Last February, the City of Austin issued the third-highest number of building permits in the U.S. What effect has this growth and the pandemic had on the Austin market? Which trends will influence the City’s future? Join us as our speakers discuss the economic outlook,...
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...
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...
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...
Did you know that approximately 6.5 BILLION greeting cards are purchased every year in the United States? This holiday season, rather than purchasing your greeting cards, why not create your own? Whether you celebrate Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or other holidays, ACR is sure to...
This free workshop will focus on grounding in practices of community care, reflecting on this past year’s winter storm, preparing for future climate disasters through the lens of the lessons we can learn from the plant and animal world around us, and imagining new futures...
Learn a fun way to clear out your fabric scraps! In this workshop, you will make your own one-of-a-kind rope using fabric scraps. Participants are encouraged to bring their own scraps, and ACR will also have fabric available for purchase. We will make fabric scrap...
The national call starts at noon; join at cclusa.org/meeting. The Austin chapter meeting starts at 12:50 here: Zoom link: https://citizensclimate.zoom.us/j/7237228489 Passcode: 123 The meeting will end at 2:00 CT. We'll be talking about how the Carbon Fee and Dividend is now on the radar of Congress,...
Climate change is the biggest threat facing our national parks. While national parks are warming at twice the rate as the rest of the country, through swift and comprehensive climate action, we can reverse course and protect our treasured places, communities and planet. In this...
Transitioning to high efficacy lighting provides significant energy savings in buildings. As these gains in fixture efficiency start to slow, how will lighting systems continue to improve? Join us as we explore how interior lighting design can positively affect energy efficiency along with occupant...
