Your March Update from the Driftwood Historical Conservation Society!
- Mar 5
- 4 min read
Upcoming Events
Driftwood Community Night
Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Driftwood Community Center (15112 W RR 150)
Join us on Saturday, March 7th at 6:30 PM for Driftwood Community Night! This is the perfect chance to catch up with old friends, meet new neighbors, and enjoy a variety of delicious dishes and desserts prepared by our amazing community members. Bring your favorite dish or dessert and join us for an evening of fun!
Documentary Screening at Vista Brewing: Yakona
Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM – Doors open; 7:00 PM – Film begins; 8:30 PM – Q&A with filmmakers (moderated by Jeffrey Brown)
Enjoy a screening of the award-winning documentary YAKONA seen through the eyes of the San Marcos River at Vista Brewing. Yakona is a river’s dreams and memories - a visual journey from prehistoric times to the modern era. It is THE film of San Marcos and its river culture. Stay tuned after the screening for a panel discussion with the filmmakers. Entry is free, optional $5 ticket, RSVP via Eventbrite. Family and dog friendly!
A few notes:
Seating is limited, BYO chair and blanket encouraged. An RSVP does not guarantee a seat at a picnic table.
No outside food and beverage.
Movie is weather dependent. In the event of inclement weather, the movie will be moved indoors.
General Membership Meeting
Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Driftwood Community Center (15112 W RR 150)
Join us for our General Membership Meeting on Tuesday, March 10th. This month's meeting will feature Stephanie Dempsey, Education & Outreach Specialist for Take Care of Texas. Take Care of Texas is an initiative of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) that provides valuable information on how to help keep the state’s air and water clean. See you there!
Bird with a Birder
Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026 (every 3rd Saturday)
Time: 8:30 AM
Location: Driftwood Birding Station at the Driftwood Nature Preserve (across from the Driftwood Community Church and Driftwood Community Center)
We’re excited to continue this monthly series in collaboration with Hays County Master Naturalists! The Bird with a Birder series aims to bring seasoned birders together to share their knowledge, welcome new birders into the flock, and create opportunities for everyone to enjoy the beauty of birding. Join us at the Driftwood Birding Station on Saturday, March 21st at 8:30 AM for our next outing. All are welcome, especially “want-to-be” birders, and families are encouraged to join in! Use this form to RSVP today!
Resource
Land. Water. Connection. Series from The Watershed Association
The Watershed Association is launching a new educational series, Land. Water. Connection. as part of the Blanco Cypress Watershed Protection Plan (BCWPP). This collaborative effort with Meadows Center for Water & the Environment, Hays County, the City of Woodcreek, and the City of Wimberley plays a vital role in shaping water resiliency in our region. The first event is Saturday, March 21st, 10:30-12:30PM at the Wimberley Village Library. Click here to register and learn more about the series.
Help Keep Driftwood Beautiful: Chair Our Beautification Committee!
We're looking for a volunteer to chair our Beautification Committee. You'll guide projects, mobilize volunteers, and collaborate with the Driftwood HCS Board and community partners to protect the beauty of Driftwood. Interested? Contact us at info@driftwoodhcs.org to learn more.
Driftwood Heritage Festival 2026
The Driftwood Heritage Festival is back on Sunday, April 12, 2026! This is a free event, but we do encourage pre-registration. Click here to reserve your FREE tickets and to learn more about the festival!
There are several ways you can help support the festival:
Sponsor
Sponsorships play a vital role in supporting this beloved community event and offer a unique opportunity to showcase your business or organization while celebrating Driftwood’s rich history and advancing the Driftwood HCS mission. Click here to learn more about sponsorship levels and benefits. Interested in being a sponsor, contact festival@driftwoodhcs.org!
Thank you to our current sponsors!
Driftwood Golf & Ranch
AAA Countertops
Maxwell Locke & Ritter
Plateau Land & Wildlife Management
Volunteer
The 2025 Festival could not have happened without the 75 volunteers who helped make it a success. Interested in volunteering this year, fill out this form or contact us at festival@driftwoodhcs.org!
Donate
Our festival silent auction and raffle are some of the biggest fundraisers of the year for Driftwood HCS. We would greatly appreciate any potential donations for our silent auction and raffle! Please contact us at festival@driftwoodhcs.org for more information!
Support Driftwood HCS!
If you believe in the mission of Driftwood HCS, we would love to have your support! Show your support by becoming a member, making a donation, or becoming a business member today!
Join/Renew your membership:
At our next meeting you can pay in person via cash, check, credit card, or PayPal. Take home your membership sign that day!
Online at https://driftwoodhcs.org/membership via card or PayPal
Mail a check to us at Driftwood HCS PO Box 314, Driftwood, TX 78619