POLLINATORS AND NATIVE PLANTS Presented by  Elizabeth Bates, Texas Parks and Wildlife Interest in conservation of native pollinators has grown rapidly over the last few years as several species have experienced dramatic population declines.  Elizabeth Bates, Conservation Initiatives Specialist, will tell us about Hill Country pollinators and their critical ecosystem service that helps to maintain the ecological […]

Fredericksburg Native Plant Society Presents “Pollinator Garden Advice and Recognition Program” August 28, 2018   What:              Fredericksburg Native Plant Society Meeting Topic:              “Pollinator Garden Advice and Recognition Program” Brief:                 Mr. Richard Coleman discusses a new program which has been developed to encourage re-establishment of native plant pollinator gardens. The program’s volunteers are available to […]

Join the Alamo Drafthouse and the City of Austin's Austin Wildland Conservation for a special screening of Laura Dunn's lyrical and beautifully crafted documentary THE UNFORESEEN followed by a discussion featuring director Laura Dunn, hydrogeologist Nico Hauwert and Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo. About THE UNFORESEEN Laura Dunn's THE UNFORESEEN tells the story of the birth of […]

Come spread your blanket and enjoy a selection of short films (45 minutes total) from the on-going Living Springs documentary series. On Thursday, September 6th, Living Springs, in collaboration with Splash! will feature Wildlands and A Reflecting Pool. Wildlands showcases Austin's water quality protection lands that Austin voters purchased through open space bonds to protect […]

Wine in the Wetlands is the signature, annual fundraising event for Mitchell Lake Audubon Center. In 2018, the cocktail event will take place at Magnolia Halle on the evening of Friday, September 7. Photo: Laurel Smyth The center opens new eyes to nature and often provides the first opportunity many children have to experience the joys of the […]

Mermaid Society Symposiums are created to be signature events of the Mermaid SPLASH Festival, each year in September. The community platforms are designed to bring together like-minded individuals from students to seniors to cross-pollinate ideas, collaborate on existing projects and strengthen connectivity through engagement.

What do caves, fire, and food coloring have to do with Barton Springs? Wildland Conservation is taking over Nerd Nite Austin - be there and be square! Doors for the main seating area open at 7:30. The show starts at 8:00. Our regular monthly show happens at The North Door. Pueblo Viejo makes us tacos there. It’s a pretty […]

The Texas Water Research Network (TWRN), part of theEnvironmental Science Institute at the University of Texas, will meet Sept. 13-15 in Austin and the meeting is open to anyone interested. Registration is free. The meeting will cover sessions on Texas Water Markets, A New Era of Flooding – Challenges for Large Municipalities and Water Resilience Challenges in Small Municipalities and […]

Hurricane Harvey was the most significant severe storm of 3-5 days duration in United States history, raining 50 inches or more in parts of Texas. A new National Water Model can forecast water flow in streams and rivers similar to how the National Weather Service forecasts weather. David Maidment shares his experience applying this model […]

  Let them know you’re coming! First 50 people to RSVP for this event will automatically receive 5 raffle tickets at the door. First 100 people to RSVP will be entered to win a TLC gift package, which includes: Your choice of a TLC hat or t-shirt, a TLC ornament, a red flashlight keychain, and 20 […]

CELEBRATION FOR CONSERVATION Everyone is welcome! Tuesday, September 18th ​4:00 pm to 8:00 pm The Gruene Grove's Patio Bar 1263 Gruene Road, New Braunfels TX LIVE BAND  •  APPETIZERS  •  SILENT AUCTION  •  NO COVER CHARGE

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service’s Healthy Lawns and Healthy Waters Program is hosting a residential rainwater harvesting and turf management training in Boerne on Sept. 20. In collaboration with the Upper Cibolo Creek Watershed Partnership, will be from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Sept. 20 at the Cibolo Nature Center, 140 City Park Road in Boerne. This […]

Being a resilient, inclusive, and just community in the year 2050 takes all hands now. Planet Texas 2050 invites all members of the Austin community who are passionate about conservation and sustainability to join our PT2050 family for an evening at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center to learn more about the work that our […]

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service’s Healthy Lawns and Healthy Waters Program is hosting a residential rainwater harvesting and turf management training in San Antonio on Sept. 21. In collaboration with the San Antonio River Authority, will be from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 21 at the river authority, 100 E. Guenther St. in San Antonio. Lunch […]

Fredericksburg Native Plant Society Presents “A Virtual Plant Walk at Enchanted Rock” September 25, 2018   What:              Fredericksburg Native Plant Society Meeting Topic:              “A Virtual Plant Walk at Enchanted Rock” Brief:               Mr. Chris Anderson presents the flora of Enchanted Rock. His presentation features photos and information on many of the unique plants found around […]

  Are you ready to scale up from a rain barrel, or want to start harvesting large amounts of rain water for your home, garden, or both? If so, this workshop is for you! Learn how from an ARCSA certified licensed irrigator. Come get all of your questions answered and learn about: options for piping […]

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LOCATION Onion Creek management unit of the Water Quality Protection Lands (Driftwood area) - directions link sent upon registration!