Creekside At The Cibolo with Brian Davenport

About Creekside At The Cibolo with Brian Davenport

The Cibolo means so much to Boerne...the research that happens from butterflies to wildlife and native plants and wild flowers...the learning with kids at the Nest Nature School, Cibolo Summer Camps and Field Trips, plus the rich history of the Herff Farm - memories of the pasts and new memories made daily. Creekside At The Cibolo celebrates it all every day on the campus, and every week with this radio show and podcast as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM.

Publisher

Brian Davenport

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

20 Oct 2024

Latest episode

9 May 2026

Latest episodes

31 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   9 May 2026

   Creekside at The Cibolo- Volunteer - 5-9-26

   Brian Davenport (Communications Director, Cibolo Center for Conservation) sits down with Jennifer Smith (Volunteer Coordinator) and radio host Barron Wiley to talk about all the ways you can get involved at the Cibolo — from a special Spring Renewal Volunteer Work Day on May 16th to ongoing weekly opportunities. They also cover what to wear, what to expect, skilled-trade needs, the Nest Box monitoring program, the summer Moondance concert series, the Herff Farm, the Nature Center's five ecosystems, and why this 160-acre community treasure has been at the heart of Boerne for decades. 0:00 – Intro: Sydney Ward & Brian Davenport welcome Jennifer Smith and Barron Wiley 0:34 – About Jennifer's role as Volunteer Coordinator & the Cibolo's volunteer roots 1:35 – Spring Renewal Volunteer Work Day: May 16th overview 3:01 – Mulching the trails: what large groups can accomplish 4:11 – How to contact Jennifer & sign up at cibolo.org/volunteer 4:52 – What to wear & bring (clothing, water, gloves, sunscreen) 5:13 – Shift times: May 16th (8–noon & 1–3pm) and regular Thurs/Fri/Sat mornings 5:51 – No experience needed — all skill levels welcome 6:23 – Nest Box monitoring: becoming a "community scientist" 7:31 – Wildlife Field Research Week & the Cibolo's twice-yearly closure 7:47 – Baby birds and the joy of knowing "your" bird box 8:10 – Skilled trades needed: construction, electrical, landscaping 9:31 – Moondance summer concert series (May–September) 10:07 – What Moondance is like: food, family, dancing, full moon dates 10:35 – Brian's personal connection to growing up at the Cibolo 11:02 – Jennifer's personal connection & the reciprocal volunteer relationship 11:59 – Navigating the two Cibolo locations (Nature Center vs. Herff Farm) 12:41 – Herff Farm: Farmers Market (Sat 9–1), Nest Preschool expanding to kindergarten 13:36 – Nature Center history: from 1987 grassroots effort to city partnership 14:10 – Trails, programming, and "pre-K to gray" offerings 14:49 – The marsh ecosystem: spring-fed, drains & refills, teeming with life 16:34 – Five ecosystems at the Nature Center 16:34 – Call to action: volunteer May 16th at cibolo.org/volunteer 17:08 – Closing thanks: time, money, and community support for the Cibolo 18:24 – Outro 🌿 Sign up to volunteer: cibolo.org/volunteer 🎶 Moondance concert series: cibolo.org/moondance See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

2. 

   28 Feb 2026

   Creekside at The Cibolo - Spring Family Days - 2/28

   Creekside at the Cibolo on Boerne Radio 103.9 FM, host Brian Davenport talks with Noah Lawrence about spring programming at the Cibolo Nature Center, including the new Spring Family Days during Spring Break (March 9–11, 9:30–11:30) featuring a scavenger hunt, a guided family birding experience, and card-making with Miss Christina, priced at $15 per day per family or $30 for all three days. They discuss how the program responds to family feedback and aims to provide affordable, meaningful outdoor activities while teaching skills families can reuse. Noah also explains the Teen Ambassador program, which provides weekend public education at the Nature Center and farmer’s market, including animal presentations with Cornelius the gray-banded kingsnake. The episode highlights current birding, Weekly Walks with Noah (free Wednesdays 2:30–3:00), family and adult night hikes (now through May, returning Aug–Oct), summer camp registration, and the Saturday farmer’s market. 00:00 Welcome to Creekside 00:29 Spring Family Days 01:20 Three Day Activities 03:02 Why Nature Matters 05:14 Family Feedback Shift 05:47 Skills and Ambassadors 07:45 Teen Ambassador Program 09:16 Meet Cornelius Snake 10:16 Birds to Spot Now 11:21 Night Hikes Schedule 11:54 Summer Camp and Market 12:21 Closing Thanks Original Air Date: February 28, 2026 at 9am as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

3. 

   4 May 2025

   See you at Moondance with Night Cap

   Join Brian Davenport from the Cibolo Center for Conservation in this episode of 'Creekside at the Cibolo,' a podcast that connects conservation and community. This week, they kick off their Moondance summer concert series with special guest Jake Bomgaars from the band Nightcap. Jake shares insights into his musical journey, the band's origins, and their upcoming performance. They also delve into the rich history of the Moondance series and the importance of community and nature in their lives. Plus, get a sneak peek into what to expect at the first concert of the season on May 10th. Don't miss this episode filled with inspiring conversations and music! 📅 Learn more and get involved: Calendar of Events (https://cibolo.org/calendar) Volunteer at The Cibolo (https://cibolo.org/volunteer) Nature and Art Camp Registration (https://cibolo.org/camp) Recovering America’s Wildlife Act (https://cibolo.org/conservation) Air Date: May 3rd 2025 on Boerne Radio 103.9FM. See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

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