Let’s learn about engaging with the school board. Who are they? What do they do? How can we work with them? In the fifth session of the Civics 201 series, we will have a chance to chat with Arati Singh, Austin ISD Trustee At-Large and...
Featuring Task Force members and representatives from Austin’s Communities of Color United—Coalition for Racial Justice and Defund OPD (Oakland Police Department) One year ago, sparked by outrage and heartache over George Floyd’s brutal murder, a historic, global uprising rejected calls for police reform and demanded...
Join the City of Austin’s Circular Economy Program for a virtual networking series, Circular Meet-Ups. Happening the first Tuesday of every other month, Circular Meet-Ups provide an opportunity for local business owners, start-ups and sustainability professionals across all industries to connect and learn more about...
As we've seen over and over again throughout the past year, advancing racial justice isn't just a momentary movement. The effects of systemic racism are pervasive whether or not a spotlight is being shined on it. "Unfiltered Racial Justice," a virtual community event, will convene...
The Community Discussion will be used to educate the Austin community regarding the passing of the City of Austin's Resolution NO. 20210304-067 (Agenda Item 67) that calls for Restitution for Black Austinites and the creation of a Black Embassy. Participants will be able to learn...
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 Climate Change Committee Meeting - Discuss Action on the 1,000 Schools Initiative by Bob Hendricks and...
Love Letter to Bugs: beauty and importance of ants, bees, and wasps in Austin and beyond! We are honored to host guest speaker Jen Schlauch! Schlauch is a researcher interested in ants, bees, and wasps. She studies symbiosis, ecology, and how to use mixed media...
Electrification is a rapidly growing field, changing the way we monitor, consume and understand energy. This shift is impacting both our buildings and the transportation sector and will continue to be a growth area in the future. Learn how electrification is improving the energy performance...
**Please note - this event was originally scheduled for May 11th, but was postponed to June 8th** Our monthly Austin Sierra Club meeting will be online via Zoom. We'll start off with Announcements on current events... Tonite's main program is a discussion with Edwin Marty,...
The People’s Institute for Survival and Beyond teaches us that in order to undo racism, we must develop “anti-racist leadership intentionally and systematically within local communities and organizations”. In order to develop anti-racist leadership, we must break down the myths we are taught in the...
