-1553245200-1553270400@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Kerrville - Home on the Range
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URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/kerrville-home-on-the-range/
LOCATION:Riverside Nature Center\, 150 Francisco Lemos St.\, Kerrville\, TX\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190316T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190316T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191158
CREATED:20190313T193600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190313T193600Z
UID:14932-1552730400-1552744800@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Johnson City - LBJ NHP Pond Restoration
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/johnson-city-lbj-nhp-pond-restoration/
LOCATION:LBJ National Historical Park\, 100 Ladybird Lane\, Johnson City\, TX\, 78636\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190315
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190319
DTSTAMP:20260403T191158
CREATED:20190211T235442Z
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UID:14592-1552608000-1552953599@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Llano - Llano Earth Art Fest
DESCRIPTION:Held on the banks of the Llano River- one block from Llano’s historic downtown- the Llano Earth Art Fest (LEAF) is an interactive experience for young and old alike.  Watch internationally renowned artists defy gravity with amazingly balanced rock sculptures.  Listen to great musicians fill the park with song.  Try your hand at rock balancing or see if you’ve got what it takes to compete in the 2019 World Rock Stacking Championship.  For kids there are plenty of activities\, including a climbing wall\, face painting\, and more.  Adults can enjoy a cold beer while taking part in workshops\, viewing and creating art\, or just relaxing in the sun. \nLearn more here. 
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/llano-llano-earth-art-fest/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190313T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190313T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191158
CREATED:20190222T232442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190222T232442Z
UID:14724-1552471200-1552496400@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Austin - Texas Water Day at the Capitol
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/austin-texas-water-day-at-the-capitol/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190312T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190312T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191158
CREATED:20190217T224702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190217T224702Z
UID:14680-1552413600-1552420800@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Spring Branch - Comal County Conservation Alliance Community Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/spring-branch-comal-county-conservation-alliance/
LOCATION:GVTC Auditorium\, 36101 FM 3159\, New Braunfels\, TX\, 78132\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Comal County Conservation Alliance":MAILTO:info@comalconservation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190308T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190308T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191158
CREATED:20190225T232022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190225T232022Z
UID:14760-1552053600-1552059000@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Kerrville - A Treatise on Fishing with an Angle
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/kerrville-a-treatise-on-fishing-with-an-angle/
LOCATION:Riverside Nature Center\, 150 Francisco Lemos St.\, Kerrville\, TX\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190306T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190306T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191158
CREATED:20190222T233402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190222T233402Z
UID:14731-1551859200-1551888000@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Bandera - Texas Riparian & Stream Ecosystem Workshop
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/bandera-texas-riparian-stream-ecosystem-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190305T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190305T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191158
CREATED:20190227T115541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190227T115541Z
UID:14803-1551810600-1551816000@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Boerne - Seasons at Selah Book Signing
DESCRIPTION:DATE: Tuesday\, March 5\, 2019 \nTIME: 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. \nEvent: Boerne Chapter\, Native Plant Society \nVENUE: Cibolo Nature Center\, Multi-purpose Room \nADDRESS: 140 City Park Road\, Boerne\, TX 78006 \nPHONE: 830/249-4616 \nDETAILS: \nSet-up\, snacks and social time\, 6:30 p.m. \nMeeting begins at 7:00 p.m. \nPresentations\, Q&A\, book sales and signing. \nPhotography display and sales. \n  \nAll are invited. \n  \nTexas A&M University Press\, 2018 \nhttps://www.tamupress.com/book/9781623496340/seasons-at-selah/
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/boerne-seasons-at-selah-book-signing/
LOCATION:Cibolo Nature Center\, 140 City Park Road\, Boerne\, TX\, 78006\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190303T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190303T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191158
CREATED:20190211T234951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190211T234951Z
UID:14589-1551630600-1551643200@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Austin - Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour for 2019 returns to Austin with two evenings of the best films shown at the 2018 Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival in Alberta\, Canada. The films feature travel and adventure in distant lands as well as adrenaline-fueled action sports films. Each evening will feature a different selection of films. No repeats! Join us on Saturday and Sunday evenings\, March 2nd and March 3rd at the Historic Paramount Theatre in downtown Austin. \nTickets are exclusively available on the Paramount Theatre website. Purchase tickets for Saturday evening and Sunday evening. Proceeds from your ticket will support our Texas State Parks! \nDoors open at 4:30\, with shows starting at 6PM. For the full schedule\, check out the line-up for both Saturday and Sunday here. 
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/austin-banff-centre-mountain-film-festival-2/
LOCATION:The Paramount Theatre\, 713 Congress Ave\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190302T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190302T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191158
CREATED:20190211T234451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190211T234451Z
UID:14578-1551547800-1551560400@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Austin - Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour for 2019 returns to Austin with two evenings of the best films shown at the 2018 Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival in Alberta\, Canada. The films feature travel and adventure in distant lands as well as adrenaline-fueled action sports films. Each evening will feature a different selection of films. No repeats! Join us on Saturday and Sunday evenings\, March 2nd and March 3rd at the Historic Paramount Theatre in downtown Austin. \nTickets are exclusively available on the Paramount Theatre website. Purchase tickets for Saturday evening and Sunday evening. Proceeds from your ticket will support our Texas State Parks! \nDoors open at 5:30\, with shows starting at 7PM. For the full schedule\, check out the line-up for both Saturday and Sunday here. 
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/austin-banff-centre-mountain-film-festival/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190228T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190228T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191158
CREATED:20190226T101820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190226T101820Z
UID:14778-1551369600-1551384000@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Wimberley - WVWA Permian Highway Pipeline Opposition Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:The Wimberley Valley Watershed Association is currently working to oppose and reroute the Permian Highway Gas & Oil Pipeline OUT of the Texas Hill Country and away from the Edwards and Trinity Aquifers. WVWA will be hosting a fundraiser event and kick off for Amplify Austin day of giving from 4pm- 8pm on Thursday\, 02/28 at the Shady Llama in Wimberley\, where a portion of all food & drinks sold will be contributed to the Save The Hill Country legal defense fund. You can also donate online at: bit.ly/SAVETHEHILLCOUNTRY and learn more about their efforts at wimberleywatershed.org. \nThis is a free and fun event for everyone affected by the Pipeline to network\, learn more and fundraise for WVWA’s Legal Defense Fund as they prepare to fight Kinder Morgan. \nThe pipeline is slated to be constructed 1400 feet from the Shady Llama! You can see the route clearly from their beautiful venue. \nShady Llama Beer Garden has graciously offered to contribute $2 of every drink sold to the cause! They serve local Texas beers and wines. There will be live music by Bob Slaughter and friends as well as food trucks serving food. \n 
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/wimberley/
ORGANIZER;CN="Wimberley Valley Watershed Association":MAILTO:info@wimberleywatershed.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190228T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190228T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191158
CREATED:20190224T195348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190224T195348Z
UID:14746-1551351600-1551355200@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Johnson City - Stewarding the Blanco and Pedernales Rivers
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/johnson-city-stewarding-the-blanco-and-pedernales-rivers/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190228T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190228T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191158
CREATED:20190120T143621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190120T143621Z
UID:14313-1551340800-1551369600@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Houston - 2019 Gulf Coast Water Conservation Symposium
DESCRIPTION:8th annual Gulf Coast Water Conservation Symposium \nWater Efficient Future: Planning\, Tools and Best Practices \nThe Gulf Coast 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.  This year’s symposium is focused on new and improved tools to help your utility meet its water conservation goals.  The symposium will also feature case studies highlighting planning\, redevelopment and water conservation implementation efforts from cities large and small. \nRegister HERE : Registration is $45 and includes Conference Materials\, Breakfast\, and Lunch (Vegan and Gluten Free options available). \nRead more from the Texas Living Waters Project here. 
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/houston-2019-gulf-coast-water-conservation-symposium/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190301
DTSTAMP:20260403T191158
CREATED:20190212T001148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190212T001148Z
UID:14599-1551312000-1551398399@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Austin - Amplify Austin Day of Giving
DESCRIPTION:Support the Hill Country Alliance in AmplifyATX! \nAmplify Austin strives to meet the needs of our community by providing a digital marketplace that connects local donors with Austin area nonprofits all year long. We inspire the people of Austin and their neighbors to make a difference in their community by connecting them with the causes they’re passionate about on one easy-to-use platform where they can donate to charities in their neighborhood. \nCheck out the HCA page on Amplify Austin here and remember to put #LoveTitos for an extra $5 donation from Tito’s Vodka to be added to your donation! \n \n 
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/austin-amplify-austin-day-of-giving/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190223T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190223T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191158
CREATED:20190206T232106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190206T232106Z
UID:14528-1550919600-1550948400@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Blanco - Cold Ones for Conservation at Real Ale Brewing Co.
DESCRIPTION:Come enjoy a beer in Blanco! \nReal Ale Brewing Co. will be open from 11-7 and Hill Country Alliance staff will be around from 12-4 to talk about our mission\, what we do\, and how you can get involved! \nOur friends at Real Ale Brewing Co. will also be debuting their new spring seasonal WALLBALL\, an India Pale Lager. There will also be food on deck by Bubba’s Brat Haus. \n10% of all taproom sales on 2/23 will go to support the the Hill Country Alliance. Come by and show your support!
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/blanco-cold-ones-for-conservation-at-real-ale-brewing-co/
LOCATION:Real Ale Brewing Company\, 231 San Saba Ct\, Blanco\, TX\, 78606\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Hill Country Alliance":MAILTO:info@hillcountryalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190223T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190223T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191158
CREATED:20190129T170723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190129T170723Z
UID:14451-1550916000-1550934000@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Austin - Austin Cave Festival
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, Feb. 23\, 2019 (10am – 3pm)\nLady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center\nLocation: 4801 La Crosse Ave.\, Austin\, TX 78739\nThis free\, family-friendly event will feature hands-on activities\, cave tours\, live music\, and more. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore a cave and see how water makes its way to the aquifer and Barton Springs\, learn about animals that call Austin’s caves home\, try on caving gear\, and learn how to protect and conserve Austin’s water resources. \n\nTour Wildflower Cave or LaCrosse Cave\nCrawl through CaveSim\, realistic artificial cave with interactive electronic formations\, fauna\, and artifacts\nExplore the Children’s Art Cave\nHike to a sinkhole\nEnjoy a rockin’ Barton Springs Salamander puppet show by local children’s musicians\nLearn more about caves through hands-on activities\nEnjoy live music\n\nAustin Cave Festival is hosted by the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center\, the Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District\, and the City of Austin (Austin Parks and Recreation Department; Austin Water Wildland Conservation Division and Watershed Protection Department). \nIn addition to caving\, there will be lots of indoor and outdoor activities to choose from\, so the event will be held rain or shine! \nAustin Cave Festival Cave Tours (for ages 4+) \nJoin experts from City of Austin Watershed Protection and Wildlands for tours of La Crosse Cave and Wildflower Cave to explore the underground world and learn what critters live there\, how water enters the cave and travels through the Edwards Aquifer\, and how actions in the recharge zone affect water quality at Barton Springs. Wear closed-toe shoes and clothes you can get muddy and bring clean clothes/shoes to change into afterwards. Helmets\, headlamps and additional cave gear will be provided. If safety gear does not fit or is not worn\, participant will not be permitted into cave. Children must be accompanied by an adult. \nLaCrosse Cave and Wildflower Cave both require some stooping and crawling to explore. In some places you’ll be able to stand or sit comfortably. \nAustin Cave Festival will be hosted by the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center\, the Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District\, and the City of Austin (Austin Water Wildland Conservation Division; Watershed Protection Department).
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/14451/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190222T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191158
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190207T000017Z
UID:14533-1550824200-1550833200@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:San Marcos - Coffee & Conservation
DESCRIPTION:Join the Hays County Soil & Water Conservation District for coffee while they discuss conservation at Mochas and Javas. Bring your questions for a casual discussion with local Natural Resources Conservation Services\, Texas A&M Forest Services\, Texas Parks and Wildlife\, San Marcos River Foundation\, and City of Austin Wild Land Conservation Division employees. \nLearn about trees\, livestock\, wildlife\, backyard gardening\, river conservation\, and wildfires from these agency professionals. \nFor constantly updated information\, check the Facebook page here. 
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/san-marcos-coffee-conservation/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190216T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190216T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191158
CREATED:20181212T222812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181212T222812Z
UID:14047-1550311200-1550322000@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:San Marcos - Final Trees for the Blanco Planting
DESCRIPTION:Join our friends at TreeFolks for their FINAL Trees for the Blanco planting event. They will be planting saplings along a stretch of the Blanco River. This event is part of a 4-year program to help reforest the banks of the Blanco River damaged during the Memorial Day Weekend Floods of 2015. The new seedlings will help to reduce erosion\, clean the water\, and slow future flooding. \nJoin in on TreeFolks’ final planting event on the Blanco River! To sign-up to volunteer\, click here. \n**Location will be announced via email the day before the event\, to protect the privacy of the landowner. Trees for the Blanco events are held in Hays County\, in the San Marcos area.** \nFind more information on the TreeFolks event page. \n \n 
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/san-marcos-final-trees-for-the-blanco-planting/
ORGANIZER;CN="TreeFolks":MAILTO:admin@treefolks.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190215T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190215T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191158
CREATED:20181130T101922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181130T101922Z
UID:13976-1550224800-1550244600@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Spring Branch - Comal County Landowner Workshop
DESCRIPTION:To register\, click here.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/13976/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190217
DTSTAMP:20260403T191158
CREATED:20190111T220243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190111T220243Z
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SUMMARY:Corpus Christi - Texas Organic Farmers & Gardeners Association (TOFGA) Conference
DESCRIPTION:Texas Farmers\, Gardeners\, and Food Activists to Gather in Corpus Christi for the 2019 TOFGA Annual Conference\n\n\n  \nAUSTIN\, Texas (January 8\, 2019) – ​Farmers\, ranchers\, farm and food advocates\, researchers\, students\, and gardening enthusiasts will gather in Corpus Christi in February for the annual Texas Organic Farmers & Gardeners Association (TOFGA) conference. Held February 14-16\, 2019 at the Omni Hotel on the Corpus Christi Bay\, the conference seeks to bolster the growing sustainable and organic industry in Texas\, while allowing participants to share ideas\, gain insight\, and connect with others.[vcex_spacing size=”30px”]\n\n\n“The TOFGA Conference is an impactful event for growing more sustainable Texas farms in response to the immense consumer demand here in Texas. The program offers plentiful opportunities for learning\, networking\, and building community\,” said Andrew Smiley\, TOFGA Board President. “We are thrilled to take our annual event to South Texas this year!”[vcex_spacing size=”30px”]\n\n\nThe conference includes two days of interactive learning sessions covering diverse topics such as fruit and vegetable production\, livestock and grazing\, soil health\, business management\, marketing\, food policy\, and more. The popular Farm & Food Trivia game will be back\, and the exhibit hall will be packed with knowledgeable representatives of industry\, non-profit\, and government agencies including Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SARE)\, Capital Farm Credit\, Texas Department of Agriculture\, Integrated Acres\, Texas SARE\, Dallas Farmers Market\, Farm & Ranch Freedom Alliance (FARFA)\, Osborne Quality Seeds\, Ag Workers\, Sustainable Food Center\, National Center for Appropriate Technology\, and more. Many add-on activities are offered during the event including pre-conference workshops and farm tours\, as well as the annual Friday night banquet.\n[vcex_spacing size=”30px”]\n\nBanquet tickets are sold separately\, and community members are encouraged to join for this annual celebration. The banquet dinner will feature local and organic food and beverages\, as well as the 2019 keynote speaker\, Ellen Polishuk\, a longtime\, down-to-earth farmer\, business consultant\, author\, and dynamic speaker. A co-owner of Potomac Vegetable Farms in Northern Virginia\, Ms. Polishuk has experience growing produce for seven farmers markets\, a 550-member CSA\, and two roadsides stands. She is co-author of the newly-released book Start Your Farm​ and writes the farmer-to-farmer profile column for Growing For Market magazine.[vcex_spacing size=”30px”]\n\nVisit www.tofga.org for schedule\, speaker and session information\, registration\, and banquet tickets. Click here to register. [vcex_spacing size=”30px”]\n\nTo sponsor\, exhibit\, or advertise\, please contact Frankie Bayne at admin@tofga.org. [vcex_spacing size=”30px”]\n\n\nCONTACT:\nFrankie Bayne of Texas Organic Farmers & Gardeners Association at phone number: (512) 656-2456 or email: admin@tofga.org\n[vcex_spacing size=”30px”]\n\n\nAbout TOFGA\nThe Texas Organic Farmers & Gardeners Association​ is a statewide non-profit​ 501(c)3 organization focused on education and advocacy for Texas farmers\, ranchers\, and gardeners who practice organic and sustainable methods.​Established in 1993\, TOFGA is a member-run and member-funded organization open to all individuals interested in the production and consumption of organic and sustainable products in Texas.[vcex_spacing size=”30px”]
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/corpus-christi-texas-organic-farmers-gardeners-association-tofga-conference/
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