Museum lecture: Biodiversity of the Texas Hill Country
October 21, 2026 · 5:45 PM
Texas Science & Natural History Museum, 2400 Trinity St, Austin
A free public museum program/lecture exploring the biodiversity of the Texas Hill Country with Dr. David Hillis.
**RSVP on Meetup does not reserve your spot - see below**. Join [Texas Science & Natural History Museum](https://sciencemuseum.utexas.edu/) on Wed., Oct. 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. for a free public program with Dr. David Hillis exploring the extraordinary biodiversity of the Texas Hill Country. Learn how geography, geology, climate and natural history have shaped one of the world’s most remarkable biodiversity hotspots—and what makes this region such a unique and beautiful part of Texas. Dr. Hillis is Director of the Biodiversity Center and Alfred W. Roark Centennial Professor in Natural Sciences at The University of Texas at Austin. He is also the author of *Armadillos to Ziziphus: A Naturalist in the Texas Hill Country*. The evening includes a Q&A and light reception. **Advance reservation is required:** [https://115694a.blackbaudhosting.com/115694a/tickets?tab=2&txobjid=a48f21e8-dd29-4f28-b9e5-82b164dcaeef](https://115694a.blackbaudhosting.com/115694a/tickets?tab=2&txobjid=a48f21e8-dd29-4f28-b9e5-82b164dcaeef) .