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SUMMARY:BioBlitz at Holly Shores
DESCRIPTION:Join The Trail Conservancy on Saturday\, April 25th\, from 9 am-1 pm for our 4th annual BioBlitz at Holly Shores for a unique experience on the Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail! \nA BioBlitz? What’s that? BioBlitzes are annual events in which experts and community members work together to observe and record the plants\, animals\, and fungi at a site and measure its biodiversity. During the event\, participants will try to observe and report as many species as possible in a specific location\, working with local experts to ID the species they see and iNaturalist. \nThe data collected at the Holly Shores BioBlitz will assist The Trail Conservancy in conducting restoration projects in the area moving forward. This will help ensure that the existing biodiversity is protected and that restoration actions improve biodiversity.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/bioblitz-at-holly-shores-2/
LOCATION:Holly Shores Park\, 2 Robert T Martinez Jr St\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/Skill-Building,Family-Friendly
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SUMMARY:Eeyore's Birthday Party
DESCRIPTION:It’s that time of the year to get your weird on. Pull out your costumes and come be a part of Austin’s funky version of a city-wide country picnic. Of\, by\, and for the community. Always a good time. The 2nd longest-running event in Austin\, one of the few FREE events\, and one of the few left in the US that isn’t sponsored by some mega-beer-corp\, AND all proceeds go back into the Austin community through donations to local non-profits that make a difference — an eclectic day of affordable fun and zaniness that benefits Austin.  A few highlights below. \n\nChildren’s Area (Games and Crafts)\nCostume Contests (Kids/Adults) – PRIZES!!\nLive Music\nFace Painting\, Pasties\nDrum Circles\nFood (Veggie\, too)\nBeverages\, including local Texas craft beers\, cider\, root beer\nMaypole\nAdult Games (Egg Toss\, Sack Race and more….)\nCommemorative T-shirts and swag\nmore by you: Juggling\, “Sword” Fighting\, Acrobatics\, Hula Hoops\, etc….\n\nChildren’s Area (11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.) \nGame Stage Schedule \n\n12:30pm-2:00pm Kids Costume Contest\n2:30pm-4:00pm Sack Races\n4:30pm-6:00pm Adult Costume Contest\n6:00pm Egg Toss Contest\n\nLive Music (12:00pm-6:00 pm\, times approximate\, subject to change) \n\n12:00pm-1:30pm – The Fonts\n1:30pm-3:00pm – Indoor Creature\n3:00pm-4:30pm – J-Bone and the River Turtles\n4:30-6:00pm – Rob and the Nasty Beat
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/eeyores-birthday-party/
LOCATION:Pease Park\, 1100 Kingsbury St\, Austin\, TX\, 78705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,Music,Party With a Purpose
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SUMMARY:Earth Fest
DESCRIPTION:A Community Celebration of Growing\, Creating & Restoring\n\n\n\n​Earth Fest brings together neighbors\, makers\, environmental advocates\, and local organizations to celebrate meaningful reuse and planet-positive solutions while marking two exciting milestones for the ReStore. \n​Event Highlights \n​🛒 Ben White ReStore: Storewide Sale \n​🌿 Outdoor Center Grand Opening \n​🖨 ReCreateIt Gigalab Grand Opening \n​🌎 Earth Day Community Celebration \n​What to Expect \n​Earth Fest will include: \n​• Community partners and exhibitors offering hands-on activities\, education\, and resources \n​• Waterloo Radio \n​• Food and drinks \n​• Family-friendly experiences that invite participation\, creativity\, and connection \n​🌿 What is the Outdoor Center? \n​The Outdoor Center is a newly expanded section of the ReStore dedicated to outdoor living\, gardening\, and landscape projects. This enclosed area in the front of our Ben White ReStore features a selection of new and gently used items such as planters\, patio furniture\, building materials\, and garden accessories. \n​♻️ What is ReCreateIt Gigalab? \n​ReCreateIt is a net-zero manufacturing initiative focused on turning plastic waste into useful\, everyday products through the Gigalab\, a hands-on innovation space where discarded materials are processed\, recycled\, and transformed through 3D printing and creative design.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/earth-fest/
LOCATION:Habitat for Humanity ReStore\, 500 W Ben White Blvd\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Party With a Purpose
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SUMMARY:League of Women Voters Friends & Family Spring Festival
DESCRIPTION:This no-cost outdoor event will have live music\, yoga\, games\, food\, and a variety of fun activities for all ages. \n\n\n\n\nLive music \n\nSuzanna Choffel\nLou Priest Trio\n\nSpoken Word Performance by Austin Poet Laureate Zell Miller III \nProduction by Girls Performance & Advocacy \nAll-ages yoga with Jamie Adair \nInstant personalized poems from Typewriter Rodeo \nFrozen desserts from Kona Ice \nGiant lawn games \nScavenger Hunt \nMuch more!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/league-of-women-voters-friends-family-spring-festival-3/
LOCATION:Windsor Park Branch Library\, 5833 Westminster Dr\, Austin\, TX\, 78723\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,Music,Party With a Purpose
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SUMMARY:From Community to Capitol: An Advocacy Experience
DESCRIPTION:* Part of ATX Climate Week *  \nWhat does it look like to turn community power into real policy impact? \n​Join the Sierra Club Lone Star Chapter and our partners for a one-of-a-kind\, hands-on advocacy experience this ATX Climate Week! From Community to Capitol: An Advocacy Experience is designed as an accessible\, welcoming on-ramp into advocacy – blending art\, community\, and real-world civic action into a single\, powerful experience. \n​Bring your friends\, family\, neighbors\, and colleagues – we all belong in the spaces decisions are made! \n​The day will begin on the Capitol Grounds for a picnic (light refreshments and snacks provided!) and art activation. You can expect: \n\n\n​A collaborative art and sign-making station (with plenty of activities for young advocates as well) \n\n\n​Short\, engaging introductions to climate advocacy in Texas \n\n\n​To learn more about local advocacy groups and frontline organizations fighting for Texas communities \n\n\n​Afterwards\, inside the Capitol\, you’ll experience a guided introduction to how policy works in Texas: \n\n\n​Learn where key decisions happen \n\n\n​Understand how to participate in hearings and submit public comment \n\n\n​Practice advocacy in a low-pressure\, supportive environment \n\n\n​Whether you’re brand new to advocacy or looking to deepen your impact\, this experience is designed to meet you where you are\, and move us forward\, together. This is what is looks like to build people power for positive change. With your help\, we can do even more! \n​Come build community\, make some art\, and step into your power with us on Saturday\, April 25!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/from-community-to-capitol-an-advocacy-experience/
LOCATION:Texas Capitol\, South Lawn\, 1100 Congress Ave\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/Skill-Building,Lecture/Guest Speaker
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SUMMARY:ATX Climate Week Award Ceremony & Happy-Hour
DESCRIPTION:* Part of ATX Climate Week *  \nSave the date for ATX Climate Week’s second annual award ceremony! \n​— Free Drinks \n​— Free Plant-Based Snacks \n​— Dreaming Up a Sustainable City Panel (Speakers TBA) \n​— Awards Ceremony!! \n​Every guest receives a complimentary book\, Facing the Climate Emergency. \n​This is an ATXCW official event\, hope to see you there!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/atx-climate-week-award-ceremony-happy-hour/
LOCATION:Future Front House\, 1900 E. 12th St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Party With a Purpose
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