Who doesn’t love to play outside? But in a city that’s growing as quickly as Austin, available greenspace is harder and harder to find. That’s why we write stories about land conservation efforts… along with some fun tips for exploring all the natural resources Austin has to offer.
Sponsored Post – from the Save Barton Creek Association Obsessed with Barton Springs? Love the outdoors? Want to find a way to help protect Austin’s natural resources? The Save Barton Creek Association is looking for volunteers like you all summer long. Every Saturday, SBCA sets up a
Is it worth it? That’s the question on everyone’s mind lately as City Council continues to debate the future of a professional soccer team in Austin. A lot of this debate has focused on the “deal” that the City of Austin might strike with
Ready to watch one of the coolest displays of nature right here in Austin, Texas? The purple martins are back in town and ready to show off. What are purple martins? Purple martins are migratory birds that stop in Austin each year before they continue on with their
In the midst of a chaotic world where we all lead busy lives and the news is almost never positive, sometimes it can be nice to take a step back and enjoy life’s simple pleasures. Spending time with friends and family. Jumping into a pool
They’re responsible for producing the oxygen that we breathe. They absorb carbon dioxide. They’re home to many of the world’s plant and animal species. What are they? Rainforests. As we approach the second annual World Rainforest Day on June 22nd the Rainforest Partnership (a local nonprofit organization) is asking for
Food trucks. Kayak parking. A coffee shop. Wifi hotspots. Concerts. Play spaces. This is what might be coming to the abandoned Seaholm Intake building on Lady Bird Lake. Wait. What’s the Seaholm Intake Building again? Originally built to pump water for cooling into the
Sponsored Post – from TreeFolks Wish you could plant some trees at your school or in your neighborhood? Have an idea for a nature education program that you’d love to implement right here in Austin? Want to spruce up the area near your office?
It’s finally close to decision time for the future of a professional soccer team here in Austin, which means we have lots of news updates for you! First, a quick refresher – In October, the owner of the professional soccer team Columbus Crew announced that
Guest Post – from Texas Campaign For the Environment This guest editorial was written by Andrew Dobbs, Central Texas Program Director and Legislative Director of Texas Campaign for the Environment A lot goes into Austin’s identity as a “green” city. Two of the
Sponsored Post – from the Austin Parks Foundation Looking for something fun to do with the kids this summer? Now you can teach them about the importance of volunteering and giving back to the local community (all while exploring the great outdoors) with the Austin
America’s trails, parks, and outdoor spaces are universally beloved… but it takes a lot of work to keep them in tip top shape. That’s where National Trails Day comes into play. On June 2nd, thousands of Americans will come to together to volunteer their time in improving 2,802 miles of trails. (That’s
Sponsored Post – from the City of Austin Office of Sustainability Just how beloved are Austin’s trails? Go take a stroll along Lady Bird Lake on a Saturday and you’ll have all the evidence you need. In fact, some might say that this tree-lined