February 24 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Arrive at 6:30pm to share or find native plants at the Plants x Donation table.
This will be a “hybrid” meeting, attend in-person or online.
- In person: The Gathering Center at the Urban Ecology Center at Phil Hardberger Park, 8400 NW Military Hwy
- Online: Please register in advance to attend via Zoom.
Presentation by Ben Eldridge
Executive Director, Heart of Texas Conservancy
Preserving Natural Infrastructure in the Texas Hill Country
Ben started his career as the manager of a 5,000 acre ranch and has also been instrumental in shaping development rules, transportation plans and water management policies in Boerne and Kendall County. In addition to facilitating the conservation of land, Ben also serves on the board of directors at the Cow Creek Groundwater Conservation District, influences regional groundwater management and participates in state water data initiatives.
Ben Eldredge is the Executive Director of the Heart of Texas Conservancy, a land trust and civically engaged conservation organization based in Boerne, Texas. Ben will discuss the importance of conserving natural infrastructure in the Hill Country with a focus on policy and conservation easements for preserving the region’s waterways, water supply and mitigating risks to humans in “Flash Flood Alley.”
If you are attending in person, there is no need to register. However, if you are attending via Zoom, please register here before the meeting begins as late registration and entry will not be allowed. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Note: The Zoom recording will be available within days after the meeting on our YouTube channel.
