Click to view flyer The Guadalupe River and the aquifers that sustain it are the heart of Kerr County. In the last year, we've seen drought threaten the health of these resources. At the same time, growth in the county means more people will rely on our waters than than ever before. Please join us […]
Click to view flyer. Annalisa Peace, Executive Director of Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance, will relate what other local governments in the Edwards Aquifer region are doing to preserve land to protect our water resources and will outline some options and opportunities that Comal County and municipalities might adopt for this purpose. Click here to learn […]
During the last total solar eclipse event in the U.S., back in 2017, many rural communities in its path were overwhelmed by the crowds and the challenges they created for local infrastructure, emergency services, lodging and restaurants, and supermarkets. However, the communities that fared the best were those that started preparing years in advance. On […]
Click to view flyer PDF Join LBJ National Historic Park, the Cibolo Center for Conservation, and Teton Science Schools for a workshop focused on place-based education. This two-day workshop will provide teachers with the chance to: develop TEKS-aligned, place- based lessons they can use with their students; network with other teachers and support each other; […]
Join Texas A&M AgriLife Extension for this free educational workshop, dedicated to empowering watershed residents in their journey to improve and protect water resources. When: Tuesday, August 15th 1:00 PM-5:00 PM Where: Cabela’s Buda (15570 S I-35 Frontage Rd. Buda, TX) Palo Duro - White Tail Conference Room Learn more and register here
The Texas Watershed Planning Short Course provides needed training and promotes sustainable proactive approaches to managing water quality throughout the state. This multi-day course provides participants with guidance on stakeholder coordination, education, and outreach; meeting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) nine key elements of a watershed protection plan; data collection and analysis; and the […]
During the last total solar eclipse event in the U.S., back in 2017, many rural communities in its path were overwhelmed by the crowds and the challenges they created for local infrastructure, emergency services, lodging and restaurants, and supermarkets. However, the communities that fared the best were those that started preparing years in advance. On […]
An overview for the community to learn about the upcoming solar eclipse, lessons learned from communities in 2017, and what to expect in April 2024 as the eclipse path crosses through Texas. Learn more here.
Click to view flyer Back by popular demand, Merlin Tuttle's Bat Conservation (MTBC) and Bat Survey Solutions (BSS) are excited to present the second annual Join the Nightlife event in Central Texas! And this time, we've added an exclusive, 1-day acoustic training opportunity to manually identify bat recordings. There is something for everyone – bat enthusiasts, citizen […]
Sprouting Homegrown Opportunities Join HCA and the H. E. Butt Foundation in Sabinal on September 9th for the Rural Roundup, a traveling community showcase! Click to view or download flyer PDF Want to learn how rural communities can revive local economies and develop new business opportunities? Spend the day in Sabinal exploring ways to engage […]
During the last total solar eclipse event in the U.S., back in 2017, many rural communities in its path were overwhelmed by the crowds and the challenges they created for local infrastructure, emergency services, lodging and restaurants, and supermarkets. However, the communities that fared the best were those that started preparing years in advance. On […]
The Long Game: Creating lasting conservation in a high growth region. Event Details: Tuesday, September 12th 6-7:30pm McKenna Center Speaker: Katherine Romans Executive Director, Hill Country Alliance Program Description: Description: It is no secret that Comal County and the Hill Country face enormous challenges. Deep drought, booming population growth, catastrophic flood, and limited planning tools all […]
