The Texas Night Sky Festival will shine brightly once again on March 30th. Everyone is invited to attend this FREE celebration of the starlit skies of Texas. The Festival will feature fun activities and include the display of selected entries to the Festival photo, art and poetry contests. You do not want to miss the […]
The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment is hosting a Natural Leaders Summit, geared towards diverse young leaders working towards increasing equitable access to nature in their communities. During the summit, participants will learn leadership skills, discover their personal narrative, and meet local leaders who specialize in community organizing. Included in the seminar are […]
Spring is the perfect time to witness the hill country transform into a painted landscape of wildflowers. Come out for an expert-guided walk about wildflowers on the Uplands and find out what is blooming. The walk will wind through 1.5 miles of trails and will last 1-2 hours. Wildflower Walks are weather permitting. Reserve your […]
The Texas Alliance for America’s Fish and Wildlife is holding a San Antonio information session for the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act on Monday, April 1, 2019 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. Details: Monday, April 1, 2019 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm The Witte Museum 3801 Broadway, San Antonio 78209 Memorial Auditorium Space is limited, please […]
We cordially invite you, your family and friends to the First Annual Blanco County Friends of the Night Sky Art Contest Gem of the Hills 2233 US-281, Blanco, Texas April 2, 2019 6:00 pm A short program will be presented on preservation of the beautiful night sky we enjoy in the Hill County and how […]
April is Spring Hummingbird Migration! We're lucky to live in a region where multiple species of hummingbirds can be seen. Come learn about the birds-why they come here, when to see them, and how to attract them to your yard-in a Hummingbird Hotspot program by Comal Master Gardener Kathleen Scott. Learn more and register here.
2019 Texas Rural Leadership Program Engaging Rural Communities Conference – Austin, Texas The Texas Rural Leadership Program is inviting you to our special Engaging Rural Communities Conference, April 4-5 in Austin. This event will start at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday and close at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, allowing for travel time to and from Austin, with […]
Come meet local contributors to the environmental community at San Marcos’ first Sustainability Fair! Connect with local environmentally-minded organizations and learn skills to live a more sustainable lifestyle by reducing your carbon footprint. This event will coincide with the San Marcos Discovery Center spring native plant sale, so spruce up your garden with native plants!
Join Save Barton Creek Association, Wimberley Valley Watershed Association, and the Meadows Center for Water and the Environment as we release a new report on preferred wastewater systems for the Texas Hill Country! Experts will speak on the sewage pollution crisis in the Hill Country: What problems are arising? What is the Texas Legislature doing […]
These meetings are held annually as a part of the Clean Rivers Program and are open to all Colorado River stakeholders who have an interest in water quality protection. Members of the Water Quality Advisory Committee help identify and prioritize local water quality concerns and make recommendations for future actions to protect and improve water […]
The April guest speaker will be Kevin Thuesen, Director of Austin's Water Quality Protection Lands Program. His topic is "Lands for Water--Austin's Water Quality Protection Lands Program." Everyone is welcome to attend.
We are excited to announce the first of Environmental Survey Consulting's two Spicewood Ranch Spring Native Plant ID Workshops for Spring 2019! Instructor- Bill Carr, Acme Botanical Services Location- Spicewood Ranch - Spicewood, Texas Venue: Narrows Recreation Area in Spicewood Venue Website: https://www.lcra.org/parks/Pages/narrows.aspx Time: 9 am to 1 pm, Sunday, April 14, 2019 Registration Details: Registration […]
Join us for a fun evening of socializing and exploring ecological considerations and management of non-nativie and invasive species in Central Texas. Presenter Chris Harper is Supervisory Biologist at the USFWS Ecological Services. Please BYOB and bring a snack to share. The Roundtable Social is always a FREE event. Please RSVP to amber@westcave.org. The Westcave […]
For the 2nd year, the Headwaters at the Comal will be open for a FREE celebration of Earth Day. Come enjoy a day of fun, engaging, family-friendly, nature-filled activities. Exhibitors include: H.E.B Texas Master Naturalists: Lindheimer Chapter City of New Braunfels Recycling Division New Braunfels Utilities Environmental Affairs Department Guadalupe Blanco River Authority Edwards Aquifer […]
This event will include a pop-up educational tent and individuals will have the opportunity to volunteer and help remove invasive and exotic species. Volunteers are welcome to come and go throughout the day as their time permits.
The Hill Country is a special part of Texas with an attraction to millions of individuals who ranch and come to vacation, hunt, rest, and relax each year. Along with the spectacular beauty of the area, the Hill Country has its own special needs for management and the 6th Hill Country Land Stewardship Conference is […]
Join Travis Audubon for a morning of educational activities at Blair Woods Sanctuary, a natural oasis in east Austin! This Nature Day will be all about migration, so come prepared to learn about when, how, and why animals migrate. You might even see a few migrating birds while you’re there! Snacks and water will be […]
Come out and join Environmental Survey Consulting's second Spicewood Ranch Spring Native Plant ID Workshop for Spring 2019! Instructor– Bill Carr, Acme Botanical Services Location– Spicewood Ranch – Spicewood, Texas Venue: Narrows Recreation Area in Spicewood Venue Website: https://www.lcra.org/parks/Pages/narrows.aspx Time: 9 am to 1 pm, Sunday, April 28, 2019 Registration Details: Registration required. $25 to be paid in person […]
These meetings are held annually as a part of the Clean Rivers Program and are open to all Colorado River stakeholders who have an interest in water quality protection. Members of the Water Quality Advisory Committee help identify and prioritize local water quality concerns and make recommendations for future actions to protect and improve water quality. […]