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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:San Marcos - River Clean-up with Eyes of the San Marcos River
DESCRIPTION:Kayak Clean-ups of the San Marcos River every Saturday in April\, organized by the Eyes of the San Marcos River and sponsored by New Belgium Brewing. \nClick here to learn more and RSVP
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/san-marcos-river-clean-up-with-eyes-of-the-san-marcos-river/
LOCATION:Great Gonzo’s Tubes and Shuttles
CATEGORIES:General Events,Spring Water Revival
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230408T140000
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SUMMARY:San Marcos - River Clean-up with Eyes of the San Marcos River
DESCRIPTION:Kayak Cleanups of the San Marcos River every Saturday in April\, organized by the the Eyes of the San Marcos River and sponsored by New Belgium Brewing. \nClick here to learn more and RSVP
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/san-marcos-river-clean-up-with-eyes-of-the-san-marcos-river-2/
LOCATION:Great Gonzo’s Tubes and Shuttles
CATEGORIES:General Events,Spring Water Revival
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230413T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230413T200000
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SUMMARY:San Marcos - Screening of Yana Wana's Legend of the Bluebonnet
DESCRIPTION:Join the Hill Country Alliance and the Indigenous Cultures Institute for a family-friendly play screening and panel discussion at Spring Lake in San Marcos.\nClick to view flyer \nThe play features Indigenous dances\, shares ancient traditions\, and presents an alternative\, Native-origin story about the first bluebonnets and sacred springs in Texas. A panel discussion after the event will allow attendees to learn more about the play\, Coahuiltecan history\, and plans for a new Indigenous Cultures Center. Popcorn\, light snacks\, and drinks will be provided. \nYana Wana’s Legend of the Bluebonnet is a beautiful\, original play that illustrates the power of heritage and the value of your people’s story – especially one as ancient as the flowing springs and petroglyphs of Texas. The story follows 13-year-old María as she learns from her Coahuiltecan grandmother about her cultural history and ancestral connection to both water and the bluebonnet. \nThe event is pay-what-you-can\, and all donations will go towards supporting a new Indigenous Cultures Center at the headwaters of the San Marcos River. \nSeating is limited – register at: bit.ly/SWRSanMarcos \nLearn More: \n\nAbout the Play – Yana Wana’s Legend of the Bluebonnet at www.indigenouscultures.org/youth/\nProposed Indigenous Cultures Center at bit.ly/CulturalCenterNews030723\nHCA’s Spring Water Revival at www.springwaterrevival.org\n\n 
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/san-marcos-screening-of-yana-wanas-legend-of-the-blue-bonnet/
LOCATION:The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment\, 201 San Marcos Springs Drive\, San Marcos\, TX\, 78666\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events,Spring Water Revival
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230414T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230414T113000
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SUMMARY:Online - Webinar: Financial Assistance for Land Stewardship Project through HCHCI
DESCRIPTION:Webinar: Financial Assistance for Land Stewardship Projects through HCHCI\nApril 14th  10:00 – 11:30 AM\nLooking to start a stewardship project on your land or the land you manage? Join the Hill Country Headwaters Conservation Initiative (HCHCI) for a FREE 90-minute online informational session about funding available to landowners for projects in the Hill Country that enhance soil cover\, biodiversity\, and water quality on working lands and wildlife habitat. Learn more about the project here.  \nSupported practices include: \n\nEnhancing riparian buffers\nManaging livestock impacts to water bodies and providing alterative water sources\nPlanned grazing and grazing deferments to promote enhanced forage quality\, soil cover\, and wildlife habitat\nFencing improvements to promote wildlife passage and grazing management\nRange planting (seeding of native grasses and forbs)\nImproving pollinator and monarch habitat\nBrush management (emphasizing removal of regrowth on deep soils in flat areas)\nInstream habitat enhancement\nIrrigation efficiency improvements\n\nNOTE: This initiative focuses on landowners in Kimble\, Mason\, Llano\, Gillespie\, Blanco\, and Hays Counties. \nClick here to register!
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-webinar-financial-assistance-for-land-stewardship-project-through-hchci/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230415T090000
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SUMMARY:San Marcos - River Clean-up with Eyes of the San Marcos River
DESCRIPTION:Kayak Cleanups of the San Marcos River every Saturday in April\, organized by the Eyes of the San Marcos and sponsored by New Belgium Brewing. \nClick here to learn more and RSVP
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/san-marcos-river-clean-up-with-eyes-of-the-san-marcos-river-3/
LOCATION:Great Gonzo’s Tubes and Shuttles
CATEGORIES:General Events,Spring Water Revival
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SUMMARY:Junction - Block Party and Mural Release: Junction Runs on Water
DESCRIPTION:Join the Llano River Watershed Alliance\, Hill Country Alliance\, Big Seed\, and Texas Water Foundation for a free block party to celebrate the first Texas Runs on Water® mural in the Hill Country!\nThis fun\, afternoon event will celebrate the Llano River\, local art\, and all the ways water touches our lives. Artwork for this mural was created by Junction locals\, Christan Powers and Oly Limon. \nJoin us as we celebrate the unveiling with music\, drinks\, snacks\, door prizes and more! \nLearn more and stay tuned to the latest updates by following the 7th Street Mural page on Facebook. \nClick here to RSVP to the Facebook event
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/junction-block-party-and-mural-release-junction-runs-on-water/
LOCATION:Thrift Shoppe on Main Street in Junction\, TX
CATEGORIES:General Events,Spring Water Revival
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230418
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230419
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SUMMARY:Austin - Urban Riparian & Stream Restoration Training: Shoal Creek Watershed
DESCRIPTION:Information 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.\nMore information can be found on the TWRI website and the Texas Riparian Association website. \nContact Information:\nAlexander Neal\, program specialist\, 979-314-2351\, Alexander.Neal@ag.tamu.edu.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/austin-urban-riparian-stream-restoration-training-shoal-creek-watershed/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230419T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230419T163000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230327T162102Z
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SUMMARY:Horseshoe Bay - City of Horseshoe Bay Dark Skies Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Beginner Astronomy presentation by Elliot Richmond\, PhD.  Dr. Richmond is a retired Adjunct Professor of Astronomy who will share with the group first step essentials for stargazing followed by Dan Heron\, Communications Officer City of Horseshoe Bay who will present Nighttime Photography.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/horseshoe-bay-city-of-horseshoe-bay-dark-skies-workshop/
LOCATION:City Council Chambers\, #1 Community Drive\, Horseshoe Bay\, TX\, 78657\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Austin - Star Party at The Hall at Jester King
DESCRIPTION:Our annual Star Party is back! There are very few places that have dark\, open night skies perfect for stargazing and we are happy to be one of them. Join us at The Hall at Jester King on Friday\, April 21 from 5:30-10pm alongside the Hill Country Alliance for an evening of observation and exploration into our night sky. \nA panel of esteemed voices from the ATX astronomy community will discuss the impact of astronomy in the Hill Country\, what observatories in the area have been working on\, night sky preservation\, and much more! After that\, you can stargaze\, chat with panelists\, browse tables & activities\, and check out the planetarium dome from Stars and Science Austin where you can view their Sky Tonight and Losing the Dark programs. \nThere will be plenty of telescopes to look through with guides to help viewers navigate the night sky\, but feel free to BYOT (bring your own telescope)! \nWe will have food and beer available for purchase. 10% of all ticket sales support Hill Country Alliance. For more information on their amazing organization\, please check them out here. Purchase KIDS TICKET (12 & Under) here: https://www.exploretock.com/jesterkingbrewery/event/405284/kids-ticket-star-party-at-the-hall-at-jester-king \nSchedule of events:\n–5:30pm – Doors open\n–5:30pm – Bar opens (beer\, cocktails\, wine\, non-alcoholic beverages)\n–7pm – Panel begins\n–8pm – Stargazing begins\n–10pm – Doors close
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/austin-star-party-at-the-hall-at-jester-king/
LOCATION:The Hall at Jester King\, 13187 Fitzhugh Rd.\, Austin\, TX\, 78736\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230422T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230422T140000
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SUMMARY:San Marcos - River Clean-up with Eyes of the San Marcos River
DESCRIPTION:Kayak Cleanups of the San Marcos River every Saturday in April\, organized by the Eyes of the San Marcos River and sponsored by New Belgium Brewing. \nClick here to learn more and RSVP
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/san-marcos-river-clean-up-with-eyes-of-the-san-marcos-river-4/
LOCATION:Great Gonzo’s Tubes and Shuttles
CATEGORIES:General Events,Spring Water Revival
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230422T140000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230330T165117Z
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SUMMARY:New Braunfels - Headwaters at the Comal Earth Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate “Where it Begins” the history and significance of the Comal Springs at the Headwaters at the Comal 5th annual Earth Day event.  Visit educational booths and participate in earth friendly activities\, stroll the paths along the newly established savanna prairie and along the restored riparian spring run. This event is free and open to the public. \nRegister on-line for parking and more information. \nJoin us for this FREE event for the entire community celebrating our local natural resources. Explore our native prairie restoration\, stroll along the spring run and see where the Comal River begins\, participate in hands-on activities and scavenger hunts\, and enjoy some time getting connected with nature. We’ll also have take home kits and plant giveaways\, so you can celebrate Earth Day all year long in your own backyard! \nClick here to learn more from the Headwaters at the Comal
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/new-braunfels-headwaters-at-the-comal-earth-day-celebration/
LOCATION:Headwaters at the Comal\, 333 E. Klingemann St\, New Braunfels\, TX\, 78130\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events,Spring Water Revival
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230425T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230425T200000
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SUMMARY:Fredericksburg - Increase Your Gardening Enjoyment by Making it More Successful and Easier
DESCRIPTION:Paula Stone will share her insights on how to increase your gardening enjoyment by making it easier and more successful. Attendees will learn what is needed to make the garden of your dreams and how to enjoy the process.  The program will include a discussion of planning\, tools\, clothing\, weeds\, garden prep\, planting\, plants\, and maintenance.  This overview will help you learn what to do and how to do it\, and that will increase your confidence and enjoyment of your land. \nOver the last 14 years\, Stone has tried various plants and various gardening techniques to deal with the caliche soil\, lack of rainfall\, excessive heat\, and occasional ice storm that are common to Gillespie County.  Her presentation will summarize what she has learned.  Stone hopes that people new to gardening in the hill country will benefit from the many tips she will be sharing.  The goal of her talk is “to help new gardeners make a plan that will increase their confidence and enjoyment of gardening here.” \nStone is a three-term past president of the NPSOT Fredericksburg Chapter\, and has been gardening in Fredericksburg since purchasing her property in 2009.  Stone bought and restored a historic stone home on the edge of Fredericksburg.  She took the property from being so derelict that the realtor wouldn’t go inside to being on the 2012 Historic Home Tour.  The 10 acres surrounding the house were in equally horrific condition\, having been an exotic game farm/puppy mill that had “every conceivable weed that will grow in the hill country” says Stone. \nStone also credits her knowledge and enjoyment of gardening with the many educational opportunities available and friends she has made thru NPSOT.  Her home\, Gilbriar\, has been the site of many chapter plant sales\, meetings\, and several public garden tours. \n“The smartest thing I did for my garden was to join NPSOT and make friends with the people who know things!  I am grateful for their guidance\, encouragement and all the free plant cuttings and seeds that they have given me over the years.” Stone said. \n  \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). \n 
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/fredericksburg-increase-your-gardening-enjoyment-by-making-it-more-successful-and-easier/
LOCATION:St. Joseph’s Halle\, 212 W. San Antonio St.\, FREDERICKSBURG\, TX\, 78624\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230429T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230429T140000
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SUMMARY:San Marcos - River Clean-up with Eyes of the San Marcos River
DESCRIPTION:Kayak Cleanups of the San Marcos River every Saturday in April\, organized by the Eyes of the San Marcos River and sponsored by New Belgium Brewing. \nClick here to learn more and RSVP
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/san-marcos-river-clean-up-with-eyes-of-the-san-marcos-river-5/
LOCATION:Great Gonzo’s Tubes and Shuttles
CATEGORIES:General Events,Spring Water Revival
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SUMMARY:New Braunfels - Rainwater Harvesting Education and Demonstration with Rain Bees
DESCRIPTION:Click to view full size flyer \nFind Rain Bees at the Comal County AgriLife Open House to learn about 1) the importance of water conservation\, 2) why rain harvesting is a better long term solution to residential water demands than aquifer wells\, 3) rain barrel construction\, 4) wicking barrel construction\, 5) rain tank selection methodology\, and 6) efficient irrigation methods. \nClick here to learn more about the event
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/new-braunfels-rainwater-harvesting-education-and-demonstration-with-rain-bees/
LOCATION:325 Resource Drive\, New Braunfels\, Texas
CATEGORIES:General Events,Spring Water Revival
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