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SUMMARY:Online - 2024 Home in the Hill Country Photo Contest
DESCRIPTION:The Photo Contest runs May 1 through May 31\, 2024. 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 2025 Calendar. HCA’s annual Texas Hill Country Calendar features stunning photography from each year’s photo contest. Both the photo contest and the calendar aim to highlight the beauty of the region\, provide an informative resource on Hill Country conservation\, and inspire folks to learn more and become involved in the issues important to keeping the natural resources of this unique region intact. \nThe Hill Country Alliance (HCA) calls on anyone with a camera to share your view of this iconic region and its many inhabitants in the 2024 Home in the Hill Country Photo Contest. May 1 through May 31\, 2024\, entries can be submitted to HCA’s website. Photographers of all ages and skill levels\, from amateur to professional\, are invited to participate in HCA’s 18th annual photography contest. Winners will receive cash prizes and their photos will appear in HCA’s 2025 Calendar.   \nPhotography should be original and capture the vibrant beauty of our native landscapes\, wildlife\, and water resources of the Texas Hill Country – from rocky creekbeds to wide-open vistas to our starry skies. Beyond wildlife and plants that call the Hill Country home\, contest judges are particularly excited to see photography that captures the people and communities that make up this special part of Texas. \nLearn more\, vote\, and enter the photography contest on HCA’s website at https://hillcountryalliance.org/photocontest/
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-2024-home-in-the-hill-country-photo-contest/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Oakwood - Soil for Water | Building a Regenerative Legacy
DESCRIPTION:This event is FREE but registration is required.  \nRegister by using the RSVP green box on the top right corner.  \nJoin NCAT Soil for Water and regenerative producers across Texas to spend two days getting to know each other\, learning about navigating generational transfers\, and how Safe-to-Fail trials increase producer confidence with holistic grazing management.  \nThursday\, May 2nd | Continuing Cultural Legacies: An Overview of Generational Transfers & Land Loss Prevention \n\n1:00 – 2:15 pm | Generational Transfer | Deydra Steans\n2:00 – 2:30 pm | Break\n2:30 – 4:00 pm | Land Loss Prevention | Deydra Steans\n4:00 – 5:00 pm | Mixer\n5:00 – 7:00 pm | BBQ Dinner [Free]\n\nLearn more about Deydra here: https://www.farmaid.org/blog/farmer-heroes/deydra-steans-we-are-still-here/ \nFriday\, May 3rd | Regenerative Grazing: Safe-to-Fail Trails & Holistic Grazing Management \n\n8:30 – 11:00 am | Ecosystem Principles & Wisdom | Lauri Celella\n11:00 – 12:00pm | Safe -to-Fail Trials\n12:00 – 1:00 pm | Lunch [Free]\n1:00 – 4:00 pm | Planning Your Recovery | Lauri & Christine\n\nLearn more about Christine here: https://www.theregenranch.com/about-us \nLearn more about Lauri here: https://www.drycreeklivestock.com/About_Us.html \nThis event is FREE but registration is required. Click here to RSVP! \nIf you will be joining us from far away the closest hotels are in: \n\nBuffalo\, TX about a 25 minute drive\nPalestine\, TX about a 30 minute drive
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/oakwood-soil-for-water-building-a-regenerative-legacy/
LOCATION:The Regen Ranch\, 8698 CR 239\, Oakwood\, Texas\, 75855\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Kerrville - Kerrville Runs on Water Mural Unveiling and Block Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating Kerrville’s newest mural and learn about the water resources that make Kerrville so special!\nTexas’ history is shaped by our rivers. In Kerrville\, the Guadalupe River is the heart of the community. Fed by the ancient springs of the Edwards and Trinity Aquifers\, Kerrville’s earliest inhabitants depended on the river as they settled the land. Today\, the river continues to shape our history. Everything we love about Kerrville – the natural environment\, festivals and events\, our vibrant communities – all Run on Water. This mural\, created by The Artist Couple\, Gary Lovelace and Melissa Muse\, is a celebration of Kerrville’s history and its deep connection to water. \nAs part of the BLOCK party\, we’ll be BLOCKING the parking lot next to the mural and filling the space up with shaded tables and family-friendly activity stations for folks to come learn more from our local partners at Upper Guadalupe River Authority\, Riverside Nature Center Association\, Texas Runs On Water and more. \n💧I spy scavenger hunt on the mural\n💧Free drinks and light snacks will be provided\n💧Live music from Travis Powers\n💧Remarks from partners at 2PM\n💧BYO chair & don’t forget the sunscreen! \nWe recommend planning to park nearby and walk on over to join the fun from 1-3PM! \nContributors: This mural was made possible through the generous support of the Texas Water Foundation\, Hill County Alliance\, Upper Guadalupe River Authority\, Kerrville Community Arts Program\, and contributions from the community. \nAbout Texas Runs on Water: Texas Runs on Water is a Texas Water Foundation campaign working to address the state’s growing water supply needs. By collaborating with local partners across the state\, we are inspiring all Texans to value water.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/kerrville-kerrville-runs-on-water-mural-unveiling-and-block-party/
LOCATION:1712 Water Street\, Kerrville\, TX 78028\, 1712 Water Street\, Kerrville\, TX\, 78028\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Austin - 2024  Ashe Juniper Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The goal of the symposium is to advance our collective understanding of the science of Ashe juniper and facilitate applications of this understanding into management and conservation of sustainable\, resilient and ecologically-appropriate ecosystems. \nThe symposium will bring together scientists\, land stewards\, conservation practitioners\, private landowners and others\, and will provide an opportunity to hear about and discuss historical perspectives\, recent research\, and current initiatives pertaining to Ashe juniper ecology and ecosystem management\, the social science of land stewardship\, as well as land management programs and projects in central Texas. \nThe symposium is hosted by Biodiversity Works and will be at the Commons Conference Center in Austin. \nFor more information\, contact Patty Ramirez at pramirez@biodiversityworks.org.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/austin-2024-ashe-juniper-symposium/
LOCATION:Commons Conference Center\, 10100 Burnet Rd Building 137\, Austin\, TX\, 78758\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240511T090000
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SUMMARY:San Antonio - RESCHEDULED Hillside Stewardship Landowner Workshop
DESCRIPTION:RESCHEDULED: Hillside Stewardship Landowner Workshop\nSaturday\, May 11\, 2024 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nEdwards Aquifer Authority Field Research Park | San Antonio\, TX (Exact location and directions will be shared with registrants prior to the event)\nThis will be a fun\, interactive\, hands-on opportunity for Hill Country landowners. We’ll explore several structures (and build one or two) designed to mitigate erosion\, enhance soil moisture and land productivity\, as well as enable resilience to drought and flooding. \nRegistration is $15\, which includes snacks\, drinks\, printed educational materials\, and learning from one of the top experts on the topic. Dr. Mollie Walton\, a restoration ecologist with deep ranching-roots in Hamilton County\, has supported land stewards across the West for decades to restore productivity to their rangelands. In addition to learning from Walton\, participating land stewards will also have the opportunity to share their own stewardship experiences and lessons learned with one another. \nNOTE: This event was rescheduled from its original April date due to inclement weather. \nAgenda:\n9:00 AM    Overview of the day – Rachel Seets\, Hill Country Alliance\nWelcome to Edwards Aquifer Authority Field Research Park – Thomas Marsalia\, Edwards Aquifer Authority\nIntroduction to Hillside Stewardship concepts – Dr. Mollie Walton \n9:30 AM    Hands-on Stations: Split into groups and rotate through four 30-minute sessions\, including tours of pre-existing structures on-site\, and two demonstration stations in which you will learn about various hillside structures\, their purpose\, and practice building them \n11:45 AM   Reconvene and reflect on erosion-control structures\, Q&A and Discussion\, Wrap Up \nRegister soon as spots fill up quickly for these events!\nClick here to view and share a flyer PDF.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/san-antonio-hillside-stewardship-landowner-workshop/
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:New Braunfels - Nature for the Long Run - Comal County Conservation Alliance
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, May 14th from 6-7:30pm at The McKenna Events Center for an enlightening evening with Ben Eldredge\, Executive Director of the Cibolo Conservancy. The Comal County Conservation Alliance presents its May Community Program\, “Nature for the Long Run\,” exploring the vital role of natural systems in our lives. Discover how these systems clean the air and water\, mitigate flooding\, sequester carbon\, and moderate temperatures. Learn about the profound impact nature has on our mental\, physical\, and emotional health\, as well as its benefits for children’s development\, curiosity about the environment\, social skills\, emotional stability\, and ability to learn. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of the importance of conservation in our community. \nClick here to learn more.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/new-braunfels-nature-for-the-long-run-comal-county-conservation-alliance/
LOCATION:McKenna Event Center\, 801 W San Antonio St.\, New Braunfels\, TX\, 78130\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Lakeway - Learn To Be Water Wise: LMUD Open House
DESCRIPTION:For full event details and daily presentation schedule\, click here \nStop in any day this week! We’d love to meet with you in person. Our Open House is happening at our district office (1097 Lohmans Crossing) May 20 – 24\, 2024 from 8am – 5pm\, closed noon-1pm for lunch. \nPresentations from experts in their field on various water-related topics will be held at 10am and 2pm daily (see below for schedule). No reservations are required\, however we encourage you to arrive early since we have limited capacity. We’re covering a wide variety of topics on everything from tree care\, native plants\, rainwater capture\, available rebates\, and more. We are also hosting a special STEM activity for homeschoolers. \nEnjoy refreshments while you peruse the available literature and goodies to take home\, including water-saving information and fun/helpful household tools. We look forward to seeing you! \nClick here to learn more
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/lakeway-learn-to-be-water-wise-lmud-open-house/
LOCATION:Lakeay MUD District Office\, 1907 Lohmans Crossing\, Lakeway\, TX\, 78734\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Online - Water Wonks Lecture Series #5: The Regional Flood Planning Process and Why Conserving Floodplains are Important
DESCRIPTION:Join the Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance for a free webinar as part of their Water Wonks series!\nThe Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance is hosting our 2024 Water Wonks Lecture Series at 3:30 p.m. on the 4th Wednesday of each month. Water Wonks is a free community education opportunity featuring a host of experts sharing innovative ideas and details about their work in the world of water. \nOn May 22nd Lecture #5 will explain the Texas Water Development Board’s regional flood planning process\, which will allocate state funds for flood mitigation strategies and provide opportunities to employ green infrastructure and land conservation strategies. \nA video presentation by David Skuodas (Director of Design\, Construction\, and Maintenance at the Mile High Flood District) provides an analysis of why governments are often playing catch-up to pay for maintenance of stormwater channels\, basins\, and other structures. In many cases\, it would take hundreds or thousands of years for a city to collect enough taxes to pay to adequately maintain drainage infrastructure from new development. Mr. Skuodas advocates for working with the existing natural stream channels\, maintaining flood resiliency and water quality\, protecting public safety\, and saving taxpayers money.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-water-wonks-lecture-series-5-the-regional-flood-planning-process-and-why-conserving-floodplains-are-important/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Johnson City - Land Stewardship Ranch Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join Hill Country Alliance\, Hill Country Conservancy (HCC)\, and Maas Verde for a special tour of the CL Browning Ranch! We will visit different sites at this remarkable property and discuss some of the incredible restoration work completed at the ranch with local experts including: \n\nScott Gardner\, ranch manager at CL Browning Ranch and environmental scientist\nTed Maas\, president and founder of Maas Verde Landscape Restoration\nRachael Lindsey\, HCC’s Director of Science and Stewardship\n\nVisit bit.ly/ranchtour2024 to register!
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/johnson-city-land-stewardship-ranch-tour/
LOCATION:CL Browning Ranch
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