Sponsored Post - with Texas Campaign for the Environment Are you ready to party like it's 1991? That's the theme of this year's Trash Makeover Challenge, presented by Texas Campaign for the Environment. This annual fashion show brings together designers and artists from throughout Texas in a competition...
Water is a precious resource, especially here in Texas. Besides the obvious (it's pretty essential for life), water also serves as a gathering place. It's a source of recreation and an important part of our culture. That's what Mermaid Society SMTX will be celebrating with the inaugural Mermaid...
If you're passionate about connecting children to nature, another way you can get involved is by becoming an Explore Austin mentor. Explore Austin is a local nonprofit organization that combines the benefits of mentoring and outdoor adventure in a six-year program for underserved youth. Here's how it...
As Central Texas grows, it's not just Austin that is struggling to balance a booming population with a thriving environment. Our neighbors in San Marcos (one of the fastest growing cities in the country) are also trying to find a way to keep up. Their...
Looking for a cool new way to get around town? Austin B-cycle is here to help. They're the nonprofit organization that operates all of those red bikes you've been seeing around town. With hundreds of bikes located across Austin, B-cycle's bikeshare program allows you to...
It looks like the debate over several new highway projects in Austin is going to trial. At issue is SH 45 SW, a proposed toll road which would be built between MoPac Expressway and FM 1626 by two state agencies – the Texas Department of...
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...
Applications are now being accepted for the Bright Green Future Grant, sponsored by the City of Austin's Office of Sustainability. The program is designed to recognize and support innovative projects that will inspire students to become lifelong environmental stewards. Schools can receive up to $3,000 for a wide...