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SUMMARY:San Marcos - Water Quality Training
DESCRIPTION:A Texas Watershed Steward workshop on water quality related to the Upper San Marcos River will be held from 1-5 p.m. Sept. 17 at the San Marcos Activity Center\, 501 E. Hopkins St. in San Marcos. \nThose interested are also invited to attend a stakeholder meeting at the same location that morning from 9-10 a.m. \nThe workshop is presented by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board in cooperation with The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment at Texas State University. \nThe training is free and open to anyone interested in improving water quality in the region. Light refreshments will be provided. Participants are encouraged to preregister at the Texas Watershed Steward website at https://tws.tamu.edu.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/san-marcos-water-quality-training/
ORGANIZER;CN="The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment":MAILTO:meadowscenter@txstate.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190917T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190917T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T231858
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SUMMARY:New Braunfels - CCCA Celebration for Conservation
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/new-braunfels-ccca-celebration-for-conservation/
LOCATION:The Gruene Grove\, 1263 Gruene Road\, New Braunfels\, TX\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Comal County Conservation Alliance":MAILTO:info@comalconservation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190918T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190918T150000
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SUMMARY:Johnson City - National Public Lands Day Town Creek Restoration
DESCRIPTION:This year for National Public Lands Day\, the Friends of LBJ National Historical Park will be hosting another Settlement Restoration on Wednesday\, September 18th from 8am-3pm. \n\n\nThis will include a pop-up educational tent (that will also have water and hopefully some snacks)\, and the option for individuals to volunteer and help remove invasive and exotic species from 8am-11am.  From 11am-3pm\, volunteers are invited to join us in the air conditioned Event Center to make eco-friendly crafts like seed balls.  Volunteers will come and go throughout the day as their time permits\, and will be given a “free one-time entrance pass to a National Park”.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/johnson-city-national-public-lands-day-town-creek-restoration/
LOCATION:LBJ National Historical Park\, 100 Ladybird Lane\, Johnson City\, TX\, 78636\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190918T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190918T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T231858
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190605T211537Z
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SUMMARY:Dripping Springs - Hays County Master Gardeners Fall Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Join the Hays County Master Gardeners during September for our annual plant sale! This year we will feature native and adapted perennials\, herbs and of course Texas Superstar plants which are highly recommended by Texas A&M AgriLife. \nDon’t worry if you are new to gardening; we will have an information table staffed with Master Gardeners that will provide planting guidance. Our mission is to provide public education on best gardening practices for successful growing. \nThe Master Gardeners Fall Plant Sale will be held at the Farmers Markets in Dripping Springs on Wednesday\, September 18th and San Marcos on Saturday\, September 21st. \nDripping Springs Farmers Market \nWednesday\, September 18 from 3 – 6 PM \n160 E Mercer St\, Dripping Springs\, TX 78620 \n  \nWe invite you to learn more about our programs and events on \nFacebook: www.facebook.com/HaysCountyGardeners \nInstagram: @hayscountymastergardeners \nhttps://txmg.org/hays/ \nCash and credit card accepted \n 
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/hays-county-master-gardeners-fall-plant-sale/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190921T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190921T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T231858
CREATED:20190723T164859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190723T164859Z
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SUMMARY:San Marcos - Hays County Master Gardeners Fall Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Join the Hays County Master Gardeners during September for our annual plant sale! This year we will feature native and adapted perennials\, herbs and of course Texas Superstar plants which are highly recommended by Texas A&M AgriLife. \nDon’t worry if you are new to gardening; we will have an information table staffed with Master Gardeners that will provide planting guidance. Our mission is to provide public education on best gardening practices for successful growing. \nThe Master Gardeners Fall Plant Sale will be held at the Farmers Markets in Dripping Springs on Wednesday\, September 18th and San Marcos on Saturday\, September 21st. \nSan Marcos Farmers Market \nSaturday\, September 21 from 9 AM – 1 PM \n1901 Alpine Trail\, San Marcos\, TX 78666 \n  \nWe invite you to learn more about our programs and events on \nFacebook: www.facebook.com/HaysCountyGardeners \nInstagram: @hayscountymastergardeners \nhttps://txmg.org/hays/ \nCash and credit card accepted
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/san-marcos-hays-county-master-gardeners-fall-plant-sale/
LOCATION:San Marcos Farmers Market\, 1901 Alpine Trail\, San Marcos\, TX\, 78666\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190921T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190921T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T231858
CREATED:20190905T090748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190905T090748Z
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SUMMARY:Round Mountain - Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center Star Party
DESCRIPTION:Tour the night skies at Westcave Preserve\, a dark sky location convenient to Austin. Star Party nights are an ideal opportunity to enjoy an evening gazing at the stars through a high-quality telescope. \nWith local astronomers on hand to answer questions\, you’ll be delighted and amazed by what you see and learn! \n$15 adult (18+) | $5 child (4 – 17) \n2019 Star Party Dates: \n\nSeptember 21\, 8:00-10:00 pm\nOctober 19\, 7:30-9:30pm\nNovember 16\, 6:30 – 8:30 pm\nDecember 14\, 6:00 – 8:30 pm\nJanuary 18\, 6:30 – 8:30 pm\nFebruary 15\, 7:00 – 9:00 pm\n\nEvents are weather permitting. To make a reservation\, please email starparty@westcave.org or call 830.825.3442 \nPlease include a phone number and the size of your group in your email or phone message. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/round-mountain-westcave-outdoor-discovery-center-star-party/
LOCATION:Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center\, 24814 Hamilton Pool Rd\, Round Mountain\, TX\, 78663\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190925T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190925T203000
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CREATED:20190912T161011Z
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SUMMARY:Austin - Old Buildings in a Changing Austin: Historic Preservation\, Density\, and Affordability
DESCRIPTION:Historic preservation is used across the country to support small businesses\, provide affordable housing\, and preserve community heritage. But what is its role in Austin\, where a booming economy is spurring calls for higher-density development and production of housing on a much larger scale? \nDr. Mike Powe from the National Trust for Historic Preservation will discuss how older\, smaller\, mixed-age buildings in Austin relate to housing affordability and economic vitality as our city grows. \nThis event is free and open to the public and city staff \nFind out more here.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/austin-old-buildings-in-a-changing-austin-historic-preservation-density-and-affordability/
LOCATION:Mexican American Cultural Center – Austin\, 600 River St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190926T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190926T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T231858
CREATED:20190828T210503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190828T210503Z
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SUMMARY:Dripping Springs - Annual Hill Country Leadership Summit
DESCRIPTION:Please mark your calendars for the Annual Hill Country Leadership Summit\, Thursday\, September 26\, 2019. \nWe will gather at the Sacred Oaks within Camp Lucy in Dripping Springs\, TX. The Leadership Summit is the Hill Country Alliance’s premiere annual gathering\, and provides an opportunity for learning\, networking\, and being inspired among our region’s top community leaders\, conservation practitioners\, and natural resource managers. \nOur program will focus on the challenges we face as a region\, the huge successes we have accomplished in the past year\, and the emergent opportunities ahead. Look for a detailed agenda in mid July. \nFor information on the program line-up and speakers\, click here.  \nRegister here.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/dripping-springs-annual-hill-country-leadership-summit/
LOCATION:Camp Lucy\, 3509 Creed Rd.\, Dripping Springs\, TX\, 78620\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Hill Country Alliance":MAILTO:info@hillcountryalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190926T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190926T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T231858
CREATED:20190828T212239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190828T212239Z
UID:16753-1569520800-1569529800@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Spicewood - Boots\, Chaps & Cowboy Hats Benefit for the City of Double Horn
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URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/spicewood-boots-chaps-cowboy-hats-benefit-for-the-city-of-double-horn/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190928T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190928T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T231858
CREATED:20190805T080146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190805T080146Z
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SUMMARY:Fredericksburg - Learn to Landscape with Native Hill Country Plants
DESCRIPTION:Fredericksburg Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas \nLearn to Landscape with Native Hill Country Plants \n  \nWhat:                 Native Landscaping Certification Program- Level 3 \nTopic:                  The Native Landscape Certification Program (NLCP) has been developed by the Native Plant Society of Texas to teach the value of including and preserving native plants in landscapes. \nLevel 3:  Installation and Maintenance of Native Landscapes \n\nRecognize the differences between native and non-native landscapes.\nBecome familiar with how to install the different types of native plants into a landscape\, including: plant choice\, purchase\, placement\, spacing; soil choice; bed and soil preparation; planting seeds and plants; mulching.\nUnderstand maintenance requirements and techniques. Create maintenance schedules for different types of native plants.\n\nThe course includes a classroom session and a 1.5-2 hour outdoor plant walk. \nThe Native Plant Society (NPSOT) offers two levels of certificates:\nCompletion – attend the full day.\nCompetency – attend the full day and pass a test at the end of the class. \nCost:                    Members of the Native Plant Society of Texas: $50; Non-members: $65 \nBecome a Member:  https://npsot.org/wp/join-renew/ \nTo Register:      https://npsot3.123signup.com/event/registration/rgfns \nMore Info:        https://npsot3.123signup.com/event/details/rgfns \nQuestions:        Registration questions: Meg Inglis\, NLCP Coordinator\, meg.inglis@npsot.org or 512-589-1316\nLocation and class specific questions: Chris Anderson\, NLCP Fredericksburg Chapter Program Manager\, sligo.canine@gmail.com\, 830-998-8559 \nInstructors:       Chris Anderson\, Lonnie Childs; both past Presidents of the Native Plant Society -Fredericksburg \nDate:                   Saturday\, September 28\, 2019 \nTime:                  8:30-4:30 p.m. (30-45 minutes for lunch. Bring your own sack lunch) \nWhere:              Central Texas Electric Cooperative – 386 Friendship Lane\, Fredericksburg\, Texas 78624 \n 
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/fredericksburg-learn-to-landscape-with-native-hill-country-plants/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190928T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190928T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T231858
CREATED:20190830T091558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190830T091558Z
UID:16772-1569697200-1569704400@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Wimberley - Blue Hole Star Party
DESCRIPTION:The City of Wimberley Parks Department and the Wimberley Valley Dark Sky Committee present the next Blue Hole Star Party on September 28 at 7:00 pm! The event is free and will be held at the soccer fields. Bring your flashlights and experience the park like you never have before! Guests are encouraged to bring a picnic\, chairs\, and blankets. Please call (512)660-9111 for additional information.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/wimberley-blue-hole-star-party-2/
LOCATION:Blue Hole Regional Park\, 100 Blue Hole Ln.\, Wimberley\, TX\, 78676\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190930T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191001T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T231858
CREATED:20190723T131356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190723T131356Z
UID:16295-1569830400-1569949200@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Fredericksburg - Bennett Women's  Land Stewardship Conference
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/fredericksburg-bennett-womens-land-stewardship-conference/
LOCATION:The Inn on Barons Creek\, 308 S. Washington St.\, Fredericksburg\, TX\, 78624\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191003T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191003T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T231858
CREATED:20190930T155401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190930T155401Z
UID:17059-1570125600-1570131000@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:New Braunfels - Alamo Area MPO Meeting & Public Comment Session
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/new-braunfels-alamo-area-mpo-meeting-public-comment-session/
LOCATION:New Braunfels Civic Center\, 375 S. Castell Ave\, New Braunfels\, TX\, 78130\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization":MAILTO:www.alamoareampo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191003T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191003T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T231858
CREATED:20190805T163038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190805T163038Z
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SUMMARY:San Antonio - Mountainfilm on Tour
DESCRIPTION:Mountainfilm on Tour- San Antonio is coming to Confluence Park on the evening of Thursday\, October 3rd. Experience a selection of culturally rich\, adventure-packed and inspiring documentary films. Presented by the San Antonio River Foundation\, this film festival will galvanize stewardship and awaken your love of nature. Paired with light cuisine and cocktails\, your night by the River will be one of discovery and change.\n[vcex_spacing size=”30px”]\nProceeds benefit the San Antonio River Foundation’s vision to inspire stewardship.\n[vcex_spacing size=”30px”]\nCocktail reception begins 6:30pm\, Show 7:30pm\nTickets $50 each\, includes admission\, refreshments and alcoholic beverages (21+ years old event) \n[vcex_spacing size=”30px”] \nParking information and the list of films can be found at: https://sariverfound.org/sarf-events/filmfest/ \n\nClick here to buy tickets.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/san-antonio-mountainfilm-on-tour/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191004T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191004T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T231858
CREATED:20191004T160927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191004T160927Z
UID:17153-1570176000-1570208400@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Hunt - Soil for Water: Agricultural Resilience Clinic with Nicole Masters
DESCRIPTION:ONE- AND TWO-DAY TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE \nFriday only $70 (includes lunch) ONLY 15 AVAILABLE \nFriday Game Dinner at The Hunt Store $35 \nFriday and Saturday $130 (both days include lunch)* ONLY 18 AVAILABLE \nInternationally-acclaimed agroecologist Nicole Masters of New Zealand will join NCAT specialists\, HMI Certified Educators\, and other regenerative agriculture experts for two activity-filled days exploring agricultural resilience. In the dynamic and sometimes unforgiving climates of Texas\, any agricultural operation needs to be ready to cope with and recover from adversity. By holding more water in the soil and fostering the right soil microbiology we can buffer changes in temperature and mitigate the effects of extreme weather patterns. \nThis two-day clinic will provide insights into soil health\, soil health indicators and monitoring techniques\, and plant health. Questions Nicole will address include: \n\nHow do we build soil structure to improve water and mineral cycles?\nWhat is the role of soil microbes in pasture quality and resiliency?\nWhat are your weeds telling you?\nHow do we manage weeds\, disease\, and insects?\nHow do we shift from invasive grasses to native grasses?\nHow does adaptive multi-paddock grazing encourage resiliency?\nWhat monitoring strategies can we use to be sure we are making improvement and moving towards our goals?\nHow can we reduce the need for chemical inputs without reducing yields?\n\n* No single tickets for Saturday will be sold. Per Nicole’s request\, people who join the hands-on portion of the clinic on Saturday must attend on Friday. \nPlease reserve your space for the clinic and the dinner using the form below. \nLodging options for this training are limited and we suggest you book as soon as possible to ensure your space. \nClick here to visit NCAT’s website for more information and lodging options\, or call or email NCAT specialist Kara Kroeger\, 479-587-3479 or karak@ncat.org. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/hunt-soil-for-water-agricultural-resilience-clinic-with-nicole-masters/
LOCATION:Kerr Wildlife Management Area\, 2625 FM 1340\, Hunt\, TX\, 78024\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191004T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191004T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T231858
CREATED:20190930T100026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190930T100026Z
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SUMMARY:Blanco - Caring for Your Land: Incentives for Stewardship and Conservation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:We hope you can join us for the October 4th\, CARING FOR YOUR LAND – INCENTIVES FOR STEWARDSHIP AND CONSERVATION WORKSHOP at Gem of the Hills Community Center (2233 N US Highway 281) in Blanco\, TX.  \nThis free event\, which will detail tools and financial incentives to support land stewardship and conservation\, starts at 9:30 AM and ends at 1:30 PM on Friday\, October 4th. Lunch will be included and space is limited. To learn more and to register for this free workshop\, please go to https://www.texas-wildlife.org/resources/events/caring-for-your-land
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/blanco-caring-for-your-land-incentives-for-stewardship-and-conservation-workshop/
LOCATION:Gem of the Hills\, 2233 US Highway 281 North\, Blanco\, Texas
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191005T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191005T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T231858
CREATED:20190912T142520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190912T142520Z
UID:16877-1570266000-1570276800@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:New Braunfels - Walk and Talk at the Headwaters at the Comal with CCCA
DESCRIPTION:Join the Comal County Conservation Alliance (CCCA) for a Walk and Talk Tour of the Headwaters at the Comal. Nancy Pappas\, Managing Director of the Headwaters\, will lead the tour of this ecologically and historically significant property. The Headwaters at the Comal showcases the significance of the Comal Springs and connects the community to nature and the importance of conservation. It is a 16-acre property in the middle of a transformation from a “brownfield” fleet/facility property into a premier education center. This tour includes an overview of the history of the site; a walk through a savanna prairie reclaimed from an asphalt parking lot; a look into an historic cistern encasing the headwaters springs of the Comal River; a discussion of the archaeological significance of the property\, and much\, much more. Don’t miss this opportunity for an insider’s view of this important property. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/new-braunfels-walk-and-talk-at-the-headwaters-at-the-comal-with-ccca/
LOCATION:Headwaters at the Comal\, 333 E. Klingemann St\, New Braunfels\, TX\, 78130\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Comal County Conservation Alliance":MAILTO:info@comalconservation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191005T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191005T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T231858
CREATED:20190925T152638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190925T152638Z
UID:17011-1570266000-1570276800@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:New Braunfels - Walk and Talk Tour of the Headwaters at the Comal
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Comal County Conservation Alliance (CCCA) for a “Walk and Talk” Tour of the Headwaters at the Comal.  Nancy Pappas\, Managing Director of the Headwaters\, will lead the tour which will include a walk through a restored native prairie that was reclaimed from an asphalt parking lot\, a look into the historic cistern encasing the headwaters springs of the Comal River\, a discussion of the Archaeological discoveries on the property and much\, much more. \nClick here to register. \nSpace is limited so sign up soon!
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/new-braunfels-walk-and-talk-tour-of-the-headwaters-at-the-comal/
LOCATION:Headwaters at the Comal\, 333 E. Klingemann St\, New Braunfels\, TX\, 78130\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Comal County Conservation Alliance":MAILTO:info@comalconservation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191008T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191008T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T231858
CREATED:20191002T112046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191002T112046Z
UID:17124-1570554000-1570561200@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Dripping Springs - Open House: US 290 from Oak Hill to Dripping Springs
DESCRIPTION:TxDOT has launched the US 290 from Oak Hill to Dripping Springs Planning and Feasibility Study. This study will identify future safety and mobility improvements to US 290 from RM 1826 in southwest Austin to RM 12 in Dripping Springs. The corridor spans both Travis and Hays counties. \nThe purpose of this planning and feasibility study is to identify long-term safety and mobility solutions for the US 290 corridor and to establish a recommended right-of-way footprint. The study is anticipated to take one year and will include many opportunities for public involvement. At the conclusion of the planning and feasibility study\, TxDOT plans to enter into the environmental study and schematic design process to further develop any potential solutions identified. Of note\, the proposed project would connect to the Oak Hill Parkway project. \nThe purpose of the open house is to request input from the community regarding safety and mobility needs on the US 290 corridor within the study limits. \nAn open house will be held at each end of the study area. Both open houses will have identical materials and attendees can come and go at their convenience. Study team members will be available to answer questions and receive input from the public. \nIf you are unable to attend\, take TxDOT’s online survey. Comments must be received on or before Oct. 21\, 2019 to be included in the official record. \nLearn more on TxDOT’s website here.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/dripping-springs-open-house-us-290-from-oak-hill-to-dripping-springs/
LOCATION:Dripping Springs Ranch Park\, 1042 Event Center Dr\, Dripping Springs\, TX\, 78620\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191009T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191009T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T231858
CREATED:20191002T113455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191002T113455Z
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SUMMARY:Wimberley - Hays County Public Meeting on El Rancho Cima Conservation
DESCRIPTION:Hays County to hold public meeting to discuss the acquisition of 533 acres of riverfront at El Rancho Cima for conservation\nHays County Courthouse\, San Marcos\, TX (Oct. 1\, 2019) – The Hays County Precinct 3 Office will host a public meeting Wednesday\, October 9\, to discuss recent efforts to conserve portions of El Rancho Cima. The meeting will be held at the Wimberley Community Center\, 14068 Ranch Road 12\, at 6 p.m. \nEl Rancho Cima\, also known as the Boy Scout Ranch\, is located 18 miles west of San Marcos on Ranch Road 32 along the Devil’s Backbone. The property includes Sentinel Peak\, which at more than 1\,200-feet-high is a landmark for anyone traveling the route. \nThe 2\,300-acre ranch was recently sold by the Sam Houston Area Boy Council of Boy Scouts\, which was steward of the property for more than 60 years\, and the new owner has subdivided the property. \n“There has been a great deal of interest in conserving El Rancho Cima\,” Precinct 3 Commissioner Lon Shell said. “We have been working on ways in which to participate in these efforts and now have the ability to secure a 533-acre portion of the ranch that has frontage on both sides of the Blanco River. This gives Hays County a unique opportunity for conservation and partnership opportunities to preserve water quality and endangered species habitat as well as provide public access to a special part of the Texas Hill Country.”
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/wimberley-hays-county-public-meeting-on-el-rancho-cima-conservation/
LOCATION:Wimberley Community Center\, 14068 Ranch Rd 12\, Wimberley\, TX\, 78676\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191010T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191010T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T231858
CREATED:20190905T110554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190905T110554Z
UID:16847-1570730400-1570734000@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Fredericksburg - Texas Stars at Night are Big and Bright! Let's Keep Them That Way: Dark Skies and Why They Matter
DESCRIPTION:Fredericksburg Native Plant Society and Fredericksburg Independent School District Community Education Present  \n “Texas Stars at Night are Big and Bright”  Let’s keep them that way! \n                        “Dark Skies and Why They Matter” \nWhat:               Fredericksburg Independent School District Community Education Class \nSpeaker:         Bridget Langdale \nElectric lights were introduced less than 150 years ago.  In that short time\, star-filled night skies have largely disappeared from all populated areas.  Since living things co-evolved with dark skies\, some plants and animals actually require the night sky for survival.  We are just beginning to learn about the health benefits attributed to a dark night.  All is not lost\, however.  With prudent use of non-glare lighting\, it is possible to have both dark night skies and safe streets.  In this class you will learn how to save money\, save energy\, increase personal safety and health\, help wildlife and plants thrive\, and help keep our night sky dark… simply by the wise use of man-made lighting. \nMs. Langdale\, a resident of Mason\, is active in the Texas Master Naturalist Hill Country Chapter and is a member of the Mason Star Gazers and the Hill Country Astronomer clubs.  She works with the International Dark Sky Organization and the Hill Country Alliance to increase public awareness about light pollution and to offer common sense solutions for individuals\, businesses\, communities\, city councils and county commissions.  Langdale’s transformative efforts have resulted in her home town of Mason being recognized as having some of the darkest skies in the Hill Country. \nTime:               6:00 p.m.-7:00 pm \nCost:                $20.00 \nRegister:          Contact Rachel Malinak\, rachelm@fisd.org\, 830-997-9552
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/fredericksburg-texas-stars-at-night-are-big-and-bright-lets-keep-them-that-way-dark-skies-and-why-they-matter/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191011T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191011T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T231858
CREATED:20191007T120033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191007T120033Z
UID:17174-1570816800-1570827600@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Austin - Bluegrass & Beer: Keep Sewage out of Barton Creek
DESCRIPTION:Find out more here.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/austin-bluegrass-beer-keep-sewage-out-of-barton-creek/
LOCATION:Jester King Brewery\, 13187 Fitzhugh Rd\, Austin\, TX\, 78736\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191015T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191015T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T231858
CREATED:20191014T102727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191014T102727Z
UID:17308-1571162400-1571167800@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Round Mountain - Informational Meeting on the Southwestern Travis County Groundwater Conservation District
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the Southwestern Travis County Groundwater Conservation District on their website\, https://swtcgcd.com \n 
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/round-mountain-informational-meeting-on-the-southwestern-travis-county-groundwater-conservation-district/
LOCATION:Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center\, 24814 Hamilton Pool Rd\, Round Mountain\, TX\, 78663\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191016T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191016T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T231858
CREATED:20191008T100553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191008T100553Z
UID:17231-1571230800-1571241600@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:San Marcos - Guadalupe River Stakeholder Meeting and Webinar
DESCRIPTION:  \nFor more details\, click  here. 
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/san-marcos-guadalupe-river-stakeholder-meeting-and-webinar/
ORGANIZER;CN="The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment":MAILTO:meadowscenter@txstate.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191016T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191016T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T231858
CREATED:20190905T110850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190905T110850Z
UID:16853-1571248800-1571252400@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Fredericksburg - Deer me!  Native Plant Landscaping Despite the Deer!
DESCRIPTION: Fredericksburg Native Plant Society and Fredericksburg Independent School District Community Education Present  \n “Deer me!  Native Plant Landscaping Despite the Deer!” \nWhat:               Fredericksburg Independent School District Community Education Class \nSpeaker:         Chris Anderson \nLearn how to create and protect a beautiful native plant landscape despite the constant depredations of our beautiful\, but always hungry deer population. The course covers  deer food preferences and a wide variety of techniques for selecting and defending Hill Country native plants\, suitable to any area landscape. \nMr. Anderson is a past President of the Fredericksburg Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas.  He is an active Master Naturalist\, serves on the Board of the Fredericksburg Nature Center and is an interpretive guide at Enchanted Rock. The native plant landscaping surrounding his house serves as a personal laboratory for determining which plants the deer avoid. \nTime:               6:00 p.m.-7:00 pm \nCost:                $20.00 \nRegister:          Contact Rachel Malinak\, rachelm@fisd.org\, 830-997-9552
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/fredericksburg-deer-me-native-plant-landscaping-despite-the-deer/
LOCATION:Fredericksburg Middle School Library\, 110 West Travis\, Fredericksburg\, TX\, 78624\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191017T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191017T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T231858
CREATED:20191002T150648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191002T150648Z
UID:17141-1571333400-1571340600@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Spicewood - No Water\, No Beer: What a Groundwater Conservation District Means for Western Travis County
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Hill Country Alliance + Pizzeria Sorellina happy hour! \nThis fall\, voters will have the opportunity to formally approve the Southwest Travis County GCD on November 5th. This would close a loophole and provide some management of groundwater withdrawals in SW Travis County. Domestic and livestock wells would not be impacted by the formal approval of this district. Come learn more\, have a beer\, and hear more from the President of the new Southwest Travis County Groundwater Conservation District\, Rick Scadden. \nAdditional information on the Southwest Travis County Groundwater Conservation District: \n\nFact sheet\nGroundwater Truths and Myths in Travis County\nHCA webpage on the Southwest Travis County GCD\nOfficial Southwest Travis County GCD website
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/spicewood-no-water-no-beer-what-a-groundwater-management-district-means-for-western-travis-county/
LOCATION:Sorellina Pizzeria\, 23526 HWY 71 W\, Bldg. B\, Spicewood\, TX\, 78669\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Hill Country Alliance":MAILTO:info@hillcountryalliance.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191021
DTSTAMP:20260403T231858
CREATED:20190815T120857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190815T120857Z
UID:16562-1571356800-1571615999@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Concan - Frio Family Camp Fall Retreat
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URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/concan-frio-family-camp-fall-retreat/
LOCATION:House Pasture Cattle Co\, 2 River Road\, Concan\, TX\, 78838\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191018T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191018T171500
DTSTAMP:20260403T231858
CREATED:20191007T123315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191007T123315Z
UID:17179-1571404500-1571418900@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:Castell - Caring for Your Land: Incentives for Stewardship and Conservation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:We hope you can join us for the October 18th\, CARING FOR YOUR LAND – INCENTIVES FOR STEWARDSHIP AND CONSERVATION WORKSHOP at Castell General Store (19522 Ranch Road 152) in Castell\, TX. \nThis free event\, which will detail tools and financial incentives to support land stewardship and conservation\, starts at 1:15 PM and ends at 5:15 PM on Friday\, October 18th. \nTo learn more\, please go to https://www.texas-wildlife.org/resources/events/caring-for-your-land \nTo register\, click here: http://texaswildlifeassociation.salsalabs.org/clcaringforyourlandllano?page=register&eType=ActivityDefinitionInstance&eId=442fc96d-ca41-4ac8-b27b-a57c671463cf 
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/castell-caring-for-your-land-incentives-for-stewardship-and-conservation-workshop/
LOCATION:Castell General Store\, 19522 Ranch Road 152\, Castell\, TX\, 76831\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191019T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191019T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T231858
CREATED:20190830T091103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190830T091103Z
UID:16767-1571475600-1571500800@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:San Marcos - Monarch Fest and Native Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for San Marcos’ second annual Monarch Fest! Conservation groups will be there to show visitors the importance of monarch butterflies and other pollinators that can be found in the region. Peruse our fall native plant sale and be inspired to build your own butterfly garden and lend a helping hand to pollinators while enjoying native flowers. Learn how to join citizen science projects and help track monarchs as they make their migration to and from their wintering grounds in Mexico. \nDid you know Central Texas is in the heart of a flyway for many migrating species of birds and insects including the monarch butterfly? That means we are lucky enough to witness a diversity of migrating species when the time is right. \nCome see what San Marcos is doing as a city to help pollinators and learn how to get involved to make a difference! \nFor more updates\, check out the Facebook event here.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/san-marcos-monarch-fest-and-native-plant-sale/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191019T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191020T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T231858
CREATED:20190805T164253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190805T164253Z
UID:16470-1571479200-1571605200@hillcountryalliance.org
SUMMARY:San Marcos - Sacred Springs Powwow
DESCRIPTION:The Sacred Springs Powwow is organized by the San Marcos nonprofit Indigenous Cultures Institute. The festival boasts an annual attendance of 6\,000 and features performances by over 100 dancers\, traditional drums & singers with a spectacular Indian Market of arts & craft booths and authentic Native foods. \nHighlights include: \n\nOver 100 Native dancers competing in ten categories\nLargest Native Market at an outdoor powwow with 50 Native arts\, crafts\, and food booths\nOutstanding powwow drum groups\nFrybread & other Native favorites\n\nFind out more here.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/san-marcos-sacred-springs-powwow/
LOCATION:The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment\, 201 San Marcos Springs Drive\, San Marcos\, TX\, 78666\, United States
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