SummaryThe need for emergency food resources has put a strain on Austin's traditional food network, forcing the city, entrepreneurs, and nonprofits to get a bit more creative. Action BoxIf you want to help the growing number of Austinties in need of food, consider donating or...
SummaryIn this personal essay, local community activist Janis Bookout discusses the real danger of ignoring privilege in the midst of a global pandemic. About JanisJanis Bookout is the Executive Director of Earth Day Austin, as well as one of the organizers of Community Resilience Trust,...
SummaryIn this personal essay, local community activist Janis Bookout encourages Austinites to see the power in embracing social distancing and choosing to create a long-lasting, positive impact on our local community. About JanisJanis Bookout is the Executive Director of Earth Day Austin, as well as...
SummaryThe Festival Beach Food Forest is a public, fence-free piece of land in east Austin, where residents are invited to harvest and eat fresh fruits, herbs, and greens. Action BoxThe Festival Beach Food Forest is entirely volunteer-run. If you'd like to get involved, send an...
SummaryIn March, Austin City Council approved the latest update to the Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan, which basically determines where Austin will get its energy for the next 10 years. In this guest blog, the Sierra Club runs down the good parts...