The Hill Country Alliance Night Sky Preservation Fund encourages regional nonprofit organizations, sole proprietorships, local governmental entities, and small businesses to apply for up to $5,000 in reimbursement funds for night sky preservation efforts. The goals of the Texas Hill Country Night Sky Preservation Fund are to support locally-led work in improving outdoor lighting, reducing […]
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! Our goal is to get 100 measurements! For this campaign, you have two, 10 -day windows from September 24th-October […]
What's happening when the sun goes down? Let's talk nocturnal critters, night skies, and migrating birds. Feel free to dress as your favorite nocturnal animal. Featuring a Bulb Exchange. Bring your current bulb to an outdoor light fixture and we'll exchange it with a Night Sky Friendly bulb. Be sure to attend the premiere showing […]
In the last couple of years, we’ve seen an uptick in new private dams in the Hill Country. These new dams have raised questions from downstream landowners about the process for permitting new dams, and what to do if you discover an unauthorized dam. In this webinar, we’ll cover the complex world of dam permitting […]
Dive into the wonders of the night sky with the City of Dripping Springs at Ranch Park! Join us for an evening of celestial wonders, stargazing, and fun. Bring a chair and enjoy an up-close view of the stars and constellations above. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable night under the stars!
Join Small Producers Initiative (SPI), Understanding Ag and Menke Farm & Ranch in an on-farm workshop focused on restoring and enhancing soil health using regenerative agriculture principles! We'll tour the Menke's 6th generation ranch and hear first-hand the challenges and successes of how a 3k acre ranch transitioned from expensive inputs to sustainable grazing methods that […]
Join us for an unforgettable star party and explore the marvels of the night sky! Experience the wonder and awe of stargazing alongside local astronomers from the Austin Astronomical Society and Reimers Observatory, who will share their knowledge and insights. Engage in hands-on activities with the Travis County Parks Foundation, making the event fun for […]
