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Calendar of Events

Events held at Riverside Nature Center, 150 Francisco Lemos, Kerrville, TX.
 
JANUARY 2012
25th Volunteer Appreciation
4:15-5:45 pm Calling all RNC volunteers! Please come to the party! Enjoy good food, drinks, and company. With games and party favors, too! Volunteers only. FREE
FEBRUARY 2012
14th Brown Bag “Lunch and Learn” 11:30-12:45 With Ann Brown, Texas Agriculture Department. Brown will speak on the variety of Rainwater Harvesting systems including some of the simplest systems used by gardeners. Bring your lunch and learn about rainwater collection.  $3 members; $6 non-members
18th Star Party 7:00 pm Come hear an interesting and entertaining program on what is happening in the night sky followed by great star gazing. Telescopes are provided by local members of the San Antonio Astronomical Association.
$3 members; $6 non-members  See flyer
MARCH 2012
10th “Think Green: Enduring the Drought” 9:00 am-12:30 pm
Susan Sander will remind us that the drought is not over and help us choose the most xeric native plants in this ˝ day workshop. A combination of classroom and field exploration will help you make the most of our drought conditions while still having a beautiful garden. Refreshments will be provided.  $20 members; $25 non-members
13th Brown Bag “Lunch and Learn” 11:30-12:45 With Susan Sander. Susan will discuss the best native plants for the season. Bring your lunch and enjoy this interesting program.  $3 members; $6 non-members
APRIL 2012
14th “Growing Up Wild”  9:00 am-4:00 pm Presented by Koy Coffer who will lead participants through training designed to prepare teachers/leaders to teach the “growing up wild” curriculum to young children. Study materials, work book and lunch will be provided. Register at Riverside Nature Center by April 4. Limited to 25 participants. $30.
21st Hill Country Charity Ball
6:00 pm – 1:00 am at the YO Resort.  A fine dinner, dancing, and a live auction highlight the annual Hill Country Charity Ball. For information and tickets go to www.hillcountrycharityball.org. Proceeds benefit the Riverside Nature Center.
27th Earth Day Celebration and Plant Sale Members Only Pre-Sale
5:00 – 6:30 pm Members of the Riverside Nature Center or the Native Plant Society of Texas can shop for plants before the big sale while the selection is best. Not a member? Join and shop the same day.
FREE Admission
28th Earth Day Celebration and Plant Sale
8:00 am – 3:00 pm Come enjoy the Hill Country’s popular Spring Festival and Native Plant sale. Attend seminars on important environmental topics; enjoy the family oriented activities, educational displays, and more.
FREE Admission
MAY 2012
4th “First Friday WineShare”  6:00 – 7:30 pm The Riverside Nature Center is the place to be on the first Friday in May. Come join the fun. See your friends and neighbors, meet new people and enjoy good wine. The beautiful grounds of the Riverside Nature Center are open for strolling and relaxing during this festive event. Bring your favorite wine glass. Each couple should bring a bottle of wine. Free Admission
SEPTEMBER 2012
26th Annual Membership and Business Meeting 4:40 – 5:45 pm.   The annual opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of the year and share the goals for the coming year. The annual report, financial report, and election of officers will be accompanied by refreshments and socialization. See old friends and meet new ones. All members are invited. FREE
OCTOBER 2012
5th Down by the Riverside Fall Festival and Native Plant Sale Members Only Pre-Sale 5:00 – 6:30 pm Members of the Riverside Nature Center or the Texas Master Naturalists Hill Country Chapter can shop for plants before the big sale while the selection is best. Not a member? Join and shop the same day. FREE Admission
6th Down by the Riverside Fall Festival and Native Plant Sale 8:00 am – 3:00 pm Come enjoy the Hill Country’s popular Fall Festival and Native Plant sale. Attend seminars on important environmental topics; enjoy the family oriented activities, educational displays, and more. FREE Admission

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