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9/12/2026 From Outreach Director Debbie Kyrouac: I have a Signup Genius created for the events we have confirmed so far: Comal County Fair – Sept 23,24 from 8-1; Monarch Festival at Fischer Park – Oct 24 from 10-3 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084AABAD2DAB9-65641047-fall
I will also bring a hard copy to the meeting next week.
9/9/2026 From Edith Bergquist: Bracken is hosting a Blacklight event on September 21, 8:30pm to 11 pm. Join us at Bracken to see what moths and other night-time insects appear at our blacklight stations! We will have blacklight stations set up where you can view and take photos of the insects that appear. This event is for adults only (18+) and is not a bat-viewing event. You do not have to be a Bracken volunteer to attend just sign up on this link https://www.simpletix.com/e/black-lighting-at-bracken-cave-preserve-tickets-290282
9/4/2026 From Susan Bogle: Madrone Trail Pollinator Garden: Our regular workdays at the garden will be reinstated beginning September 21st. Hopefully the worst of the summer heat will be past us by then. We work on both Mondays & Wednesdays, starting at 8:30am (or whenever you can arrive) and we usually work until about 11:30am. We have a variety of chores that are available every week, from mowing, to weeding, planting, pruning, seed harvesting, spreading mulch – and there is always more, especially as the seasons change. Please bring your own tools, such as sturdy hand diggers and gloves. However, we do have tools available for you to use. Also, a hat & water are recommended. We always meet in the garden, which is a short hike from the Madrone trailhead located in Canyon Park off FM306. Please come help us make our garden Grow! And discover what plants you may be able take to your own garden.
9/4/2026 From Susan Bogle: Mesquite Creek Wildlife Habitat Pollinator Garden located in New Braunfels: Trail & Garden restoration and improvement – – – Help continue to restore these trails and native plant garden. Bring hat, gloves and water. Equipment provided. Located on FM 1101 in New Braunfels. Workdays start at 8:30am on the following days: 9/25, 10/23, 11/27, 12/18. Go to SignUpGenius to register: Lindheimer Master Naturalists: Mesquite Creek Wildlife Habitat Pollinator Garden.
9/4/2026 From Susan Bogle: Moonlight in the Gorge – – – a fundraising Gala is being held on October 24th, starting at 6pm. Join us in the Canyon Lake Gorge for cocktails, delicious food, live music, wine and beer, all under the canopy of the night sky and a beautiful full moon. All that is missing is You! Beginning September 8th, tickets go on sale to the public at $125. Just visit the Gorge Preservation Society’s website at: https://
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8/26/2026 from Andy Blair about his spreadsheet: “All of the ratings (sun preference, water needs, soil preferences, etc.) are based on a combination of internet sources (e.g. wildflower.org, NAS) and my own experience with them in the field. I also tried to capture information about which species I’ve seen available commercially, though many of them are only available occasionally or in small quantities. Every time people ask me what plants are best for their restoration project or landscape, I have to give them a list of plants that are mostly not available to purchase, which is really frustrating. My main hope in spreading information about these species is that more folks will get excited, collect local seeds, and start growing/propagating them so that more species and local ecotypes are available to everyone.” Great resource for folks wanting to add grasses to their property! Excel spreadsheet: Grasses of Central Texas by Andy Blair
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8/22/2026 From Nancy Pappas: Dear Friends, We’re excited about the expansion of space here at the Headwaters at the Comal. The full master plan vision will be complete in early 2027. With additional assistance from NBU’s Community Engagement team, we are expanding field trips and programs. To support those efforts, we’re seeking a part-time Education Contractor to help deliver programs and enhance our educational offerings. This is a great opportunity for someone who loves nature, science, and education, and who’s enthusiastic about helping us reach more people through our programs. A background in teaching or environmental education is a great fit, along with someone who enjoys working with people, sharing knowledge, and being part of a strong team in a beautiful (and busy!) setting. This is a part-time independent contractor role focused on delivering educational programs; it does not include benefits. Click here for the job description: 2026 Headwaters PT Education Contractor
8/21/2026: Get ready for the Audubon Christmas Bird Count! The nation’s longest-running community science bird project fuels Audubon’s work throughout the year. The Christmas Bird Count occurs December 14 to January 5 every season. Sign up to receive information and results about all of Audubon’s community science programs through American Birds, our email newsletter. Go to the webpage Audubon Christmas Bird Count | Audubon for more information and to sign up!
6/26/2026 From Susan Bogle: We have suspended for the summer the regular workdays of Monday and Wednesday at the Madrone Trail Pollinator Garden. We will come back to work in mid-September.