Come celebrate "Where it Begins" the history and significance of the Comal Springs at the Headwaters at the Comal 5th annual Earth Day event. Visit educational booths and participate in earth friendly activities, stroll the paths along the newly established savanna prairie and along the restored riparian spring run. This event is free and open […]
Paula Stone will share her insights on how to increase your gardening enjoyment by making it easier and more successful. Attendees will learn what is needed to make the garden of your dreams and how to enjoy the process. The program will include a discussion of planning, tools, clothing, weeds, garden prep, planting, plants, and […]
Kayak Cleanups of the San Marcos River every Saturday in April, organized by the Eyes of the San Marcos River and sponsored by New Belgium Brewing. Click here to learn more and RSVP
Click to view full size flyer Find Rain Bees at the Comal County AgriLife Open House to learn about 1) the importance of water conservation, 2) why rain harvesting is a better long term solution to residential water demands than aquifer wells, 3) rain barrel construction, 4) wicking barrel construction, 5) rain tank selection methodology, […]
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 Roberts Ranch exploring how Holistic Planned Grazing can benefit the health and wealth of your operation. Topics covered: Reading the land for signs of ecosystem health and stressors and deciding […]
Join HCA and the H. E. Butt Foundation in Bandera on May 6th for the Rural Roundup, a traveling community showcase! Click to view or download a PDF flyer. Want to learn how the Cowboy Capital of the World is preserving its unique character for the future? Spend the day exploring Bandera’s unique downtown, getting inspired […]
Join HCA and our partners in the Texas Living Waters Project at Meanwhile Brewing in Austin this Saturday, May 6 from 10am to 3pm for a day celebrating Texas rivers. You can join in an epic Groundwater vs Surface Water soccer tournament before sipping on ‘Take Me to the River’ — a brand new hazy […]
Hill Country Conservancy (HCC) and Hill Country Alliance are hosting a free ranch tour for local landowners! Join us in the field to gain first- hand knowledge on land restoration from Rachael Lindsey, HCC's Director of Science and Stewardship. We'll visit different sites on a gorgeous property outside of Fredericksburg and cover the following topics: […]
CCCA Community Program on “The Relationship Between Land and Water” with Dr. Robert Mace The water resources of Texas start at the land. The land is where the rain falls, our streams flow, and our aquifers replenish. With over 95 percent of land privately owned in Texas, landowners are the greatest caretakers of the quantity […]
Join the Texas Wildlife Association's Wild @ Work Stewardship Series from 12-1pm CT on May 25. This webinar will include Michelle Wood-Ramirez and Katie Myers of the Tarrant Regional Water District to discuss the impacts and importance of habitat restoration for watershed health and security. Registration for the event is available here. We hope you’ll […]
What: Introductory birding experience for youth ages 11-17 and a parent/guardian. When: May 27, 2023 - 9 AM – 5 PM Where: Wimberley, Texas Why: Participants will learn alongside volunteers and mentors about bird adaptations, bird habitat, birding basics, binoculars 101, and how to use citizen science apps. Participants will also go birding alongside experienced […]
