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SUMMARY:Online - Wild Devils 2021 Raffle and Online Auction
DESCRIPTION:It’s not easy to save a river\, so we’re asking you to join the cause. \nFriday\, October 15 – Saturday\, November 13 \nThrough 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. \n\n\nAll proceeds will go towards supporting the Devils River Conservancy 501c3 and the protection and preservation of the Devils River.   \n  \nYou can register and bid here!
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-wild-devils-2021-raffle-and-online-auction/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Online - Globe at Night Observations - October 2021
DESCRIPTION:Six Easy Star Hunting Steps\n\n 	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.\n 	Use a night sky app on your phone outside to find the constellation from where you are.\n 	Go to the Globe at Night Report page to start to enter Globe at Night measurements. Make sure you are in “Nighttime version”\n 	With a smart phone\, the app will put in the date\, time\, location (latitude/longitude) automatically. Otherwise please type them in. For your location\, type the street address closest to your observation along with the city\, state or province and country.\n 	Choose the star chart that looks most closely to what you see toward your constellation. That is\, what is the faintest star you can see in the sky and find in the chart?\n 	Chose the amount of cloud cover at the time of observation and then click on the “SUBMIT DATA” button.\n\nLearn more here: https://www.globeatnight.org/6-steps.php
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-globe-at-night-observations-october/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events,Night Sky Month
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SUMMARY:New Braunfels - Riparian & Stream Ecosystems Training
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nThis 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 riparian education programs will cover an introduction to riparian principles\, watershed processes\, basic hydrology\, erosion/deposition principles\, and riparian vegetation\, as well as potential causes of degradation and possible resulting impairment(s)\, and available local resources including technical assistance and tools that can be employed to prevent and/or resolve degradation. \nThe City of New Braunfels and its project partners are currently moving forward with the implementation of a Watershed Protection Plan (WPP) to address bacteria concerns in the Dry Comal Creek and Comal River watersheds. The current implementation phase began in September 2018 and is working on implementing a variety of strategies to improve water quality in the watershed. The riparian and stream workshop is an educational event supporting this effort. \nThese one-day trainings in watersheds across the state include both indoor classroom presentations and outdoor stream walks. Instructors are experts from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department\, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service\, Texas A&M Forest Service\, Texas A&M Natural Resource Institute\, TRA\, and the Texas Water Resources Institute. \nThe goal is for participants to better understand and relate to riparian and watershed processes\, the benefits that healthy riparian areas provide\, and the tools that can be employed to prevent and/or resolve degradation and improve water quality. At the conclusion of the training\, participants will receive a certificate of completion and appropriate professional development hours/ continuing education hours. \nContinuing Education Units (CEUs) available: \n\nTexas Department of Agriculture Pesticide Applicators License – 3 CEUs\nTexas Water Resources Institute – 1 CEU\nTexas Nutrient Management Planning Specialists – 6 hours\nTexas Floodplain Management Association – 7 CECs\nTexas Forestry Association – 6 hours\nSociety of American Foresters – 4 hours\nCertified Crop Advisor – 7 CEUs (Nutrient Mgmt: 1\, Soil & Water: 1.5\, IPM: 1.5\, Crop Mgmt: 2.5\, Manure Mgmt: 0.5)\nTexas Board of Architectural Examiners “Acceptable for HSW credit”\nThe program may also be used for CEUs for Professional Engineer\nCheck with your Chapter for Master Naturalist and Master Gardener to see if it is approved for your area\n\nRSVP is required by October 26\, 2021. The workshop is free because it is funded through a Clean Water Act grant provided by the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. RSVP online through the marketplace or by email to clare.entwistle@ag.tamu.edu. A catered lunch is available for $15 or participants may select to bring their own lunch. Attendees can pay for lunch by credit card using the online link or by cash at the door. \nDress is casual and comfortable for the weather as we will be outside at the stream during the afternoon. \nFor more information or questions\, please contact Clare Entwistle at 210-277-0292 x205 or clare.entwistle@ag.tamu.edu Please join our listserv or like us on Facebook for more information on future programs! \nThe riparian education program is managed by the Texas Water Resources Institute\, part of AgriLife Research\,  AgriLife Extension and the College at Texas A&M University.     \n  \nClick here for more information\, RSVP\, and pay for lunch.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/new-braunfels-riparian-stream-ecosystems-training/
LOCATION:Landa Haus\, 360 Aquatic Circle\, New Braunfels\, TX\, 78130\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Dallas - 2021 TxN Conservation Summit
DESCRIPTION: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.\nThe 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 Conservation Summit is Wednesday\, November 3\, 2021. This year’s event features a mix of in-person attendance as well as a free virtual attendance option!\n\nAttendees will hear from the four 2021 Conservation Wranglers\, businesses\, and organizations that are making BIG\, positive impacts for Texas’ communities\, the economy\, and our diverse and beautiful natural resources. This Summit’s overarching theme is The Future of Conservation. Check out our Summit Recap Blog Post to watch the 2020 presentations.\n\nThe event includes a FREE virtual option for attendees (registration coming soon). The support of members enables TxN to deliver innovative programs across the state. If you would like to support our mission\, please Join Us in being Texan by Nature today. \nSlack Channel \nTo amplify the experience of a hybrid summit\, we created a Slack chat channel to increase engagement amongst summit participants. We hope that this chat will encourage 1:1 networking\, partnerships\, collaborations\, and an ongoing conversation about the amazing conservation efforts in Texas. LINK COMING SOON. New to Slack? Click here for instructions on how to get set up.\n\n \n\nFor more information on the summit and links for tickets\, click here!
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/dallas-2021-txn-conservation-summit/
LOCATION:George W. Bush Presidential Center\, 293 SMU Boulevard\, Dallas\, TX\, 75205\, United States
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SUMMARY:San Antonio - Urban Stream Processes & Restoration Program
DESCRIPTION: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: \n\nurban stream functions\,\nimpacts of development on urban streams\,\nrecognize healthy versus degraded stream systems\,\nassess and classify a stream using the Bank Erosion Hazard Index (BEHI)\, and\ncomprehend differences between natural and traditional restoration techniques.\n\nInformation including the hydrologic cycle\, basics to stream morphology\, stream classification\, stream instability\, stream restoration\, stabilization structure\, vegetation\, and monitoring and evaluation will be explained through classroom-style teaching in the morning session and hands-on activities in the field at a nearby stream in the afternoon sessions. \nContinuing Education Units (CEUs) available: \n\nTexas Water Resources Institute – 1 CEU\nTexas Nutrient Management Planning Specialists – 6 hours\nCertified Crop Advisor – 7 CEUs (Nutrient Mgmt: 1\, Soil & Water: 2.5\, IPM: 1\, Sustainability: 2.5)\nTexas Floodplain Management Association – 6 CECs\nTexas Board of Architectural Examiners “Acceptable for HSW credit”\nThe program may also be used for CEUs for Professional Engineers\nCheck with your Chapter for Master Naturalist and Master Gardener to see if it is approved for your area\n\nRegistration is limited to the first 40 people. Cost is $50 and includes all training materials\, a catered lunch\, and a certificate of completion at the end of the course. Registration is required by October 29\, 2021. Register online through the link above\, or if paying by check or PO by email to clare.entwistle@ag.tamu.edu. A catered lunch will be provided to participants or they may bring their own. \nDress is casual and comfortable\, hip boots/waders are required for the hands-on field assessment as we will be out in the creek in the afternoon. \nPlease join our listserv or like us on Facebook for more information on future programs! \nThe Urban Riparian and Stream Restoration Program is managed by the Texas Water Resources Institute\, part of Texas A&M AgriLife Research\, AgriLife Extension and the College at Texas A&M University. It is funded through a Clean Water Act grant provided by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. \n  \nTo learn more and register\, click here.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/san-antonio-urban-stream-processes-restoration-program/
LOCATION:San Antonio River Authority’s Mission Reach Operations Center\, 8510-3 Mission Rd\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78214\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Outer Planets Party
DESCRIPTION: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 on the characteristics of all the outer planets. The function begins on Friday\, November 5th\, from 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM. The rain date is November 6th.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/outer-planets-party/
LOCATION:Lake Pflugerville\, Weiss Lane and Pflugerville Parkway\, Pflugerville\, Texas
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211106T080000
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SUMMARY:Round Mountain - Fall Plant Hike
DESCRIPTION: \n\nFor more information and to reserve a spot\, click here.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/round-mountain-fall-plant-hike/
LOCATION:Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center\, 24814 Hamilton Pool Rd\, Round Mountain\, TX\, 78663\, United States
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SUMMARY:Online - Comal County\, Texas: Opportunities and Challenges Within the International Year of Caves & Karst
DESCRIPTION:Who: Dr. George Veni\, Executive Director\, National Cave and Karst Research Institute & President\, International Union of Speleology \nWhat: “Comal County\, Texas: Opportunities and Challenges Within the International Year of Caves & Karst” \nCaves and karst. \nYou know what caves are but do you know what karst is? Much of Comal County is karst\, so we ought to know what it is\, right? \nJoin us as one of the world’s authorities gives us a lesson on this cavernous terrain that covers 25% of the USA\, and most of Comal County. \nComal County sits along the edge of the Edwards Plateau\, one of the largest karst areas in the country\, and over the Edwards and Trinity Aquifers that provide water for more than two million people. Comal County’s karst contains one of the most biodiverse aquifer ecosystems in the world with bizarre aquifer-dwelling species that occur nowhere else. Comal County’s karst also contains the longest cave in Texas. Dr. Veni will make us proud as he puts Comal County’s karst in a national and global context. \n  \nTo learn more about this event\, click here.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-comal-county-texas-opportunities-and-challenges-within-the-international-year-of-caves-karst/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Online - Culinary Health Education in the Garden
DESCRIPTION:Workshop with Katy Bowen\, MS\, RDN\, LD at the San Antonio Botanical Garden\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nLearn how the Culinary Health Education for Families (CHEF) program helps children connect garden to plate by making fresh\, flavorful recipes with ingredients straight from the garden. Participants will also learn creative strategies to impact children’s overall health and wellbeing using hands-on culinary health education in a garden or school setting. \nWorkshop is offered twice on November 10th\, 2:00 and 7:00 Central \nLearn more and schedule a time here.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-culinary-health-education-in-the-garden/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211110T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211110T210000
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SUMMARY:Online - Culinary Health Education in the Garden
DESCRIPTION:Workshop with Katy Bowen\, MS\, RDN\, LD at the San Antonio Botanical Garden\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\nLearn how the Culinary Health Education for Families (CHEF) program helps children connect garden to plate by making fresh\, flavorful recipes with ingredients straight from the garden. Participants will also learn creative strategies to impact children’s overall health and wellbeing using hands-on culinary health education in a garden or school setting.\n\nWorkshop is offered twice on November 10th\, 2:00 and 7:00 Central\n\n\nLearn more and schedule a time here.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-culinary-health-education-in-the-garden-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211111T100000
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SUMMARY:Online - The Digital Now for Natural Resource Professionals: Online in the 21st Century
DESCRIPTION:Online is now firmly front and center for most of our organizations and agencies. If you’ve been battling the ramifications or embracing them\, you may still have some questions about how natural resources can compete better with other online content. Things have changed dramatically in design\, writing standards and searchability. In addition\, smart devices have outsold desktops significantly in the last 10 years. \nWhat does that mean to those in outreach and education? It means we have to continue to grow our expertise in learning how to connect the consumer to the important information we provide. We need to understand how content is found\, how conversations and learning networks start\, how to be discovered and what constitutes quality outreach. We have to know where to post\, when to post and what to build on our websites. We have to learn how to reach our traditional clients as well as new clients. There are many successful models that can be used and applied in natural resource outreach and education that can help us down the road of discoverability. \nRegistration is $50 for both days. \nDay 1: November 11\, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. \nDigital Learning Strategies – There’s no faster way to the bottom of the online learning world than to be online without a strategy designed for learners. Many organizations put the test of success at being content to be “just online.” Digging deeper\, most of us want to be able to have either impact or influence in our outreach and not just count the number of hits or likes. \nThis day is dedicated to understanding how natural resource information is (or could be) consumed online using a learner-based approach. What happens when you shift your mindset from marketing to learning? From information to knowledge? From connecting to engaging? \nThe 21st century isn’t about being online; it’s about being online well. To do that\, we will look at learner differences\, how online learning can be enhanced\, how simple messaging can turn into engagement\, and how generational intelligence helps us pick the right tools\, tones and messages to reach broad audiences. \nDay 2: November 12\, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. \nGetting Found with all the Noise – We will look at some of the best platforms for natural resource professionals to form a presence in and some of the biggest platforms to learn how writing changes between them and making the most out of your content. How do you get found with so many competing voices? We’ll go through various exercises to help you build good content. We will look at some additional graphics and analysis tools to help you refine your reach. Learn some quick tricks and tips to get you down the road. \nThe Texas Watershed Planning Program is managed by the Texas Water Resources Institute and is funded through a Clean Water Act Section 319(h) nonpoint source grant provided by the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The institute is part of Texas A&M AgriLife Research\, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University     \nLearn more and register here!
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-the-digital-now-for-natural-resource-professionals-online-in-the-21st-century/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211120T173000
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SUMMARY:Fredericksburg - Gillespie County Wild Game Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Evening of wild game appetizers\, beverages\, games\, live auction\, raffle and silent auction supporting agriculture\, youth education and rural living in the Texas Hill Country. Also\, only 500 tickets will be sold for the Magnificent 7 Raffle for $100 each – seven guns and a 26-gun safe. Raffle tickets must be purchased online. Winner will be announced at the dinner. No Pets Allowed-ADA Service Animals Only.\n\n \n\nFor more information and to register\, click here.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/fredericksburg-gillespie-county-wild-game-dinner/
LOCATION:Gillespie County Fairgrounds & Exhibition Hall\, 530 Fair Drive\, Fredericksburg\, TX\, 78624\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Online - Globe at Night Observations - November 2021
DESCRIPTION:Six Easy Star Hunting Steps\n\n 	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.\n 	Use a night sky app on your phone outside to find the constellation from where you are.\n 	Go to the Globe at Night Report page to start to enter Globe at Night measurements. Make sure you are in “Nighttime version”\n 	With a smart phone\, the app will put in the date\, time\, location (latitude/longitude) automatically. Otherwise please type them in. For your location\, type the street address closest to your observation along with the city\, state or province and country.\n 	Choose the star chart that looks most closely to what you see toward your constellation. That is\, what is the faintest star you can see in the sky and find in the chart?\n 	Chose the amount of cloud cover at the time of observation and then click on the “SUBMIT DATA” button.\n\nLearn more here: https://www.globeatnight.org/6-steps.php
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-globe-at-night-observations-november-2021/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
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