From the Natural Gardener - Saturday, August 6th at 10am – Colleen Dieter of Red Wheelbarrow presents “Native Landscape Maintenance 101.” How often should I water my Yaupons? When do I prune my Salvias? Thanks to Lady Bird Johnson’s legacy, many folks have learned correctly...
From Brite Ideas - Free Class from Brite Ideas: Aquaponics and Wicking Beds for Climate Change Our environment is constantly changing and this makes gardening in Central Texas a challenge. Add the problems of climate change and garden success becomes hit and miss. Learn how...
From in.gredients - Join us in celebrating four years of zero waste, local food, and community at our free family-friendly 4th Anniversary Party on Saturday, August 6th from 6pm -9pm. There will be live music by The Stovetop Rangers and Devin James Fry,KTonic Kombucha snowcones,...
Sustainable Food Policy Board meeting: Monday August 8th from 6pm to 8pm The general public is invited to attend and provide citizen communication at the beginning of the meeting. Stick around to hear about SFPB progress. Location: 1000 East 11th street, Austin Texas. Street Jones Building. 4th floor....
From the Sierra Club - Happy Hour /food and beverages: 6-7 pm Socializing and informal discussions on current events: 6-7 pm Announcements and program begin at 7 pm Program: Liveable City with Michael Oden Liveable City, created in 2002, is a group of civic activists...
From the Zero Waste Advisory Commission - Join ZWAC in its review and analysis of the city's policies and resources relating to solid waste management and its role in advising Council to provide an economical and environmentally safe system of waste reduction, recovery and disposal....
From the US Green Building Council - Doing good by doing WELL - improve health and WELLbeing of occupants through the WELL Building Standard. (1 GBCI CE HR - Self Reporting, 1 AIA LU/HSW/SD CE) GBCI Course Code: 920002571 AIA Course Code: WBSINTRO15 Thursday, August...
From Austin Energy Green Building - Learn how to build, remodel, or buy green homes that improve energy and water efficiency, increase comfort, and reduce maintenance. The workshop is designed to provide a choice of topics based on your green building needs. Sessions are paired...
From Keep Austin Beautiful - On August 13th, Keep Austin Beautiful will lead a citywide cleanup at sites throughout Austin. Volunteers are needed to pick up trash both on the shore and in the water. You can sign up to volunteer here>>
From the Natural Gardener - Saturday, August 13th at 10am – “Creating a Garden with a Story” with Keenan Fletcher, the “Heirloom Bulb Girl.” Every garden tells a story, what does yours say? What do you want it to say? Keenan will talk about heirloom...
