From Austin Energy Green Building - Solar panels. Geothermal energy. Rain chains. Community gardens. Backyard chicken coops. These are the markings of some of Austin’s most eco-friendly homes… and you can explore them all during the 22nd Cool House Tour on Sunday, June 10th.The Cool House Tour is an annual self-guided...
From the Save Barton Creek Association - The summer heat is officially upon us! Come join SBCA at this months Creek Crew Happy Hour, by cooling off with a cold drink at the Baker Street Pub. Our Executive Director, Angela Richter, will be providing updates...
From the Natural Gardener - Tuesday, June 12th at 10am – “Growing Citrus in Central Texas” with Neil Schmidt. Grapefruits, Kumquats, Mandarins, Oranges, Lemons and Limes OH MY! Cultures around the world have used many types of citrus in a wide variety of ways from...
From Austin Energy Green Building - Floods, fire and drought are the most common and costly natural disasters in the United States. Texas leads the nation in severe weather and flooding events. This seminar will explore how the City of Austin addresses resiliency at the community scale and...
From Austin Energy Green Building and the American Institute of Architects' (Austin Chapter) Committee on the Environment - Climate change is ever more increasingly impacting the frequency and intensity of natural disasters around the world. These disasters are inevitable and they leave people vulnerable for...
From the Sierra Club - Happy Hour /food and beverages (http://www.scholzgarten.com/): 6-7 pm Socializing and informal discussions on current events: 6-7 pm Announcements and program begin at 7 pm PROGRAM: Rainforest Partnership with Mariela Palacios and Hazel Barbour. The evening will showcase four short films:...
From the Zero Waste Network and Earth Day ATX - The latest models for the Austin climate predict changes that will affect our lives, and the way we plan for the future. This free workshop will focus on the affects, and help you plan ahead....
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - Nature Nights are free, family-friendly events filled with exciting explorations of native plants, animals and the ecology of Central Texas. Each evening features interactive presentations, hikes with experts in their fields, and nature crafting for kids of...
From the Colorado River Alliance - Zebra Mussels in the Texas Colorado River: Status, Threats, and Potential Solutions On Friday, June 15th, please join the Colorado River Alliance for a lunchtime presentation on some very unwelcome new arrivals in the Colorado River -- invasive zebra...
From the US Green Building Council (USGBC) Central Texas - Come join the US Green Building Council Central Texas Region and like-minded folks working for sustainability in the built environment at the AGBG. Find out how they've attained almost zero waste in their operations! PRIVATE VIP TOUR: 6...
