Dear Bat Fest Patrons, Bat Fest is going to take place on August 28, 2021. We will be following the guidelines of the City of Austin at the time of the event. It is a bit far off to know what those will be at this time, so check back closer to the event. Cost: […]

Six Easy Star Hunting Steps During the campaign dates, go outside more than an hour after sunset (8-10 pm local time). The Moon should not be up. Let your eyes become used to the dark for 10 minutes before your first observation. Use a night sky app on your phone outside to find the constellation […]

The Texas Groundwater Summit is the premier groundwater event in the state, bringing together a diverse group of groundwater professionals over three days to discuss emerging trends and new research. The event provides a mix of expert presentations on all areas of groundwater management, as well as networking opportunities for the groundwater community.  We expect […]

Austin Youth River Watch is a mentoring and environmental education program for high school students and young adults. This multi-year after school and summer program engages historically underrepresented youth in water quality testing, community focused restoration projects, and outdoor adventure. Our goal is to foster a love of nature, build meaningful relationships, and support our […]

Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District – Water-Wise Speaker Series For more information contact Charlie Flatten, General Manager at gm@haysgroundwater.com or 512-858-9253 The Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District has announced its 2021 Water-Wise Speaker Series. Subject matter experts will discuss a variety of water topics important to Hays County residents. Tune in September 2 at 6:00 […]

Join the Trinity Edwards Springs Protection Association and Wimberley Valley Watershed Association for an informational webinar as part of the Deep in the Karst of Texas educational campaign. This educational campaign from TESPA and Wimberley Valley Watershed Association has been wonderfully received through our social media programs, Friends of Karst and other outreach. We're excited […]

The H. E. Butt Foundation and the Hill Country Alliance are pleased to invite you to the fourth session of Lunch with Leaders, a quarterly series to connect leaders in the rural Hill Country with one another to identify common challenges, share solutions, and pursue opportunities for our region. The virtual session, hosted via Zoom on September […]

You don't want to miss this brunch! We are SO excited to announce our inaugural AquaMade Runway & Brunch scheduled for Saturday, September 11th. This is a Mermaid Capital of Texas Fest Premiere event sponsored by My Emergency Room 24/7.   Event Chairs - Laura Cardona & Kevin Giley.   Judges - Jennifer Kabay, Kathy […]

Tye Preston Memorial Library hosts Astronomy Night for all ages at our Observatory, just up the hill from the library. Astronomy night's include a short, entertaining presentation by the New Braunfels Astronomy Club, followed with viewings through the telescopes! Astronomy Night happens whether it's cloudy or clear! For more information, please check out New Braunfels […]

On Tuesday, September 14th, the Gillespie County AgriLife Extension and partners will host the annual “Kolaches and Conservation” event at the Extension Office from 8:30 am – 10:30 am. This informal event encourages landowners who have questions about wildlife habitat, trees, riparian management, soil health, farming, ranching, and controlling non-native, invasive plants to stop by […]