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SUMMARY:Canyon Lake - Fall Community Cleanup with Keep Canyon Lake Beautiful
DESCRIPTION:Click to view the full-size flyer \nYou are who keeps Canyon Lake beautiful! \nEvent Link: https://bit.ly/FallCleanup2022 \nWe are looking for volunteers to help us clean up the Canyon Lake area including popular roadways\, boat ramps\, lake shoreline\, waterways\, and trails to Keep Canyon Lake Beautiful! All supplies will be provided as well as a goodie bag and lunch! \nThe meeting location to sign-in and pick up supplies is at Canyon Park Pavilion 1 located at 1769 Canyon Park Rd.\, starting at 8:30 am until 9:00 am. (Canyon Park is located on the north side of the lake near Brookshire Brothers). Here\, you will be given a project/cleanup location. You will then meet your team at that location and start your project. Please\, return to Canyon Park Pavilion 1 at 11:30 am to join us for a lunch picnic! \nInstructions for checking in: \n\n Please follow the signs and stay in your vehicles. A volunteer will come to you to check you in and hand you your supplies.\nPlease sign-up for the location you want to clean by Tuesday\, November 1\, 2022. \nVolunteers must provide their own transportation to and from the cleanup site unless other arrangements have already been made with the event coordinator.\nStudent groups are required to have an adult leader present during the cleanup.\nAll underage volunteers must be accompanied by an adult during the duration of the event.\nMaps and instructions for your assigned areas will be provided at check-in.\nAfter checking in\, you will meet your team leader at the cleanup site.\nPlease return all borrowed supplies to Canyon Park Pavilion 1 by 12 pm (grabber\, safety vest\, etc.)\nLunch will be provided after the cleanup!\nIf you are able\, please take photos of your group with your trash so we can share on our Facebook page!\n\nMake sure to join us for lunch after the cleanup at the pavilion! \nThank you from KEEP CANYON LAKE BEAUTIFUL!! \n(Cleanup areas are SUBJECT TO CHANGE based on participation and need)
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/canyon-lake-fall-community-cleanup-with-keep-canyon-lake-beautiful/
LOCATION:Canyon Park- Pavilion 1\, 1769 Canyon Park Rd\, Canyon Lake\, TX\, 78133\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Keep Canyon Lake Beautiful":MAILTO:keepclbeautiful@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Online - All of It\, All at Once: Weaving Nature into Communities for Human Health\, Climate Readiness\, Equity\, Biodiversity\, and Much More!
DESCRIPTION:About this event\nWeaving Nature Into Communities for Human Health\, Climate Readiness\, Equity\, Biodiversity\, and Much More! – A Webinar with Jaime Gonzalez \nThe benefits that nature provides is oftentimes put into tidy boxes. Yet\, when we restore or recreate nature where it has been lost\, we energize places and spaces to do many\, many things simultaneously – such as bolster climate readiness\, engage in placemaking and Indigenous presence\, uplift human and biodiversity health\, activate artistic avenues\, etc.. Join The Nature Conservancy in Texas’s Jaime González for a tour of Houston greening projects and policies that are seeking to recreate Houston into a more Climate Ready\, Wildly Healthy place. We’ll also explore the One Health framing that lies at the heart of Jaime’s work in the Greater Houston Region – a framing which seeking to envision and operationalize projects at the intersection of human health and wellbeing\, environmental health\, and biodiversity/domestic animal health. \nWorkshop is offered twice on November 9th\, 2:00 and 7:00 Central \nClick here to register. A zoom link for the webinar will be emailed to registrants the day of the event. If you have not seen an email come through please check your spam folder.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-all-of-it-all-at-once-weaving-nature-into-communities-for-human-health-climate-readiness-equity-biodiversity-and-much-more/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221109T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221109T193000
DTSTAMP:20260429T170943
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SUMMARY:New Braunfels - Texas Drought – The new normal? - CCCA Community Program
DESCRIPTION:Another year\, another drought? Or more candidly\, is drought a normal condition in Texas? As CCCA has focused this entire year’s programs on water\, our final speaker for 2022 is none other than Todd Votteler\, Ph.D. He will discuss the current drought and critical issues regarding the management of water in the future. \n“Water defines Texas. It is our most vital natural resource. Its presence – or absence – has molded our state’s history and people. Often\, it seems that Texas either is coping with too much water or too little. Recently\, it has been too little; rainfall has been scarce for more than a year now in much of the state. Drought has returned to Texas….as it did in the 1950’s. But was it ever very far away?” \nDr. Votteler is President of Collaborative Water Resolution LLC\, Editor-in-Chief of the Texas Water Journal and Texas+Water\, and hosts the Talk+Water podcast.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/new-braunfels-texas-drought-the-new-normal-ccca-community-program/
LOCATION:McKenna Event Center\, 801 San Antonio St.\, New Braunfels\, TX\, 78130\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Comal County Conservation Alliance":MAILTO:info@comalconservation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221109T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221109T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T170943
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SUMMARY:Online - All of It\, All at Once: Weaving Nature into Communities for Human Health\, Climate Readiness\, Equity\, Biodiversity\, and Much More!
DESCRIPTION:About this event\nWeaving Nature Into Communities for Human Health\, Climate Readiness\, Equity\, Biodiversity\, and Much More! – A Webinar with Jaime Gonzalez \nThe benefits that nature provides is oftentimes put into tidy boxes. Yet\, when we restore or recreate nature where it has been lost\, we energize places and spaces to do many\, many things simultaneously – such as bolster climate readiness\, engage in placemaking and Indigenous presence\, uplift human and biodiversity health\, activate artistic avenues\, etc.. Join The Nature Conservancy in Texas’s Jaime González for a tour of Houston greening projects and policies that are seeking to recreate Houston into a more Climate Ready\, Wildly Healthy place. We’ll also explore the One Health framing that lies at the heart of Jaime’s work in the Greater Houston Region – a framing which seeking to envision and operationalize projects at the intersection of human health and wellbeing\, environmental health\, and biodiversity/domestic animal health. \nWorkshop is offered twice on November 9th\, 2:00 and 7:00 Central \nClick here to register. A zoom link for the webinar will be emailed to registrants the day of the event. If you have not seen an email come through please check your spam folder.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-all-of-it-all-at-once-weaving-nature-into-communities-for-human-health-climate-readiness-equity-biodiversity-and-much-more-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221110T170000
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SUMMARY:Castroville - Agri-Land Resources Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Workshop focused on assisting agri-land owners and managers Topics include: USDA/FSA\, NRCS opportunities\, programs for urban and small-scale farming\, Rainwater Harvesting for Agriculture\, Grazing Land Conservation and MORE! \nClick to view agenda as a PDF \nFREE for YOU! Seating Limited\, Register ONLINE at www.alamorcd.org \nAGENDA: \n\n1:00 pm – Registration/Opening Remarks. Bertha T. Venegas\, Director\, Alamo Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) Area\, Ken Weidenfeller (Invited)\, Regional Director\, Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA)\, Serafin Aguirre\, Outreach Consultant\, Alamo RC&D Area\n1:20 pm – Homesteading and Marketing through CSA’s— Michelle Steubing\, The Betsy Blue Farm. Small acreage farming and marketing through Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)\, select stores\, chefs\, restaurants\, and roadside stands.\n1:50 pm –  MVSWCD—Janet Zerr\, District Technician. An introduction to the Medina Valley Soil & Water Conservation District will be presented.\n2:00 pm – NRCS Programs— Kaitlin Friesenhahn\, LaToya Irvin\, Hondo\, USDA- NRCS. Information will be provided about both technical and financial assistance through the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).\n2:20 pm – Bale me out of this Drought!— Kason Haby\, Grazing Land Specialist\, USDA-NRCS. Grazing strategies to endure and recover from drought. A live demonstration of the Rangeland Analysis Platform website where you can map out your ranch and it will give you a carrying capacity estimate for grazing animals.\n2:50 pm – Break\n3:00 pm – FSA Programs and Loans – Clint Koenig\, District Executive Director\, Hondo\, USDA – FSA. An overview of what Farm Service Agency (FSA) programs are available and how they can benefit landowners.\n3:30 pm – Rainwater Harvesting for Agriculture — Taryn Titsworth\, County Extension Agent\, Texas A & M Agrilife\, Medina County. Rainwater Harvesting Basics for gardens\, wildlife\, and livestock.\n4:40 pm – Urban Ag Opportunities – Wilma Tichelaar\, Texas State Urban Conservationist\, USDA-NRCS. Information will be provided about how USDA NRCS supports urban and small acre agriculture through financial and technical assistance.\n4:40 pm – Schattenbol at DeCock Farm – Maureen Tschirhart\, Owner. A history of the DeCock farm and how operations have been diversified to meet new challenges in the agriculture market will be presented\n5:00 pm – Wrap Up and Closing\n\nThis workshop sponsored by Alamo RC&D Area Inc. in cooperation with USDA \, the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV)\, and the Medina Valley Soil & Water Conservation District. \nUSDA is an equal opportunity provider\, employer\, and lender.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/castroville-agri-land-resources-workshop/
LOCATION:Schattenbol at DeCock Farm\, 2374 Highway 90 East\, Castroville\, TX\, 78009-5009\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221116T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221116T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T170943
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SUMMARY:Oak Wilt Management Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us on November 16\, 2022 at the Patrick Heath Public Library (451 N. Main St.) in Boerne\, TX. from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to learn about oak wilt and what resources are available for treatment and prevention. This event is hosted by the Texas A&M Forest Service\, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and the City of Boerne. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/oak-wilt-management-workshop/
LOCATION:Patrick Heath Public Library\, 451 North Main Street\, Bldg 100\, Boerne\, TX\, 78006\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221117T163000
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SUMMARY:Fredericksburg - 5 Hour CEU Program
DESCRIPTION:Click to view PDF. \nProgram topics will include ant control\, killing weeds in and around ponds\, laws and regulations regarding pond weeds\, and keeping landscape plants healthy. \nThe program is located at the Gillespie County Extension Office and will start at 8:15 am with registration and donuts. Lunch is included. Cost is $75 and checks should be made payable to Gillespie ANR Committee. \nAg applicator CEUS include 2 General\, 1 Laws and Regulations and 2 IPM. Structural applicator CEUS include 1 in General (Other)\, 1 Lawn and Ornamental\, 1 Pest\, 1 General (laws and regulations) and 1 in Weed Control.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/fredericksburg-5-hour-ceu-program/
LOCATION:Gillespie County AgriLife Extension Office\, 38 Business Court\, Fredericksburg\, TX\, 78624\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221118T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221118T203000
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SUMMARY:Dripping Springs - Star Party at Dripping Springs Ranch Park
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to offer a *free* opportunity for families to come and enjoy a night under the stars. Throughout the night you and your family can gaze at the constellations above\, view galaxies far far away through a telescope\, and learn about the universe from our local astronomy enthusiasts. For better star gazing it is important that we limit light pollution and allow for eyes to adjust to the darkness. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to set up chairs and park your vehicle. Please avoid using flashlights if possible\, red light assistance will be provided to minimize light exposure. Blankets and chairs are encouraged.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/dsrp-star-party/
LOCATION:Dripping Springs Ranch Park\, 1042 Event Center Dr\, Dripping Springs\, TX\, 78620\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events,Night Sky Month
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221119T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221120T120000
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SUMMARY:Wimberley - Land\, Water & Wildlife Expeditions: Birding Experience
DESCRIPTION:Click to view full-size image. \nThe Land\, Water & Wildlife Expeditions program will host a 2-day birding expedition experience for families on private land in Hays County. Participants will learn alongside volunteers and mentors about the basics of birding\, how to use optics\, how to use citizen science applications\, and more. This will be a tent camping experience. \nApply today: https://tinyurl.com/twabirding1 \nWhat: A introductory birding program for youth ages 11-17 and a parent/guardian. \nWhen: November 19\, 2022 – 10 AM through November 20\, 2022 – 12 PM \nWhere: Wimberley\, Texas \nWhy: Learn and gain experience with birding and bird habitat. \nHow: Apply at https://tinyurl.com/twabirding1 \nCost: $100\, includes lunch (Sat)\, dinner (Sat)\, and breakfast (Sun).
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/wimberley-land-water-wildlife-expeditions-birding-experience/
LOCATION:Wimberley\, Texas\, Wimberley\, TX\, 78676\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221119T200000
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SUMMARY:Austin - Dusk to Dark Star Party at the Campsite at Shield Ranch
DESCRIPTION:Explore Shield Ranch after sunset and learn about the night sky with Hill Country Alliance educator Dawn Davies! \nThe dark sky is a unique treasure of the Hill Country and dusk is a special time to experience wildlife\, many of which begin to emerge as the sun goes down. Walk on camp trails and observe the sights and sounds along the way to our Star Party. As the sun sets\, we’ll watch stars\, planets and more using a telescope. On Nov.19\, the moon will not be up in the night sky\, and we will have Jupiter\, Saturn\, Uranus and Neptune up in the evening. Learn the connections\, stories and history of these planets\, identify constellations\, ask questions and simply stargaze. \nWarm snacks and refreshments by Chef Addie are included with ticket. Guests who register will be sent more details about arrival and what to bring. Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts\, astronomy curious\, adults and families with youth 8+. \nCost: $12 adults\, $10 youth (under 18).
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/austin-dusk-to-dark-star-party-at-the-campsite-at-shield-ranch/
LOCATION:Campsite at Shield Ranch\, 10417 Crumley Ranch Road \, Austin\, TX\, 78620\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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