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SUMMARY:Online - Nature Notes: Butterflies with Brazoria Library
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Tuesday at 1:00 pm for a new Nature Note presented by the Texas Master Naturalists! \nFor updates\, see the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2555277211468479/ \nTo tune in on the day of\, check the Brazoria County Library’s Youtube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/user/brazoriacounty
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-nature-notes-butterflies-with-brazoria-library/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200714T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200714T183000
DTSTAMP:20260414T114802
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SUMMARY:Online - Drip Irrigation DIY Workshop with AgriLife Water University
DESCRIPTION:This class is FREE will be LIVE on our Facebook page AgriLife Water University. NO LINKS TO CLICK and NO NEED TO REGISTER. \nMake every drip count! Whether you have an existing sprinkler system or just an outdoor faucet\, learn how to install\, convert and maintain a drip irrigation system. Drip irrigation is the most efficient irrigation method for landscape beds\, potted plants\, vegetable gardens or home foundations. The flow of information from our experts will make “do it yourself” drip irrigation seem easy! \nOur staff horticulturalist and water resource professionals will be online taking and answering your questions. \nClick here to watch the virtual class on Facebook Live online for free!
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-drip-irrigation-diy-workshop-with-agrilife-water-university/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200718T000000
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SUMMARY:Online - Latino Conservation Week 2020 Photo Contest
DESCRIPTION:We want to see your pictures for Latino Conservation Week 2020! \nLatino Outdoors and Hispanic Access Foundation are teaming up to announce a #LCW2020 Photo Contest beginning July 18\, 2020\, & ending July 26\, 2020 at 11:59 PM PT. Submissions will be accepted starting July 18th. \nPhotos may be submitted under each of the following categories\, which are drawn from subjects of special interest to Latino Outdoors’ participation in Latino Conservation Week 2020: RETHINK OUTSIDE\, CONSERVATION CULTURA and LATINX EXPERIENCE. \nREQUIREMENTS: \n✔️ Follow @LatinoConservationWeek \n✔️ Use the following hashtags #LatinoConservationWeek / #LCW2020/ #LCWPhotoContest \n✔️ Practice social distancing and be safe (see #RecreateResponsibly guidelines) \n✔️ Include a land acknowledgement. Put some effort into learning the history of the location you’re in. Google and the Native Lands app/website could be helpful for research. \n✔️ Answer the question “What does conservation mean to you?” in the photo/post caption. \nHow to enter and more information: https://bit.ly/31V4rUk
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-latino-conservation-week-2020-photo-contest/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200723T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200723T173000
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SUMMARY:Online - Rainwater Harvesting Workshop with Eco Centro
DESCRIPTION:Register now for the link to this FREE online workshop: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/104769971806 \nTurn water scarcity into water abundance. Rainwater harvesting can reduce stormwater runoff\, lower your water bill and keep your garden green all year long. Join us to learn more about medium to large scale rainwater harvesting for residential and commercial applications. We’ll cover water catchment basics\, tanks\, filtration\, pumps\, codes\, water budgeting\, potential catchment volume calculations and designing water harvesting plans specific to our region. \nThis workshop qualifies for 1 SAWS WaterSaver Rewards Point.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-rainwater-harvesting-workshop-with-eco-centro/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200724T080000
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SUMMARY:Mason - 2 Day Ecological Monitoring and Land Planning Course Hosted by Grassfed Sustainability Group
DESCRIPTION:Grassfed Sustainability Group\, the Texas Savory Hub\, advocates a Holistic Approach to Regenerative Agriculture. \nHolistic Management is a whole farm/ranch planning system and decision making process that helps farmers\, ranchers and land stewards better manage their agricultural resources to achieve maximum environmental\, economic and social benefits. Holistic Management is a critical tool helping develop successful businesses while improving land health. \nEach session is an in-depth two day course that covers one or two modules of Holistic Management. All courses are taught by Savory Field Professional Rhona Lemke\, along with her husband Chad Lemke\, who is a fifth generation full-time rancher. Together they have been practicing Holistic Management for two decades on their own family operation in the Texas Hill Country. Part of the time will be spent outside at their North Mason Ranch showing participants first hand how Holistic Management is implemented in a real ranching situation\, and how the brittle ecosystem of the Hill Country\, or any other ecosystem\, can be drastically improved. \nClass dates are: \n\nJuly 24-25\, 2020 Ecological Monitoring & Land Planning\n\nClass sizes will be limited. Register early before they are sold out. It is recommended participants attend all four classes in order to fully understand and learn how to implement and practice Holistic Management. \nEach class will be 8am to 5pm Friday and Saturday in Mason\, Texas. Lunch is provided both days. Cost per class is $350 per person. Attendees will receive a 10% discount if you purchase the entire series in advance. To purchase series\, click on the Tickets tab for the February 28 class\, then select Entire Series of Courses. \nAny questions please email Rhona at rhona@gsgtexas.com or call (325) 347-7096
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/mason-2-day-holistic-management-courses-hosted-by-grassfed-sustainability-group/
LOCATION:North Mason Ranch (privately owned)\, 1025 McKinley Ave\, Mason\, TX\, 76856\, United States
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SUMMARY:Online - Latino Conservation Week: A Dialogue on Intersectional Environmentalism
DESCRIPTION:What does systemic oppression have to do with climate issues? Tune in as five leaders weigh in on intersectional environmentalism.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis virtual panel conversation on intersectional environmentalism is in celebration of Latino Conservation Week. The following panelists will be joined by moderator\, and LO Founder\, José González to discuss the intersection of social and environmental justice. \nDetails \n\nThe conversation will take place via Zoom and broadcasted on Facebook and YouTube on July 24th from 5-6:20PM ET (2-3:20PM PT).\nThe hour long discussion will be followed by 20 minutes for questions from the audience.\nDoors will open 15 minutes before the start time to provide participants time to settle in.\n\nClick here to register.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-latino-conservation-week-a-dialogue-on-intersectional-environmentalism/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200725T203000
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CREATED:20200722T161822Z
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SUMMARY:Utopia - Comet NEOWISE viewing with Hill Country Nature Center and Texas Ranchland Nightsky Tours
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URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/utopia-comet-neowise-viewing-with-hill-country-nature-center-and-texas-ranchland-nightsky-tours/
LOCATION:TX
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SUMMARY:Online - Fighting Fire with Fire Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Texas A&M University and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will be delivering an FREE online workshop on Monday\, July 27\, 2020 at 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM CST showcasing research findings from Dr. Urs Kreuter’s Joint Fire Science Program project: \n“Fighting Wildfire with Prescribed Burning in the Southern Great Plains: Social and Regulatory Barriers and Facilitators.” \nResults will be given by graduate students and collaborators on the project\, followed by a Q&A discussion with all speakers and participants. \nPlease register at: https://agrilife.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_L1zHHnoDRZCze-PRKf74yw.  The link is also available at: https://agrilife.org/westtexasrangelands/ \nAll registered participants will be sent a USB drive featuring materials from the speakers\, including science briefs of the different components of the project. \n 
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-fighting-fire-with-fire-workshop/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200728T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200728T150000
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SUMMARY:Online - Payments for Ecosystem Services Webinar with NCAT ATTRA
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Colin Mitchell will guide you through the history of payments for ecosystem service programs and discuss different types of payments farmers and ranchers can receive for improving or maintaining ecosystem services\, including: Direct Payments\, Certification Programs\, Tax Incentives\, and Ecosystem Service Markets. Colin will also provide a set of factors farmers and ranchers should consider before participating in any type of payment for an ecosystem service program. \nClick here to learn more from the NCAT ATTRA: Sustainable Agriculture website. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-payments-for-ecosystem-services-webinar-with-ncat-attra/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200728T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200728T190000
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SUMMARY:Online - Landscape CPR Workshop with AgriLife Water University
DESCRIPTION:This class is FREE will be LIVE on our Facebook page AgriLife Water University. NO LINKS TO CLICK and NO NEED TO REGISTER. \nDoes your landscape need a lifeline? Do you have problem areas where nothing seems to grow? Whether you’re dealing with pests and disease\, issues with too little sunlight\, or problematic soils that are keeping your plants brown and crispy\, this class will get to the root of your horticultural headaches AND help you learn the skills to bring new life to your garden. We’ll also prescribe tips on how to hire a landscape or irrigation professional to give you a helping hand and revive even the most disheartening of Texas landscapes. \nOur staff horticulturalist and water resource professionals will be online taking and answering your questions. \nClick here to watch the virtual class on Facebook Live online for free!
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-landscape-cpr-workshop-with-agrilife-water-university/
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