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October 2021
Battle for the Bends: Connecting Air Quality and Health from Fort Bend to Big Bend
Poor air quality from a coal-burning power plant harms people's health in Fort Bend - and beyond. The pollution even impacts air quality and visibility all the way out to Big Bend National Park. At this event, we will discuss the impact of this pollution…
Find out more »Hemp Building Summit 2021
Hempitecture will be hosting its third annual Hemp Building Summit This October 29-30th, 2021 at the Austin Public Library, in Austin, Texas. This event features two days of idea sharing, collaboration, and networking with the goal of accelerating action towards sustainable building practices. The…
Find out more »APPOINTMENTS PROJECT AUSTIN OVERVIEW
The Appointments Project serves as a talent bank, advisor and advocate for women seeking opportunities to lead their communities and works to attract diverse applicants for appointed positions on boards and commissions. The award-winning approach guides women through the process of applying for these positions…
Find out more »Birding With Travis Audubon Society
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 pond and playground, then move south toward Park Street and the open section…
Find out more »Workshop: Guatemalan Worry Dolls
According to Guatemalan legend, if you tell these dolls your worries at night and put them under your pillow, your worries will be taken away when you wake up. Make these cute little dolls for yourself or your friend! About the Instructor: I am Preeti…
Find out more »November 2021
Community Volunteering: Quilting Fabric
We receive generous donations of fabric bolt remnants from a local quilt shop and need lots of hands to get them measured, folded, and priced. As a bonus – you get first dibs on all the gorgeous new fabric arrivals! Sign up for our Community…
Find out more »Sierra Club Climate Change Committee Meeting
Climate Change Committee Meeting Join us on Zoom! https://zoom.us/j/5133069449 In-person events have been cancelled for all Sierra Club activities through February 2021. Dang. You can also join our Zoom video conference here: https://zoom.us/j/5133069449 . 6:30-7:15 or 7:30 - Presentation to be announced 7:15-8:00 Climate Change Committee Meeting -…
Find out more »Community Volunteer Day: Sorting & Packaging
Our Community Volunteer days are a time for anyone who would like to lend a hand come in and volunteer. Tuesdays will be all about sorting and packaging the small bits and bobs from ribbon, to buttons, to paper clips, and paper. We get it…
Find out more »Backyard composting class
Join the home composting community! Composting is nature's way of recycling. Rather than sending your food scraps and lawn clippings to the landfill, you can turn them into a nutrient-rich fertilizer for your plants, garden or lawn by using a home composting system. Learn more…
Find out more »Austin Shred Day
Shred Day Returns! With identity theft on the rise, it is important to dispose of sensitive personal records carefully and securely. These include banking, tax, and even medical records. The Austin chapter of ARMA, along with Balcones Shred, are resuming the annual Fall Shred Day…
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