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On this guided bird tour around the various habitats of Mitchell Lake Audubon Center, guests will see at least 30-50 different bird species with our expert guide. Travelling by both car and by foot to access as many areas as possible, this tour is best suited for the birder age 15+ as it can last up to four hours, though you may leave at any time. Tours are limited. Bring your binoculars, bottle for water, closed-toe shoes, long pants, and bug spray.

Join us in learning how to create your own unique tunnel book - a book made of cut paper panels that allows you to look through the book from start to finish. Learn how to create a series of panels that create the illusion of depth and perspective through a three dimensional scene, leaving you with a creative and unique finished book. Participants will leave with a finished book and an instruction sheet for future use.

All materials provided and participants are welcome to bring any paper and/or ephemera they'd like to use.

No bookbinding experience required and all skill levels welcome. All materials and instructions provided.

Tickets must be purchased online at least 12 hours before the workshop. No walk-ins. Space is limited. Tickets are non refundable so please plan accordingly before purchasing. Please have email confirmation / ticket readily available upon arrival. Children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Attendees may bring non messy snacks and drinks in sealable containers. Please note that photographs will be taken throughout this workshop. These may be used by Spare Parts for marketing and publicity in our publications, on our website and in social media or in any third party publication. Please contact us at workshops@sparepartssa.org immediately if you have any concerns or if you wish to be exempted.

This workshop is eligible for NEISD Teacher's Choice continuing Education Hours. To obtain a certificate please ask a team member for one during the workshop.

The call for applications for the Highland Lakes Master Gardener Association Certification Class of 2026 is now open!

You must complete the Application and Volunteer Agreement Packet and deliver it, along with your $195 payment, made out to Highland Lakes Master Gardener Association, to Kelly Tarla, Burnet County Extension Agent by Friday, January 30, 2026 to be considered.

The Highland Lakes Master Gardener Association will again offer a certification course at the Texas AgriLife Extension office in Burnet beginning Tuesday, February 17, 2026 through Tuesday, April 28, for 11 weeks. Class times are 9:30 AM until 2:30 PM. Class size will be limited and will generally meet at the AgriLife auditorium in Burnet (occasionally meeting at other locations for field trips).

The course provides a comprehensive background in horticulture principles and practices with an emphasis on conservation, sustainability, and community service. Experts are invited each week to speak on such topics as soil composition and amendments, trees, entomology, vegetable gardening, water irrigation, plant taxonomy, invasive plants, landscape design, water conservation, plant propagation, grafting, and rainwater harvesting. We expect to have several field trips planned. The classes are fun and stimulating. They not only train the participants to be more knowledgeable gardeners for personal use but also to be of service and a resource to the community.

Are you searching for the perfect gift for someone special? These delightful towel butterflies are an enchanting and unique surprise that will leave a lasting impression. Supplies will be provided, while supplies last.

Are you ready for bluebonnet season? Come learn about your favorite Texas wildflowers, with the San Antonio Botanical Garden! Participants will also learn how to make their own wildflower "Seed Bombs" that they can take home with them.

Join us every Thursday for Tech Time. Each week we will cover different topics about computers, social media and mobile devices. Bring your questions, imagination and your favorite device.

Acompañanos todos los jueves para Tech Time. Cada semana cubriremos temas diferente sobre computadoras, las redes sociales y los dispositivos
móviles. Trae tus preguntas, imaginación y tu dispositivo favorito.

How can mushrooms help us live more sustainably? Join Eco Centro for a hands-on, information-packed workshop where we will explore the incredible world of mushrooms and their potential to create a more sustainable future. You will be introduced to the field of mycology, covering history, growing techniques, environmental benefits, and mushroom composting. Then you will learn hands-on the process of how to a start and maintain a spent mushroom block compost pile.

School Discovery Network hosts a Teacher Town Hall Series that brings educators together for community, conversation, and connection. Enjoy complimentary food and drinks while meeting fellow teachers and learning about new ways to support families in today's changing education landscape.

Join us to hear the latest news about Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFAs) and how you can leverage them to earn extra income!

What We Will Cover:
How TEFAs can fund new instructional opportunities
Ways to build flexible, supplemental income as an educator
The growing role teachers can play in micro-schools and homeschool communities
Practical tools to thrive in an innovative education environment while continuing to make a meaningful impact on students

Seating is limited. Registration is required.

About School Discovery Network (Formerly San Antonio Charter Moms) School Discovery Network (formerly San Antonio Charter Moms) began as a blog in 2012 when Founder and Executive Director Inga Cotton was inspired to help San Antonio families more easily find good information about high-quality school options, especially new open-enrollment public charter schools coming to the area. Since 2018, School Discovery Network has been a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to empowering parents, caregivers, and policy makers via trusted, unbiased information on all types of local choice schools and their learning models. Through their robust presence on a variety of digital platforms and live events, School Discovery Network offers resources and discussion groups for finding and applying to schools, interviews and seminars with education experts, one-on-one school search consultations, the annual School Discovery Days event series, and education news updates. School Discovery Network creates a welcoming community where families can make sense of the increasingly diverse education landscape and find the best, affordable education every child deserves. For more information, visit schooldiscoverynetwork.org or follow them on Facebook, their Facebook group, Instagram, X, YouTube, LinkedIn and TikTok.

Have you ever wanted to learn how to sew? Led by Alamo Tailoring, this class will teach you the basics of sewing, cutting patterns, and more. You can bring your sewing machine, supplies, and any piece you want to work on!

¿Alguna vez te has preguntado cómo puedes cuidar de tu salud a través de la medicina tradicional? En este curso aprenderás como mejorar tu bienestar física y emocional.