SAVE THE DATE! River Symposium in partnership with the San Antonio River Foundation “Cleaning, Protecting, and taking Pride in our Waterways” September 24-26, 2021 Congratulations to our River Symposium Logo Contest Winner: Jeff Ramirez! ABOUT The San Antonio River Authority (River Authority), in partnership with the San Antonio River Foundation, will host the inaugural […]
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, please RSVP to receive event updates. We will continue to follow […]
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 […]
SAVE THE DATE: Join the Hill Country Alliance for our annual Leadership Summit - this year's event will be held in-person at an open-air venue! The Hill Country Leadership Summit is the Hill Country Alliance’s premiere annual gathering, and provides an opportunity for learning, networking, and being inspired among our region’s top community leaders, conservation practitioners, […]
It's not too late to join the FOUNDERS CIRCLE for Hays County Friends of the Night Sky. We're extending the deadline until October 8th to be part of the second annual Hill Country Night Sky Month. The Founders Circle, a special limited-time membership level, offers a ground floor opportunity to join a young organization with […]
The Kerrville Folk Festival The Kerrville Folk Festival, the Foundation’s flagship event, was founded by Rod Kennedy in 1972. It is the longest continuously running music festival in North America and is a Mecca in the songwriting community. For 18 straight days and nights, the Festival offers concerts and activities for all ages that […]
Wings Over Wimberley will attract visitors from near and far to see, learn about, and celebrate the important role bats play in the Central Texas ecosystems. As they appreciate our bats, visitors and locals alike will be able to experience the artisans, one-of-a-kind shops, talented musicians, craft cuisine, and unique lodgings that make Wimberley’s high-vibing culture […]
Do you like beets? Are you bored with boiling beets and would like to try cooking something new? Or would you like to learn how to grow your own beets? On October 1st, the Gillespie County Extension office will hold their last 2021 Grow It Cook It program, Beaming Beets. Come learn how to grow […]
On Friday, October 1, and Saturday, October 2, the Devil’s Sinkhole State Natural Area will host an event commemorating the 50th anniversary of the cave’s designation as a National Natural Landmark. We are inviting all our neighbor national natural landmarks, parks, bat groups, cave science groups, water conservation groups, native tribes, and historic groups […]
Join a Park Ranger as we learn about the importance of dark skies while learning to navigate the stars above. From finding constellations to specific stars. From myths and legends about these celestial beings to scientific facts and figures. We’ll spend our time looking and learning. We will be bare eye stargazing. Feel free to […]
Experience the trails at night. Discover a whole new way to experience the night! Join us as we walk an easy trail (about 3/4 mile round-trip). We will keep our eyes and ears open for wolf spiders, scorpions, and nocturnal wildlife! Fun for all ages! - Meet: Location provided following event registration. - Bring: Water, […]
On Friday, October 1, and Saturday, October 2, the Devil’s Sinkhole State Natural Area will host an event commemorating the 50th anniversary of the cave’s designation as a National Natural Landmark. We are inviting all our neighbor national natural landmarks, parks, bat groups, cave science groups, water conservation groups, native tribes, and historic groups […]
Join the Wimberley Valley Dark Sky Committee, Wimberley Parks and Recreation, and the Texas State Astronomy Club for an evening of telescope viewing, laser-guided constellation tours, and good old-fashioned star gazing. Bring picnic chairs and blankets and we will see you on the Soccer Fields at Blue Hole Regional Park.
The Annual Meeting of Texas Soil and Water Conservation District Directors is a meeting that provides Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Directors, SWCD employees, and other conservation partners the opportunity to examine issues relevant to the conservation of the State’s natural resources. Speakers from the local, state, and national levels will address attendees concerning a […]
Special Event Hays County Master Gardeners Annual Plant Sale All of the plants on sale are selected because they thrive in our hot Texas weather, unlike many of the plants you will find at the big-box stores. The proceeds of this sale will benefit continuing education programs and training classes in the community. The sale […]
About this event Research confirms that spending time in green spaces improves how our brains respond to stress. Exploring the outdoors has been linked to lower rates of depression and anxiety. A walk in nature can also improve memory and decrease worry. This workshop is designed to share this information and help participants develop their […]
About this event Research confirms that spending time in green spaces improves how our brains respond to stress. Exploring the outdoors has been linked to lower rates of depression and anxiety. A walk in nature can also improve memory and decrease worry. This workshop is designed to share this information and help participants develop their […]
On the 2nd Friday of every month, the members of the Austin Astronomical Society gather virtually for their general meeting and presentations. This gathering is open to the general public, and more information can be found on our website. http://austinastro.org/ Our general meeting includes officer reports, updates on upcoming outreach events, and a favorite segment, What's […]
Special Event Hays County Master Gardeners Annual Plant Sale All of the plants on sale are selected because they thrive in our hot Texas weather, unlike many of the plants you will find at the big-box stores. The proceeds of this sale will benefit continuing education programs and training classes in the community. The sale […]
On October 9, we will have a star party (weather permitting) at the Softball Field off Highway 71. Gather with some astronomers and learn about the night sky and view through their telescopes the wonders in the skies above.
Residents in the Little Cypress Creek watershed are invited to join the Meadows Center and the Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District (CTGCD) to provide input on the Little Cypress/Krause Springs Study, which seeks to better understand how Krause Springs and the Little Cypress Creek watershed interact with the underlying aquifers. This meeting is free and […]
Special Event Hays County Master Gardeners Annual Plant Sale All of the plants on sale are selected because they thrive in our hot Texas weather, unlike many of the plants you will find at the big-box stores. The proceeds of this sale will benefit continuing education programs and training classes in the community. The sale […]
It’s not easy to save a river, so we’re asking you to join the cause. Friday, October 15 - Saturday, November 13 Through this virtual event, you will have the opportunity to bid on over 120 exclusive silent auction items and buy raffle tickets to support our mission. All proceeds will go towards supporting the […]
Enjoy our wild flower gardens as the Monarchs make their migration through this area. The Master Naturalists will be available to help identify monarchs and their preferred flowers. We will demonstrate the three ways the Bandera Natural History Museum is conserving water and local honey will be available for sale. Visit the museum on […]
On October 16th, our newest Business Member, 4th Street Gallery in Blanco, is having an event to open its latest exhibition, "On Gathering." Owner Lisa Tipps has invited the Blanco County Friends of the Night Sky to set up a Night Sky Information Tent at the event and will donate a portion of her profits from sales to the […]
Join the Hill Country Astronomers at LBJ State Park for a night of learning about astronomy! The evening begins with an educational program in the Visitor Center Auditorium at 6:30 PM, followed by telescope viewing in the parking lot. The park store will be open until 7:15 PM for drinks, snacks, and souvenirs! This program […]
Hays County Friends of the Night Sky is inviting restaurants, wineries, distilleries, and breweries to participate in Hill Country Night Sky Month by offering outdoor dining (or imbibing) by candlelight on October 20, the night of the Hunters Moon. Enjoy outdoor dining and drinking at Hays County establishments on Full Moon night. Follow @HaysNIghtSky on […]
At 8:30 PM, residents of the Wimberley Valley will celebrate the night skies and full Moon in one of the following ways: 1. Step outside of their house and give their best howl at the full Hunters moon 2. Join neighbors, POA members, or others at restaurants and bars for a group howl 3. Attend […]
On Thursday, October 21st, join us for a free riparian workshop for streamside landowners at the LBJ State Park in Stonewall at 8:30 am. In the morning, we will discuss riparian function, hydrology, stewardship and best practices; in the afternoon, we’ll visit a nearby site along the Pedernales River to demonstrate riparian concepts and identify vegetation. This […]
Join us at the Hilliard Ranch in Albert, Texas, to learn new ways to read, study, and steward the land. Dr. Mollie Walton will lead the field day. She is a restoration ecologist with a Texas ranching background and nearly 30 years of hands-on restoration work across the Southwest. This workshop is specifically designed for private […]
Experience the trails at night. Discover a whole new way to experience the night! Join us as we walk an easy trail (about 3/4 mile round-trip). We will keep our eyes and ears open for wolf spiders, scorpions, and nocturnal wildlife! Fun for all ages! - Meet: Location provided following event registration. - Bring: Water, […]
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 […]
Join us on October 29th, 7 pm-8:30 pm, to explore the universe with Slooh's Director of Curriculum, Dr. John Boisvert, for Hill Country Night Sky Month. This will be a fun and exciting evening of galaxy and nebula gazing in the northern and southern hemispheres! Dawn Davies from the Hill Country Alliance Night Skies program […]
Saturday, October 30, 2021 8:00am Bird Walk Los Madrones Ranch in Dripping Springs Directions and more details will be sent out to attendees prior to event Join TLC for a fall bird walk for beginners at Los Madrones Ranch led by Hill Country Program Director Stephen Ramirez. Come learn and observe resident birds by sight […]
Show at 11 AM, followed by parades on the ground and scavenger hunts. Hot dog, chips, and apple cider will be available for an additional $5 Visit the museum on their site and their facebook page.
This workshop is being co-hosted by the City of New Braunfels, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service office in Comal County, Texas Riparian Association, and Texas Water Resources Institute. The training will focus on the nature and function of stream and riparian zones and the benefits and direct impacts from healthy riparian zones. […]
The Conservation Summit is a unique annual gathering hosted by Texan by Nature that focuses on bringing conservation and business leaders together for rich, impact-focused dialogue and networking. The Summit’s carefully selected panelists, representing both industry and conservation, lay the foundation for discussion by sharing success stories, best practices, lessons learned, and more. The 2021 […]
This workshop is being co-hosted by the San Antonio River Authority, Texas A&M AgriLife and the Texas Water Resources Institute. The training will focus on natural design processes for stream restoration projects. Materials delivered in the training will help attendees understand: urban stream functions, impacts of development on urban streams, recognize healthy versus degraded stream […]
Stars and Science Austin will be hosting a stargazing event at Lake Pflugerville. We will be gathering around the junction of Weiss Lane and Pflugerville Parkway. We will be observing all of the outer planets. Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto. One of the founders will be bringing his 11 inch Celestron telescope. Talks will focus […]