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SUMMARY:Talk Green To Me: Austin Central Library
DESCRIPTION:From the City of Austin Office of Sustainability and the Austin Public Library –\nHear from the experts on the green building attributes of the new Central Library\, poised for LEED Platinum certification. What makes this project a leader in energy\, water\, habitat\, green materials\, daylighting strategies\, and more? How does the project fulfill Biophilic Design principles that help visitors feel connected to nature? We will also hear about the Seaholm EcoDistrict neighborhood where the project is located and what makes this district innovative from the inside out. \nPresented by: Lucia Athens\, Chief Sustainability Officer for the City of Austin\, David Lake\, Founding Partner of Lake|Flato Architects and Kathy Zarsky\, the LEED Consultant for the new Austin Central Library. \nThis event is free and open to the public\, and part of the Austin Public Library’s “Talk Green to Me” series. It will take place in the Demonstration Area on the 1st floor. Can’t make it in person? We’ll be streaming it live on Facebook.  \nLearn more about the event: https://bit.ly/2Iti7J0
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/talk-green-to-me-austin-central-library/
LOCATION:Austin Central Library\, 710 W. César Chávez St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
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SUMMARY:Solar Austin Happy Hour: Solar Financing
DESCRIPTION:From Solar Austin –\nWe are excited to announce our July Happy Hour speaker: Paul Watson\, Director of Dividend Finance. Mr. Watson will guide us through the ins and outs of solar financing and answer your questions. \nAlthough solar panel costs have come down dramatically\, the upfront costs of the technology sometimes necessitate financing for homeowners and businesses. Mr. Watson will walk us through the market outlook for solar loans and lending. \nIt is important to understand the context of financing from the role the Fed\, capital markets\, solar loans\, and green bonds play\, to where financial technology (fintech) platforms come in for solar growth. The differences between various lenders and the practices they use can meet some person’s or company’s needs but not others’. Lastly\, Mr. Watson will tie all of this together and explain the implications for solar financing in Central Texas. \nMr. Watson was born with a passion for the environment and nature\, and since he was a kid\, he wanted to be a Game Warden. However\, life happened and he has spent most of the past 15 years in corporate finance\, business development and private equity with a primary focus on technology commercialization and growth management. In addition to his role at Dividend Finance\, he spent seven years working in M&A\, due diligence\, market research and operational strategy in countries including China\, India and Mexico. Mr. Watson is also a Partner at Climate Impact Capital\, a Director of Hermes Investment Group\, a Kiva Zip trustee\, and a SURE Program advisory board member. He holds a BBA in Finance\, minor in Spanish\, speaks Mandarin Chinese\, and is a native Texan. \nWe hope you will join us for this interesting opportunity to gain more insight into how to actually pay for solar panels to power your home or business! \n\n\nState Parking Garages can be found next to\, behind and across from Scholz Garten. San Jacinto Blvd.\, 15th\, 16th\, 17th\, 18th\, and Trinity have parking garage entrances. \n\n\nAlthough our happy hours are free and open to all\, we hope you’ll consider donating to Solar Austin. Help us keep solar energy growing in the Austin area. You can purchase a ticket to the happy hour or go to our website\, solaraustin.org\, to donate and avoid fees. For regular updates on our Happy Hours and more information about Solar Austin\, follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook\, and sign up for our email list via solaraustin.org.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/solar-austin-happy-hour-solar-financing/
LOCATION:Scholz Garten\, 1607 San Jacinto Blvd.\, Austin\, TX\, United States
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SUMMARY:Nature In The City: American Ecology
DESCRIPTION:From Austin Nature In the City –\nAmerican Ecology: Stability\, Integrity\, and Leopold’s Legacy \nJoin us for an untangling of the history of American ecology and an assessment of how the idea of the balance of nature has shaped our American ideas of nature. \nHow does Nature work? How do the biotic and abiotic parts of Earth interact and develop as a system that supports life over time? The word “ecology” was coined in 1866 by the German scientist Ernst Haeckel to name the science that was to answer those questions. At the core of this new science was the puzzle of how do “ecosystems” persist amidst change over time – and was change or permanence\, dynamics or stability\, more fundamental? Join us for an untangling of the history of American ecology and an assessment of how the idea of the balance of nature has shaped our American ideas of nature. \nCan’t make it on this lecture date? There are three others at varying dates/locations around town. You can check out the complete schedule here. Or you can listen to podcast recordings of the lecture (produced in partnership between the City of Austin and the Austin EcoNetwork) here.  \nThe lecture will be given by Kevin Anderson\, a geographer and philosopher researching the nature of\, and the nature in\, urban wastelands. He studied at Allegheny College in Pennsylvania [BA]\, Durham University\, England\, Ohio University [MA] where he taught philosophy and symbolic logic. He received his Ph.D. in Geography from the University of Texas at Austin with a dissertation entitled: Marginal Nature: Urban Wastelands and the Geography of Nature.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/nature-in-the-city-american-ecology-3/
LOCATION:University of Texas – Norman Hackerman Building\, 100 East 24th Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78712\, United States
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SUMMARY:Growing An Urban Creek Forest
DESCRIPTION:From TreeFolks –\nInterested in knowing more about forests along urban creeks? Curious about how trees contribute to making cooler\, more adaptable places along urban creeks? Join Stan Wilson\, of Environmental Survey Consulting\, and TreeFolks for a field-based tour of an urban creek. You will learn about a unique approach to restoring urban creeks. You will also be introduced to riparian species and riparian ecology. \nWe hope to see you on 25 July 2018 from 6:30-8:00 PM. Registration is $25. Park in the Willie Mae Kirk Library lot and meet at the library’s front door. Be sure to wear close-toed shoes and bring water! \nIn partnership with the City of Austin. \nYou can purchase your ticket here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/growing-an-urban-creek-forest/
LOCATION:Willie Mae Kirk\, 3101 Oak Springs Dr\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
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SUMMARY:Austin Creative Reuse Kid's Art Workshop
DESCRIPTION:From Austin Creative Reuse –\nCreate a unique and colorful masterpiece with our professional artist and teacher\, Barbara Paris\, in this 3-hour kids’ workshop. \nThrough games and fun material exploration\, we’ll incorporate reuse materials and paint\, collage\, draw\, and create a one-of-a-kind work of art to bring home. \nThis workshop includes all materials necessary to make a fantastic masterpiece. \nDrop off kids and go to the center to shop or you’re welcome to stay and watch ( hands off for grown ups!) \nYou can purchase a ticket here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/austin-creative-reuse-kids-art-workshop/
LOCATION:Austin Creative Reuse Workshop Space\, 6406 N. IH 35 Suite 1301\, Austin\, TX\, 78752\, United States
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SUMMARY:To Uber Or Not To Uber
DESCRIPTION:From Smart Charge America –\nWe are honored to announce that Dr. Todd Davidson will be our guest speaker for our quarterly EV (Electric Vehicle) Roundup! Dr. Davidson is a Research Associate in the Energy Institute and the Webber Energy Group at the University of Texas at Austin and will be presenting “To Uber or Not to Uber.” \nThe world of personal transportation is seeing rapid innovation as mobility services and electrification become widespread\, while the promise of autonomous cars moves from science fiction to reality. These changes have profound implications for consumer behavior\, the automotive industry\, and the energy required to power our movement. Dr. Davidson will discuss the economic and energetic tradeoffs of different mobility choices and the implications for the future of personal transportation. \nJoin us at our new Smart Charge America office at 2016 Centimeter Circle in Austin\, Texas. \n~All EV and non EV drivers are welcome!\n~Light snacks and drinks will be provided.\n~After the presentation the floor will be open for discussion.\n~PLEASE RSVP
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/to-uber-or-not-to-uber/
LOCATION:Smart Charge America\, 2016 Centimeter Circle\, Austin\, TX\, 78758\, United States
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SUMMARY:Lady Bird Day at the Wildflower Center
DESCRIPTION:Each year\, the Wildflower Center honors its namesake and co-founder and all that she did for our nation’s treasured environment on Lady Bird Day. The Wildflower Center invites the community to celebrate Mrs. Johnson’s environmental legacy and the legislation that she inspired. With her influence\, President Johnson’s administration enacted more than 200 environmental laws with lasting national and local impact\, including the 1965 Highway Beautification Act. \nTag and explore #BeLikeLadyBird to celebrate Mrs. Johnson\, and learn more here: http://www.ladybirdjohnson.org/ \nAdmission: FREE \nActivities & Specials: \n* Screenings of a selection of Mrs. Johnson’s home movies as well as other Lady Bird films throughout the day in the Auditorium \n* Lady Bird story time at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. in the Little House \n* Behind-the-scenes indoor tour at 11:30 a.m. \n* Docent-led garden tours\, 9:30 a.m.\, 10:30 a.m. and noon \n* Bubbles and wildflower-seed-paper craft in the Family Garden \n* Some of Mrs. Johnson’s favorite treats can be purchased all day at Wildflower Café: lemon squares\, chocolate drop cookies\, cheese wafers\, cold chicken platter and spiced tea \n* 20% off select books about Lady Bird Johnson in the Gift Store
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/lady-bird-day-at-the-wildflower-center/
LOCATION:Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center\, 4801 LaCrosse Ave.\, Austin\, TX\, 78739\, United States
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SUMMARY:Free Class: Caring for Houseplants
DESCRIPTION:From the Natural Gardener –\nSaturday\, July 28th at 10am –  “Caring for Houseplants” with Heather Kendall. \nHeather has an extensive background in gardening\, having gardened and lived in several different parts of the world.  Giving your house plants the correct amount of light and water can be difficult.  Heather will show you how to identify common problems and pests.  Come learn how to keep them looking great and healthy.  She will cover plants from Fiddle-leaf Fig\, Orchids\, Ferns\, African violets and Airplants (Tillandsia). \nIt’s hot outside; focus on your house plants and beat the heat!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/free-class-caring-for-houseplants-2/
LOCATION:The Natural Gardener\, 8648 Old Bee Caves Road \, Austin\, TX\, 78735\, United States
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SUMMARY:Feldenkrais: Weekend Workshop
DESCRIPTION:From Castle Hill Fitness –\nBuild awareness through movement with Feldenkrais \nFeldenkrais Awareness Through Movement lessons are easy to do and broadly beneficial. These classes work by engaging the brain in a constructive process of sensory-motor learning. Uniquely empowering\, performing Feldenkrais exercises can have immediate results. \nThrough gentle movement sequences\, you will learn ways to:\n– increase flexibility\, stamina\, control\, and agility\n– improve coordination\, balance\, and ease of movement\n– integrate essential moves for proficiency in all your activities \nThis workshop is appropriate for all levels. \nSaturday\, July 28\n2 – 3:30pm at our Downtown Location (Lotus Room) \n$20\nlimited to 18\nregister in advance\nVIP members save an extra 10% \nAbout your teacher\, Pat Siebert\nPat Siebert has been a trained Feldenkrais instructor since 1986. Through Feldenkrais and Compassionate Communication\, he aspires to help all people find fully integrated movement that honors their current mental\, physical\, and emotional life.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/feldenkrais-weekend-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Castle Hill Fitness\, 1112 N Lamar Blvd\, Austin\, TX\, 78703\, United States
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SUMMARY:Surfeza Sunday: Step Into Liquid
DESCRIPTION:From Earth Day Austin –\nSurfeza Sundays are every last Sunday of the month\, and in July\, we are throwing it back to 2003\, with a special screening of Step Into Liquid\, directed by Dana Brown\, featuring interviews with some of the biggest stars in the sport of surfing. Come see a surf classic on the big screen\, under the stars. All ages are welcome. \nYou can purchase your ticket here. \nNLand Brewing Company Specials \nWe’ll be serving up $3 Surfezas (a light\, Mexican lager)\, and exclusive Blackberry Honey Lemonade popsicles by Cold Ones. Come early for tunes on the Overlook and a grab a free Blackberry Honey Lemonade popsicle from Cold Ones – while supplies last! Additional limited edition popsicles may be purchased at Blue Prairie. A dollar from every Blackberry Honey Lemonade popsicle sold goes to American Honeybee Protection Agency and their efforts to relocate bees safely. \nRaffle For a Cause \nSurf in the afternoon\, then stay for live music by the Soulies and Audic Empire while you enjoy dinner from Blue Prairie Restaurant\, and the sunset view from our taproom. The film screening starts at sundown (8pm). Be sure to purchase a raffle ticket for your chance to win a Firewire surfboard. All proceeds benefit EarthxFilm. \nFree for all guests: \n\n11am-5pm – DJ Manolo Black\n3pm-5pm – Cold Ones popsicle giveaway\n5pm-7pm – Live bands: Soulies and Audic Empire\n\nGuests who purchase tickets to surf and watch the film: \n\n5:00pm – Arrive\n5:45pm – Complimentary surf lesson\n6:00pm – Surf the Bay Wave\n7:30pm – Check in and pick a seat\n8:00pm – Step Into Liquid Screening\n9:30pm – Winner of Firewire Surfboard raffle announced\n\nSurf first\, drink responsibly\, and ride safely! \nOur friends at Lyft are offering 25% off a ride to the event on July 29th. Click here to redeem your discount (valid for existing and new users).
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/surfeza-sunday-step-into-liquid/
LOCATION:NLand Surf Park\, 4836 E Hwy 71\, Del Valle\, TX\, 78617\, United States
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