Fredericksburg - LCRA Water Quality Advisory Committee Meeting
2019-04-30 09:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago)
These meetings are held annually as a part of the Clean Rivers Program and are open to all Colorado River stakeholders who have an interest in water quality protection. Members of the Water Quality Advisory Committee help identify and prioritize local water quality concerns and make recommendations for future actions to protect and improve water quality.

Register here.

QUESTIONS?
Contact Lisa Benton at lisa.benton@lcra.org or 512-578-2151

Fredericksburg - Healthy Creeks Initiative: Arundo Control Workshop
2019-05-02 17:30 - 19:30 | Gillespie County AgriLife Extension Office, 38 Business Court, Fredericksburg, TX, 78624, United States

Boerne - Mostly Native Plant Sale with the Cibolo Nature Center & Farm
2019-05-03 17:00 - 19:00, 2019-05-04 09:00 - 15:00 | Kendall County Fairgrounds, 1307 River Road, Boerne, TX, 78006, United States

Blanco - Healthy Creeks Initiative: Arundo Control Workshop
2019-05-07 17:30 - 19:30 | Gem of the Hills, 2233 US Highway 281 North, Blanco, Texas

Sunset Valley - Hill Country Conservancy Walk & Talk at 290 Trailhead
2019-05-10 07:50 - 09:30
Join the Hill Country Conservancy for a Walk & Talk!
Join us for an HCC Walk & Talk at the 290 Trailhead!
You’re invited to join George Cofer, Hill Country Conservancy’s CEO and founding Executive Director, for a hike along the Violet Crown Trail. You’ll have the opportunity to chat with George about all things HCC – conservation, the Violet Crown Trail, life in the Hill Country and more! We encourage individuals who are both familiar and unfamiliar with HCC to Walk & Talk with our fearless leader.
This event is free to attend! Register Here.

Austin - 2nd Annual Lower Colorado River Trash Bash
2019-05-11 07:00 - 20:00 | Texas River School, Lorado Dr, Austin, TX, 78725, United States
There will be 6 different meeting points for folks to assist with cleanup along banks, on foot, while floating in a kayak or canoe, or via jet boat!
Find out more information here.

Kerrville - Healthy Creeks Initiative: Arundo Control Workshop
2019-05-13 17:30 - 19:30

New Braunfels - Comal County Conservation Alliance Community Meeting
2019-05-14 18:00 - 20:00 | GVTC Auditorium, 36101 FM 3159, New Braunfels, TX, 78132, United States

Austin - Hill Country Conservancy Walk & Talk at Slaughter Lane Trailhead
2019-05-17 07:50 - 09:30 | Violet Crown Trail – Slaughter Lane, 5011 W Slaughter Ln, Austin, TX, 78749, United States
Join us for an HCC Walk & Talk at the Slaughter Lane Trailhead!
You’re invited to join George Cofer, Hill Country Conservancy’s CEO and founding Executive Director, for a hike along the Violet Crown Trail. You’ll have the opportunity to chat with George about all things HCC – conservation, the Violet Crown Trail, life in the Hill Country and more! We encourage individuals who are both familiar and unfamiliar with HCC to Walk & Talk with our fearless leader.
This event is free to attend! Register Here.

Wimberley - Imagine the Wimberley Valley
2019-05-19 14:00 - 17:00 | Wimberley Community Center, 14068 Ranch Rd 12, Wimberley, TX, 78676, United States

Boerne - Protecting the Water, Land, and Future of Kendall County
2019-05-23 18:30 - 20:30 | Kronkosky Rainbow Center, 17 Old San Antonio Rd, Boerne, TX, 78006, United States
Please Join Us for a Community Conversation!
Kendall County is experiencing development pressures that threaten the natural resources and character of the Hill Country region.
The Hill Country Alliance will share what other communities have done to address these development pressures and protect their quality of life.
A community conversation will follow, exploring your concerns and possible solutions to safeguard the water, land, and future of Kendall County.
Please click here to RSVP

Fredericksburg - Rainscaping: The Next Generation of Water-Wise Landscaping
2019-05-28 18:30 - 20:00 | Memorial Presbyterian Church, 601 North Milam, Fredericksburg, TX, 78624, United States
Meeting Announcement
Fredericksburg Native Plant Society Presents
“Rainscaping – The Next Generation of Water-Wise Landscaping”
With Shannon Brown – Tuesday, May 28, 2019
What: Fredericksburg Native Plant Society Meeting
Topic: “Rainscaping – The Next Generation of Water Wise Landscaping”
Brief: Shannon Brown designs native plant gardens and landscapes that not only conserve water during dry spells but mitigate flooding during downpours. At the same time, her “rain-scape” gardens work double duty to regenerate the soil and surrounding ecosystem. Following permaculture principles, Brown is adept at designing everything from container gardens to lawn conversions, food forests, prairie restoration and reforestation and urban plant walks.
Complementing a degree in ecology, Brown also is certified as a native plant landscaper, permaculture designer, holistic management practitioner and low impact development construction inspector. She is the owner of Ecosystem Regeneration Artisans, a landscaping company in San Marcos.
Date: May 28, 2019
Time: 6:30 p.m.-Light refreshments and social; 7:00 p.m.- meeting
Where: Memorial Presbyterian Church – 601 North Milam, Fredericksburg, Texas 78624

San Marcos - Texas Fish Identification Class
2019-05-29 08:00 - 2019-05-30 17:00 | Freeman Aquatic Biology Building, 220 East Sessom Drive, San Marcos, TX, 78666, United States
Instructors: Dr. Tim Bonner and Mr. Brad Littrell
Dates: May 29-30, 2019
Times: Day 1: 8:00 a.m – 5:00 p.m.
Day 2: 8:00 a.m – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Freeman Aquatic Biology (FAB) Building Room #104, Texas State University campus, San Marcos, Texas
Course Materials: New pictorial keys and drainage basin keys will be provided.
Cost: $275.00
Cancellations and Refunds: Cancellations received in writing before May 18, 2019 will receive a full refund. Cancellations received after May 18, 2019 will receive a full refund, less $25.00

Register here (limit of 30).

Read more up to date announcements on Texas State’s website here.

Fredericksburg - Prescribed Burn Manager Training
2019-05-29 08:00 - 2019-05-31 17:00 | Gillespie County AgriLife Extension Office, 38 Business Court, Fredericksburg, TX, 78624, United States
FREDERICKSBURG — The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service’s Prescribed Burn Manager Training will be held May 29-31 in Fredericksburg.

The training will be at the AgriLife Extension office for Gillespie County, 95 Frederick Road.
The course will be open to the public, but preregistration is required by May 24. Cost is $250. Preregister by emailing or calling Dr. Morgan Treadwell, AgriLife Extension range specialist, at morgan.treadwell@tamu.edu or 325-657-7317.
“This three-day burn school is unique and the first of its kind in many ways,” said Treadwell. “First, the school is made possible by the Bennett Trust Stewardship, managed by Dr. Larry Redmon, which is dedicated to conservation education and preservation of the Edwards Plateau. Second, this school will feature a host of outstanding guest lecturers who are all experts in their respective fields.”
There will be a field day part of the course, which will require students to demonstrate an ability to safely participate in a prescribed burn.
Limited seating is available and priority will be given to students who meet the experience requirements for Texas Department of Agriculture certification. Students who pass the final exam will meet the education requirements for becoming a TDA certified and insured prescribed burn manager in Region 2, West Texas.
Additional requirements for certification include three years of prescribed burning experience in the West Texas region; 30 days of prescribed burning experience in any region; five days of prescribed burning as the responsible individual; and a qualifying insurance policy, https://tinyurl.com/y3bxt4s.
Speakers will include Dr. Butch Taylor, Texas A&M AgriLife Research, retired, Sonora; Dr. Heath Starns, AgriLife Research, Sonora; Ray Hinnant, AgriLife Research, College Station; Mark Moseley, Natural Resources Conservation Service, retired, San Antonio; and Wesley Evans, Texas Parks and Wildlife, Mason.

Fredericksburg - Hummingbird Courtship: Flash! Zoom! Bang! and Done!
2019-05-29 18:00 - 19:00 | Fredericksburg High School Library, 1107 Highway 16 South, Fredericksburg, TX, 78624, United States
Join the Fredericksburg Chapter of the Native Plant Society for a fun class on Hummingbird Courtship.
Brief: Hummingbirds have returned to the Hill Country! While we are familiar with the tiny birds buzzing around our feeders, their sex life is more elusive. Learn what to watch for in this class taught by Fredericksburg bird expert, Bill Lindemann. Male hummingbirds principally use their gorget and aerial displays to earn the right to mate with the female, but because of their minute size and high speed flying capability, their courtship is rarely witnessed. If you know what to look for, the brief razzle and dazzle of the hummingbird mating show can be an unforgettable moment.
A native Texan from Gonzales County, Lindemann earned BS and MA degrees from the University of Texas in Austin. After 32 years as an exploration geologist, he and his wife retired to Fredericksburg in 1994. To fully appreciate the wonderful natural heritage found in the Hill Country, Lindemann became a self-trained naturalist. He wrote a weekly newspaper column on birding for 19 years, twice served as President of the Native Plant Society of Texas in Fredericksburg, founded the Fredericksburg Nature Center, and was a member of Hill Country Land Trust board for 15 years, serving as President for four years. He is a frequent speaker on nature subjects.
Cost of the class is $20. It is sponsored by the Fredericksburg chapter of the Native Plant Society in conjunction with the Fredericksburg Independent School District Community Education Program. To Register: Contact Rachel Malinak at (830) 997-7182 or rachelm@fisd.org.
Date: Wednesday, May 29, 2019
Time: 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Where: Fredericksburg High School Library
1107 Highway 16 South
Fredericksburg, Texas 78624

Mason - Free Seminar: Landowner Incentive Programs
2019-05-30 14:00 - 15:30

Wimberley - WISD Public Meeting on One Water School
2019-06-05 17:30 - 19:00 | Wimberley ISD Administration Building, 951 FM2325, Wimberley, TX, 78676, United States
WISD Board of Trustees will hold a public workshop at 5:30pm on Wednesday June 5 at the WISD admin building on 3 design options for the actual “One Water” wastewater system in the new school.
The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment and the Wimberley Valley Watershed Association will be there, as will our WISD engineers and design team to describe the options and answer questions. The public can make comments.
Please plan to come to learn about the “One Water” school and why it is so important for the health of our environment and water resources!
For more information, check the Wimberley ISD’s website or the Wimberley ISD BoardBook here.

Austin - Texas Nature Loteria with Texas Land Conservancy
2019-06-05 18:00 - 21:00 | Hops and Grain, Calles St 507, Austin, TX, 78702, United States
Join TLC for a Texas Nature Lotería! Focusing on all things nature, this is a traditional game of chance, similar to bingo, but using images instead of numbers. You can purchase as many boards as you’d like ($5.00 per board – good for the whole night) and compete for top-notch prizes while enjoying craft beer all night long. And guess what?! Even if you don’t win a prize, you will go home knowing you supported a great cause because Hops & Grain will be donating $1 for every beer you buy to TLC during the event.
6:00pm – 7:00pm
Social Hour and Check In
Come early and grab yourself a delicious pint before the games begin.
7:00pm Lotería Begins!
Round 1 of Lotería begins at 7pm, but you can purchase a card at any time to join the fun!
All proceeds from this event go directly to protecting the land, water, and wildlife of Texas!

Austin - Friends of McKinney Falls Membership Drive
2019-06-06 18:00 - 21:00
Do you love Austin? Do you love State Parks? Do you love State Parks in Austin?
Zilker Brewing Company does too! Join their newest partners, Friends of McKinney State Falls Park on Thursday, June 6th for their first ever membership drive. The Friends of McKinney Falls State Park (FoMFSP) will be in the house signing up passionate people who love the great outdoors in Austin’s own backyard and beyond!
These like-minded organizations will be out to support and celebrate the FoMFSP new member initiative:
Explore Austin
Whole Earth Provision Co.
TreeFolks
Hill Country Alliance
BikeTexas
Austin’s Zero Waste Block Leaders
AND UTOPiAfest will be bringing in some local live music!
Zilker Brewing Company will be hosting a raffle, a silent auction, and have a few of Somewhere Society‘s artists onsite creating one of a kind art pieces inspired by McKinney Falls State Park. All art will be available for purchase in our auction and proceeds will benefit FoMFSP.
The mission of the Friends of McKinney Falls State Park is to serve as responsible stewards of the cultural and natural resources, support educational programs, and foster an inclusive environment for present and future generations. We will do this by giving our time, our talent, and our financial support to McKinney Falls State Park.
Come support your local park too!
For updated event information, click this link.

Driftwood - Destination Brew Fest
2019-06-08 13:00 - 18:00
Destination Brew Fest is a boutique beer festival featuring some of the best lagers and farmhouse style beers from Texas and beyond. Serving as the launch of The Texas Brewshed Alliance, the festival is hosted on Vista Brewing’s beautiful 21-acre property in the Texas Hill Country, just southwest of Austin and about an hour and a half north of San Antonio.
Festival guests will have an opportunity to dive deep into the story and history behind these beers with brewery representatives and a hand-picked range of specialty partners.
The VIP area will feature a guided beer tasting and panel discussion with national brew personalities moderated by Craft Pride, rare beer pourings from around the world and a sweet swag bag including a YETI tumbler.
During the festival, sample a range of unique Belgian beers with the experts from Mort Subite, one of the best Belgian beer bars in the country. Chill out in the shade and stay hydrated in the YETI Base Camp or swing from the trees in the Kammok Hammock Grove.
Check out the sweetest draft system in Austin from Rolling Refreshment LLC, built inside a 1976 International Scout!
Get the full destination experience with live music on the beer garden stage, Vista’s farm-fresh food and overnight glamping packages (stay tuned for details)..
VIP Early Entry at 1 pm
General Admission begins at 2 pm
Festival Ends at 6 pm
Vista open from 11 am – 10 pm
Free parking (carpooling and ride-sharing encouraged!)
Early bird discounted ticket sales end May 15th
General Admission: Early bird $30 / After May 15th $40
VIP: Early Bird $85 / After May 15th $100
Designated Driver $20
All GA and VIP Tickets include entry to the festival area, eight 3oz pours of festival beers and a special-edition souvenir glass. Additional beer tickets are 4 for $10.
Stay tuned to updated event news here. Learn more about the Texas Brewshed Alliance here.

Austin - Austin Youth River Watch's Friends & Fireflies Open House
2019-06-08 18:00 - 21:00 | Austin Youth River Watch, 10611 Platt Ln, Austin, TX, 78725, United States
Join Austin Youth River Watch board and staff for a beautiful evening at our EcoHouse in Hornsby Bend.
During this open house event, guests will enjoy:
-Live music provided by Oh Antonio And His Imaginary Friends
-Food trucks
-Open bar
-A guided hike of the Hornsby Bend River Trail
-Games
-Dancing
-Live raffle giving away a few special items and experiences
Come have an all around lovely evening with AYRW and help support our mission and programs! This will be a great opportunity to mingle with River Watch staff, board, and fellow supporters, see our home base of operations (the EcoHouse), and learn more about how we transform and inspire Austin’s youth.
Your $15 ticket donation is a charitable contribution and each ticket purchase includes 1 free raffle ticket! Additional raffle tickets will be available at the door for donation.
Purchase a ticket here.

Wimberley - Healthy Creeks Initiative: Arundo Control Workshop
2019-06-10 17:30 - 19:30 | Wimberley Community Center, 14068 Ranch Rd 12, Wimberley, TX, 78676, United States
Since 2016, the Healthy Creeks Initiative has been working with landowners to control non-native, invasive Arundo plants (Giant Cane) at no cost to landowners. Over the past three years, more than 100 landowners have volunteered to participate in the HealthyCreeks Initiative to control Arundo in the Blanco River Basin using targeted, aquatic-approved herbicide application. This control method has the least impact on the stream ecosystem and is currently being provided at no cost to the landowners.
Our goal is to restore the diverse, healthy plant communities along the Blanco, Pedernales, Guadalupe, and Medina rivers and associated upstream creeks to reduce erosion and flooding, stabilize creek banks, and provide fish and wildlife habitat.
If you live along a creek or river, we hope you will join us. We’ll be talking about things you can do to keep our creeks healthy, provide program updates, celebrate our successes, and answer questions.
RSVP by emailing here or by calling 512-389-8750.

New Braunfels - Saving the Edwards Aquifer: San Antonio's Edwards Aquifer Protection Program
2019-06-11 18:00 - 20:00 | GVTC Auditorium, 36101 FM 3159, New Braunfels, TX, 78132, United States

Austin - Texas Nature Trivia with Texas Land Conservancy
2019-06-18 18:00 - 21:00 | The Brewtorium Brewery & Kitchen, 6015 Dillard Circle, Suite A, Austin, TX, 78752, United States
Join Texas Land Conservancy for a Texas Nature Trivia Night! From the pecan tree to the armadillo, we’ll trivia-lize it all. Focusing on all things nature, groups of up to six individuals will compete for top-notch prizes while enjoying craft beer and celebrating this amazingly diverse state! And guess what?! Even if you don’t win a prize, you will go home knowing you supported a great cause because The Brewtorium will be donating $1 for every beer you buy to TLC during the event.
$6.00 per person
$30.00 for a team of six.
For more information: https://texaslandconservancy.org/tx-nature-trivia-night/
Come hungry, because The Brewtorium has a full menu (which has suggested beer pairings), including German influences like flammkuchen (German-style pizza), mac and beer cheese, and bratwurst dishes. There are also classic pub fare like burgers, deviled eggs, and a variety of salads.
http://thebrewtorium.com/food/

Leakey - Free Seminar: Landowner Incentive Programs
2019-06-19 14:00 - 15:30

Fredericksburg - Texas Bumble Bees—What’s the Buzz?
2019-06-25 18:30 - 20:30 | Memorial Presbyterian Church, 601 North Milam, Fredericksburg, TX, 78624, United States
What: Fredericksburg Native Plant Society Meeting
Topic: Texas Bumble Bees—What’s the Buzz?
Brief: Jessica Beckham introduces us to Texas bumble bees— their lifecycle, their adaptation as the perfect pollinator and her research regarding their population status in Texas. Her interest is to find ways that humans and bumble bees can peacefully coexist in an increasingly urbanized world.
Dr. Beckham received her Ph.D. in Environmental Science at the University of North Texas in Denton. Her dissertation topic was the “Influence of Urban Green Spaces on Bumble Bees.” She is currently at Lecturer at the University of Texas at San Antonio.
Date: June 25, 2019
Time: 6:30 p.m.-Light refreshments and social; 7:00 p.m.- meeting
Where: Memorial Presbyterian Church – 601 North Milam, Fredericksburg, Texas 78624

Fredericksburg - Pasture Restoration Monitoring Workshop
2019-06-28 17:00 - 20:00 | Roam Ranch, 1804 Pfieffer Rd., Fredericksburg, TX, 78624, United States
Call 479-587-3479 or email KaraK@NCAT.org to register.

San Antonio - Texas Wildlife Association's Annual Convention
2019-07-11 - 2019-07-14 | JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort and Spa, 23808 Resort Parkway, San Antonio, TX, 78261, United States
Texas Wildlife Association (TWA) celebrates 34 years of promoting effective habitat conservation and responsible hunting through private land stewardship at its annual convention and fundraiser, WildLife 2019 on July 11-14, in San Antonio. Wildlife enthusiasts from across Texas will come together for three days of fun, education, and top-notch networking.
What your registration includes:

Day passes to the trade show and educational seminars
Tickets to meals
A weekend of education and entertainment

Learn more and register here.

Junction - Free Seminar: Landowner Incentive Programs
2019-07-25 14:00 - 15:30
