[Reuse Party] Saturday, February 13th from10am to 2pm Austin Creative Reuse is having aGrand Opening Celebration at its new Creative Reuse Center in the Linc Shopping Center. There will be free paper crafting, reuse games, and refreshments. Special guests will include Austin Resource Recovery Director Bob Gedert, Austin City Council Member Greg Casar, and local reuse artist Claudia Montero. More info>>
[Gardening Class] Saturday, February 13th at noon Brite Ideas is hosting a free “Nourishing Garden” class at its store on South Congress Avenue. Students will learn how to better grow their garden and select crops for optimum nutrition. These steps also lead to better flavors and textures that make gardening more rewarding. More info>>
[Happy Hour] Wednesday, February 17th from 6pm to 8pm Net Impact Austin is hosting its Green Drinks Happy Hour at Hops & Grain Brewing. Richard Thornton, environmental grants and outreach coordinator at Patagonia in Austin, will be the guest speaker. More info>>
[Chicken Talk] Thursday, February 18th from 6pm to 8pm the Urban Poultry Association of Texas is hosting a presentation by Patricia Foreman, sustainable agricultural author and local foods activist. She’ll be talking about the power of chickens to transform food deserts into growing food paradises. This is a must attend for any backyard poultry enthusiast, aspiring gardener, or local food supporter. The event will be held at the St. Francis School on East Huntland Drive and is free and open to the public. More info>>