Water Wise 2026

Mothering Earth Water Wise Series 2026

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality says we are in a serious drought which requires taking water conservation measures very seriously. That’s why Water Wise is continuing into 2026, with a new series of events brought to you by Salwa Khan of the Mothering Earth podcast/radio program. Water Wise is a way to learn about what’s happening with water, and ways in which you can conserve and protect our region’s water.

Water Wise is endorsed by the City of Woodcreek and the City of Wimberley, by the Hays County Master Naturalists and the Wimberley Village Library.

NOTE: Details for each session are found at the registration link.

1. Water Wise: Aqua Texas Legal Battle & Rainwater Harvesting

Speakers: Debra Hines, Mayor of Woodcreek.
Andrew Weber, President, Trinity Edwards Springs Protection Association, TESPA

Saturday, March 21, 2026 10:00AM to 12:00PM at the VFW Hall, 401 Jacobs Well Rd, Wimberley, TX 78676
Register at https://wimberleylibrary.org/ scroll down to Calendar, find the date and register.

2. Water Wise: Rainwater Harvesting & Water Conservation

Speakers: Dr. Larry Sunn, RainBees https://www.rainbees.com/
Dee Rambeau, Wimberley resident with whole-house rainwater

Saturday April 4, 2026. 10:30AM to 12:30PM at the Wimberley Village Library, 400 FM 2325, Wimberley , TX 78676

3. Water Wise: A Walk in a Native Plant Garden

Speaker: Lin Weber, Hays County Master Naturalist

Saturday, April 11, 2026. 10:30AM to 12:30PM at the Patsy Glenn Refuge, 14068 Ranch Road 12, Wimberley, TX 78676

Register at https://wimberleylibrary.org/ scroll down to Calendar, find the date and register. Registration limited to 35

4. Water Wise: What is a One Water School?

Speaker: Nick Dornak, Water Strategies Lead, Kleinfelder Engineering

Tuesday, April 21,2026 6PM to 7:30PM at Blue Hole Primary School, 15900 Winters Mill Pkwy, Wimberley, TX 78676

Register at https://wimberleylibrary.org/ scroll down to Calendar, find the date and register. Registration limited to 40

5. Water Wise: A Walk in a Native Plant Garden

Speaker: Lin Weber, Hays County Master Naturalist

Saturday May 2, 2026 10:30AM to 12:30PM at the Patsy Glenn Refuge, 14068 Ranch Road 12, Wimberley, TX 78676

Register at https://wimberleylibrary.org/ scroll down to Calendar, find the date and register. Registration limited to 35

6. Water Wise: A Business Dedicated to Water Conservation

Speakers: Sarah Simpson, Architect, Colorspace Architecture + Urban Design
Rachel and Matt Buchanan, The Leaning Pear owners

Saturday May 16, 2026. 9AM to 10:30AM at The Leaning Pear restaurant, 111 River Road, Wimberley, TX

Register at https://wimberleylibrary.org/ scroll down to Calendar, find the date and register. Registration limited to 40

7. Water Wise: Minimize Floods and Erosion with Smart Land Management

Speakers: Christine Middleton, Hays County Master Naturalist

Saturday, May 30, 2026 10AM to 11:30AM at a private residence.

Register at https://wimberleylibrary.org/ scroll down to Calendar, find the date and register. Registration limited to 25. Address will be sent to registrants

8. Water Wise: Transform Your Yard to a Native Plant Haven- A Workshop

Multiple Speakers TBA

Saturday August 8, 2026. 10:30AM to 2PM at the Wimberley Village Library, 400 FM 2325, Wimberley , TX 78676

Contact: Dr. Salwa Khan salwakhan@vcyes.com https://www.mothering-earth.com/