Equitable development involves supporting underserved communities through programs and policies that foster healthy, vibrant places. Community engagement provides an opportunity for project teams and neighborhood groups to create strong and livable communities together. In this seminar, local organizations will discuss ways to frame community engagement...
Take part in a variety of science, nature, and STEM programs designed to connect kids (ages 5-14) to the natural world through hands-on nature exploration and learning through problem-solving, outdoor play, and journal exercises. Wild Wednesdays Schedule July 13 – Botany (Plants) July 20 –...
Join Austin Water Environmental Compliance Specialist Senior and licensed irrigator David Turnage to learn the basics of scheduling an automatic irrigation system. This virtual lunch and learn will help customers with irrigation systems learn the programming basics. You'll leave with a wealth of scheduling recommendations...
Anne Braden (July 28, 1924 – March 6, 2006) was an American civil rights activist, journalist, and educator dedicated to the cause of racial equality. In celebration of her birthday, UWSA is hosting an online, two-hour workshop, “White Antiracist History; White Antiracist Mobilization: Lessons From...
Meeting Location: Meredith Heritage Tree Deck at Waterloo Park Guided leisurely park tour exploring Waterloo Park’s world-class amenities designed and built using environmentally friendly principles and sustainable practices, featuring Austin Energy® Green Building plaque presentation recognizing Moody Amphitheater’s four-star rating. Much like Waterloo Greenway, our...
We invite you to join us for our upcoming Unlearning Circle on Sat, August 13, 2022, where we will continue to explore our role in building accountable communities. In previous Unlearning Circles we have explored safety and policing, the policing that is (or is not) happening...
Join Disability Rights Texas and the League of Women Voters of Texas on Wednesday, August 17th from 12:00-1:00 p.m. CST for a webinar focused on giving election workers a deep dive into the needs of voters with disabilities and the legally required accommodations. The webinar...
Join us this Friday for our new biweekly workshops! We will be at The Hive in South Austin, where they serve coffee, tea, wine, and pastries! Have a drink, learn about climate change, and be part of our community! Workshop lessons: What is climate change?...
Tired of spending money on water needed to keep your grass green during a drought? Are you not using the lawn as much as you did when you bought your home? Thinking about creating a native plant bed in those all-day sunny areas of your...
“To build community requires vigilant awareness of the work we must continually do to undermine all the socialization that leads us to behave in ways that perpetuate domination.” - bell hooks We seek to have conversations about institutional racism, unjust systems of oppression, and our accountability...
