Registration: Unless otherwise indicated, register for programs by calling Westcave at 830-825-3442 or e-mailing info@westcave.org.

A Celebration of Children in Nature

September 30, 2010     Registration & Reception 5 p.m.

Wonder and Joy.  It’s in our nature!  Join us in Austin at the Four Seasons Hotel on September 30 for A Celebration of Children in Nature.  Enjoy dinner on the shores of Lady Bird Lake and help us recognize regional organizations and individuals who exemplify the best in connecting kids to nature with an awards presentation.  Carter Smith, Executive Director of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will be the keynote speaker.  For more information or to become an event sponsor, contact vicky@westcave.org.

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Weekend Public Tours

Every Saturday and Sunday
Visitation to the Preserve’s canyon is only by guided tour to minimize the impact on this fragile site. The tour takes visitors from an arid savanna through a limestone crevice into a sheltered canyon of lush plant life. At the head of the canyon stands Westcave, with a 40-foot waterfall replenishing the emerald pool below.
Hours: 10:00 a.m., noon, 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Fee:   $5 adult, $2 child or $15 family
Members free

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Roundtable

The Westcave Roundtable is a group of local landowners and other stakeholders interested in the preservation of the Lower Pedernales River and surrounding area. The fall and winter Roundtable program includes topics such as: regional Growth Issues and building a scientific baseline for monitoring environmental health. Check the program calendar at www.westcave.org for more information.

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Star Nights

September 26, 2009
October 24, 2009
January 16, 2010
February 20, 2010

Take a tour of the night skies at Westcave Preserve, a dark sky location convenient to the Austin area. Ideal opportunity to enjoy an evening gazing at the stars through a high-quality telescope. Registration required.
Hours: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Fee: $5 adult; $2 child

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Spooktacular Creatures

October 25, 2009
Bats and spiders and owls, oh my!  Learn about the creatures of Halloween night at Westcave Preserve.  The afternoon includes storytelling in the cave and a bat nature trail, as well as other fun crafts and activities featuring our favorite Halloween animals.
Hours:  3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Fee:    $5 adult; $2 child; $15 family

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Girl Scout Star Night (All ages)

November 14, 2009
Want to learn about the moon, planets, stars and galaxies? Come to Westcave Preserve for a tour of the night sky through a high-quality telescope. Joint program of Westcave Preserve and Girl Scouts of Central Texas. To register visit www.GSCTX.org.
Hours: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Fee: $8 per girl; $8 per safetywise adult

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Westcave Community Holiday Party

Mark your calendars for the annual Westcave Community Holiday Party on Sunday, December 6, from 4 to 7 p.m.  Come a little early if you want to join the 4 p.m. tour. Bring your favorite dish for a potluck dinner.  RSVP to jody@westcave.org.   

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Christmas Bird Count

December 14, 2009
Practice your birding skills while taking part in the Westcave Preserve Christmas Bird Count.  The count area includes Westcave, Hamilton Pool and Reimers Ranch Preserves, part of the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve, the Shield Ranch and portions of the Pedernales River, Colorado River and Lake Travis.   Any level of interest is acceptable.  Call the Preserve at (830) 825-3442 for additional information.
Registration required.
Fee:  $5 per adult

Registration

To register for a program, except where noted, call 830-825-3442 or send an e-mail to info@westcave.org.

...Discover Westcave!

Visitation to the grotto is only by guided tour to minimize the impact on this beautiful and fragile site. Tour rates are $5 per adult, $2 per child (under 12), or $15 per family. Free tour admission is offered for Westcave Preserve members.

Weekday tours for organized groups and schoolchildren can be arranged by calling the preserve at (830)825-3442. Additional information on school groups is available in our Teacher’s Resource Guide, available here on our Web site.

Public tours are offered year-round (weather permitting) on Saturdays and Sundays only at 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m., and 4 p.m.