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SUMMARY:Online - Last day to vote for HCA when you shop at Target!
DESCRIPTION:Support HCA when you shop at Target! Target Circle Members can earn and cast votes for the Hill Country Alliance when they shop at Target – both online and in-store – now through June 30th. Simply login to your Target account at target.com or on the mobile app and follow the prompts and instructions to vote. Every nonprofit featured with Target Circle will be awarded a grant based on the percentage of votes they receive. \nThe more votes HCA receives\, the bigger the donation HCA can earn! \nHow-To: Learn more and vote for HCA!\nEnroll in Target Circle and Start Earning Votes\nHCA supporters in the Austin-area can enroll in the Giving Program and support HCA for free by 1) signing up at target.com/circle; 2) downloading the Target app; 3) providing phone number at checkout. Guests earn one vote every time they make an eligible purchase at Target\, online and in-store. Members earn votes as they shop at Target. To earn votes in-store\, scan your Wallet barcode in the Target App at the time of purchase\, or scan the barcode on your receipt with the Target App within seven (7) days of purchase. To earn votes online\, on a Target.com or Target App purchase\, you must create and be signed into your Target Circle account when placing an order. \nVote for HCA\nCasting votes is a completely digital experience. Any Target Circle Member can login their Target account at target.com or on the mobile app and follow the prompts and instructions to vote. Eligible nonprofits in your area will display in a list with each organization’s name\, logo\, description\, and website link – you should be able to spot the Hill Country Alliance logo there. \nFor a step-by-step guide on how to vote using the app\, check out this handy guide Texas Land Conservancy put together and throw them a few votes too! \nEligible ZIP Codes\nAustin: 78702\, 78704\, 78705\, 78717\, 78723\, 78726\, 78748\, 78749\, 78758\, 78759  |  Bee Cave: 78738  |  Cedar Park: 78613  |  Georgetown: 78628  |  Kyle: 78640  |  Pflugerville: 78660  |  Round Rock: 78664  |  San Marcos: 78666
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-last-day-to-vote-for-hca-when-you-shop-at-target/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Hill Country Alliance":MAILTO:info@hillcountryalliance.org
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SUMMARY:Online - Climate and Weather Trends in the Hill Country
DESCRIPTION:Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District – Water-Wise Speaker Series\nFor more information contact Charlie Flatten\, General Manager at gm@haysgroundwater.com or 512-858-9253  \nThe Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District has announced its 2021 Water-Wise Speaker Series. Subject matter experts will discuss a variety of water topics important to Hays County residents. Tune in July 1st at 6:00 PM to hear about climate and weather trends in the Hill Country from John Nielson-Gammon\, State Climatologist of Texas. \nHays County is listed by the US Census Bureau as the second fastest growing county in the United States. Great schools\, good housing\, proximity to growing business opportunities\, and a beautiful landscape are all drivers for our growth. Its most precious resource is water. The Trinity Aquifer deep below has a limited recharge capacity and will not support the growth coming in the next 20-years. The County needs to maximize efficiency of use and diversify its water supply portfolio to keep local communities healthy and viable long into the future. \nSpeakers will present at 6:00 live and online. Dial-in information will be on the District website www.HaysGroundwater.com the week before each presentation. Check the schedule for upcoming dates. \nWater Wise Speaker Series flyer for Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District 2021
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-climate-and-weather-trends-in-the-hill-country/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210715T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210718T170000
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SUMMARY:San Antonio - Wildlife 2021: Texas Wildlife Annual Convention
DESCRIPTION:Join the Texas Wildlife Association for a three-day convention in San Antonio. \nWe missed seeing you last year! Join us for an exciting weekend at the J.W. Marriott in San Antonio\, Texas July 15-18. \nGet ready by browsing the auction online filled with one of a kind experiences and trips not open to the public. Best speakers\, master seminars from wildlife experts\, entertainment\, live and silent auctions and more! \nThis event will be following CDC and local guidelines as it relates to Covid-19 policies. \nLearn more here.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/san-antonio-wildlife-2021-texas-wildlife-annual-convention/
LOCATION:JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort and Spa\, 23808 Resort Parkway\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78261\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210716T190000
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SUMMARY:Boerne - Tracks and Scat Night Hike (Adults 18 & up) at Cibolo Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:Explore the Cibolo Nature Center trails at dusk\nJoin professional naturalist Jasmine Torrez and explore the Cibolo Center for Conservation to examine the tracks and signs of our native animals of the Cibolo. Enjoy the evening while hiking through the riparian forest and live oak\, marsh\, and savannah. Get a chance to see native wildlife up close. Learn how to preserve tracks to take with you for study all while learning about the animal’s habitats\, natural history\, and species identification. \nPlease bring a flashlight and your water bottle. Face masks are recommended when in the proximity of one another\, but there will be plenty of space to keep a proper distance on the hike. When a face mask covering is required\, it must cover the nose and mouth. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/boerne-tracks-and-scat-night-hike-adults-18-up-at-cibolo-nature-center/
LOCATION:Cibolo Nature Center\, 140 City Park Road\, Boerne\, TX\, 78006\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Boerne - Gardening 101: Pollinators - Herff Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join Keith Amelung of Have Spade Will Travel this Saturday and every 3rd Saturday after the Farmer’s Market at Herff Farm for an introduction to the “basics” of veggie gardening in the Texas Hill Country. We will cover the “how to get started” in a quick 1-hour presentation followed by a Q&A and a seasonal hands-on project. \nEggplants\, okra\, squash or pumpkin – you need not be a flower to NEED a little help from our flying friends. We will discuss some of the best ways to attract pollinating insects to our vegetable gardens. We will also discuss a few native and acclimated plant species for our landscape that help to attract beneficial insects. Interactive: Each attendee will receive a superior pollinating attracting plant to take home. Together we will set out a few transplants in the new “Pollinator” inspired Garden Beds at the Herff Farm. \nLearn more and register here. 
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/boerne-gardening-101-pollinators-herff-farm/
LOCATION:Herff Farm\, 33 Herff Road\, Boerne\, TX\, 78006\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Online - Leopold Live! Brush Clearing and Brush Piles
DESCRIPTION:Leopold Live! is back with Chapter Two\, Episode Three – Brush Clearing and Brush Piles will stream on July 20th at 10:00am CST. Leopold Live! began as a live streaming seminar series conducted in partnership with the Selah\, Bamberger Ranch Preserve (Bamberger) to demonstrate to natural resource students\, landowners and wildlife enthusiasts the original 5 creative methods conceptualized by Aldo Leopold in the 1930s to effectively manage game and therefore conserve wildlife ecology. The series builds on “the central thesis of game management is this: game can be restored by the creative use of the same tools which have heretofore destroyed it—axe\, plow\, cow\, fire\, and gun.” \nEach month we will be joined by Bamberger ranch staff and experts in the field to explore and demonstrate each of Leopold’s five tools and to give viewers tangible practices that they can implement out in the field. \nTune in to NRI’s Facebook page to ask questions\, connect and learn about these essential tools for wildlife habitat management on your property. \nClick here to learn more.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-leopold-live-brush-clearing-and-brush-piles/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210721T100000
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SUMMARY:San Marcos - Growing Up Wild
DESCRIPTION:Kids will learn about wildlife and the natural world through stories\, crafts\, and facts. Space is limited\, so arrive early to reserve your free ticket. We will only be able to accommodate the first 20 families to arrive. \nTo learn more\, check here for details.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/san-marcos-growing-up-wild/
LOCATION:San Marcos Public Library\, 625 E. Hopkins St.\, San Marcos\, TX\, 78666\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
ORGANIZER;CN="San Marcos Public Library":MAILTO:libraryinfo@sanmarcostx.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210724T190000
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SUMMARY:Boerne - Moondance Outdoor Concerts: Dirty Rotten Swingband
DESCRIPTION:It is time for the Moondance Outdoor Concerts presented by the Cibolo Center for Conservation!\nWe are delighted to announce this year’s lineup of shows running from May through October. We want to thank our generous sponsors Frost Bank\, The Boerne Star\, and The Brandon Fund\, for supporting this time-honored tradition at the Cibolo. \nGrab your lawn chairs\, coolers\, and picnic\, and head on over to the Cibolo Nature Center for some music and fun under the majestic oaks! \nDoors 7pm & Music 7:30 pm  \nCibolo Nature Center\, 140 City Park Rd.\, Boerne \nHere’s what we have in store for you this season: \n\n7/24: Dirty Rotten Swingband\n8/21: Big Cedar Fever\n9/18: Blake Torrey\n10/23: Lost Mule Band\n\nFood Trucks on-site! \nLearn more and register here
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/boerne-moondance-outdoor-concerts-dirty-rotten-swingband/
LOCATION:Cibolo Nature Center\, 140 City Park Road\, Boerne\, TX\, 78006\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210727T173000
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SUMMARY:Online - Swarms and Bees in Walls
DESCRIPTION:Swarms and bees in walls: what to do when you have them? \nPresented by Nathalie B. from the Hays County Beekeepers Association. \n  \n\nTo register for this online event\, click here!
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-swarms-and-bees-in-walls/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Dripping Springs Community Library":MAILTO:director@dscl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210729T090000
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SUMMARY:Fredericksburg - Hill Country Tree Program
DESCRIPTION:Though the cold weather last February damaged many trees\, one thing it didn’t do was eliminate oak wilt from the area. If you would like to learn more about oak wilt or which tree species grow well here\, you should attend the Hill Country Tree Program on July 29th. The program will be at 38 Business Court at the new Gillespie County Extension Office in Fredericksburg. Registration will start at 9:00 AM\, with the presentation beginning at 9:30 AM and ending at 11:45 AM. Texas Forest Service Biologist Robert Edmonson will give the presentation\, talking about oak wilt\, planting replacement trees\, and basic tree identification.  One IPM pesticide applicator continuing education credit (CEU) will be awarded for those that need it. The program costs ten dollars per person. \nThis program can be paid at the door\, though pre-registration is encouraged.  Credit cards are not accepted. Please call the Gillespie County AgriLife Extension Office at 830-997-3452 to register. Questions can be directed to Beth McMahon at Elizabeth.mcmahon@agnet.tamu.edu . \nWe hope to see you there! \nDownload the PDF – 2021 Hill Country Tree Program \nClick here to learn more.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/fredericksburg-hill-country-tree-program/
LOCATION:Gillespie County AgriLife Extension Office\, 38 Business Court\, Fredericksburg\, TX\, 78624\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210729T133000
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SUMMARY:Online - Hill Country Eclipse Round Table
DESCRIPTION:The City of Fredericksburg\, the Gillespie County Economic Development Corporation\, and the Hill Country Alliance invite community leaders to participate in a Hill Country Eclipse Round Table\, Tuesday\, June 29 from 12:00 pm-1:30 pm on Zoom to discuss ongoing preparations for the total solar eclipse\, which may draw hundreds of thousands of visitors to our region in April 2024. Register here: https://hillcountryalliance.z2systems.com/np/clients/hillcountryalliance/event.jsp?event=95& \nDuring the last total solar eclipse event in the U.S.\, back in 2017\, many rural communities in its path were overwhelmed by the crowds and the challenges they created for local infrastructure\, emergency services\, lodging and restaurants\, and supermarkets. However\, the communities that fared the best were those that started preparing years in advance. In 2024\, the total solar eclipse will pass directly through the middle of the Hill Country\, affecting all of our communities. This round table is an opportunity for us to share our plans\, learn from one another\, and benefit from lessons learned by other U.S. communities during the 2017 eclipse. \nWe will be joined by Gary Williams and Steven Mitchell\, City Manager and Economic Development Director\, respectively\, for the City of Carbondale\, IL\, which was on the path of totality during the 2017 eclipse and will be again in 2024. Mr. Williams and Mr. Mitchell led their community’s preparations for the influx of visitors; they will share their perspective and lessons learned\, helping their Hill Country counterparts understand what to expect and how to plan for it. \nAfter a brief presentation from Mr. Williams and Mr. Mitchell\, we will open the round table for discussion\, around-the-region check-ins\, and planning.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-hill-country-eclipse-round-table/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Hill Country Alliance":MAILTO:info@hillcountryalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210729T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210729T183000
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SUMMARY:Blanco - Hill Country Communities: The Tools that Shape Our Cities
DESCRIPTION:The Hill Country Alliance is proud to join forces once again with Simplecity.Design and the City of Blanco to host a workshop entitled Hill Country Communities: The Tools that Shape Our Cities. This workshop will take place from 3pm-6:30pm next Tuesday\, June 29th in Blanco\, TX. The event is free\, but registration is requested here:  www.tinyurl.com/BlancoWorkshop     \nCity development regulations can be overly complex\, many don’t understand how or why they exist\, and everyone is impacted from their outcomes. The good news is: they can be simpler. Join us to learn more. \nThis workshop will review both historic and modern patterns of development. Our discussion will be applicable to ALL Hill Country communities\, and will be led through an examination of three Texas cities: Bastrop\, Bandera and Blanco. Learn about the different tools and metrics being used to create better places in Central Texas and the Hill Country.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/blanco-hill-country-communities-the-tools-that-shape-our-cities/
LOCATION:Gem of the Hills\, 2233 US Highway 281 North\, Blanco\, Texas
CATEGORIES:General Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Hill Country Alliance":MAILTO:info@hillcountryalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210730T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210730T150000
DTSTAMP:20260522T111840
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SUMMARY:Online - Wild Neighbors Speaker Series: Tawny Crazy Ants- Biology and Prospects for Control
DESCRIPTION:Tawny crazy ants are an environmentally damaging invasive species introduced from South America. These ants are currently spreading throughout the Gulf Coast region of the United States including Travis County. In this talk\, Dr. Ed LeBrun\, Research Scientist with the Department of Integrative Biology Brackenridge Field Laboratory at the University of Texas at Austin\, will describe some of the basic biology and ecology of this invader\, its impacts upon the natural systems it invades\, its interaction with the current regionally dominant invasive ant\, imported fire ants\, and ongoing work towards sustainable control of this ant’s populations in natural environments. \n  \nSign up for the Webinar here.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-wild-neighbors-speaker-series-tawny-crazy-ants-biology-and-prospects-for-control/
LOCATION:Online
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