The Kerrville Folk Festival The Kerrville Folk Festival, the Foundation’s flagship event, was founded by Rod Kennedy in 1972. It is the longest continuously running music festival in North America and is a Mecca in the songwriting community. For 18 straight days and nights, the Festival offers concerts and activities for all ages that […]
It's not too late to join the FOUNDERS CIRCLE for Hays County Friends of the Night Sky. We're extending the deadline until October 8th to be part of the second annual Hill Country Night Sky Month. The Founders Circle, a special limited-time membership level, offers a ground floor opportunity to join a young organization with […]
Do you like beets? Are you bored with boiling beets and would like to try cooking something new? Or would you like to learn how to grow your own beets? On October 1st, the Gillespie County Extension office will hold their last 2021 Grow It Cook It program, Beaming Beets. Come learn how to grow […]
On Friday, October 1, and Saturday, October 2, the Devil’s Sinkhole State Natural Area will host an event commemorating the 50th anniversary of the cave’s designation as a National Natural Landmark. We are inviting all our neighbor national natural landmarks, parks, bat groups, cave science groups, water conservation groups, native tribes, and historic groups […]
Wings Over Wimberley will attract visitors from near and far to see, learn about, and celebrate the important role bats play in the Central Texas ecosystems. As they appreciate our bats, visitors and locals alike will be able to experience the artisans, one-of-a-kind shops, talented musicians, craft cuisine, and unique lodgings that make Wimberley’s high-vibing culture […]
Join a Park Ranger as we learn about the importance of dark skies while learning to navigate the stars above. From finding constellations to specific stars. From myths and legends about these celestial beings to scientific facts and figures. We’ll spend our time looking and learning. We will be bare eye stargazing. Feel free to […]
Experience the trails at night. Discover a whole new way to experience the night! Join us as we walk an easy trail (about 3/4 mile round-trip). We will keep our eyes and ears open for wolf spiders, scorpions, and nocturnal wildlife! Fun for all ages! - Meet: Location provided following event registration. - Bring: Water, […]
On Friday, October 1, and Saturday, October 2, the Devil’s Sinkhole State Natural Area will host an event commemorating the 50th anniversary of the cave’s designation as a National Natural Landmark. We are inviting all our neighbor national natural landmarks, parks, bat groups, cave science groups, water conservation groups, native tribes, and historic groups […]
Join the Wimberley Valley Dark Sky Committee, Wimberley Parks and Recreation, and the Texas State Astronomy Club for an evening of telescope viewing, laser-guided constellation tours, and good old-fashioned star gazing. Bring picnic chairs and blankets and we will see you on the Soccer Fields at Blue Hole Regional Park.
The Annual Meeting of Texas Soil and Water Conservation District Directors is a meeting that provides Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Directors, SWCD employees, and other conservation partners the opportunity to examine issues relevant to the conservation of the State’s natural resources. Speakers from the local, state, and national levels will address attendees concerning a […]
Special Event Hays County Master Gardeners Annual Plant Sale All of the plants on sale are selected because they thrive in our hot Texas weather, unlike many of the plants you will find at the big-box stores. The proceeds of this sale will benefit continuing education programs and training classes in the community. The sale […]
About this event Research confirms that spending time in green spaces improves how our brains respond to stress. Exploring the outdoors has been linked to lower rates of depression and anxiety. A walk in nature can also improve memory and decrease worry. This workshop is designed to share this information and help participants develop their […]
