Connecting children to nature is important. It helps reduce their risk for developing serious health problems, improves academic performance, lowers stress, and just makes them happier human beings. If there is one organization in town that know this best, it's Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center. With their...
Amazing volunteer opportunity alert! Volunteer registration is now open for National Public Lands Day on September 24th. National Public Lands Day is the nation’s largest, single-day volunteer effort for public lands, parks, trails, and green spaces. Austin’s annual event is hosted by the Austin Parks Foundation and Texas Conservation Corps. Volunteers can...
Looking to expand your gardening and farming horizons? Then the Austin Permaculture Guild's Fall 2016 Permaculture Design Certificate Course could be for you. Registration is now open for the course, which will be spread out over six weekends and starts on October 22nd. Permaculture is is a system of agricultural design...
Happy 100th birthday to the National Park Service! On August 25th, 1916 President Woodrow Wilson signed the act creating the National Park Service into law. At the time, there were less than 40 national parks and monuments in the system. Today, there are more than 400....
If you're passionate about connecting children to nature, then this event is for you. Tickets are now available for Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center's annual celebration on September 16th at the Four Seasons. The event will honor individuals and organizations who are working hard to get kids...
The city is continuing its efforts to better connect children with nature and is once again, looking for public input. As you might remember, the city is currently working on developing a strategic plan to ensure that the children who need it the most have access to...
Republic Square Park is getting a facelift. The Austin Parks Foundation, Downtown Austin Alliance, and the city's Parks and Recreation Department have teamed up to oversee a $5.8 million renovation project of the historic downtown park. Republic Square Park has a long and storied history in...
Connecting children to nature is important. It helps reduce their risk for developing serious health problems, improves academic performance, lowers stress, and just makes them happier human beings. The city's Parks and Recreation Department recognizes these benefits and is now leading an effort to develop a...
Congratulations to TreeFolks, who just received a $94,000 grant to fund reforestation work along the Blanco River in Hays County. TreeFolks was one of five organizations to receive large grants from Impact Austin, a local women’s philanthropy group, during an awards ceremony at Austin City Hall on last...
Feel like giving back to support young environmental stewards? Here are a few ways you can help Austin Youth River Watch, an after-school and summer program for high school students that combines peer mentoring with intensive environmental education. Here's what they need: Prepaid credit cards or gift cards...