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 […]
Grazing Workshop: Planning for land health and farm wealth with holistic management Join Hill Country Alliance and Holistic Management International for a hands-on workshop at YMCA Roberts Ranch exploring how Holistic Planned Grazing can benefit the health and wealth of your operation. **NOTE: This workshop was rescheduled from October 26 to December 7.** Date: Thursday | […]
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 […]
Jessica Karlsruher, CEO of the TREAD Coalition will join CCCA to talk about "What is Natural Infrastructure, and Why Do We Care?" In this time of rapid growth and development in Comal County, we are losing many of the benefits that natural areas and open lands provide. When we think about infrastructure, we think about […]
This Astronomy Night at the Tye Preston Memorial Library we will be remembering Robert (Bob) C. Keyser and dedicating the installation of his equipment in the observatory dome. After the dedication, we will be viewing planets and deep sky objects using our four telescopes: A Celestron Edge C9.25, A Celestron C11, a Meade LX200 8", […]
You are invited to participate in a Hill Country Eclipse Round Table Tuesday, January 16, from 12:00 pm-1:30 pm CDT on MS Teams to discuss ongoing preparations for the total solar eclipse, which may draw hundreds of thousands of visitors to our region in April 2024. During the last total solar eclipse event in the U.S., […]
TGWA is pleased to announce the upcoming Annual Convention set for January 23 - 26, 2024 in San Marcos, TX at the Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel & Conference Center. The TGWA Annual Convention is our largest event of the year. It brings together 400+ water well professionals, groundwater science professionals, and leading […]
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 […]
Join the Texas Watershed Planning Program us for an immersive day-and-a-half workshop aimed at transforming your outreach, advocacy, and messaging from the realm of rhetoric and hearsay into a powerful force grounded in Science. This program is tailored for water and natural resource professionals who interact with the public, equipping them with the knowledge and skills […]
Riparian Restoration Field Day | Saturday, February 3rd | 2:00 – 4:30 PM | Boerne, TX (Part 2 of our Riparian Stewardship Workshop Series) Join Hill Country Alliance and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for an educational, hands-on field day restoring a riparian–or riverside—area with topic expert, Steve Nelle! At this workshop, participants will have […]
Join the Hill Country Alliance and Seminole Canyon State Park for a night under the stars! Come out and take a walk of the solar system, learn how a sun spotter telescope works, observe the sun (safely) and enjoy night sky viewing with professional astronomers and telescopes with the Hill Country Alliance Night Skies Program! […]
Wimberley Chamber of Commerce presents State of the Eclipse Luncheon, featuring Hill Country Alliance Night Sky Program Manager, Dawn Davies. Learn to prepare your business for the upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8. More details here.
