Join The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment for a speaker series on water and a Cypress Creek Project meeting! Featuring round table discussions with Wimberley Valley experts and keynote speakers: Lon Shell, Hays County Pct. 3 Commissioner Dr. Joni Charles, Associate Professor of Economics at Texas State University Charlie Flatten, General Manager of […]
Six Easy Star Hunting Steps During the campaign dates, go outside more than an hour after sunset (8-10 pm local time). The Moon should not be up. Let your eyes become used to the dark for 10 minutes before your first observation. Use a night sky app on your phone outside to find the constellation […]
MUDs in Blanco Community Meeting Protect Our Blanco is co-sponsoring an educational event with the Hill Country Alliance to help prepare our elected officials and Blanco citizens for growth – Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs)! While we all know that growth can be good and is inevitable, we also know that if it’s not […]
The San Antonio Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas is holding a 1 day online plant sale since we are unable to offer an in-person event at this time. Order and pay for your plants online on April 8, 2021 from 7am-9pm, and pick up curbside at your assigned time at Headwaters Sanctuary, […]
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Kendall County and the Kendall Soil and Water Conservation District cordially invite the public to attend their FY22 Local Working Group (LWG) Listening Session being held Thurs, April 8, 2021 at 2:00 PM. To allow for COVID-19 social distancing recommendations the meeting will be held at the […]
A Festival with Something for Everyone! Always taking place the second weekend in April, the Bluebonnet Festival draws 30,000 people annually to Burnet, Texas. Each year, activities are added to keep the festival exciting for first-time visitors as well as repeat festival fans. Once you have attended your first Bluebonnet Festival, you’ll be hooked. Join […]
KBB and the City of Blanco have spring cleanup events that KBB’s annual Don’t Mess with Texas Trash-Off and Blanco River Clean-Up on Sat., April 10, 2021. The event will begin at Bindseil Park at 9 a.m. and social distancing guidelines will be followed to remain safe; safety comes first. “Your health and safety are […]
Join the Blanco County Friends of the Night Sky for a plant swap! In support of International Dark Sky Week, Blanco County Friends of the Night Sky will have an exhibit table at the Blanco Community Plant Swap. This is being held at Gem of the Hills Activity Center, 2233 US Highway 281 N, Blanco, TX 78606 on Sunday, […]
The 2021 Texas Land Conservation Conference will be held as a virtual event and will offer a variety of program content and learning experiences related to land and water conservation in the Lone Star State. This year’s event will also feature regional, outdoor, in-person networking events on Thursday evening. With nearly 300 attendees and growing, the […]
The Central Texas Water Conservation Symposium provides water utilities with the information needed to implement successful water conservation programs, effectively engage customers, and plan for the future. Learn from state and national experts about the latest approaches, what is coming next and best practices for maximum efficiency gains. Day 1: Tuesday, April 20, 2020, 9:30am to 12:00pm […]
Summers are getting hotter. Flooding events are becoming more extreme. And, more recently, Winter Storm Uri brought snow and record-breaking freezing temperatures to Texas. It’s no secret that climate change is affecting every aspect of our planet, but how much do we really know and what does the science say? Join the Meadows Center’s Founder […]
Join the Hays County Master Naturalists for an informative presentation. Daniel Oppenheimer from the Hill Country Alliance will discuss common issues encountered by Hays County landowners focussing primarily on erosion and invasive plants and will offer guidance on potential solutions. Learn more and register here.
The Central Texas Water Conservation Symposium provides water utilities with the information needed to implement successful water conservation programs, effectively engage customers, and plan for the future. Learn from state and national experts about the latest approaches, what is coming next and best practices for maximum efficiency gains. Day 1: Tuesday, April 20, 2020, 9:30am to 12:00pm […]
Join us for the next Imagine Austin Speaker Series featuring Dr. Garry Cooper. In his talk, Garry will discuss the role of the circular economy in combating inequality and environmental injustice. He will also elaborate on the need for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) voices in this sector and how communities and governments […]
Protecting Natural Resources, Hosted By LWVCA Perserving the natural land and water in our rapidly growing area will be the focus of a public online meeting Wednesday, April 21, hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Comal Area (LWVCA) in celebration of Earth Day 2021, at 7 p.m. on Zoom (ID: 899 8656 […]
Colorado River Alliance and Travis County Parks are bringing a whole new meaning to spring cleaning! Our beautiful parks and Texas Colorado River need a little spring-cleaning“and we need YOUR help! Join us on April 24th - the Saturday after Earth Day - to get your hands dirty while helping to keep our Mother Earth […]
Three cheers for pollinators: Butterflies! Bats! Bees! Butterfly Bonanza (+ Bats & Bees) returns to the Science Mill on Saturday, April 24. Through up-close encounters and hands-on activities, learn why these friendly flyers are crucial to our local ecosystem. First 200 visitors receive a butterfly to release in our outdoor Butterfly Garden! Examine real bat […]
UPDATE: This event has been rescheduled for Sept. 27-30, 2021. Please Note: Several TWRI events are being canceled, postponed or changed into online delivery to comply with Texas A&M University and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) directives designed to protect public health during this time. If you are interested in this event, […]
The US Water Alliance is a proud co-sponsor of Water Week, a series of virtual events in which a variety of water-focused associations and coalitions will be highlighting the importance of water infrastructure. Now more than ever, water infrastructure must be elevated as a national policy priority, and it is crucial that climate-resilience, affordability, and […]
Shop for Mother's Day and support HCA! For 48-hours, 20% of your purchase will go back to HCA's mission when you shop in-store at Kendra Scott Flagship or online at www.kendrascott.com. Enter or mention code: GIVEBACK-1HMM at check out for your donation to be applied to this give back. Click here to learn more!
The Austin Fire Department Wildfire Division will discuss how to prepare your home and neighborhood for Wildfire. Listen to subject matter experts about your Wildfire Risk, investigate actions to take on your own property, and network with community leaders. Facilitation by AFD Division Chief Carrie Stewart Introduction by AFD Fire Chief Joel Baker Session 1: […]
Shop for Mother's Day and support HCA! 20% of your purchase will go back to HCA's mission when you shop in-store at Kendra Scott Flagship or online at www.kendrascott.com. Enter or mention code: GIVEBACK-1HMM at check out for your donation to be applied to this give back. Click here to RSVP and learn more!
Join the Austin Water Wildland Conservation team on Thursday, April 29 from noon to 1pm, as Wizzie Brown of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service discusses non- or less-toxic ways to control and avoid mosquitoes this year. She will cover how to reduce habitats that can lead to mosquito issues around your home and in […]
The Value of Water Campaign polls American voters annually to better understand their opinions about the state of our nation’s water infrastructure and what they view as priorities for action and potential solutions. This Value of Water Index has shown consistently high public support for closing the federal water and wastewater investment gap. In the […]
Join us for a virtual music event and fundraiser benefiting Texas Water Trade and the restoration of Comanche Springs and Texas water Featuring performances by: Shinyribs' Kevin Russell, Ray Benson, Los Texmaniacs, Charley Crockett, Jack Ingram, Bruce Robison, Carrie Rodriguez, Jon Dee Graham, Cody Canada, Walt Wilkins, Gary P. Nunn and Josh Baca and the […]