Partner with the San Antonio Astronomical Association to launch into the dark skies of Hill Country SNA. Hill Country summer nights and the stars are storied and legendary. Experience the Milky Way, constellations, and asterisms through the telescopes and staff of HCSNA and SAAA.
This event has cancelled due to weather. Cloud cover is forecast to obscure viewing. Come view the night sky of the Texas Hill Country. Engage with the San Antonio Astronomical Association volunteers and view the dark skies of Hill Country State Natural Area through telescopes, binocular and naked eye. The Milky Way, planets, constellations and asterisms are described and discussed with the very knowledgeable individuals that offer their expertise.
An opportunity to learn about the critters of the Texas Hill Country. Discover the wildlife that is native to this area. Ranger Augie will display skulls and skins of the various animals of Hill Country State Natural Area. Come discuss and experience.
Travel the trail with Ranger Augie on a summit hike to the top of West Peak Overlook on New Years Day as we attempt to reach 2,000 steps plus. Tour the crown of this Hill Country summit for amazing scenic views
Join Ranger Augie Saturday morning as he seeks out the birds that inhabit, migrate through and visit the Hill Country SNA. Identify the various avifauna of the Hill Country by sight, sound and flight.
Come explore the wildlife of Hill Country State Natural Area. Listen in as Ranger Augie talks about the wild things that live and move through the Hill Country SNA. Take the opportunity to observe, touch and feel the pelts and skulls of the native wildlife.
