Elections have consequences. We need everyone engaged to create the future they want to see in Austin and Central Texas, at the state level and across the US. Impact Austin is hosting a panel discussion with local civic leaders from Austin Common, NextGen America, and...
Hot Science - Cool Talks event with Dr. David Hillis! Discover the enchanting stories that make the Hill Country such a unique place. From colorful wildflowers to endangered species, an incredible variety of plants and animals call this region home. Learn about the importance of...
Join us for a conversation about the role fungi can play to address land conservation and regeneration, and cultivate resilience to climate change and other challenges in Central Texas. Speakers will include Dr. Colin Averill, Founder and CEO of Funga, a public benefit corporation reintroducing...
Water has always existed as a paradox. It creates and destroys; it heals as well as harms. Water shapes the land both by carrying away and leaving behind, telling the stories of the earth over and over again. Artists are among many who ask us...
Join LWV-AA and Braver Angels Central Texas for a moderated panel discussion on proposed Texas constitutional amendments 2, 3, and 4, which will be on the ballot on November 7, 2023. Speakers: Michael Granof, Professor Emeritus, UT Austin McCombs School of Business Vikki Goodwin, Texas...
Join us at ClimateCon - where Austin's most passionate climate activists, innovators, and organizations unite! This transformative gathering seeks to cultivate collaboration, spark fresh dialogue, and drive forward the mission of a more sustainable Austin. Who Should Attend? Whether you're a seasoned environmentalist, a...
Join us for a conversation centered on the intersection of art and ecology. Near the anniversary of The Way of Water: Waller Creek, gather with Forklift Danceworks and the City of Austin’s Watershed Protection to revisit their past performance and talk about the future of The Way of...
Each year the Future Forum hosts a discussion on “Women in Leadership,” a series which has explored a variety of topics including building diverse and inclusive teams; the competing professional and personal demands women may face; women in government, featuring a conversation with Madeleine Albright;...
Floods usually happen suddenly. The sky rips open, the rivers and streams quickly fill, followed by the fields and streets. Before long it can become a life-threatening emergency with people trapped in their homes or cars. However, there is a long ‘before’ and a long...
Driving Change: Transportation, Climate, and Your Health According to Copernicus Climate Change Service, the global average temperature for Summer 2023 was 62.2F (16.8C), which is 2.07F (1.15C) above the 1990-2020 average. Although we're experiencing pleasant weather now (in Austin), we cannot ignore the extreme weather patterns that we continue...
