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SUMMARY:Talk Green To Me: Climate Change
DESCRIPTION:From the City of Austin Office of Sustainability and the Austin Public Library –\nStopping climate change starts at home. A changing climate endangers what we love about Austin in the form of increased extreme events like flooding\, wildfires\, and droughts\, in addition to the rising number of days each year that hit triple digits. But the City of Austin is taking action! Come learn about our commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and building community resilience\, as well as what you can do to help. \nPresented by: Zach Baumer\, Climate Program Manager for the City of Austin. \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 here: https://bit.ly/2lCFAOY
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/talk-green-to-me-climate-change/
LOCATION:Austin Central Library\, 710 W. César Chávez St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
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SUMMARY:Cheese 101
DESCRIPTION:From Antonelli’s Cheese Shop and the Sustainable Food Center –\nOur “Cheese 101” classes are an intimate way to get to know the “7 Styles of Cheese.” We guide you through each style of cheese and taste specific examples (both pasteurized and unpasteurized)\, accompanied by olives\, nuts\, and Easy Tiger bread. We’ll also bring out a number of additional pairings like chutneys and charcuterie bites\, depending on that evening’s cheese selection. This class is our Charitable Cheese Cause Class of the Month. We’re proud to partner with Sustainable Food Center and donate a portion of the sales from this event back to their organization. For more information on Sustainable Food Center and how you can get involved\, please visit https://sustainablefoodcenter.org/.\n \n\n\nNote: Doors open at 6:15pm and the event starts at 6:30pm. You may choose to arrive early and separately purchase our wine or beer pairings from the Cheese Shop prior to the class the day of the event. Should you choose to bring your own wine or beer\, there is a $4 set-up fee. As the tasting wraps up around 8:00pm\, we’ll give you and your guests time to mingle and enjoy the Cheese House\, while we cut-to-order any cheese from the class that you’d like to purchase so you can re-create the tasting at home. Personal delivery of cheese directly to your chair. Does it get any better than that?\n\nYou can purchase your ticket here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/cheese-101/
LOCATION:Antonelli’s Cheese House\, 500 Park Boulevard\, Austin\, TX\, 78751\, United States
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SUMMARY:Free Class: Organic Weed Control
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, July 31st at 10am – Stacie Primeaux presents “Organic Weed Control.” \nWhen Ben Franklin said\, “Nothing is certain except for death and taxes\,” he revealed that he was not a gardener. Gardeners know that weeds should be added to that list. Stacie will go over the types of weeds common in Central Texas landscapes and the organic strategies used to control them. \nCome find out which weeding tools are the best and learn how to prevent weeds from popping up in the first place! Stacie has over a decade of gardening experience\, is a valued member of our Information Desk staff\, and works on the Grounds Crew caring for The Natural Gardener’s herb garden.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/free-class-organic-weed-control-3/
LOCATION:The Natural Gardener\, 8648 Old Bee Caves Road \, Austin\, TX\, 78735\, United States
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SUMMARY:Look and See: A Portrait Of Wendell Berry With Filmmaker Q and A
DESCRIPTION:The Alamo Drafthouse and the Multicultural Refugee Coalition are hosting a film screening and Q&A with filmmaker Laura Dunn\, New Leaf Farm Director Steven Hebbard\, New Leaf Agriculture Coordinator Wandaka Musongera\, and Barton Springs Mill owner James Brown. \nAbout the Film:\nLOOK & SEE revolves around the divergent stories of several residents of Henry County\, Kentucky who each face difficult choices that will dramatically reshape their relationship with the land and their community. \nTickets available here: https://drafthouse.com/austin/show/look-see-a-portrait-of-wendell-berry
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/look-and-see-a-portrait-of-wendell-berry-with-filmmaker-q-and-a/
LOCATION:Alamo Drafthouse Slaughter\, 5701 W Slaughter Ln\, Austin\, TX\, 78749\, United States
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SUMMARY:Green Leases: The Business Case For High Performing Buildings
DESCRIPTION:From Austin Energy Green Building –\nBrokers and agents are at the core of every real estate transaction\, and now more than ever\, commercial real estate brokers are paying attention to green building practices. From new technology and regulations\, to corporate responsibility and sustainability programs\, demand for increasingly efficient spaces and buildings that achieve designations such as LEED\, Austin Energy Green Building or ENERGY STAR is more than just a trend in commercial real estate; it’s here to stay.\n\nLearn how green/energy efficient buildings are evolving to become the high-performance standard across the commercial and industrial market. Whether you’ve been working with green buildings for decades or you’re just getting started\, this course shows how actual buildings incorporate energy efficiency and sustainability elements and how these play into operational and investment decisions for long-term success and financial gains.\n\nHighlights:\n\n\nmajor drivers for green building demand\nrelevant local energy policies and opportunities\nenergy efficiency & sustainability in traditional leases\ncase studies and resources\n\n\nSponsors \nInstitute for Market Transformation\, ABOR\, Austin Energy Green Building and ECAD\n \nClick the RSVP link here for more details and registration.\nLight breakfast served. This course has been approved for 2 CEUs – TREC #34532\, ABoR #0127.\nAIA and USGBC CEUs are pending.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/green-leases-the-business-case-for-high-performing-buildings/
LOCATION:Austin Board of REALTORS\, 4800 Spicewood Springs Rd.\, Austin\, TX\, 78759\, United States
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SUMMARY:Imagine Austin Speaker Series: Building Community Resilience
DESCRIPTION:From the Imagine Austin Speaker Series and the City of Austin Office of Sustainability –\nJoin us for another exciting Imagine Austin Speaker Series event with George Washington University’s Wendy Ellis and Dallas Chief Resilience Officer Theresa O’Donnell as they discuss Building Community Resilience\, a national collaborative that seeks to improve the health and life outcomes of children\, families\, and communities. Our speakers will focus on helping Austin communities not only “bounce back” in the face of adversity\, but bound forward into a more sustainable future. \nThis speaker series event is free and open to the public. \nThe Imagine Austin Speaker Series is an opportunity to promote and implement the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan through shared dialogue and mutual learning. We invite targeted thought leaders from around the nation to give talks on various subjects to promote and implement the vision and policies set forth in Imagine Austin. \nLearn more about this event and the Imagine Austin Speaker Series at austintexas.gov/imagineaustin/speakerseries
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LOCATION:George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center\, 1165 Angelina Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
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SUMMARY:Open Volunteer Opportunity: Gus Garcia Tree Love
DESCRIPTION:From the Austin Parks Foundation –\nJoin your friends\, neighbors and fellow park-lovers as we give back at Gus Garcia Park by mulching newly-planted trees that need this care to grow! \nThe group will mulch a group of young trees\, a vital activity for the long-term support of our beautiful trees in Austin\, especially as the heat of late summer sets in. \nWe will provide tools\, gloves\, and fresh\, cold drinking water – please bring your own water bottles to reduce waste. We will also provide music for motivation and KIND bars for snacks! \nWe look forward to having you all out at Gus Garcia District Park! You can RSVP here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/open-volunteer-opportunity-gus-garcia-tree-love/
LOCATION:Gus Garcia District Park\, 1201 E Rundberg Ln\, Austin\, TX\, 78753\, United States
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SUMMARY:Free Class: Austin Home Solar Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 4th at 10am – John Simon from Freedom Solar Power presents “Austin Home Solar Workshop.”  \nSolar power is growing\, and prices in Texas have dropped more than 50 percent over the past 5 years. At the same time\, rebates and tax credits are being squeezed. Join us for a solar workshop and Q&A session on the benefits and costs of installing a solar power system on your home. \nLearn how to cut your power bills\, improve your home\, take advantage of thousands in government incentives\, help the environment\, and become energy independent.  A must-attend event for new homeowners\, pool owners\, growing families\, electric car owners or shoppers\, and anyone who pays an electric bill! \nNatural Gardener customers can get $1000 off SunPower systems by visiting: FreedomSolarPower.com/NaturalGardener
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/free-class-austin-home-solar-workshop/
LOCATION:The Natural Gardener\, 8648 Old Bee Caves Road \, Austin\, TX\, 78735\, United States
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SUMMARY:Aquaponics: Off the Grid And On the Cheap
DESCRIPTION:From Brite Ideas –\nFree Class from Brite Ideas: Aquaponics – Off The Grid & On The Cheap \nDoing as much as you can with few resources can be a challenge. Self-sufficiency can come with high upfront costs\, even though it is more stable and cheaper to operate in the long run. Learn how to economize on energy and equipment by taking advantage of reused materials.  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/aquaponics-off-the-grid-and-on-the-cheap-2/
LOCATION:Brite Ideas\, 4201 South Congress Ave.\, Ste. 310\, Austin\, TX\, 78745\, United States
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SUMMARY:Free Class: Organic Veggie Gardening 101
DESCRIPTION:From the Natural Gardener –\nSunday\, August 5th at 10am – Linda Wall presents “Organic Veggie Gardening 101.” \nHave you ever wanted to learn how to grow your own food\, but didn’t know where to start?  Linda will walk us through all the basics from soil prep\, to raised beds\, to planting in the right season. Linda grows much of her own food at her home in Spicewood\, land that has been in her family for 4 generations – over 100 years! \nGrowing up\, her family raised all their own food\, and you can watch her continue that tradition on her blog at  TheRedneckHippie.com. In her role as horticulturist at the Natural Gardener\, along with her consulting business (AustinGardenConsultant.com)\, she has helped many new gardeners get started over the years. She loves when they bring in “baby pictures” of their garden and hopes to see photos of yours soon\, too.  Come join us as Linda shares her extensive experience in a wonderful storytelling style.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/free-class-organic-veggie-gardening-101-27/
LOCATION:The Natural Gardener\, 8648 Old Bee Caves Road \, Austin\, TX\, 78735\, United States
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