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.
Sponsored Post – from the City of Austin Office of Sustainability Just how beloved are Austin’s trails? Go take a stroll along Lady Bird Lake on a Saturday and you’ll have all the evidence you need. In fact, some might say that this tree-lined
This week, it got a little easier to bike in downtown Austin. After 37 years, the Shoal Creek Trail Gap Project is finally open to the public. After being destroyed by a flood in 1981, the stretch of the Shoal Creek Trail from 5th Street to West
Free leadership training, mountain biking, backpacking, fishing, and the opportunity to represent your favorite Texas park. That’s what’s included in the Texas State Park Ambassador program… and better yet, it’s now accepting applications. The Texas State Park Ambassador program is open to Texans ages 18 to 30.
America’s trails, parks, and outdoor spaces are universally beloved… but it takes a lot of work to keep them in tip top shape. That’s where National Trails Day comes into play. On June 2nd, thousands of Americans will come to together to volunteer their time in improving 2,802
Nature In The City Podcast Episode 4: Discordant Harmony And New Ecology This year Dr. Kevin Anderson, a geographer and philosopher managing the Environmental Research Center for the City of Austin, will take us on an exploration of “Nature and the American Mind”, examining
Have opinions about where Austin should put a new professional soccer stadium? Now’s your chance to share ’em! The City of Austin is hosting a series of information sessions and public input opportunities next week. The discussion will focus primarily around one particular tract of land (McKalla Place),
Sponsored Post – from the Austin Parks Foundation City Council and key city leaders want to hear from you about your thoughts and priorities for the city budget! New this year to the budget development process are town halls in each district attended by
See our city in a completely different way this weekend with the City Nature Challenge. Taking place in more than 75 cities on six different continents, the City Nature Challenge is an international competition to see which city can spot the most species between April 27th and April 30th.
Nature. What role does it play in our national culture? How did it impact the very founding of America? And what does it mean for us today, as our country becomes more and more urbanized? These are the questions that Dr. Kevin Anderson is
Sponsored Post – from the Austin Parks Foundation Have a park in your neighborhood that you think could use a little TLC? Now’s your chance to actually do something about it. The Austin Parks Foundation is currently accepting applications for its Community Grants and
Sponsored Post – from TreeFolks Who doesn’t love trees? They give us shade, fresh air, beauty, and a solid base for a good rope swing into Barton Creek. But as much as Austin loves trees, it’s a constant effort to keep them healthy and
Nature In The City Podcast Episode 3: Perspectives On Nature And The City This year Dr. Kevin Anderson, a geographer and philosopher managing the Environmental Research Center for the City of Austin, will take us on an exploration of “Nature and the American Mind”,