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.
“I like to say at GYF that we are myth busters because people are always saying, ‘well we would love to engage underrepresented communities of color, but they’re just not out there. They’re not interested in the environment.’ We’re like wait. That’s not true,”
Barton Springs Pool. The Greenbelt. Lady Bird Lake. These are places that define Austin.. but how did we end up with them in the first place? Why are they still open and accessible for the public to enjoy, despite years of growth in the
Sponsored Post – from the Austin Parks Foundation We all love Austin’s parks. But it takes a lot of work to keep them looking so nice and pretty. That’s where you come in. Volunteer registration is now open for the Austin Parks Foundation’s It’s
Sponsored Post – from the Children In Nature Collaborative Of Austin Who inspires you? Is it a science teacher who introduces their students to the wonders of the natural world? A nonprofit leader who works tirelessly to create new, exciting, and innovative programs for
Raise your hand if you loved building forts as a kid! Now’s the time to reawaken that childhood creativity with the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center’s Fortlandia exhibit. The Wildflower Center is currently accepting applications from creative individuals, groups, firms, and students to design, construct, and display forts as
“I think it’s easy to talk about equity, diversity, and inclusion… but how do you live by it? In terms of, do you set goals around it? Do you assess yourself to see how well you’re doing? Do you tie your program outcomes to actually
It’s mid December, which means the stress of holiday gift shopping is in full swing. You know the drill. The hours spent running from store to store (or scrolling from site to site), all to find gifts that might end up in the trash bin
Parks. We all love ’em, but how can we make them even better? Wish we had more community gardens? Off-leash dog areas? Rock climbing? Archery? Now’s your chance to share your ideas. The Austin Parks and Recreation Department is currently working on its long range plan, deciding
Explore your creative side this weekend with the Creek Show, hosted annually by the Waller Creek Conservancy. Through November 17th (from 6pm to 10pm) there will be six new pieces of light-based art displayed along Waller Creek between 9th and 11th streets downtown. The entire event is free, open to the
Sponsored Post – from the Austin Parks Foundation You love our city’s parks. They’re where you relax, walk your dogs, go for a run, or play frisbee golf. But they wouldn’t be so relaxing and beautiful without a little help every once and
Sponsored Post – from the Hill Country Alliance The Hill Country Living + Rainwater Revival FESTIVAL returns to the Dripping Spring Ranch Park on Saturday, October 20th from 10am to 5pm. This free, one-day event promises something for everyone who loves the Texas Hill
Sponsored Post – from the Austin Parks Foundation Itching for a way to attend ACL Fest… without paying for the expensive ticket? The Austin Parks Foundation is here to help. The Austin Parks Foundation is looking for volunteers for their two main eco programs at the festival – Rock and Recycle