The time has finally arrived! SXSW Eco is next week from October 5th to October 7th at the Austin Convention Center. Themes this year include cities, communications, corporate social responsibility, design, energy + water, policy, and startup central. The full schedule is available here, but be sure to keep your eyes...
Do you want to garden but live in an apartment or a house with little or no yard? Worry not! Instead, join Grow Local for a lesson in the nuanced art of container gardening.Topics include the benefits and challenges of container gardening, types of containers,...
Join us for this week's edition of Shades of Green, Austin's only live, green talk radio show, on KOOP 91.7FM and streaming at www.koop.org! This week, we'll discuss global coral reef health with Brad Love, a local documentary filmmaker, and Dr. Paul Ellis, founder of Swim for the Reef and their collaboration to create Swim...
Join fellow Tree Lovers for an evening of networking and fun. Austin Area Tree Huggers meet once/month at varying locations around town. You can sign up to receive email notification of the date and time at https://www.facebook.com/TreeHuggersHappyHour/app/100265896690345/ This month's details: Friday, December 18th | 4 to...
Meet the common garden plants, wild growing herbs and even weeds that serve a multitude of functions from first-aid to home-made beauty products. Learn to identify several common useful plants and how to use them. Guided childrens' activities can be arranged upon request; just email Yard2Table@gmail.com. About...
Travis County is sending out dump trucks to pick up debris that is on the curb in Thoroughbred Farms. This means that we need YOUR help to kick that debris to the curb. We will hand out FEMA info, an invite to a Christmas Party,...
Free class from Brite Ideas Aquaponics Kombucha is a tea-based drink that has many health benefits. We will have a live demonstration of brewing and will discuss brewing techniques, flavoring, carbonation and safety. Bring your questions and bring a SCOBY if you have extra. Kombucha...
Open Year-Round, Rain or Shine. Tuesdays 3pm - 7pm MLK Metro Rail Stop, 2921 East 17th St, 78702 Come east during mid-week, and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of a small community farmers’ market. We’re serious about the veggies and fruits here, as well as a...
Join the Save Our Springs Alliance for the annual Polar Bear Splash at Barton Springs Pool on New Year's Day. Save Our Springs will be set up with our commemorative shirts, coffee, and donuts! A lot of people jump at 10am but there isn't any...
