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Texan by Nature (TxN) partners with 140+ conservation organizations across Texas to accelerate conservation action and impact. TxN aggregates and distributes conservation news and events from the partner network to increase engagement and awareness in conservation efforts. Browse opportunities to get involved with TxN and TxN’s conservation partner network below and use the search bar to find events in your area. See a full list of TxN’s conservation partners HERE.

Headwaters at the Comal Saturday SEAM Series: Rocks Matter Lab

Headwaters at the Comal 333 E Klingemann St, New Braunfels, TX, United States

During this hands-on lab, students will explore the three states of matter: liquid, gas, and solids. We'll also explore physical science by learning about the various ways forces will affect motion! Students also get to search Headwaters for their own rocks to experiment with. This program is aimed at students in the Kindergarten-3rd Grade range.Read More

$5

Headwaters at the Comal Water Watchers Summer Camp

Headwaters at the Comal 333 E Klingemann St, New Braunfels, TX, United States

During this summer camp, 4th-6th graders will learn about the amazing water resources we have right here in New Braunfels and the Texas Hill Country. Young scientists will participate in lessons focusing on topics including: watersheds, groundwater, succession, geography, the water cycle, weathering, erosion, and deposition. Hands-on activities will include: water testing, macroinvertebrate & microorganismRead More

$20

Recurring

Restoration Tours

Headwaters at the Comal 333 E Klingemann St, New Braunfels, TX, United States

Join Headwaters at the Comal for a series of guided tours focusing on the ecology of the Headwaters at the Comal site and the New Braunfels area! Each week a different topic is covered including: restoration work at Headwaters, invasive species, native plants, and pollinators and host plants. All tours are led by Jack Downey,Read More

$5

Saturday SEAM Series: Creepy Critters

Headwaters at the Comal 333 E Klingemann St, New Braunfels, TX, United States

Join Headwaters at the Comal to learn about the creepy, crawly critters that co-habitat with South Texans.  They will share what a good bug is, which ones you don't want around the summer picnic, and which ones are the tastiest! This program is aimed at students in the Kindergarten-3rd Grade range and will take placeRead More

$5

Recurring

Birding Walks

Headwaters at the Comal 333 E Klingemann St, New Braunfels, TX, United States

The trees and grasses in Headwaters at the Comal's native prairie restoration have attracted lots of new birds. Come enjoy the site in the morning or evening hours, when birds are most active, to learn tips and tricks to spotting and identifying local birds. Please wear comfortable closed toe walking shoes. If possible, bring yourRead More

$5

Native Plants 101

Headwaters at the Comal 333 E Klingemann St, New Braunfels, TX, United States

Have you dreamed of having a garden full of flowers? Do you want to bring color to your yard, but don't know where to start? Are you looking to create habitat for pollinators like hummingbirds and butterflies? It's easy to get all of this without breaking the bank or using much water, you just needRead More

$20

Getting Started with Composting

Headwaters at the Comal 333 E Klingemann St, New Braunfels, TX, United States

This introductory look at composting covers all the basics you need to get started composting at home. Help minimize waste and turn yard debris & food scraps into a valuable resource for use in your yard or garden. No matter where you live or how much space you have, we have you covered. We willRead More

$20

Where to Put These New Plants- A Basic Landscaping Class

Headwaters at the Comal 333 E Klingemann St, New Braunfels, TX, United States

Have you bought a bunch of native plants and are now facing a dilemma on where to put them? Are you beginning to think about a new landscape? This class, led by Native Plant Society of Texas- New Braunfels Chapter Member Deedy Wright, will give you basic landscape principles to keep in mind as youRead More

$5

Wild About Texas Wildflowers

Headwaters at the Comal 333 E Klingemann St, New Braunfels, TX, United States

Don't you love all the gorgeous wildflowers that are coming into bloom? Curious about them? Join Deedy Wright to talk wildflowers. Learn their names, where they like to grow, and how you might grow some of your own next year.

$5

Saturday SEAM Series: Weather Wonders

Headwaters at the Comal 333 E Klingemann St, New Braunfels, TX, United States

Join us as we explore the fun, and sometimes wild, weather Spring brings to South Texas. Students will create tornado tubes and home made quicksand, learn how lightning is made, and put a cloud in a bottle!

$7

Native Plants 101

Headwaters at the Comal 333 E Klingemann St, New Braunfels, TX, United States

During this beginners workshop, you'll take a tour of Headwaters to see a native landscape at work, learn from experts with the Native Plant Society of Texas-New Braunfels Chapter about the most low maintenance, but beautiful, native plants you can enjoy, and get tips on the best plants for your yard conditions. We'll even haveRead More

$20
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