Coming this week – 2 events you’ll want to consider – Permaculture, y mas
Hello, Folks
Two events coming up that I hope you’ll consider and chat up/forward on to freinds/associates:
January 26, 2010
The Barton Springs salamander. The gold-cheeked warbler. Austin is home to lots of unique and endangered species. That’s why we write stories about efforts to protect them (and the best ways to spot them in the wild).
Family Friday: (Watching) For the Birds
Lucas Miller begins the new year with another fun and inexpensive activity that will get you and your kids out into nature. The Christian Science Monitor’s gardening section recently shared planting advice in Annuals and Perennials that Attract Birds to Your Yard so, if you have wee ones, know you can also explore the world of birding by bringing nature to you. This month I’m thinking about birdwatching, or just “birding” as it’s usually called by the pro’s. Yes, there are professional birdwatchers.
January 16, 2010
Scientists Grow Meat In Lab For The First Time in the Netherlands
This article from The Telegraph says that edible meat might be grown in laboratories in five years. This is a great development.
December 3, 2009
Media Coverage Of The New Book “Eating Animals”
Have you heard about Jonathan Safran Foer’s new book? It’s called, simply, Eating Animals. It deals with both the ethical and environmental consequences of eating meat.
November 19, 2009
Invitation: Save Barton Creek Association Annual Party and Awards Ceremony on November 23rd
The Save Barton Creek Association invites you to join us in
celebrating our 30th year of working to protect the six watersheds of
the Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer. The past year has seen many
challenges and many successes. Learn about our victories past and
present and how you can join the cause. Enjoy a traditional
Thanksgiving meal courtesy of Salt Lick and honor those who have
done the most to protect our aquifer.
WHO: Save Barton Creek Association Board, members, and friends.
WHAT: Annual Party and Awards Ceremony.
WHEN: Monday, November 23, from 6:00pm-9:00pm.
WHERE: Zilker Clubhouse, 200 Zilker Clubhouse Drive. See map link below.
WHY: Because you love the aquifer, local food, beer, and good company.
Zilker Clubhouse Map: http://tinyurl.com/sbca-annualparty
Contact: Kedron Touvell, 512-680-5998, me@kedrontouvell.com
NOTE: This is a free event, feel free to bring friends.
Also, be sure to check out our 2009 Newsletter:
http://www.savebartoncreek.org/2009newsletter
November 17, 2009
Aspartame as Ant Poison
Those of you who have lived in Austin for any length of time will understand my animosity towards fire ants. With all the incredibly welcome rain we’ve had in the last few weeks, fire ant mounds have been popping up all over town. To help anyone who is looking for child- and environment-safe options for dealing with fire ants, I wanted to revisit a post on using aspartame as ant poison.
October 14, 2009
August 21, 2009
Leadership Council: Shaping Austin’s EcoMovement
THEN to NOW
Austin EcoNetwork has been around for over six years but we have only recently become a website. In case you aren’t familiar, here’s a very short history:
In 2003 I wrote a letter inviting dozens of environmental community leaders to a meeting to explore what we could do to collectively be more successful as sustainability advocates by communicating, cooperating, and collaborating more.
Approximately 45 of Austin’s leading nonprofit, government, business, and community leaders participated in that initial meeting held at Casa de Luz.
August 12, 2009
TCEQ Accepting Nominations For Texas Environmental Excellence Awards
TCEQ Accepting Nominations For Texas Environmental Excellence Awards
Entry Deadline is October 16
Entry Deadline is October 16
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2010 Texas Environmental Excellence Awards – the state’s highest environmental honor.
The annual awards, which recognize achievements that significantly reduce waste, conserve natural resources, and prevent pollution, are presented by the governor’s office and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. A governor’s blue ribbon committee identifies outstanding contributions in 11 diverse categories. The public may nominate an individual, community, company, or organization for an award.
August 5, 2009
Take Action! Mercury in our seafood
Dear Austin EcoNetwork community, Oceana is coming to Austin and we need your help to get Walmart and its subsidiary Sam’s Club to post warnings about mercury, a powerful neurotoxin that contaminates seafood. I’m bringing our campaign mascot, a giant cartoon swordfish, to town next Thursday and Friday on his mission to show the company that customers across the country support our campaign. Will you help out?
August 1, 2009
Eco-Change Exchange Reflections and Results
Beloved Community:
On June 25, 2009, over 40 Austin Environmental groups hosted an Eco-Change Exchange community forum to welcome our new Mayor and City Council members. During the opening reception participants enjoyed delicious, local, organic food provided by Barr Mansion as they milled among the closely packed table displays by environmental groups. Later council chambers buzzed with conversation about how to make Austin a leader among sustainable cities. The evening ended with a reading of a “Letter from the Future” written by the mayor of Austin in 2109. The letter thanked the visionary and dedicated participants of the Eco-Change Exchange for setting in motion changes that led to a beautiful, sustainable reality for people in 2109.
July 7, 2009
Letter from the Future – Presented to the Eco-Change Exchange June 25, 2009
EMAIL FROM THE FUTURE
Note: Just this morning we received this email dated June 25, 2109 signed by the Mayor of Austin. Austin is the premier sustainable American city! This email from the future is in appreciation for all the work you do for the people of today and tomorrow.
Dear Citizens of 2009,
Today we held a celebration in your honor. We call you our Sustainers, our elders, who began the revolution of thought and actions that make our life here in 2109 possible. We thank you for having the vision that brought sustainability, peace and justice to our world.
June 26, 2009