Luminations, our naturally magical winter event, is back! We’re lighting up the gardens with thousands of luminarias and bringing plentiful aerial dance performances, live music and festive fun to make this a tradition to remember. We're bringing back unique performances from Austin aerial dance group Blue Lapis Light. This enchanting site work, “Oneness of Being,” […]

Photo courtesy of the Frio Canyon Chamber of Commerce Attendance is free! Registration is required. You are invited to our third Leading in the Rural Hill Country workshop on Saturday, December 7th  for people involved with local civic organizations and local non-profits, throughout the rural Hill Country. The purpose is to learn from one another and foster collaboration to […]

Join the Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District and Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District for a presentation on Trinity groundwater, wells, and springs at your local library. We’ll give an overview of the Trinity Aquifer in Hays County, present results from the Fall 2019 site visits, show how to access monitor site information, discuss well […]

Are you committed to keeping the Hill Country’s rolling hills and quality of life here forever ? An avid hiker or biker of the Violet Crown Trail, excited by a first of its kind regional trail system? Curious about the work of Hill Country Conservancy? Join us for our HCC Walk & Talk! You’re invited […]

Join the Hill Country Alliance for a year end celebration of our supporters! For all the details, become a Sustaining Neighbor for the Hill Country Alliance. Sustaining Neighbors support HCA by giving on a monthly basis and ensuring a steady, reliable funding stream for our work. You can become a Sustaining Neighbor by donating to the […]

Students will learn about the power of super absorbing polymers, and just how snow falls from the sky. They will also be challenged to build a Christmas tree with gum drops! During this program, young scientists will participate in activities including Run Away Milk, Gum Drop Tree Challenge, Insta-Snow!, and Secret Santa Messages. Click here […]

Enjoy the lights and sounds of the season on a holiday-themed glass-bottom boat tour at Spring Lake! Complimentary cookies and hot beverages will be provided. Get into the holiday spirit as you view the amazing light display at Spring Lake! Tours will run November 16 through December 22, rain or shine. We encourage you to […]

Join a park ranger on a hike. Explore the park after dark . Learn to use your senses and look for nocturnal animals. Where: Meet at the Campsite #2 (Park Host site) When: December 21st at 6:30 pm. What to bring: A "Christmas-y" attitude, flashlight (red light preferred), good walking shoes, water. Note: Park programs […]

Join us for a winter twilight hike! Wear good walking shoes, dress for the weather, and bring a flashlight or a headlamp for when it gets dark (these work better than cell phone flashlights). This easy walk is about 1.5 miles. No dogs, please. All programs are free with park admission of $7 for ages […]

Celebrate the New Year on January 1st with Blue Hole Regional Park's third annual Polar Bear Plunge & Fun Run! The event will start off with a 5K Fun Run at 10am and a 1K Fun Run will begin at 11am. Tickets are $20 per person and it includes admission to the 5K or 1K […]

  Learn what invasives are, how you can control them, and meet some awesome locals! Meet behind the Education Center at 9 AM at 208 S. Lady Bird Lane, Johnson City TX - just pass the Science Mill. Showing up later? No problem! Just cross over the bridge into the Settlement and take a left […]