Eldredge to discuss ecological solutions at Naturalist meeting

The Texas Master Naturalist Hill Country Chapter will host its monthly meeting Monday, Sept. 28, featuring a presentation on ecological solutions and conservation.

The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. at the Guadalupe Basin Natural Resource Center, 125 Lehmann Drive in Kerrville.

The presentation, “Putting Ecological Solutions to Work,” will begin at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend, and there is no charge.

The presentation will be led by Ben Eldredge, executive director of the Heart of Texas Conservancy.

According to the chapter, the presentation will focus on solutions to human- induced environmental challenges, including regenerative practices, urban design and conservation of natural areas.

Eldredge is executive director of the Heart of Texas Conservancy, a land trust and environmental policy organization based in Boerne. The organization has conserved nearly 15,000 acres in the Hill Country, according to a press release.

Eldredge previously served as vice president of conservation at the Cibolo Center for Conservation and influenced the City of Boerne in developing what the organization describes as a highly protective unified development code.

He also serves on the boards of the Cow Creek Groundwater Conservation District and the Hill Country Alliance.

Doors will open at 6 p.m., with light refreshments served.

The chapter's monthly business meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by Eldredge's presentation at 7 p.m.

The meeting also will be available online through Zoom. Those wishing to attend virtually are asked to preregister at us02web. zoom.us/meeting/register/ HzvCLDRDR6Cj GsNmhcigAQ#/ registration The Texas Master Naturalist Hill Country Chapter is a volunteer organization sponsored by Texas Parks and Wildlife and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension.

The Hill Country Chapter is one of 48 Texas Master Naturalist chapters and covers Bandera, Edwards, Gillespie, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Mason, Menard, Real and San Saba counties.

Individuals interested in joining the chapter can visit txmn.org/hillcountry/for Members receive comprehensive training in natural resource management specific to the Hill Country and volunteer in a variety of community and conservation activities.