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SUMMARY:Free Class: Watering - The Most Common Garden Problem
DESCRIPTION:From the Natural Gardener –\nTuesday\, August 28th at 10am – “Watering: The most Common Garden Problem” \nCome join the Natural Gardeners own Stacie Primeaux for an enlightening look at one of the most common issues in the landscape.  It can be more difficult than people realize to tell whether you are over or under watering. And whether the discoloration on your leaves is related to how they are being watered.  Different types of plants have varying water requirements. Why are we watering everything the same way! \nStacie 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.  She will share her valuable insights into one of the most basic elements of the garden!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/free-class-watering-the-most-common-garden-problem/
LOCATION:The Natural Gardener\, 8648 Old Bee Caves Road \, Austin\, TX\, 78735\, United States
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SUMMARY:Solar Austin Happy Hour: Solar Manufacturing In Texas
DESCRIPTION:From Solar Austin –\nThis month\, Sam Martens\, Director of Commercial Operations at Mission Solar will share the story of how the company ended up in San Antonio and will discuss related industry dynamics. \nAs one of only a few solar manufacturers in Central Texas\, Mission Solar began with providing modules to San Antonio’s municipal electric utility\, CPS Energy. Mr. Martens will walk us through Mission’s expansion into commercial and residential markets\, future growth possibilities\, and how the solar manufacturing industry continues to evolve\, including industry challenges and strengths. \nSam Martens has been with Mission Solar since 2013. He serves as Mission Solar Energy’s Commercial Operations Director. He previously worked as an equity analyst at Macquarie Group\, the Royal Bank of Scotland and most recently CIMB Band\, Malaysia\, responsible for the Asian semiconductor and solar sectors. Earlier in his career\, he worked in information technology (IT) policy research at a Korean government think tank. He has his bachelor’s in arts degree in international studies\, focusing on economics and international studies\, from Korea University. He is fluent in English and Korean. \nWe hope you will join us on the fourth Tuesday of August for this interesting discussion on solar manufacturing in Central Texas.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/solar-austin-happy-hour-solar-manufacturing-in-texas/
LOCATION:Scholz Garten\, 1607 San Jacinto Street \, Austin\, Texas \, Select a Country:
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SUMMARY:Ice Cream Making Workshop Benefitting SFC
DESCRIPTION:From the Sustainable Food Center –\nLick Honest Ice Creams is “Gettin’ Figgy With It” this August in support of the Sustainable Food Center! \nOn August 28th or 30th\, learn how to make delicious ice cream like a professional in a hands-on ice cream making workshop! You can get your tickets here. \nChef and Co-Founder Anthony Sobotik will lead the two-hour workshops at CRAFT\, teaching participants how to make goat cheese ice cream with wine-soaked figs\, featuring figs sourced from Urban Roots. Participants will have the chance to churn their own ice cream in groups and take home their very own handmade pint. The classes are co-sponsored by Made In Cookware and Becker Vineyards\, and 100% of the proceeds with benefit SFC. \nTickets are $45 and the price includes:\n-Hands-on ice cream making demonstration\, with a pint-worth of ice cream participants can take home to enjoy later.\n-Gifts cards to redeem for 1 pint at any Lick Honest Ice Creams location.\n-A recipe card so participants can replicate the experience at home.\n-Wine by Becker Vineyards\n-The chance to win premium cookware from Made In Cookware
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/ice-cream-making-workshop-benefitting-sfc/2018-08-28/
LOCATION:CRAFT\, 4704 E Cesar Chavez St\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
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SUMMARY:Naturally Funny: A Comedy Night For The Austin Parks Foundation
DESCRIPTION:From the Austin Parks Foundation –\nAustin Parks Foundation is teaming up with Wright Bros. Brew & Brew to bring you a night of comedy\, coffee\, and cold ones! Stay tuned for updates on comedians and hosts\, but make sure to buy tickets before it’s too late (we promise it’ll be a great lineup). \nTickets can be purchased online for $7 before the event\, or for $10 at the door. \nComedians:\nElizabeth Spears\nCarina Magyar\nChris Cubas\nEnzo Priesnitz \n**This event is recommended 18+ due to mature content**
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/naturally-funny-a-comedy-night-for-the-austin-parks-foundation/
LOCATION:Wright Bros. Brew and Brew\, 500 San Marcos Street #105\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
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SUMMARY:Waking The Sleeping Giant - A Climate Workshop
DESCRIPTION:From Earth Day Austin and the University of Texas Arlington –\nThis free workshop will be offered four times this year. This workshop is offered through the University of Texas – Arlington’s Zero Waste Network in cooperation with the Earth Day Austin\, and Nurtured World. Using the latest regional models for climate change we will focus on the affects\, and help you plan ahead\, and… \nIdentify the key environmental issues that affect you.\nReduce your impact\nSave money\nImprove quality of life \nTopics Covered at the Training: \nClimate Change Effects for Central Texas Region – Learn how the climate is expected to change and what it means to you\, as well as how local governments are planning for changes in rainfall\, heat and extreme weather events. \nPlanning for Resilience – How the region is planning for changes in rainfall\, heat\, and extreme weather events. Learn decisions you can make today to plan for the future. \nHear the lived experiences of people impacted by extreme weather events \nExplore the question: What if disasters were our biggest opportunities for building better communities? Utilizing disruptive techniques to promote sustainable\, equitable and profitable solutions for the community. \nYour choices and the Environment – Discover which actions you take that have the biggest environmental impact\, and how small changes can make a big difference for you\, and the environment. \nSaving Money\, Protecting the Environment – Proven techniques to reduce your monthly bills by reducing your use of electricity\, gasoline\, water and disposal of waste. \nProsperity and Environment – What is important to you and how does your interaction with the environment help or hinder you from living the life you want. \nThe latest models for the Austin climate predict changes that will affect our lives\, and the way we plan for the future. This workshop will focus on the affects\, and help you plan ahead. \nYou can RSVP here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/waking-the-sleeping-giant-a-climate-workshop/
LOCATION:Austin Green Room\, 4804 B Grover Avenue\, Austin\, TX\, United States
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SUMMARY:Free Class: Homemade Soap Making
DESCRIPTION:From the Natural Gardener –\nSaturday\, September 1st at 10am – “Homemade Soap Making” with Jude Grey.  Cold-process soap making is a rewarding hobby that allows for ultimate customization in the quality and properties of your soap. It doesn’t need to be expensive\, or complicated — in fact\, Jude created her first batch of soap with existing old cookware and ingredients from the grocery store! \nOur live demonstration will teach you everything you need to know about the process of saponification\, so that you too can create your own homemade soaps! Learn what tools you need to begin\, how to batch lye\, which properties common fats and oils impart in a bar of soap\, and more. Attendees will also receive a few of Jude’s personal recipes to begin with\, and well as calculation notes for creating your own recipes.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/free-class-homemade-soap-making/
LOCATION:The Natural Gardener\, 8648 Old Bee Caves Road \, Austin\, TX\, 78735\, United States
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SUMMARY:Aquaponics Demystified
DESCRIPTION:From Brite Ideas –\nAquaponics systems are nutritious and educational\, but can be intimidating at the same time. Learn the basics of what an aquaponics system is\, how it works and how to make it function properly. Hands-on grow bed construction and system design demonstrated in class. \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/aquaponics-demystified-3/
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:Sunday\, September 2nd at 10am – Linda Wall presents “Organic Veggie Gardening 101.” Have 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! Growing 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.
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LOCATION:The Natural Gardener\, 8648 Old Bee Caves Road \, Austin\, TX\, 78735\, 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!) \nTickets can be purchased here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/austin-creative-reuse-kids-art-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Austin Creative Reuse Workshop Space\, 6406 N. IH 35 Suite 1301\, Austin\, TX\, 78752\, United States
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