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.
Want to help build a brand-new playground in Austin? Want to do it in just six hours? That’s what’s possible with KaBOOM! KaBOOM is national nonprofit dedicated to giving all kids, especially those living in poverty, great, safe places to play. On November 6th, they’re building
Stressing because all of the world’s problems seem so big? Feel like there’s nothing you can do to make a positive impact? Here’s one simple way you can make a difference… right in your own neighborhood. Sign up to become an It’s My Park Day
You’ve read the headlines. You’ve seen the photos. The Amazon is burning. But what exactly does that mean? Earlier this week, we sat down with Marshall Huggins, chief of staff with the Rainforest Partnership, and asked him this exact question. (The Rainforest Partnership
This one’s for all you teachers out there. Close your eyes and imagine your dream project. What’s the one program you would love to start at your school, if only you had the money? Now’s the time to go for it! Applications are open for the City
Sponsored Post – from the City of Austin Office of Sustainability Meet Ilya Shmulenson, Deputy Director at PEAS (Partners for Education, Agriculture, and Sustainability). When Ilya was growing up, he didn’t have access to outdoor learning. It wasn’t until he attended college that he
Fanny Cornejo loves monkeys. Ten years ago, she actually spent five months living with yellow-tailed woolly monkeys in Peru. No people. Just a tent, weekly supply drops, and steep mountains. Which made following the fast-moving monkeys difficult. So difficult that in the beginning,
Molly Stevens grew up in nature. “As a young child, my father used to get us up early in the morning,” Molly said in a recent interview with AEN. “It was kind of like going to church.” As Molly remembers it, her father
Where does your food come from? It’s a simple question, but according to the folks at the Rainforest Partnership, it’s an important and impactful one. That’s because about 80 percent of global deforestation is caused by agricultural production (especially from products like beef, palm oil,
#43. That’s where Austin’s parks system ranks amongst the 100 largest cities in the US. The ranking comes from the Trust For Public Land’s annual ParkScore rankings. The top three cities were Washington DC, St. Paul, and Minneapolis. The ParkScore is based off of four main criteria – acreage, investment, amenities,
#43. That’s where Austin’s parks system ranks amongst the 100 largest cities in the US. The ranking comes from the Trust For Public Land’s annual ParkScore rankings. The top three cities were Washington DC, St. Paul, and Minneapolis. The ParkScore is based off of four main criteria – acreage, investment, amenities,
“We will be judged on how we treat the most vulnerable in our community. If someone has nowhere else to sleep, they shouldn’t be charged with a crime simply for sleeping in public. If a person has no money for food or busfare, it shouldn’t
Tucked away in East Austin is a rare thing – a piece of undeveloped land, complete with panoramic views of the city that surrounds it. For years, residents of the nearby Springdale-Airport and Hog Pen neighborhoods have been pushing for it be cleaned up