The Nature of Our Economy

McKenna Events Center 801 West San Antonio St., New Braunfels, TX, United States

9/10/2024 | The natural systems that define Comal County not only sustain our communities but also fuel our economies. This panel discussion will help us to understand the impact of these systems on our $700 million-a-year tourism economy and to what extent the impact of development may have.

Bats of Comal

McKenna Events Center 801 West San Antonio St., New Braunfels, TX, United States

Bats have been on Earth for more than 50 million years. With more than 1,400 species, they are the second largest order of mammals. Come learn how bats play a substantial ecological role that is vital to the health of our natural ecosystem and human economies. Also learn about the threats bats are facing and […]

Camp Bullis Sentinel Landscape Partnership

McKenna Events Center 801 West San Antonio St., New Braunfels, TX, United States

Daniel Oppenheimer, Land Management Director at the Hill Country Alliance, will talk about the Camp Bullis Sentinel Landscape (CBSL) Partnership This Partnership is  a locally led, collaborative group focused on conserving natural resources, strengthening military readiness, and bolstering agricultural productivity around Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis. Sentinel landscapes are areas where conservation, working lands, and […]

Children & nature and its Impact on Conservation

McKenna Events Center 801 West San Antonio St., New Braunfels, TX, United States

Sarah Coles, Executive Director of the Texas Children in Nature Network, will talk about how connecting children with nature can have a positive impact on their health and well-being.  She will also highlight the importance of the Children and Nature movement to the sustainability of conservation efforts.