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SUMMARY:Austin - Texas Land Conservation Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 27th annual Texas Land Conservation Conference will be held March 1-3\, 2023 at the Hilton Austin Airport.  We are very excited to welcome everyone back together in-person once again. \nThe conference is the preeminent statewide meeting for anyone working in the field of land and water conservation\, private landowners interested in conserving their land\, government\, business and NGO agency partners\, and any person interested in learning more about these important issues in Texas. Come join us for three days of learning\, inspiration\, and fantastic networking events as we work together to #ConserveTexasLand! \nThe conference brings together experts from around the state and nation to discuss a variety of conservation-related issues\, providing an exceptional opportunity for learning and engagement in order to advance land and water conservation in Texas. Whether you are interested in attending\, speaking on a panel\, or supporting our event as a sponsor or exhibitor\,  you can find more information by following the links below. Or click the tabs the top of the website for information on conference fees\, hotel accommodations\, our conference agenda\, event speakers\, and more. \nClick here to learn more and register
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/austin-texas-land-conservation-conference-2/
LOCATION:Hilton Austin Airport\, 9515 Hotel Drive\, Austin\, TX\, 78719\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Seguin – Region 11 Guadalupe Flood Planning Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:There will be a meeting of the Guadalupe RFPG on March 1\, 2023.  The meeting agenda\, materials\, and details for attending the meeting can be found here: www.guadaluperfpg.org. All meetings of the regional flood planning group are open to the public. \nClick here for updated information from the Guadalupe River Flood Planning Group. \nLearn More:\nSenate Bill 8\, 86th Texas Legislature\, created a state flood planning process for Texas\, through which TWDB will be administering state and regional flood plans. TWDB designated 15 planning area regions\, including the Guadalupe River Basin (Region 11). \nRegion 11 Counties\nThe Guadalupe RFPG consists of portions of Bandera\, Bastrop\, Blanco\, Caldwell\, Calhoun\, Comal\, DeWitt\, Fayette\, Gillespie\, Goliad\, Gonzales\, Guadalupe\, Hays\, Karnes\, Kendall\, Kerr\, Lavaca\, Real\, Refugio\, Travis\, Victoria and Wilson counties lying within the Guadalupe River Basin.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/seguin-region-11-guadalupe-flood-planning-group-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority River Annex\, 905 Nolan St.\, Seguin\, TX\, 78155\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Austin - TREAD Advocacy Day at the Capitol
DESCRIPTION:Please register for the Texas Real Estate Advocacy and Defense (TREAD) Coalition’s Advocacy Day on March 7\, where they will be scheduling meetings with legislators on bills that are before them this session affecting landowners and rural communities. \nThis is an opportunity to amplify our voice and promote the preservation of our land\, resources\, property rights and pocket book. There will be a group briefing for everyone before you go off to meetings. Don’t miss this opportunity to be an advocate! \nClick here to register.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/austin-tread-advocacy-day-at-the-capitol/
LOCATION:Texas State Capitol\, 1100 Congress Ave\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Austin - TREAD Advocacy Day at the Texas State Capitol
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date for TREAD Advocacy Day on March 7. We will be scheduling meetings with legislators on bills that are before them this session affecting landowners and rural communities. This is an opportunity to amplify our voice and promote the preservation of our land\, resources\, property rights and pocket book. There will be a group briefing for everyone before you go off to meetings. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to be an advocate! \nPlease fill out this quick form if you need information on TREAD’s hotel block at the 4th Street Marriot Courtyard.  \nFor more information on how to participate\, see TREAD’s website or email jessica@treadcoalition.org.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/austin-tread-advocacy-day-at-the-texas-state-capitol/
LOCATION:Texas State Capitol\, 1100 Congress Ave\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Online - Hill Country Night Sky Team Meeting
DESCRIPTION:TEAM MEETING & PRESENTATION \nWe hope you will join us on Tuesday\, March 14\, from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. CST for our Hill Country Night Sky Team Meeting. \nAs you may know\, the Texas Hill Country is home to 12 International Dark Sky Places as designated by the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA). Currently\, there are 14 communities and parks at various stages of this application process\, and another dozen or so are likely to begin the process in three to five years. The application process is lengthy and extensive\, taking a village (or team) to achieve. Some of you are already actively involved in the process with one or more of these applicants. Some of you would like to help but don’t yet know how. \nOur guest presenter will be Amber Harrison\, Dark Sky Places Program Associate with the International Dark Sky Association. In her previous work as a park ranger and interpreter for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department\, she completed several applications to the IDA Dark Sky Places Program for public lands in West Texas. Amber was also one of the key team members behind the application and designation of the Greater Big Bed International Dark Sky Reserve. She brings her extensive knowledge and management of the program to our meeting\, presenting a primer on the application process\, speaking on the program’s intricacies\, and teaching how members of the Hill Country Night Sky Team can participate. You are not going to want to miss this talk! \nThose who cannot arrive or sign on promptly at 1:00 p.m. are welcome to join whenever their schedule allows. The meeting and presentation will be recorded and posted for future reference. \nZOOM DETAILS \nTopic: Winter Hill Country Night Sky Team Meeting\nTime: March 14\, 2023 01:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) \nClick here to join the Zoom Meeting\nMeeting ID: 833 8337 0375\nPasscode: 594939 \nOne tap mobile\n+13462487799\,\,83383370375# US (Houston)\n+12532158782\,\,83383370375# US (Tacoma) \n 
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-hill-country-night-sky-team-meeting/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:New Braunfels - A Dive into Honey Creek Cave - Comal County Conservation Alliance Community Program
DESCRIPTION:Click to view flyer \nCommunity Program: “A Dive into Honey Creek Cave” with Guest Speaker\nMichael Cicherski\, Director with the Texas Cave Management Association \nMichael Cicherski has been caving regularly since the late 80s. He is a Fellow of the National Speleological Society and a recipient of the National Speleological Society Certificate of Merit. \nMichael has personally explored Honey Creek Cave many times\, a cave described by some as being “dark\, creepy\, and cold!” The mouth of the cave is on the privately-owned Honey Creek Springs Ranch\, which was recently placed in a conservation easement by its owners to ensure its protection in perpetuity. With 20 miles of cave already documented\, it is the longest known cave in Texas. \nClick here to learn more from the Comal County Conservation Alliance.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/new-braunfels-a-dive-into-honey-creek-cave-comal-county-conservation-alliance-community-program/
LOCATION:McKenna Event Center\, 801 San Antonio St.\, New Braunfels\, TX\, 78130\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Online - Hill Country Alliance Photo Contest - Home in the Hill Country
DESCRIPTION:The Photo Contest is open from March 22 through May 31\, 2023!\nThe Texas Hill Country – famous for its pristine streams\, blooming wildflowers\, star-filled night skies\, and tucked-away small towns – is home to over 3.8 million people and growing fast. Home to three of the fastest growing counties in the country\, the Hill Country’s population is projected to grow to 5.2 million in the next seven years. Native flora and fauna that have called the region home for millennia – from beloved gray foxes and live oaks to delicate monarchs and milkweeds – are finding their habitats reduced as our human homes continually expand into their native ranges. \nAs more and more people call the Hill Country home\, many of the region’s most special qualities – like sweeping open spaces\, clear flowing waters\, and starry night skies – are at risk of being loved to death and lost forever. This spring\, the Hill Country Alliance (HCA) calls on anyone with a camera to share your view of this iconic region and its many inhabitants in the 2023 Hill Country Photo Contest\, “Home in the Hill Country.” \nNow through May 31\, 2023\, entries can be submitted to HCA’s website. Photographers of all ages and skill levels\, from amateurs to professionals\, are invited to participate. Winners will receive cash prizes and their photos will appear in HCA’s 2024 Calendar. HCA’s annual Texas Hill Country Calendar features stunning photography from each year’s photo contest. \nClick here to learn more about the 2023 photo contest. 
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-hill-country-alliance-photo-contest-home-in-the-hill-country/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Lakehills - Agri-Land Farmer & Rancher Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Hill Country Alliance and the Alamo Resource Conservation and Development Area (Alamo RCD) for a FREE workshop covering a variety of land management and agricultural topics for Hill Country farmers and ranchers. We have some great speakers lined up for the day to discuss the following: \n\nPrescribed Grazing\nBrush Management\nPesticide Laws & Regulations\nUSDA/NRCS Programs\nRecharge and Aquifer Resources\n\nCEUs available at event! \nLearn more and register at bit.ly/agriland2023
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/lakehills-agri-land-farmer-rancher-workshop/
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:New Braunfels - Texas Regional Stormwater Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 5th Annual Texas Regional Stormwater Conference will be held on March 28th\, 2023 at the Civic Center in New Braunfels\, Texas! \n\n\n\nThe Texas Regional Stormwater Conference is designed to train attendees on proper stormwater management for construction activities\, municipal operations\, stormwater system maintenance\, and other stormwater/MS4 topics as applicable. \n\n\n​Download agenda in PDF form here: Texas Regional Stormwater Conference 2023 Agenda. \n\n\n\nClick here to learn more and register. \nAbout the Central Texas Stormwater Coalition:\nThe Central Texas Stormwater Coalition (CTSC) is comprised of MS4 program managers from the Central Texas cities of San Marcos\, and New Braunfels\, as well as Texas State University. \nThis collaborative group was formed with the intent to combine efforts\, share experiences\, and provide support in an effort to improve each entity’s MS4 program and meet program goals for compliance with state and federal regulations.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/new-braunfels-texas-regional-stormwater-conference/
LOCATION:New Braunfels Civic Center\, 375 S. Castell Ave\, New Braunfels\, TX\, 78130\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Online - Webinar - Reducing the Impacts of Industry Lighting: How Small Adjustments Make a Big Difference
DESCRIPTION:Click to view full size flyer \nThe Texans for Responsible Aggregate Mining (TRAM) invite you to attend a free webinar about best practices for effective and efficient outdoor lighting in the aggregates and concrete industries. These lighting practices improve quality of life for neighbors\, reduce blinding glare for workers on site and for people driving by\, and diminish environmental impacts of operations\, including to migratory birds in Texas. \nPoorly placed industrial lighting causes light pollution that hinders visibility and poses risks to public health and safety and to wildlife. Though the benefits of smart outdoor lighting are year-round\, this webinar is particularly timely right now\, during spring bird migration season\, when millions of birds fly across Texas using stars to navigate. Unnecessary outdoor lighting is disorienting to birds and increases their rates of fatalities.  \nFortunately\, small adjustments to outdoor lighting equipment and operational practices make a big difference! During the webinar\, attendees will learn about best practices for outdoor lighting at aggregates operations and concrete plants\, with a close-up look at Lauren Concrete’s Dripping Springs facility\, where they have truly stellar outdoor lighting. The webinar will also feature an overview of Audubon Texas’s statewide campaign called\, “Lights Out\, Texas!” to educate the public on the importance of turning off outdoor lighting\, especially during peak migration seasons. \nThis webinar is relevant to anyone interested in best practices for industrial outdoor lighting\, as well as anyone interested in Texas’s bird migrations and how we can all play our part at supporting migrating birds. Presenters include: \n\nChloe Crumley\, Engagement Manager\, Audubon Texas\nCliff Kaplan\, Secretary\, TRAM\nJimmy Grubbs\, General Manager\, Lauren Concrete’s West Region\n\nRegister to attend virtually: bit.ly/OutdoorLightingWebinar. A recording of the event as well as a copy of the presentation will be available on the TRAM website in the days following the event. \nThis free webinar is part of TRAM’s Best Practices Webinar Series\, which seeks to showcase best practices available to the aggregates and concrete industries and the communities they are a part of. 
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-webinar-reducing-the-impacts-of-industry-lighting-how-small-adjustments-make-a-big-difference/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Fredericksburg - Favorite Hill Country Native Plants with the Fredericksburg Chapter\, Native Plant Society of Texas
DESCRIPTION:“Favorite Hill Country Native Plants” will be presented by Kathy Saucier & Kathy Lewis\, both of whom are long time NPSOT members. \n“Kathy Saucier and Kathy Lewis are ‘plant whisperers’ and very experienced with growing and propagating native plants in and around Fredericksburg\,” said chapter Vice President and program chair\, Paula Stone.  “Their tips and photos will inspire us all to plant natives this spring. Even if you have just a small area in your yard\, putting in native Texas plants will help our local pollinators and ecosystem thrive.” \nKathy Saucier has been a member of NPSOT since 1992 and is a Fellows Member. She has been with the Trinity Forks chapter since 1992 and now has dual membership with the Fredericksburg & Kerrville chapters.  Her experience includes many years of identifying native plants in the field and she was trained by Texas Parks & Wildlife as a certified Wildscape instructor when the program started in the 1990s.  She is co-chair of the NPSOT Trinity Forks Chapter plant sale and loves to propagate plants.  Her experience is not entirely north Texas though.  She grew up in the Hill Country and now resides on the 1904 Leyendecker family farm in southwest Gillespie County.  Her first experience landscaping with native plants were those growing natively here in Gillespie County. She has lived in Fredericksburg since 2018 and is learning the different climate\, soil and critter issues dealing with growing native plants.  She especially enjoys discovering what grows here native to our area and promoting their attributes. \nKathy Lewis has been a member of the Fredericksburg Chapter of NPSOT since 2008 and has served several terms on the Board of Directors.  She and her husband have lived on their family ranch in western Gillespie County since 1994.  She has been a Hill Country Master Gardener since her retirement in 2008.  Her interests include vegetable and flower gardening\, house and patio plants\, as well as native plants.  She leads the native plant garden volunteers at the Pioneer Museum in Fredericksburg\, and helps out from time to time at the Good Samaritan Center\, the Lipe Garden\, and other local public garden areas.  Through research\, as well as her experiences and observations\, she has gained knowledge about which native plants and trees grow well in our local area. \nFredericksburg Chapter\, Native Plant Society of Texas \nThe chapter holds its monthly meetings on the 4th Tuesday of the month at St. Joseph’s Halle (212 W. San Antonio St.\, Fredericksburg). There is a social time at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend in person and via Zoom. More information can be found online at https://npsot.org/wp/fredericksburg/ and on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/fbgtxnpsot).
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/fredericksburg-favorite-hill-country-native-plants-with-the-fredericksburg-chapter-native-plant-society-of-texas/
LOCATION:St. Joseph’s Halle\, 212 W. San Antonio St.\, FREDERICKSBURG\, TX\, 78624\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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