Earth Day 2024

6th Annual Earth Day CelebrationSaturday, April 20th 10am-2pm Join us for this FREE event for the entire community celebrating our local natural resources. Explore our native prairie restoration, stroll along the spring run and see where the Comal River begins, participate in hands-on activities and scavenger hunts, and enjoy some time getting connected with nature. […]

Evening of Lights 2022

Evening of Lights Friday, December 9 Saturday, December 10 6pm-9pm Enjoy a different view of the Comal Springs during this festive evening.Headwaters at the Comal will be open for self-guided twilight touring. Follow Luminaria lit paths to the springs and enjoy some quiet time in nature. You can also enjoy beverages and holiday music in […]

Earth Day 2022

4th Annual Earth Day CelebrationSaturday, April 23 10am-2pm Join us for this FREE event for the entire community celebrating our local natural resources. Explore our native prairie restoration, stroll along the spring run and see where the Comal River begins, participate in hands-on activities and scavenger hunts, and enjoy some time getting connected with nature. […]

Evening of Lights 2021

Evening of LightsFriday, December 10Saturday, December 116pm-9pm Enjoy a different view of the Comal Springs during this FREE festive event for the community! Headwaters at the Comal will be open for self-guided twilight touring. Docents will also be available to answer your questions about the work being done here at the site. Follow luminaria lit […]

Earth Day 2021

3rd Annual Earth Day CelebrationSaturday, April 24 10am-2pm Join us for this FREE event for the entire community celebrating our local natural resources. Explore our native prairie restoration, stroll along the spring run and see where the Comal River begins, participate in hands-on activities and scavenger hunts, and enjoy some time getting connected with nature. […]

Covid-19 Updates

Comal River Springs

Last updated June 24 The Headwaters at the Comal staff is monitoring the evolving Covid-19 situation. Our priority is the health and safety of our staff, volunteers, and visitors. We are open for small, pre-scheduled groups to walk the grounds, explore, or sit and enjoy nature in our open air pavilion. Registration Guidelines Visitors are […]

Spring at Headwaters

Winter is winding down, the weather is heating up and so is our programming.McKenna Youth Series: Polishing Pennies Wednesday, February 19 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Composting 101 Saturday, February 29 10:00 – 11:00 am Saturday SEAM Series: March Magnets Saturday, March 21 10:00 am – 11:00 am Fix a Leak Week: DIY Home Assessments […]

Fall at Headwaters

Summer may be over, but there’s still lots of great programming to enjoy at the Headwaters!Imagine a Day Without Water: DIY Rain Barrel Workshop Wednesday, October 23 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm In honor of Imagine a Day Without Water, the Headwaters at the Comal and New Braunfels Utilities will host a DIY Rain Barrel […]

Summer at Headwaters

The weather is heating up and we’re excited to offer fun and educational summer programming for all ages!!Youth Summer Science Series: Solar Bags Thursday, May 16 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm In May, young scientists see the incredible power of the sun by using our Solar Bag! The Solar Bag, which stretches to either 50 […]

Summer Programming at Headwaters

The weather is heating up and we’re excited to offer fun and educational summer programming for all ages!!Bat Detection 101 Tuesday, August 14 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm During this talk, learn more about bats in our area and tricks to locate them in your neighborhood. Program led by Bat Conservation International Volunteer, Coco Brennan. […]