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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160103T120000
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SUMMARY:A globally-beneficial solution to today’s environmental crises
DESCRIPTION:Chris Searles\, a native Austinite\, founded BioIntegrity in 2014. The company’s mission is to help today’s most powerful\, global\, environmental solutions succeed as fast as possible. Chris will talk about how each of us can significantly contribute to solving both climate change and the species extinction crisis by protecting bio-critical ecosystems\, highlight some of the many benefits of protecting earth’s extremely threatened biological integrity\, and connect attendees to several of today’s most economically efficient opportunities for doing so.\n\n\n\nChris is founder of the green business GoodCommonSense and the outdoor green living festival Sustainable Shopper’s Ball!\, and a founding board member of Austin’s Interfaith Environmental Network. He also served on the board of Tree Folks and successfully led initiatives to increase transparency and clean energy investments for the City of Austin’s electric utility\, Austin Energy. Additionally\, Chris works from time to time as a professional drummer\, performing locally. In the past he has performed with musicians such as Shawn Colvin\, John Prine\, and Bruce Springsteen.  Join us in learning how you can help the world’s most impactful environmental solutions succeed. Together\, the future can be so bright!\n\n\n\nhttp://biointegrity.net\n\n\nhttp://facebook.com/biointegrity
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/a-globally-beneficial-solution-to-todays-environmental-crises/2016-01-03/
LOCATION:First Unitarian Universalist Church of Austin\, 4700 Grover Avenue\, Austin\, TX\, 78759\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160107T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160107T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T051348
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SUMMARY:"Shades of Green" Environmental Talk Radio on KOOP 91.7FM (New Year's Resolutions for Sustainability!)
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for this week’s edition of “Shades of Green”\, Austin’s only live environmental talk program\, on KOOP 91.7FM and streaming at www.koop.org! \nWe’ll open our phone lines to callers who want to talk with us about their New Year’s resolutions for sustainability. Folks can call in from 1-2PM at 512-472-KOOP(5667) or submit resolutions via our Facebook and Twitter feeds! \nYou can also find podcasts of previous shows on our website!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/shades-of-green-environmental-talk-radio-on-koop-91-7fm-new-years-resolutions-for-sustainability/
LOCATION:KOOP Community Radio\, 3823 Airport Blvd. #B\, Austin\, TX\, 78723\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160108T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160108T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T051348
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LAST-MODIFIED:20160105T210054Z
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SUMMARY:Austin Environmental Democrats Candidate Forum
DESCRIPTION:Join us for first meeting of the New Year on January 8th! We will discuss the endorsement process for the March elections. \nWe will also open the floor to the the following candidates:\nCounty Commissioner Precinct One\nConstable Precinct One\nConstable Precinct Three\nConstable Precinct Four \nOn February 5th the Austin Environmental Democrats will hear from Travis County Sheriff and HD 49 candidates. \nIn order to vote at the endorsement meeting on February 5th\, you must be a member in good standing and pay your $10 membership dues by JANUARY 5TH! You can pay online at https://secure.actblue.com/entity/fundraisers/29057
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/austin-environmental-democrats-candidate-forum/
LOCATION:El Mercado Restaurant South\, 1302 South 1st Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160109T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160109T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20160106T225225Z
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SUMMARY:Aquaponics Rhythms Class
DESCRIPTION:Free Class from Brite Ideas: \nLook at aquaponics as a series of cycles that repeat on a daily\, seasonal or yearly basis. This will help you understand what the full life cycle of each component in an aquaponics system does and how these pieces interact in a symphony making the system self-sufficient and simple to maintain. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/aquaponics-rhythms-class/
LOCATION:Brite Ideas\, 4201 South Congress Ave.\, Ste. 310\, Austin\, TX\, 78745\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160109T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160109T150000
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SUMMARY:FixIt Clinic: Fabric and Clothing
DESCRIPTION:Missing buttons\, fallen hem\, a tear in your favorite outfit? Bring it to Recycled Reads on Saturday\, January 9th from 12-3 pm where volunteer coaches with clothing repair know-how will be available to help you fix your item. \nFixit Clinics are all about do-it-together hands-on disassembly\, troubleshooting and repair knowledge. Fixit Clinic attendees are expected to be active participants in trying to fix their items with guidance from our coaches. Attendees should plan to stay with their items. Dropping off of items for repair will not be permitted. \nAll ages are welcome\, but children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. \nWhat to bring: Your broken stuff and a desire to learn how to fix it! If you have the missing button\, a fabric patch\, matching thread\, etc. please bring it with you. Sewing machines and hand tools will be available for you to use\, but you can also bring your own machines and tools if you prefer. \nInterested in being a volunteer coach? Contact us at laura.kraus@austintexas.gov.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/fixit-clinic-fabric-and-clothing/
LOCATION:Recycled Reads\, 5335 Burnet Road\, Austin\, TX\, 78756\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160110T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160110T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T051348
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LAST-MODIFIED:20151218T223910Z
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SUMMARY:Building Blocks for a Healthy\, Sustainable and Affordable Austin
DESCRIPTION:Council Member Leslie Pool\, who represents District 7 and chairs the city’s Open Space\, Environment & Sustainability Committee\, has woven together several policies to create a strong environmental and economic future for Austin. Council Member Pool holds a precious constituent-formed vision of a healthy\, sustainable and affordable Austin. Come hear what she has to say and take part in this important discussion. CM Pool will have just returned from the global climate change conference in Paris. \nCouncil Member Pool was sworn into Austin City Council on Jan. 6\, 2015. \nPrior to becoming the elected representative for District 7\, Council Member Pool served in the Travis County Constable’s Office\, volunteered on the board of Liveable City\, and was a co-founder of the Bull Creek Road Coalition\, an affiliation of seven neighborhoods and a stakeholder group in the sale and development of state-owned property along Bull Creek Road. \nPrior to going to work for Travis County\, Council Member Pool worked at the National Wildlife Federation\, the Texas Department of Transportation\, and served in the offices of U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett and the late U.S. Sen. Lloyd Bentsen. \nCouncil Member Pool attended graduate school at the LBJ School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas in the mid-career master’s degree program\, and was a member of Leadership Austin’s class of 1999-2000. \nLeslie and Will Grover live in the Rosedale neighborhood
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/building-blocks-for-a-healthy-sustainable-and-affordable-austin/
LOCATION:First Unitarian Universalist Church of Austin\, 4700 Grover Avenue\, Austin\, TX\, 78759\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160110T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160110T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T051348
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LAST-MODIFIED:20160106T221643Z
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SUMMARY:Soaring Past 7 Billion: Population Challenges for a Crowded World
DESCRIPTION:FORUM SPONSORED BY THE WILDFLOWER JUSTICE AND CLIMATE ACTION TEAMS: \n“Soaring Past 7 Billion: Population Challenges for a Crowded World” \nWhen:    Sunday Jan. 10\, 1:00 PM\, after services and fellowship time. \nWhere:    Wildflower U.U.  Church\, 1314 E. Oltorf\, in Wildflower’s Community Room. \nCHILDCARE WILL BE AVAILABLE\, and PIZZA FROM 12:30-1. \nPlease plan to attend this informative talk by John Seager\, Population Connection’s President and CEO\, which has been given to many UUA congregations across the country. \n John Seager’s presentation will address global population growth\, its causes and impacts\, and how we can meet those challenges. We add 200\,000+ people to the world every day\, and 75 million every year. This growth—which is mainly in the poorest places on earth—leads to vast poverty and environmental devastation. Yet there are more than 220 million women worldwide who want to limit their family size but who cannot afford contraception or who have never even heard of it. Population growth is the *only* global challenge for which all of the following are true: 1. We know how to fix it; 2. It’s relatively inexpensive; and 3. Women everywhere want it. \nPopulation Connection (formerly known as Zero Population Growth) is the preeminent progressive grassroots group for population education and advocacy\, with more than 500\,000 members and supporters\, including 50\,000 participating educators. They focus on achieving global population stabilization through universal awareness and access to voluntary family planning together with the full empowerment of women.          www.popconnect.org
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/soaring-past-7-billion-population-challenges-for-a-crowded-world/
LOCATION:Wildflower Church\, 1314 E Oltorf St\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160111T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160111T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T051348
CREATED:20160106T232914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160106T232914Z
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SUMMARY:Reflection on the Paris Agreement: FEAT Meeting
DESCRIPTION:From the Faith & Energy Action Team –\nPlease Join FEAT for the Inagural meeting of 2016! We will be reflecting on the Paris Agreement and what we can do this coming year to fulfil our promise to reduce our Carbon Footprint. We will also have reports on FEAT’s “Our Earth’s Carbon Bank” (bit.ly/OurEarthsCarbonBank) and information on how to deposit. \nSpecial Guests/Speakers: Tara McMeans and the Climate Players\, Jere Locke and Brandi Clark Burton on behalf of Mayor Adler.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/reflection-on-the-paris-agreement-feat-meeting/
LOCATION:St. Ignatius Martyr Catholic School\, 120 W. Oltorf Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160112T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T051348
CREATED:20160107T225023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160107T225200Z
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SUMMARY:Code Advisory Group Meeting: Public Comment
DESCRIPTION:Do you have questions about CodeNEXT? Do you want to share community challenges or opportunities CodeNEXT can address? The CodeNEXT Code Advisory Group wants to hear from you. At this meeting\, the public is invited to speak in order for the CAG to know what is on your mind regarding CodeNEXT. Please note that speakers have up to 3 minutes. It would also be great to conclude your comments with one sentence that captures the intent of your comments. Click here to view the agenda.\n\n\nWhat is CodeNEXT?\n\n\n\n\nCodeNEXT is the new City of Austin initiative to revise the Land Development Code\, which determines how land can be used throughout the city – including what can be built\, where it can be built\, and how much can (and cannot) be built. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe process is a collaboration between Austin’s residents\, business community\, and civic institutions to align the city’s land use standards and regulations with what is important to the community. \nThis initiative to revise the Land Development Code is a priority program out of Imagine Austin\, the city’s plan for the future adopted by City Council in 2012. \nTo learn more\, be sure to check out our CodeNEXT EcoNetwork podcast>>
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/code-advisory-group-meeting-public-comment/
LOCATION:Town Lake Center\, 721 Barton Springs Road\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160113T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T051348
CREATED:20160112T171120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160112T171210Z
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SUMMARY:Sierra Club Monthly Program: Austin's Traffic
DESCRIPTION:From the Sierra Club –\nHappy Hour /food and beverages: 6-7 pm \nSocializing and informal discussions on current events:  6-7 pm \nAnnouncements and program begin at 7 pm \nProgram:  Austin Traffic\, and what you can do about it \n“Truth is Stranger Than Fiction: Austin’s $35 billion plan for making traffic ten times worse – and what you can do about it” with Bill Bunch\, longtime attorney activist for Austin’s water quality and executive director of Save Our Springs Alliance\, a non-profit organization working to protect the Edwards Aquifer\, its springs and tributaries. A native of San Antonio and Arlington\, Bill Bunch left Texas to earn a bachelor’s degree in environmental biology from the University of Colorado at Boulder and a law degree from Boalt Hall School of Law at the University of California at Berkeley. Bill returned to Texas to practice environmental law in Austin\, first with the law firm founded by Stuart Henry\, later as a sole practitioner\, and then as chief counsel with the SOSA. Bill was part of the group that drafted and successfully petitioned for the Save Our Springs Ordinance in 1992. He has been executive director since 2000. \nConsider biking\, carpooling\, or taking Cap Metro to the meeting. Free parking is available after 6pm on San Jacinto and nearby streets.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/sierra-club-monthly-program-austins-traffic/
LOCATION:Scholz Garten\, 1607 San Jacinto Blvd.\, Austin\, TX\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160114T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160114T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T051348
CREATED:20160112T160838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160112T160838Z
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SUMMARY:"Shades of Green" Environmental Talk Radio on KOOP 91.7 FM (Ridesharing in Austin)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this week’s edition of “Shades of Green”\, Austin’s only live\, green talk radio program\, on KOOP 91.7 FM and streaming at www.koop.org! \nThis week\, we will discuss the hot topic of Austin’s rideshare program that includes companies like Uber and Lyft. The City Council recently voted to enact safety standards that will ensure fingerprint-based background checks\, which were heavily contested by this industry\, citing it could reduce jobs and ride access for Austinites. \nWe’ll welcome Austin City Councilmembers Ann Kitchen (District 5)\, Chair of Austin’s Mobility Committee\, and Delia Garza (District 2)\, both of whom have led the charge from the dais. \nWe’ll also welcome Jennifer Houlihan with Keep Ridesharing in Austin and Sara Levine with ATX Safer Streets to give the opposing view. \nYou can find podcasts of our previous shows on our website and follow us on Facebook & Twitter!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/shades-of-green-environmental-talk-radio-on-koop-91-7-fm-ridesharing-in-austin/
LOCATION:KOOP Community Radio\, 3823 Airport Blvd. #B\, Austin\, TX\, 78723\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160116T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160116T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T051348
CREATED:20160114T152600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160114T152600Z
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SUMMARY:Ready\, Set\, Plant with TreeFolks
DESCRIPTION:From TreeFolks –\nCome plant trees with the Treefolks along Shoal Creek in Allendale this Saturday. \nReady\, Set\, Plant! is a partnership between the City of Austin Forestry Division\, City of Austin Watershed Protection and TreeFolks\, Inc. to plant small saplings. This event will help to restore native tree and shrub diversity and reduce water runoff and improve water quality in Austin’s creeks. \nWe will talk a little about the site’s history\, discuss the role of the urban forest\, learn about riparian ecosystems\, and explain how these plantings will help the waterways of Austin thrive. \nYou should wear long pants and closed toe shoes as we will be working in areas with tall vegetation along the creek. Bring a water bottle and dress appropriately for the weather.  Water\, coffee\, light refreshments\, gloves and tools will be provided. \nRegister here and choose from any of our upcoming tree planting events.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/ready-set-plant-with-treefolks/
LOCATION:Shoal Creek Greenbelt\, 5611 Shoal Creek Blvd.\, Austin\, TX\, 78756\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160116T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160116T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T051348
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SUMMARY:Permablitz in Leesville\, TX
DESCRIPTION:From the Austin Permaculture Guild –\nJoin us at the Naylor homestead in creating explosive abundance with a weekend permablitz! We’ll create a marketplace garden with berms and swales on contour and integrate goats and chickens as working animals into our design. Come join the fun! \n• The Permablitz will be 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday. Watch for updates in the case of severe weather (but we are pretty tough!) \n• Lunch will be provided on both days. \n• Bring a tent if you want to do some overnight camping on Saturday. \n• Please bring a water bottle\, gloves\, shovels\, rakes\, hoes\, pick axes\, wheel barrows\, etc. if you have them! \n* Thank you for leaving your pets at home. * \nA permablitz is a community organized and supported event to spread permaculture design\, practice\, and implementation through out the Central Texas Area. \nOur goal is to increase awareness of food production and sustainability throughout the community. \nSuggested $10 Donation (optional)\nDonation covers the costs of food\, plants\, cover crops\, mulch\, and soil amendments for this or future permabltizes.Let’s keep these events monetarily sustainable!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/permablitz-in-leesville-tx/2016-01-16/
LOCATION:Naylor Homestead\, 6709 FM 1682\, Leesville\, TX\, 78122\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160116T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160116T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T051348
CREATED:20160112T195324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160112T195324Z
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SUMMARY:Aquaponics Class: If Plants Could Build Cities
DESCRIPTION:From Brite Ideas –\nFree Class from Brite Ideas: If Plants Could Build Cities \nUnderstanding the things that affect a plant’s quality and productivity allows us to engineer optimum environments. Learn a plant’s perspective of the world and your thumb will always be green.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/aquaponics-class-if-plants-could-build-cities/
LOCATION:Brite Ideas\, 4201 South Congress Ave.\, Ste. 310\, Austin\, TX\, 78745\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160117T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160117T163000
DTSTAMP:20260416T051348
CREATED:20160106T162726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160106T163027Z
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SUMMARY:Dare to Go Zero: Free TV Screening
DESCRIPTION:From the Austin Public Library –\nAustin currently keeps forty percent of its waste out of landfills through recycling and composting. The City of Austin’s goal is to keep ninety percent of waste out of landfills by 2040. To generate enthusiasm for the ninety percent goal\, Austin Resource Recovery cast four families in a five episode series that depicts how we create and dispose of our refuse. Join us at the Faulk Central Library as we screen the five episode series and discuss Austin’s evolving refuse management. \n 
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/dare-to-go-zero-free-tv-screening/
LOCATION:Faulk Central Library\, 800 Guadalupe Street\, Austin\, TX\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160118T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160118T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T051348
CREATED:20160112T161826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160112T161916Z
UID:24466-1453107600-1453122000@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:MLK Day of Service with Austin Parks Foundation
DESCRIPTION:From the Austin Parks Foundation –\nJoin us for a day of service in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Learn to plant baby Bald Cypress trees\, bare root saplings\, or help us care for established trees at our three MLK Day projects. \nAll tools including gloves will be provided. Bring a water bottle to refill and dress for the weather including long pants and long-sleeved shirts. Waterproof boots are highly recommended. \nDetails and registration are available at austinparks.givepulse.com
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/mlk-day-of-service-with-austin-parks-foundation/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Austi\, Select a Country:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160118T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T051348
CREATED:20160115T195508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160115T195508Z
UID:24717-1453111200-1453118400@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:MLK Day Volunteer Activities - Especially for Kids
DESCRIPTION:From Austin Creative Reuse –\nBring your passion and your creativity.  Volunteers will help to prepare materials and creative kits for the center.  This could include stamping business cards for Austin Creative Reuse\, cutting paper into strips or hole punching circles or perhaps putting buttons into bags. \nStop by anytime and stay as long as you can – 30 minutes or longer! The activities at this time will be geared for children ages 5-12.* \n*Parents/guardians must remain with their children and be engaged with the volunteering task for the duration of the session.  Each adult may volunteer with up to two children and is responsible for the supervision and safety of the children they are with. \nThis is a free event
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/mlk-day-volunteer-activities-especially-for-kids/
LOCATION:Austin Creative Reuse\, 2005 Wheless Ln\, Austin\, TX\, 78723\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160118T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T051348
CREATED:20160114T212855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160114T212855Z
UID:24674-1453111200-1453118400@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:MLK Day Volunteer Event at Buttermilk Creek
DESCRIPTION:From Austin Youth River Watch –\nCelebrate MLK Day with Austin Youth River Watch by serving in your community.  \nJoin us as we clean and improve the health of Buttermilk Creek. \nVolunteer Event Details: \nDate: Monday\, Jan 18\, 2016 | MLK Holiday \nTime: 10am – noon \nPlace: Buttermilk Creek Greenbelt at 7500 Blessing Ave 78752 (behind the St. Johns Community Center) \nActivities: Join River Watch and the community as we clean up Buttermilk Creek and plant deep-rooted native grasses to improve creek health. \nSign up: To better accommodate\, sign up and complete the short form by clicking HERE. \nConsiderations: All activities will be outside. There is not a restroom onsite\, please plan accordingly.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/mlk-day-volunteer-event-at-buttermilk-creek/
LOCATION:Buttermilk Creek Greenbelt\, 7500 Blessing Ave\, Austin\, TX\, 78752\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160119T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160119T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T051348
CREATED:20160114T230134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160114T230313Z
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Food Policy Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Sustainable Food Policy Board is meeting on Tuesday January 19th from 6pm to 8pm \n\nThis is a planning meeting for 2016.\nLocation: 1000 East 11th street\, Austin Texas. Street Jones Building. 4th floor. Meeting Room 400A\nParking: Guests can park in the lot attached to our building by turning north on Waller Street and then immediately turning left into the parking lot.\n\nAbout the Sustainable Food Policy Board: \nThe Sustainable Food Policy Board is an advisory body to the City Council and Travis County Commissioners’ Court concerning the need to improve the availability of safe\, nutritious\, locally\, and sustainably-grown food at reasonable prices for all residents\, particularly those in need\, by coordinating the relevant activities of city government\, as well as non-profit organizations\, and food and farming businesses.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/sustainable-food-policy-board-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Street Jones Building\, 1000 East 11th Street\, Austin\, TX\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160120T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160120T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T051348
CREATED:20160120T165223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160120T165223Z
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SUMMARY:Basics of Cultivation Class
DESCRIPTION:Free class from Brite Ideas – Basics of Cultivation with Jason Avent \nSome people get taught how to garden\, others have to seek the knowledge out and often feel lost. We are taking all of the systems and describing how they work so everyone can grow the best plants possible.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/basics-of-cultivation-class/
LOCATION:Brite Ideas\, 4201 South Congress Ave.\, Ste. 310\, Austin\, TX\, 78745\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160121T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160121T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T051348
CREATED:20160120T164306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160120T164306Z
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SUMMARY:"Shades of Green" Environmental Talk Radio on KOOP 91.7FM (Austin Recycling Rates & Costs)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this week’s edition of “Shades of Green”\, Austin’s only environmental talk radio program\, on KOOP 91.7FM and streaming live online! \nOur discussion topic will be Austin’s stagnating recycling rates and almost $2M in costs to city customers\, which were brought to light in a recent Austin American Statesman article. \nOur guests will be:\nBob Geder\, Director of the City of Austin’s Resource Recovery Department (formerly Solid Waste Department)\nAndra Lim\, Staff writer for the Austin American Statesman and co-author of the recycling article\nAsher Price\, Staff writer for the Austin American Statesman and co-author of the recycling article \nYou can find podcasts of previous shows on our website and follow us on Facebook & Twitter! Also\, get an update on green events happening around Austin with the weekly EcoCalendar by the Austin EcoNetwork!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/shades-of-green-environmental-talk-radio-on-koop-91-7fm-austin-recycling-rates-costs/
LOCATION:KOOP Community Radio\, 3823 Airport Blvd. #B\, Austin\, TX\, 78723\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160121T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T051348
CREATED:20160121T211516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160121T211728Z
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SUMMARY:Interactive Climate Negotiation Role Play Game
DESCRIPTION:From the Faith & Energy Action Team –\nDATE: THIS  THURSDAY\,  JANUARY 21  7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPLACE: FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH  703 S Church St.  Georgetown\, TX\nPRESENTER:  Robert Murray\, former manager of Seattle Power environmental activist with Climate Buddies in Austin\, and an engineer by profession.\n \n\nThe Interactive  Climate Negotiation Role play game was used to train negotiators  in the December Paris Climate Conference.  Bob\, who has experienced some of the training himself\, will explain this powerful tool and guide us in experiencing  a shortened version of it through small group interaction.  He states:  ” Participating as a negotiator or a special interest (i.e. role for fossil fuel companies) is amazingly real and can be transformative.”  He notes that this negotiation process focuses on how everyone  in the world (all parties) will be winners in addressing the climate issues and thus it promotes a sense of hope.  Come  join us in a great experience.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/interactive-climate-negotiation-role-play-game/
LOCATION:FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH\, 703 S Church St.\, Georgetown\, TX\, 78626\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160122T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160122T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T051348
CREATED:20160112T162145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160112T162145Z
UID:24517-1453482000-1453489200@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Tree Huggers' Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:From the Tree Huggers’ Happy Hour –\nJoin fellow tree lovers for a night of networking and fellowship.  We meet once per month at various locations around town.  This month we’re meeting Friday January 22nd at 5pm at Roaring Fork (Austin Stonelake).  Happy Hour goes until 7. \nSign up to be notified of future Happy Hours here. (You don’t need a Facebook account to sign up) \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/tree-huggers-happy-hour-2/
LOCATION:Roaring Fork (Stonelake)\, 10850 Stonelake Blvd\, Austin\, TX\, 75759\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160123T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160123T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T051348
CREATED:20160120T205334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160120T205334Z
UID:24670-1453539600-1453550400@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Fruit Tree Giveaway at ACC Highland Campus
DESCRIPTION:TreeFolks\, in partnership with the City of Austin\, will be giving away 1000 free fruit trees at ACC Highland Campus on January 23.  The event is free and open to the public\, and the trees are available on a first come first served basis. \nTo be eligible for trees\, you must be an Austin Energy customer.  We’ll provide 2 trees per household. Bring your electric bill or driver’s license to prove Austin residency for trees. \nWe’ll have Peach\, Pear\, Plum\, and Persimmon trees. \nThe trees are 4-5 ft tall and come as packaged bare root trees.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/fruit-tree-giveaway-at-acc-highland-campus/
LOCATION:ACC Highland Campus\, 6101 Airport Blvd.\, Austin\, TX\, 78752\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160123T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160123T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T051348
CREATED:20160105T164956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180905T145746Z
UID:24317-1453539600-1453550400@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Free Fruit Trees
DESCRIPTION:From TreeFolks –\nFree fruit trees for your house!\nAll Austin Energy customers can take home 2 free fruit trees to plant at home. It’s that simple! It is first come first served though. \nJust bring your utility bill or drivers license with an Austin address. \nWe’ve got Bruce and Rubrum plums\, Fuyu persimmon\, Dixie and June Gold peaches\, Texas Everbearing fig\, 20th Century asian pear and Warren pear..
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/free-fruit-trees/
LOCATION:ACC Highland Campus\, 6101 Airport Blvd.\, Austin\, TX\, 78752\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160123T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160123T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T051348
CREATED:20160120T165522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160120T165522Z
UID:24784-1453550400-1453554000@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Basics of Aquaponics Class
DESCRIPTION:Free class from Brite Ideas – Basics of Aquaponics \nGrowing plants simultaneously with fish seems like a complex task\, but it can actually make a simpler\, more robust system. Learn the basics and make your system thrive.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/basics-of-aquaponics-class/
LOCATION:Brite Ideas\, 4201 South Congress Ave.\, Ste. 310\, Austin\, TX\, 78745\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160126T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160126T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T051348
CREATED:20160115T200115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160115T200115Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer at Austin Creative Reuse
DESCRIPTION:From Austin Creative Reuse –\nBring your passion and your creativity.  Volunteers will help prepare materials and creative kits for the center. \nThis could include cutting vinyl or fabric letters for banners\, sewing examples from fabric scraps\, cutting paper into strips or stars or perhaps putting buttons into bags.  Stop by anytime for as little as 30 minutes or stay for a few hours. \nWe invite families with children ages 10+ to volunteer together at the center during our volunteer planned activity events. \nParents/guardians must remain with their children and be engaged with the volunteering task for the duration of the session.  Each adult may volunteer with up to two children and is responsible for the supervision and safety of the children they are with. \nPlease email info@austincreativereuse.org to let us know when you’ll be there. \nThis is a free event
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/volunteer-at-austin-creative-reuse/
LOCATION:Austin Creative Reuse\, 2005 Wheless Ln\, Austin\, TX\, 78723\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160126T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160126T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T051348
CREATED:20160120T164703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160120T164703Z
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SUMMARY:Austin Zero Waste Alliance Meeting
DESCRIPTION:From the Austin Zero Waste Alliance –\nIt’s been a while\, with an early meeting in November and no meeting in December\, but a new  year means it’s time for a new push for better Zero Waste policies here in Austin. We’d love to have you out to our meeting next week! \nWHAT: Monthly meeting\, Austin Zero Waste Alliance \nWHEN: Tuesday\, January 26\, 7 PM \nWHERE: Recycled Reads\, 5335 Burnet Road \nWHY: Defend and extend Zero Waste in Austin! \nOver the holidays you may have seen some of the attacks our recycling program is facing\, but we are ready to stand up for what’s working and push for changes where needed. We need concerned citizens like you to make this happen! \nWe are still exploring some potential guest speakers\, so stay tuned. In the meantime we look forward to seeing everybody there!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/austin-zero-waste-alliance-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Recycled Reads\, 5335 Burnet Road\, Austin\, TX\, 78756\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160127T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160127T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T051348
CREATED:20160125T191609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160125T191706Z
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SUMMARY:“40 Million IQ Points: The neurological cost of smokestack and tailpipe pollution.”
DESCRIPTION:Open Spaces Committee of the Austin City Council\, first floor room TBA\, will hear these remarks from Dr. Jules R. Elkins PhD –\n \n\n$1\,000\,000\,000\,000. That is the current annual cost of IQ loss due to lead exposure in developing nations. Mercury costs the U.S. $1.3 billion annually in lost productivity from US power plant emissions alone. The cost of lost IQ points due to exposure to industrial chemicals that harm the developing human brain is thought to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars a year.\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo be clear\, existing science does not establish a clear causal relationship between industrial chemical exposure and neurodevelopmental delay for most potentially neurotoxic chemicals. This standard of scientific proof\, however\, has left an entire generation of American children exposed to elevated lead levels. We’ve known methylmercury is neurotoxic since 1972\, but it is still being emitted widely. And now\, 1 in 6 American children has a neurodevelopmental impairment. But again these are simply statistical associations. We may know that exposure to certain chemicals is associated with increased risk of harm\, but correlation is not proof of harm. However\, the stakes are extraordinary. While we are gathering scientific evidence\, a potential generation of American children may be suffering neurologic harm from industrial chemicals.\n \n\nLet’s turn the lens to where we live. Smart city growth is not a war between regulation and prosperity. Austin is growing rapidly\, and sits at an important crossroads. McKinsey Global Institute has robustly found that leaders who make important strides in improving their cities\, no matter their starting point\, do three things really well – they achieve smart growth\, do more with less\, and win support for change. Smart growth means integrating the environment into economic decision making.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJules Elkins\, PhD\nLecturer\, Department of Geography and the Environment University of Texas at Austin
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/40-million-iq-points-the-neurological-cost-of-smokestack-and-tailpipe-pollution/
LOCATION:Austin City Hall\, 301 W. 2nd St. \, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Council Member Leslie Pool":MAILTO:Leslie.Pool@austintexas.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160127T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160127T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T051349
CREATED:20160125T191330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160125T191330Z
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SUMMARY:Tree Identification Walk and Mapping Intro
DESCRIPTION:From TreeFolks –\nTreeFolks tree identification workshops\, walks\, and hikes aim to teach you how to identify the trees that you see around you every day. In our tree identification activities\, we’ll discuss trees common to central Texas\, species diversity\, wildlife habitat\, and tree anatomy. No two tree ID workshops are alike and no matter how much you already know about trees\, you’re sure to learn something new each time! \nFor the mapping intro\, we’ll introduce you to our exciting\, new OpenTreeMap community tree mapping project. We’ll talk about the value of mapping trees\, how to map your trees\, and how to share your favorite trees with your friends and community. Then we’ll have some fun trying out the app to map the trees we learned how to ID! \nWe recommend downloading the OpenTreeMap app on your iPhone\, Android\, or tablet and setting up a free user account before the mapping intro. To set up an account and explore the TreeFolks Austin Tree Map on your computer\, go to www.opentreemap.org/treefolksaustin/map. \nIf you would like to attend this event\, visit our website. \nPlan on wearing good shoes for walking. Bring a water bottle and a hat. \nFor more information\, contact audrey@treefolks.org
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/tree-identification-walk-and-mapping-intro/
LOCATION:Roy G. Guerrero Colorado River Metropolitan Park\, 400 Grove Blvd.\, Austin\, TX 78741\, Austin\, TN\, 78741\, United States
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