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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.

Pete Rivera
Austin Places You Should Know
Amy Stansbury

What’s Next For This East Austin Green Space?

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

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Lucia Athens
Blogs
Amy Stansbury

2019 Earth Month Message From Lucia Athens

Sponsored Post – from the City of Austin Office of Sustainability    Written by Lucia Athens, Chief Sustainability Officer for the City of Austin    Earth Month brings warmer weather, blooming plants, and birdsong in abundance. It’s a great time to immerse ourselves in nature,

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Movies In The Park
EcoBits
Amy Stansbury

Movies In The Park Is Back!

Partner Post – from the Austin Parks Foundation   What could be better than watching one of your favorite movies… in one of your favorite Austin parks? That’s what “Movies In The Park” is all about… and the 2019 season starts next week.   Hosted by the Austin

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Westcave Grotto
EcoBits
Amy Stansbury

Here’s Something Fun To Do With The Kids Over Spring Break

Sponsored Post – from Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center   Looking for something fun to do with the kids this week? (You know, when they’re out of school and starting to drive you a little crazy?)   Check out Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center! It’s a nature preserve on Hamilton Pool Road,

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Texas State Park Ambassadors
EcoBits
Amy Stansbury

Love Parks? Become A Texas State Park Ambassador.

Obsessed with Enchanted Rock State Park? Inks Lake? Pedernales Falls? Then have we got an amazing opportunity to share with you! Applications are currently being accepted for the Texas State Park Ambassador program. What’s that? The Texas State Park Ambassador program is open to Texans ages 18 to 30. Each

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EcoBits
Amy Stansbury

Here’s How You Can Become A Natural Leader

Wish you could make more of a positive impact in your community? Eager to make a real change in the world around you?   Then the Meadows Center’s Natural Leaders Summit might be just the thing for you. The free two-day summit is geared towards diverse young leaders (ages 18-29) who are

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Greening Youth Foundation
Blogs
Amy Stansbury

Bringing Diversity To The Outdoors

“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,”

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Roberta Crenshaw
EcoBits
Amy Stansbury

Exploring The Origins Of Austin’s Green Identity

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

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It's My Park Day 2017
Community News + Partner Posts
Amy Stansbury

Here’s How You Can Show Your Love For Austin Parks

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

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Fortlandia
EcoBits
Amy Stansbury

Build A Fort. Play Outside. Earn Money.

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

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