“Partnering to Keep the Colorado River Clean”

Keep Smithville Beautiful (KSB) is proud to announce the 2026 Sustainable Home & Garden Show, taking place on October 17, 2026 from 10 am to 3 pm at the Railroad Park Pavilion in Smithville, Texas. Our town’s beauty and the health of the lower Colorado River are vital to our local quality of life and the ecosystems that depend on it.

A Smithville tradition since 2011, the Sustainable Home & Garden Show allows local and Bastrop County individuals, businesses and organizations to share their sustainability-related knowledge and resources with our community and visitors. This year we are on a mission to protect our waters. Every plastic bottle kept out of our streets and public spaces is one less piece of trash reaching the Colorado River which flows to Matagorda Bay and the Texas Gulf Coast. Our 2026 goals are ambitious:

● Challenge our schools and community with a plastic bottle collection and recycling drive backed by financial rewards.

● Transform waste into wonder through a school sustainable art contest.

● Empower residents and visitors by promoting sustainable practices with professional guidance on sustainable living for their homes, gardens and businesses.

Due to the event’s unexpected popularity, attendance has reached capacity, and registration is now closed.

We apologize for any disappointment this may cause. Our top priorities are ensuring that the limited number of staff and volunteers leading the event can provide a meaningful experience and minimizing the event’s impact on this special wildlife preserve.

PLEASE CHECK THE AAS WEBSITE FOR OTHER STAR GAZING EVENTS.

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Join us with our friends from Austin Astronomical Society for a night under the stars (and full moon!). AAS will have volunteers with their amazing telescopes and equipment to provide a tour of the night sky and answer questions. registration required for directions and other timely information.

From AAS: “In order to ensure that everyone has a great (and safe) time, please check out the Star Party Etiquette. It details the “dos and don’t s” of night observing, including how to protect your eyes and how to keep the viewing field as dark as possible.” This includes turning off vehicle headlights as you enter the parking area, use of insect repellent, etc.

Bring a chair or blanket, binoculars, drinks and snacks for this family friendly event.

Keep in mind that YKP is a rural property with one composting toilet and no running water.

in order to keep volunteer equipment and everyone safe, please do not bring pets and ensure your children are always under your care. people under 16 years old may not attend without an adult.

this event is free, but your donations help defray our costs and are much appreciated - any level helps!

REGISTRATION REQUIRED - https://www.fortworthzoo.org/landowner-field-day-at-cedar-hill-nature-preserve