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SUMMARY:New Braunfels - The Nature of Our Economy
DESCRIPTION:Comal Conservation is bringing business leaders together in a panel moderated by former Mayor of New Braunfels\, Rusty Brockman\, to discuss the natural systems affecting our economy\, and to what extent the rate of development in Comal County could impact the productivity of the local tourism industry.\n\nLearn more here.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/new-braunfels-the-nature-of-our-economy/
LOCATION:McKenna Event Center\, 801 W San Antonio St.\, New Braunfels\, TX\, 78130\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Wimberley - Gourdgeous Glass Pumpkin Patch: Wimberley Glassworks
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a fall festival like no other! Join us on September 14th for the Gourdgeous Glass Pumpkin Patch at Wimberley Glassworks. Explore hundreds of stunning glass pumpkins\, enjoy live glassblowing demonstrations\, take part in exciting scavenger hunts\, and groove to live music by local Wimberley artist Anthony Wright on the guitar. And don’t forget to cool off with some ice-cold margaritas!
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/wimberley-gourdgeous-glass-pumpkin-patch-wimberley-glassworks/
LOCATION:Wimberley Glassworks\, 6469 Ranch Rd 12\, San Marcos\, TX\, 78666\, United States
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SUMMARY:Fredericksburg - The Horned Lizard's Homecoming - Reintroducing the Horned Lizard to the Texas Hill Country
DESCRIPTION:A one-hour free program sponsored by the Friends of Fredericksburg Nature Center to educate the public on the plight of the Texas Horned Lizard and what efforts they can take to help reintroduce this beloved reptile back into the Texas Hill Country.  The program is scheduled for Saturday\, September 21\, 2024\, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Gillespie County AgriLife Extension Office\, 38 Business Court\, Fredericksburg\, Texas.  Guest Speaker is Texas Parks & Wildlife Department Diversity Wildlife Biologist Nathan Rains.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/fredericksburg-the-horned-lizards-homecoming-reintroducing-the-horned-lizard-to-the-texas-hill-country/
LOCATION:Gillespie County AgriLife Extension Office\, 38 Business Court\, Fredericksburg\, TX\, 78624\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Horseshoe Bay - Dark Sky & Night Photography Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join the City of Horseshoe Bay for their 2nd Annual Dark Sky & Night Photography Workshop \n2:00 p.m. – Welcome & Refreshments\n2:15 p.m. – City of Horseshoe Bay Opening Remarks\n2:20 p.m. – Dark Sky Presentation by Dawn Daves\, Night Sky Program Manager – Hill Country Alliance\n2:45 p.m. – Dark Sky Presentation by Vicki Adcock\, Texas Master Naturalist – Horseshoe Bay Nature Park\n3:05 p.m. – Night Photography Presentation by Dan Herron\, Communications Director – City of Horseshoe Bay\n4:00 p.m. Workshop Concludes
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/horseshoe-bay-dark-sky-night-photography-workshop/
LOCATION:Horseshoe Bay Council Chambers\, 1 Community Drive\, Horseshoe Bay\, TX\, 78657\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events,Night Sky Month
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ORGANIZER;CN="City of Horseshoe Bay":MAILTO:SWhite@horseshoe-bay-tx.gov
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SUMMARY:Online - Globe at Night Citizen Science Campaign
DESCRIPTION:For Hill Country Night Sky Month\, we are encouraging you to become citizen scientists by using your naked eye to measure sky brightness caused by light pollution for the monthly Globe at Night Citizen Science Campaign! \nOur goal is to get 100 measurements! \nFor this campaign\, you have two\, 10-day windows from September 24th-October 3rd and October 24th-November 2nd when the moon will not interfere with measurements. Go outside at night an hour and a half after sunset and use the Globe at Night webapp to find constellations to help you measure the sky brightness in your area.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-globe-at-night-citizen-science-campaign/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events,Night Sky Month
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ORGANIZER;CN="Travis County Parks Foundation":MAILTO:info@traviscountyparksfoundation.org
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SUMMARY:Wimberley - Texas Watershed Steward Training Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The free event will be held at the Wimberley Community Center\, 14068 Ranch Road 12\, from 1-5 p.m. and is open to anyone interested in improving the region’s water quality. Registration is required and can be completed online at https://tws.tamu.edu/workshops/registration/ or by calling 979-321-5935. Once registered\, additional meeting information will be provided. \nAttendees will receive a copy of the Texas Watershed Steward Handbook and are eligible to earn a certificate of completion. \nClick here to register online for a workshop!
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/wimberley-texas-watershed-steward-training-workshop/
LOCATION:Wimberley Community Center\, 14068 Ranch Rd 12\, Wimberley\, TX\, 78676\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Online - Water Wonks Lecture 9: Building a Healthy Soil to Reduce Climate Change
DESCRIPTION:Join the Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance for a free webinar as part of their Water Wonks series!\nSynopsis: This talk provides insight into how managing soil health can serve as a climate change mitigation tool. \nHealthy soils play a vital role in our future when it comes to the health of our local water supply.  The discussion will help attendees understand how healthy soils contribute to the reduction in greenhouse gasses from the atmosphere\, the reduction in stormwater runoff\, increased groundwater recharge levels\, biofiltration of our drinking water and more nutrient-rich plant life and a reduction in irrigation. \nBio: Deborah (Debbie) Reid holds a Bachelor of Science in Soil and Crop Management and a Master of Science in Horticulture from Texas A&M University. She has over 30 years of experience in these areas with an emphasis on natural resource management in the last 15 years. \nDebbie worked for the City of San Antonio as the Nature Preserve Coordinator at Friedrich Wilderness Preserve and as the City Arborist implementing the Tree Preservation\, Landscape\, Streetscape and Irrigation ordinances. During this time\, she assisted in developing and implementing new ordinances or guidelines to incentivize the preservation of native trees and their associated native plants and to preserve natural waterways. \nShe has been a participated in committees to create the Linear Creek Corridors and to implement a variety of codes and ordinances for the City of San Antonio including Smart Growth\, Conservation subdivisions and Low Impact Development. During her career in San Antonio\, she worked with numerous agencies and nonprofits to promote environmental projects\, programs and workshops including the Releaf Our City Parks\, VIA Bus Stop Tree Planting\, Master Naturalist volunteer program (Co-creator)\, Native Plant Landscape Certification program (Co-creator)\, and the EPA’s Managing Stormwater with Green Infrastructure workshop. \nDebbie has been a Peace Corps volunteer in Mexico and Guatemala where she shared her knowledge with residents living in rural mountainous areas while promoting best management practices for stormwater management and maintaining habitat for native songbirds\, butterflies\, hummingbirds and pollinators.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/547852415652156232/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Dripping Springs + Online - 2024 Hill Country Leadership Summit: Cultivating a Community of Stewardship
DESCRIPTION:Join us in-person or online on Thursday\, September 26 at the Sacred Oaks Hall at Camp Lucy in Dripping Springs for the 2024 Hill Country Leadership Summit. Presentations will run from 9AM-4PM\, with lunch provided from 12-1PM and several networking breaks throughout the day. The event will be followed by a happy hour from 4-6PM! \nThis year’s summit theme is Cultivating a Community of Stewardship and will focus on the many roles we all play in stewarding our region’s future. Local leaders\, landowners\, volunteers\, educators\, water advocates and folks with a general passion for the region are welcome to join us either online or in-person! We can’t wait to celebrate and learn with you in September. \nAs always\, the Summit provides an opportunity for learning\, networking\, and celebrating and will feature presentations and conversation with local leaders and regional experts. Virtual and in-person tickets are available now on HCA’s website and all attendees will also receive access to a recording of the Summit after the close of the event. \nRegister now before the early bird sale ends on 8/9!
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/dripping-springs-online-2024-hill-country-leadership-summit-cultivating-a-community-of-stewardship/
LOCATION:Camp Lucy\, 3509 Creed Rd.\, Dripping Springs\, TX\, 78620\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Leakey - Frio Star Fest
DESCRIPTION:A celebration of the night sky over the Frio Valley of Central Texas. \n\nMission “Music Under the Stars”- Solo acoustic music. 5:30-6:15\nWelcome – Nick and Amanda 6:15-6:20\nMission KIRB- KIRB mission ​Highlight Night Skies Initiative\n​Friends of the Night Sky Committee Intro​\nHill Country Night Skies – Dawn Davies​​​​​ 6:20-6:30\n​Hill Country Alliance Night Sky Program\n​Introduction of Astronaut\nAstronaut Appearance- Loral O’Hara​​​​​ 6:30-7:30\n​An Astronaut’s view from the ISS\n​Astronaut Meet and Greet and Photo Ops ​​​​7:30-9:00\nMission “Music Under the Stars”- Restos & Friends​​​ 7:30-9:00\nStar Party​​​​​​​​​ 9:00-10:00\nFood and Drink Vendors​​​​​​​ 6:00 -9:00\nAstronomy Fair/Educational Tables ​​​​​ 6:00 -9:00\n\nClick here to RSVP and learn more.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/leakey-frio-star-fest/
LOCATION:The Springs – Leakey\, 692 Evergreen St\, Leakey\, TX\, 78873\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events,Night Sky Month
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