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September 2023
Plastic Reduction Project — 2nd Thursday Zoom Meeting
The Plastic Reduction Project gathers monthly via zoom to catch up on how projects are going, discuss upcoming actions and events, refresh who wants to be involved with which initiatives, and to get to know one another better. We aim to reduce plastic production, consumption,…
Find out more »National Public Lands Day With Texas Conservation Corps
American YouthWorks' Texas Conservation Corps crews, St. Edward's University and Friends of McKinney Falls State Park are partnering to provide trail maintenance and support visitor experience in the Park. Tools, supplies and light lunch will be included. No conservation experience necessary, all are welcome to…
Find out more »October 2023
Roots & Wings Festival: Seeding and Planting at Festival Beach
The Trail Conservancy continues to enhance the Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail by planting a diversity of native plant species following the invasive work by contractors. A combination of sedges, grasses, and forbs provides a diverse ground cover and suppresses weed pressure while insulating the bank from…
Find out more »November 2023
Board Training Program
Have you ever considered joining a nonprofit board or are serving for the first time? I Live Here I Give Here’s annual Board Training Program is a full-day immersive course designed to prepare individuals who are interested in taking on board service at a nonprofit…
Find out more »It’s My Park Day
It's My Park Day is Austin Parks Foundation's biannual, community-led day of service. Volunteers work in parks and green spaces around Austin on projects to improve their community parks like litter cleanup, tree mulching, invasive species management and more. Sign up to volunteer at your…
Find out more »Sapling Mulching Event for Reforestation
Here is an opportunity to help the TreeFolks staff get thousands of saplings (baby trees) that we will be planting this winter tucked in a warm blanket of mulch while they wait for planting day. This is a great opportunity to get more familiar with…
Find out more »December 2023
Shoal Creek December Volunteer Cleanup
Join Shoal Creek Conservancy as we remove litter and recyclables from Shoal Creek and the Trail. All tools and supplies will be provided, but please bring water and snacks if needed. All ages are welcome, with supervision. Please wear close-toed shoes, long pants, and dress…
Find out more »Seeding and Planting at Longhorn Shores
Join us for the final volunteer opportunity of the year and make a lasting impact on the Butler Trail. Don’t miss the chance to give back at our Shoreline Stewardship Volunteer event this Saturday, December 16th for restoration planting at Longhorn Shores! Register here. The…
Find out more »January 2024
Happy Hour — Plastic Reduction Project
Come hang out with passionate people who are trying to make a difference in the world. This is less about talking shop and more about getting to know one another, but we can also brief newbies on the sidelines. Plastic Reduction Project's initiatives are:…
Find out more »Shoal Creek January Volunteer Cleanup
Join Shoal Creek Conservancy as we remove litter and recyclables from Shoal Creek and the Trail. All tools and supplies will be provided, but please bring water and snacks if needed. All ages are welcome, with supervision. Please wear close-toed shoes, long pants, and dress…
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