Who doesn’t love to play outside? But in a city that’s growing as quickly as Austin, available greenspace is harder and harder to find. That’s why we write stories about land conservation efforts… along with some fun tips for exploring all the natural resources Austin has to offer.
From the Austin Parks Foundation – Have a park or trail in your neighborhood that could use a little TLC? Now’s the time to do something about it. Project registration is open for the Austin Park Foundation’s It’s My Park Day on March 4th. Held
Five hundred and twenty acres of idyllic Hill Country land was preserved last week. With help from the Trust for Public Land a 520-acre piece of land (known as Peaceful Springs) has just been added to the Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge, permanently protecting the land
From the Hill Country Alliance – The annual Rainwater Revival is the largest gathering of rainwater harvesting businesses and contractors in the state. Now in its 7th year, the Revival continues to evangelize the message of delicious water that comes free from the sky and
What are the biggest issues facing Austin today? The most common answers to that question are transportation and affordability. Well, Prop 1 affects both of them. Which means that this is the big one. This is the issue of this local election season. So now’s
If you’re passionate about connecting children to nature, another way you can get involved is by becoming an Explore Austin mentor. Explore Austin is a local nonprofit organization that combines the benefits of mentoring and outdoor adventure in a six-year program for underserved youth. Here’s how
Connecting children to nature is important. It helps reduce their risk for developing serious health problems, improves academic performance, lowers stress, and just makes them happier human beings. If there is one organization in town that know this best, it’s Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center. With their
Amazing volunteer opportunity alert! Volunteer registration is now open for National Public Lands Day on September 24th. National Public Lands Day is the nation’s largest, single-day volunteer effort for public lands, parks, trails, and green spaces. Austin’s annual event is hosted by the Austin Parks Foundation and Texas Conservation Corps. Volunteers can
The city is continuing its efforts to better connect children with nature and is once again, looking for public input. As you might remember, the city is currently working on developing a strategic plan to ensure that the children who need it the most have access to
Republic Square Park is getting a facelift. The Austin Parks Foundation, Downtown Austin Alliance, and the city’s Parks and Recreation Department have teamed up to oversee a $5.8 million renovation project of the historic downtown park. Republic Square Park has a long and storied history
Connecting children to nature is important. It helps reduce their risk for developing serious health problems, improves academic performance, lowers stress, and just makes them happier human beings. The city’s Parks and Recreation Department recognizes these benefits and is now leading an effort to develop
Austin’s parks have been receiving some big grants lately. Last month, the Austin Nature and Science Center won a $20,000 grant from the National Recreation and Park Association and the Walt Disney Company. The money will go toward anew climbing wall for the Austin Nature and
There’s a new trail in town! The long-awaited Northern Walnut Creek Trail opened in North Austin last week. The 3.2 mile-long concrete trail begins at the Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park and runs under MoPac near Balcones District Park. Major access points can be found in Gracywoods Park, Walnut Creek Metropolitan