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SUMMARY:Dallas - Eco-Communication: Bridging Science & the Environment
DESCRIPTION:Join the Texas Watershed Planning Program us for an immersive day-and-a-half workshop aimed at transforming your outreach\, advocacy\, and messaging from the realm of rhetoric and hearsay into a powerful force grounded in Science. This program is tailored for water and natural resource professionals who interact with the public\, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to craft environmental messaging that truly resonates. \n\n\nThroughout this engaging workshop\, you’ll dive into fundamental principles of adult learning theory\, explore cutting-edge models for outreach\, master effective methods for organizing information\, and discover impactful techniques for creating dynamic outreach initiatives and programs. Get Ready to unlock the secrets of science-driven communication and make a lasting impact in the world of environmental advocacy! \n\nIf you are interested in this event and have questions\, please email Lucas Gregory at LFGregory@ag.tamu.edu. \nThe Texas Watershed Planning Program is managed by the Texas Water Resources Institute and is funded through a Clean Water Act 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.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/dallas-eco-communication-bridging-science-the-environment/
LOCATION:Texas A&M Agrilife – Dallas Center\, 17360 Coit Road\, Dallas\, TX\, 75252\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Boerne - Riparian Restoration Field Day (Part 2 of Riparian Workshop Series)
DESCRIPTION:Riparian Restoration Field Day | Saturday\, February 3rd | 2:00 – 4:30 PM | Boerne\, TX (Part 2 of our Riparian Stewardship Workshop Series) \nJoin Hill Country Alliance and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for an educational\, hands-on field day restoring a riparian–or riverside—area with topic expert\, Steve Nelle! At this workshop\, participants will have the chance to get their hands dirty at a beautiful private ranch on the Guadalupe River and learn about (and practice!) different planting methods for bolstering plant establishment along creeks and rivers. Attendees will leave with great resources to help steward their own stretch of a river or creek\, including a Remarkable Riparian Field Guide (a one-stop shop for all matters Riparian in the Hill Country\, this book walks readers through the fundamentals of riparian areas and features a fantastic plant guide for common\, native plants found in and along our rivers and creeks)\, educational resources\, and riparian seeds\, starter plants\, and cuttings to bring home! Contact Rachel at rachel@hillcountryalliance.org with any questions or concerns. \nFollow this link to learn more and register.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/boerne-riparian-restoration-field-day-part-2-of-riparian-workshop-series/
LOCATION:Boerne\, TX
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Comstock - Seminole Canyon State Park Star Party
DESCRIPTION:Join the Hill Country Alliance and Seminole Canyon State Park for a night under the stars!\nCome out and take a walk of the solar system\, learn how a sun spotter telescope works\, observe the sun (safely) and enjoy night sky viewing with professional astronomers and telescopes with the Hill Country Alliance Night Skies Program! Bring along your kids to do some junior stargazing and enjoy hot cocoa too. \nFREE event with park entry fee.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/comstock-seminole-canyon-state-park-star-party/
LOCATION:Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site\, 434 Park Road 67\, Comstock\, TX\, 78837\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Wimberley - State of the Eclipse Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Wimberley Chamber of Commerce presents State of the Eclipse Luncheon\, featuring Hill Country Alliance Night Sky Program Manager\, Dawn Davies. Learn to prepare your business for the upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8. \nMore details here.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/wimberley-state-of-the-eclipse-luncheon/
LOCATION:Wimberley Community Center\, 14068 Ranch Rd 12\, Wimberley\, TX\, 78676\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events,Hill Country Eclipse
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SUMMARY:Fredericksburg - Plantastic Vegetable Gardening Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Join Texas A&M AgriLife Extension for a vegetable gardening focused seminar. Dr. Masabni with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension will present on hydroponics and organic vegetable gardening for the main two general sessions. Breakout sessions will follow\, with topics including  tomatoes\, insects\, permaculture\, herbs\, onions and garlic. The program will have a final thirty minute Hot and Dry Vegetable Gardening session. Topics for this session are  water conservation methods in vegetable gardens\, heat tolerant vegetables and garden disasters. Program will conclude with door prizes.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/fredericksburg-plantastic-vegetable-gardening-seminar/
LOCATION:Gillespie County AgriLife Extension Office\, 38 Business Court\, Fredericksburg\, TX\, 78624\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Austin - Texas Land Conservation Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 28th Annual Texas Land Conservation Conference will be held February 28 – March 1\, 2024\, at the Hilton Austin Airport. \n\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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here to learn more and register with Texas Land Trust Council.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/austin-texas-land-conservation-conference-3/
LOCATION:Hilton Austin Airport\, 9515 Hotel Drive\, Austin\, TX\, 78719\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Online - Water Wonks Lecture Series: #2 Use Of Comprehensive Models For Targeting Green Stormwater Infrastructure
DESCRIPTION:Join this lecture series\, hosted by Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance and learn from Dr. Sheeba M. Thomas Dominguez (San Antonio River Authority Senior Technical Engineer). \nThe San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) has been working on the development of comprehensive water quality models\, tools and analysis since more than a decade for quantitative water quality master planning and Best Management Practice (BMP)/Low Impact Development (LID) prioritization of the San Antonio River Basin. \nThe River Authority recently updated their water quality models for some of our urban watersheds\, based on more current information such as land use\, topography\, stream network\, subbasin delineation\, meteorological data\, stream flows\, ambient and storm water quality sampling data\, wastewater flows\, sanitary sewer overflows (SSO)\, recharge and channel losses\, spring flows\, and diversions. \nAvailable floodplain hydraulic models were reviewed and used to generate rating tables for model reaches.  The revised models were calibrated\, and peer reviewed to observed flow and constituent data following River Authority’s water quality modeling standards. The suite of water quality modeling tools such as the SARA Load Reduction Tool (LRT) which automatically determine load reduction needed for each subbasin and constituent to meet stream standards and the Enhanced BMP Tool to determine the optimal (minimal cost) combinations of BMP/LID were also developed.  The results from the models and tool runs have been further analyzed to determine where water quality improvement measures need to be implemented for improving the surface water quality conditions. \nThe results from these efforts serve as a valuable best science-based resource to the communities in fostering efforts for water quality preservation/mitigation. \nClick here to learn more and register.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-water-wonks-lecture-series-2-use-of-comprehensive-models-for-targeting-green-stormwater-infrastructure/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Bandera - Bandera County Water Talk: Managing our Groundwater
DESCRIPTION:Interested in learning how groundwater is managed in Bandera County? Come out for a community water talk with Bandera County River Authority and Groundwater District\, Texas Water Development Board\, and Groundwater Management Area 9 at Bandera Electric Company on February 29! \nThis will be an opportunity for locals to learn about regional groundwater supply and management and find out how to get involved in local groundwater planning. \nLearn more and RSVP at bit.ly/banderawatertalk \nClick here to share the Facebook event! \n 
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/bandera-bandera-county-water-talk-managing-our-groundwater/
LOCATION:Bandera Electric Cooperative\, 3172 TX-16\, Bandera\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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