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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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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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Woodview Rain Garden Celebration

Amy Stansbury — Sun, 22 Oct 2023 15:00:00 +0000

Join us at the Woodview Rain Garden, at 10am on October 22nd as we celebrate the dedication and effort our volunteers have poured into this garden since 2022!

We will have breakfast tacos, coffee, hot chocolate, and opportunities to help seed wildflowers and learn more about the rain garden. This is a family-friendly event so bring your neighbors of all ages!

The rain garden at the corner of Shoal Creek Boulevard and Woodview Ave was constructed by the Austin Transportation Department in 2020. In the Summer of 2022, a hardworking group of neighborhood volunteers, guided by Shoal Creek Conservancy, adopted this rain garden and began to transition it from turf to native plantings. Let’s celebrate their hard work together, and learn more about upcoming opportunities to adopt a rain garden in your neighborhood.

Parking can be found on adjacent streets.

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Birding With The Travis Audubon Society

Amy Stansbury — Sat, 21 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Join Shoal Creek Conservancy and Travis Audubon Society as we enjoy a fall birding walk at Beverly Sheffield Northwest District Park. We will explore the main portion of the park around the pool and pond, then move south toward Park Street and the open section of Shoal Creek at the end of the Park. We will look for year-round residents including Red-Shouldered and Cooper’s Hawks, varied woodpecker species, and the usual Hill country songbirds such as titmice, chickadees, and Northern Cardinals. Additionally, we will hope to enjoy fall residents.

Beginners as well as experienced birders are welcome. Not all portions of the planned route are easily accessible to those with mobility challenges, but the main portion of the park and playground area are. We can make adjustments in our route if necessary. Restrooms are available at the playground. Although the trip will be relatively short both in duration and walking distance please bring water or snacks, if you desire, and wear appropriate footwear. We will have a small supply of loaner binoculars if you do not have your own.

Keep track of the weather because you all know how quickly the weather can change in central Texas! This event will proceed in the event of very light rain or drizzle, but will be canceled for heavy rain or lightning. Please check your email before leaving home on the morning of the walk if there is any questionable weather.

We will meet a few minutes before 7:00am by the historical marker in front of the pool.

Interested? RSVP here.

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Shoal Creek Conservancy’s 10 Year Birthday Bash

Shoal_Creek_Conservancy — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 22:00:00 +0000

Join us for the final event of the 2023 Shoal Creek Social and the kick-off into Shoal Creek Conservancy’s 10th year as an organization! SCC was founded in fall 2013, so we’re celebrating 10 Years with a Birthday Bash at Austin Beerworks. The Bash will include party games, cupcakes, a photo booth, a highlight reel from the last 10 years, and more. This event is free to attend and open to the public. Austin Beerworks is a kid and dog-friendly venue, so bring all of your little ones, furry and otherwise. Food & drinks will be available for purchase.

Friday, September 15th, 5pm-8pm at Austin Beerworks

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Shoal Creek Social – Creekside Hangout

Shoal_Creek_Conservancy — Sat, 09 Sep 2023 14:00:00 +0000

Join Shoal Creek Conservancy on September 9th! The Shoal Creek Social is SCC’s largest event and fundraiser of the year complete with family-friendly games, giveaways, and outdoor fun along the Shoal Creek Trail. Make-your-own native seed packet, take the Shoal Creek Audio Walking Tour, spoil your dog with treats and a bandana, enjoy snacks, cold beverages, and more. No registration is needed – just stop by between 9am-1pm.

We can’t wait to see you at our last Creekside Hangout!

Saturday, September 9th: 9am-1pm – Northwest District Park, 7000 Ardath St, along Shoal Creek Blvd

Learn more at www.ShoalCreekSocial.com.

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Shoal Creek Social – Creekside Hangout

Shoal_Creek_Conservancy — Sat, 02 Sep 2023 14:00:00 +0000

Join Shoal Creek Conservancy on September 2nd & 9th! The Shoal Creek Social is SCC’s largest event and fundraiser of the year complete with family-friendly games, giveaways, and outdoor fun along the Shoal Creek Trail. Make-your-own native seed packet, take the Shoal Creek Audio Walking Tour, spoil your dog with treats and a bandana, enjoy snacks, cold beverages, and more. No registration is needed – just stop by between 9am-1pm.

We can’t wait to see you at one of our Creekside Hangouts!

Saturday, September 2nd: 9am-1pm – Austin Central Library only 710 W Cesar Chavez St, along the Shoal Creek Trail
Saturday, September 10th: 9am-1pm – Northwest District Park only 7000 Ardath St, along Shoal Creek Blvd

*Please note, an edition of The Austin Common newsletter made it seem like both locations are open both weekends. That was an error. Sept. 2nd is at the Central Library & Sept. 10th is at Northwest District Park. We apologize for any confusion.*

Learn more at www.ShoalCreekSocial.com.

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August Shoal Creek Volunteer Cleanup

Amy Stansbury — Sat, 19 Aug 2023 13:00:00 +0000

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

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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Shoal Creek Shopping Cart Corral

Shoal_Creek_Conservancy — Sat, 29 Jul 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Join Shoal Creek Conservancy, Austin Resource Recovery, and Austin’s Watershed Protection Department on July 29th from 8-10 am for the inaugural Shoal Creek Shopping Cart Corral!

This event is inspired by the Austin Watershed Protection Department’s Trash in Creeks field study that found over 500 shopping carts throughout Austin’s creeks in fall 2022. If you have participated in SCC’s volunteer cleanups, you have likely spotted hard-to-reach shopping carts or have pulled one or two out of Shoal Creek. The corral is our chance to round up the rest. We’ll visit the following locations along Shoal Creek: Crosscreek Dr, Foster Ln, 2222, Jefferson St, and W 10th St. Register via shoalcreekevent.com to join us!

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