Building on lessons learned during the drought, Austin Water is proposing to move to a permanent one-day-per-week watering schedule. In a press release, Austin Water said they realize this would be a significant change for the community, which is why they are now soliciting public feedback as they move the proposal on to...
Conducted by The ReUse People Hosted by Austin Economic Development Department & Austin Resource Recovery Trained deconstruction crews can salvage as much as 80 percent of a building’s materials, such as doors, windows, cabinets, lighting and plumbing fixtures, framing lumber, roofing materials, and flooring. Deconstructing buildings since...
From the University of Texas Campus Environmental Center - Come out to the UT Microfarm to help with planting, weeding, harvesting and everything in-between every Thursday (3:30 pm - 6:30 pm) and Sunday (9 am - noon)! Come/leave anytime! No need to RSVP if you’re volunteering...
From Brite Ideas - Free class from Brite Ideas: Hands-on Aquaponics with Jason Avent An aquaponics system can be built using a range of materials with different costs and mobility. We will discuss the relative advantages of different materials and methods. The plumbing of a...
Just in time for the Valentine's Day, your favorite bracelet, necklace, or set of earrings that is a little worse for the wear can get a second lease on life! Bring your broken jewelry to the Fixit Clinic at Recycled Reads where volunteer coaches with jewelry...
From the Austin Zen Center's Environmental Studies Group - In Defense of Food, the PBS documentary based on the book by the same name, takes viewers on a fascinating journey to answer the question - What should I eat to be healthy? Cutting through confusion...
From the University of Texas Campus Environmental Center - Come out to the UT Microfarm to help with planting, weeding, harvesting and everything in-between every Thursday (3 pm - 5 pm) and Sunday (9 am - noon)! Come/leave anytime! No need to RSVP if you’re volunteering...
From the Faith and Energy Action Team - Join us on Monday, Feb 8th for our monthly FEAT meeting! This month, we will be talking about our childrens' futures and the necessary climate action associated. Agenda: - 6:45pm - mix & mingle - 7:15pm -...
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: The Science Behind Texas’ Climate Change Jay Banner will discuss Texas' unique challenge of being a climatic...
Green is the New Black, a sustainability-focused student organization at Huston-Tillotson University, is hosting a free film screening on February 10th. Snacks will be provided by the HT Student Government Association. The event is open the general public and will be held in the DL...