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Shoal Creek January Volunteer Cleanup

Amy Stansbury — Sat, 20 Jan 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Join Shoal Creek Conservancy as we remove litter and recyclables from Shoal Creek and the Trail.

All tools and supplies will be provided, but please bring water and snacks if needed. All ages are welcome, with supervision. Please wear close-toed shoes, long pants, and dress for the weather.

To join us, please register for this event here.

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Shoal Creek Storytime And Nature Walk

Amy Stansbury — Sat, 13 Jan 2024 15:00:00 +0000

Join Shoal Creek Conservancy on January 13th for an all-ages, family-friendly storytime! We will read a handful of our favorite children’s books that inspire stewardship and an appreciation for the outdoors at any age. Also, we’ll take a short walk along Shoal Creek and leave plenty of time for nature play!

Please wear comfortable walking shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, and we recommend bringing water and any snacks you may need.

If you would like to join us, please register here.

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Seeding and Planting at Longhorn Shores

Amy Stansbury — Sat, 16 Dec 2023 16:00:00 +0000

Join us for the final volunteer opportunity of the year and make a lasting impact on the Butler Trail. Don’t miss the chance to give back at our Shoreline Stewardship Volunteer event this Saturday, December 16th for restoration planting at Longhorn Shores! Register here.

The Trail Conservancy continues to enhance the Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail by planting a diversity of native plant species following the invasive work by contractors. A combination of sedges, grasses, and forbs provides a diverse ground cover and suppresses weed pressure while insulating the bank from erosion in regions between the Trail and the Lake.

Event Details:

— Meeting Location: Near the Longhorn Shore Dam (Google Map Link)

— Parking Information: Free parking at Krieg Baseball fields

— Directions: Park at the Krieg Baseball fields and walk to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Tunnel for Longhorn Damn to reach the meeting location and avoid crossing the street.

The Trail Conservancy’s mission is to protect, enhance, and connect the Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail at Lady Bird Lake for the benefit of all.

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Shoal Creek December Volunteer Cleanup

Amy Stansbury — Sat, 16 Dec 2023 14:00:00 +0000

Join Shoal Creek Conservancy as we remove litter and recyclables from Shoal Creek and the Trail.

All tools and supplies will be provided, but please bring water and snacks if needed. All ages are welcome, with supervision. Please wear close-toed shoes, long pants, and dress for the weather.

To join us, please register for this event below, thank you! Register here.

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Santa on the Trail

The_Trail_Conservancy — Sat, 02 Dec 2023 15:00:00 +0000

Santa is making a special landing on the Butler Trail, marking the official start of the holiday season! Join us for the festive fun, including FREE photos with Santa, live holiday music, and a Holiday Market with Austin Flea.

But that’s not all—spread the joy even further by bringing toys to drop off for the Austin Tejano Music Coalition Toy Drive.

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CACAO BY THE CREEK

Amy Stansbury — Sat, 18 Nov 2023 22:00:00 +0000

Join us at “Cacao by the Creek”, a gathering to bring our community together for an evening of fun and support for Austin Youth River Watch. The event features:

* Chocolate Tasting: Guests will get to taste the flavors of Joaihu’s chocolates.
* Live Music Performance: Enjoy the sounds of rock/soul vocalist & songwriter, Akina Adderley!
* Complimentary Refreshing Drinks: Enjoy complimentary beverages like beer, sparkling water and more!

As part of this event, we are not only celebrating but also raising awareness and support for Austin Youth River Watch, an organization dedicated to inspiring youth through environmental education. You can get your ticket here (suggested $25 donation.)

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A Sense of Place: A Public Art Conversation

Amy Stansbury — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 19:00:00 +0000

Every city has a vibe. A scene. A look.

A sense of place that leaves you with a certain feeling that makes you want to come back for

more. Learn more. Discover more. Do more. See more. AND if it does – often – that more is its

culture which we know public art can play a pivotal role.

Public Art in a city becomes a collective experiential language. Often physical and visual but

increasingly multi-sensorial; the aesthetics of which create memories and increase one’s desire

to be there. To return for more.

Establishing a sense of a place – when thoughtfully considered through public art – distinguishes

neighborhoods and becomes enhanced attractions to business districts. Housed within

corporate and public facilities, integrated among streetscapes and placed throughout our parks

and trails; public art can shape the aesthetics of a place by imparting indelible and unforgettable

impressions.

A Sense of Place Public Art Conversation offers an opportunity to re-imagine how art in public

places impacts the built environment. Topics will focus on ideas of impact, the sensibilities of

site-specific and site-responsive artworks, permanence and the healing aspects of being in

nature with art.

Join us.

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Beers Made By Walking Festival

Amy Stansbury — Sat, 11 Nov 2023 19:00:00 +0000

Beers Made By Walking invites brewers to go on nature hikes and make new beers inspired by the plants from the trail. Each beer is different, becoming a drinkable portrait of the local landscape.

Beerburg is proud to partner with BMBW to host the first ever program in the Southwest region. This collaborative event consisted of four hikes throughout 2023 where participants learned about native, non-native, and invasive plants, along with important environmental issues surrounding the region.

Each hike was coordinated with a local non-profit partner that works to protect the land and water in the region, and was led by a local professional who can identify edible plants and speak to their medicinal and culinary uses. Our partners are The Shield Ranch Foundation, The Watershed Association, Colorado River Land Trust, and The Nature Conservancy.

These beers will be showcased at the Beers Made By Walking Festival on November 11. This first-of-its-kind festival celebrates nature, local plant life, and the local brewers who found inspiration here in the hill country. Proceeds from the ticket sales for the festival will be donated to our non-profit partners. Tickets can be purchased here.

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Austin Tree Of The Year Awards At The Roots & Wings Festival

Amy Stansbury — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 20:00:00 +0000

Eighty-five trees were nominated, and now it is time to find the champions! Join us to reveal the Austin Trees of the Year Awards 2023 winners in the Story Tree, Unique Tree, Small Tree, Large Tree, and Schoolyard Tree categories!

Our award ceremony will be on Saturday, November 5th, at the Tree & Pollinator Festival Day at Dottie Jordan Park, 2803 Loyola Lane, at 2:30pm!

We are honored to be welcomed again at the Roots & Wings Festival at Dottie Jordan Park (which lasts from 2pm to 6pm). Many local organizations will be on hand with fun activities for the entire family – Austin Public Library’s Bookmobile, Storytime, Live Music, Kids Tree Climb, Art Activities, and more. Tour the community garden, find out where the birds live, and take home a free tree courtesy of TreeFolks!

Austin’s beloved Tree of the Year Awards are back, thanks to TreeFolks, the Austin Parks & Recreation Department, and support from the Still Water Foundation!

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Prop B & The Onion Creek Greenway

Amy Stansbury — Sat, 04 Nov 2023 17:23:07 +0000

Election Day is November 7th & if you live in Travis County, one of the things you’ll see on your ballot is Prop B, a $276 million parks bond.

This video goes over one aspect of that bond… the Onion Creek Greenway. If Prop B passes, $15.5 million will be spent to construct a trail along the creek, connecting Richard Moya Park to McKinney Falls Parkway (right outside McKinney Falls State Park).

PPS – If the video below doesn’t load, you can watch the video on YouTube here.

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