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SUMMARY:Civic Engagement Made Simple
DESCRIPTION:Come out April 14th from 7 pm to 8 pm to La Madeleines at 5493 Brodie Ln Austin\, TX 78745\, to listen to Amy Stansbury talk about how to make a difference and become more engaged in your community’s future politically and in other ways. Come anywhere from 6:30 pm to 7 pm to get your food ordered and drinks purchased\, and to socialize! \nAmy Stansbury is the Editor-In-Chief of The Austin Common\, a local news site and civic education organization that uses art and social media to make learning about local government easy\, accessible\, and even a little bit fun. She’s also the host of The Austin Common Radio Hour\, a podcast & radio show on 91.7 FM and the co-author of “A Beginner’s Guide To Local Government\,” a coloring book/zine that teaches Austinites how local government works and how to make their voice be heard on the local level. \nWhen she’s not nerding out over City Council meetings\, Amy enjoys spending time outdoors You can keep up with Amy on The Austin Common’s Instagram page – @The_Austin_Common.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/civic-engagement-made-simple/
LOCATION:La Madeleine French Bakery and Cafe – Brodie Lane\, 5493 Brodie Ln\, Austin\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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SUMMARY:SBCA June Virtual Happy Hour with Austin Water Utilities
DESCRIPTION:MONDAY 6/13 @ 7pm on Zoom Monthly Happy Hour is back! \nThanks for staying tuned as we took a break last month. This June we are joined by Helen Gerlach and Marisa Flores-Gonzalez of City of Austin’s Water Utilities Department. Helen and Marisa will be discussing Austin Water’s Aquifer Storage Recovery Project. ASR is a storage strategy that other water utilities in Texas and around the world use to store water in a natural aquifer when it is available during wet times\, and withdraw the stored water during times when other supplies are needed. ASR will improve Austin’s climate resiliency as a second source of water in drought or emergency situations. Invite your friends and see you there!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/sbca-june-virtual-happy-hour-with-austin-water-utilities/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220418T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220418T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T091320
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SUMMARY:SBCA Happy Hour with Hill Country Alliance’s Sydney Beckner
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly Happy Hour next week! For April\, we will be joined by Sydney Beckner\, the Water Program Manager of Hill Country Alliance!\n \n\nSydney will be presenting HCA’s “State of the Hill Country” Report. This project defines and calculates eight metrics for tracking trends related to changes in the natural resources of the Texas Hill Country\, including unincorporated population\, conserved land\, developed land\, pristine streams\, water consumption\, spring flow\, night-sky visibility\, and conservation investment. \nListen in and ask questions about the future of our Hill Country!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/sbca-happy-hour-with-hill-country-alliances-sydney-beckner/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220314T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220314T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T091320
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SUMMARY:SBCA's March Happy Hour with PODER
DESCRIPTION:Interested in Austin’s transition into a tech hub and what that means for our environment? Then attend our next Happy Hour!\n\n\n \nSBCA is excited to hold our next Happy Hour of 2022 on Monday\, March 14th at 7 PM on Zoom. This month\, we welcome two guests\, Alexia Leclercq and Paul DiFiore. Alexia is an organizer\, educator\, and researcher at PODER and a cofounder of their own social-environmental justice education non-profit. Paul Difiore is a freelance consultant in public and government affairs as well as an environmental advocate for PODER and Save Our Spring Alliance.\n\n\n \nOur guests will be discussing PODER’s Colorado River Conservancy Project and their work with Tesla on determining the environmental and community impacts of their new Austin project.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/sbcas-march-happy-hour-with-poder/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220312T110000
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SUMMARY:SBCA Hike at Violet Crown Trail 290 Entrance
DESCRIPTION:Join SBCA for our weekly hike! Naturalist Sarah Larocca will lead us along the Violet Crown trail and introduce us to common plants.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/sbca-hike-at-violet-crown-trail-290-entrance/
LOCATION:Violet Crown Trail\, 290 Trailhead\, Frontage road of 290 near Brodie Lane \, Sunset Valley\, TX\, 78735\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor/Fitness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220220T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220220T110000
DTSTAMP:20260426T091320
CREATED:20220217T183804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220217T183804Z
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SUMMARY:SBCA Hike at Goat Cave Karst Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION:SBCA is excited to introduce weekly hikes in 2022! Get your nature fix\, meet new people\, and learn a few things along the way with our resident naturalist Andrew Harrod.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/sbca-hike-at-goat-cave-karst-nature-preserve/
LOCATION:Karst Goat Cave Preserve\, 3900 Deer Ln\, Austin\, TX\, 78749\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor/Fitness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220207T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220207T200000
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SUMMARY:Save Barton Creek Association Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:SBCA is thrilled to hold our first Happy Hour of the year on Monday\, February 7th at 7 pm. Our guest will be Leslie Uppinghouse from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center\, who’ll give some tips on how to add Texas native plants to your garden and yard. She’ll also discuss the benefits of land stewardship\, show us around the Wildflower Center’s online plant database\, and answer your questions on native plants!\n \nLeslie is the Lead Horticulturist of the Central Gardens East.\n \nSBCA Happy Hours are always on the first Monday of the month\, so mark your calendar! While our discussion with Leslie will be on Zoom\, we hope to move back to in-person social events soon. \nZoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86709427585
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/save-barton-creek-association-happy-hour/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Happy Hour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211122T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211122T190000
DTSTAMP:20260426T091320
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SUMMARY:42nd Annual SBCA Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us virtually on Monday\, November 22\, 2021 from 6 to 7pm for the 42nd Annual SBCA Party. We’ll re-connect\, celebrate successes\, and honor award winners for Austin and Hill Country water quality and environmental protection.\n \nAlthough we would love to be back in-person at our usual Zilker Clubhouse venue\, we hope to see all our friends\, partners\, and supporters safely in this virtual environment. We encourage you to have small watch parties with close friends and family!\n \nWe are proud to present SBCA board members Roy Waley and Mina Shekarchi as our masters of ceremonies. Agenda includes: \nMusic by Bill Oliver and the Otter Space Band \nWelcome message from Congressman Lloyd Doggett \nState of SBCA Address by Board President Clark Hancock \nAnnual Awards\, Trivia\, and Prizes \n\n \nSave Barton Creek Association relies on financial support from our donors to do our work. Please consider making your annual contribution today. Thank you!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/42nd-annual-sbca-party/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Party With a Purpose
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210711T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210711T100000
DTSTAMP:20260426T091320
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SUMMARY:Lady Bird Lake Kayak Clean-Up
DESCRIPTION:SBCA has partnered with Austin Rowing Club to host a Kayaking/Lake Clean-Up event!\n \nARC will be providing 10 doubles kayaks with life jackets. SBCA is providing trash pickers and bags.\n \nSpots are limited to 20! Sign up a friend or prepare to partner! Bring your ID! \nPlease fill out the following forms before you arrive to fully reserve your spot!\nARC Adult Waiver: https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/605df9a63b637/web/\nARC Minor Waiver (if applicable\, minors must be accompanied by an adult)\nhttps://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/605dfc0917eaa/web/\nSBCA Waiver: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1OecfoTIFsGPgpoiLr1eMDecki4fabLvmitUafsVyJs4/edit?usp=sharing
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/lady-bird-lake-kayak-clean-up/
LOCATION:Austin Rowing Club\, 74 Trinity Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210710T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210710T100000
DTSTAMP:20260426T091320
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210707T180932Z
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SUMMARY:Oak Hill Tree Party
DESCRIPTION:Join SBCA and the Oak Hill Neighbors to raise awareness of TxDOT’s destructive\, wasteful\, and outdated design of the new Oak Hill Parkway. Speakers from the community will inform the press and celebrate the trees of Oak Hill.\n\n \nIt’s time to let the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) know that we strongly oppose their destruction of 288 legacy trees to build a twelve lane highway. You are cordially invited to Celebration of the Trees!\n\n \n​Location: Right of Way in front of Hampton Inn  (see detailed parking and gathering directions here)\n\n \nHow you can help: talk to neighbors and friends; post this information on your social media; sign the petition; make a donation – all donations will be matched\, dollar for dollar!\n\n \nVolunteer to: bring water bottles in ice chests; to make signs; bring card tables; to bring your musical instrument (or your whole band) and play for us\n\n\nDonations will be matched up to a total of $2\,500 through July 30th!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/oak-hill-tree-party/
LOCATION:Hampton Inn\, 6401 US Hwy 290 West\, Austin\, TX\, 78735\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activism/Protest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210607T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210607T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T091320
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SUMMARY:SBCA June Happy Hour: Love Letter To Bugs
DESCRIPTION:Love Letter to Bugs: beauty and importance of ants\, bees\, and wasps in Austin and beyond!\n\n \nWe are honored to host guest speaker Jen Schlauch! Schlauch is a researcher interested in ants\, bees\, and wasps. She studies symbiosis\, ecology\, and how to use mixed media art to communicate scientific topics and the beauty of the natural world to all audiences in a way that is exciting and accessible. She graduated from UT Austin in 2019 and is currently climbing trees in the rainforest of Costa Rica to study insects!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/sbca-june-happy-hour-love-letter-to-bugs/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210503T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210503T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T091320
CREATED:20210428T170053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210428T170212Z
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SUMMARY:May Virtual Happy Hour with Katie Coyne
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Virtual Happy Hour with Katie Coyne! Katie leads the Urban Ecology Studio at Asakura Robinson Architecture Firm where she works to integrate more science and data into their equity-driven practice. As some of us are still bouncing back from the winter storm\, Katie will present to us the ins and outs of disaster resiliency in the city and actions to be taken. RSVP on this event.\n \nMeeting ID: 995 7762 4538\nPasscode: 503617
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/may-virtual-happy-hour-with-katie-coyne/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Happy Hour,Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210430T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210430T180000
DTSTAMP:20260426T091320
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210408T190419Z
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SUMMARY:SBCA Earth Month Scavenger Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Participate in SBCA’s Earth Month scavenger hunt all April long! Download the spreadsheet at the link below to check off challenges and add up your points. The spreadsheet will be updated with more challenges weekly to follow along on your own. Add pictures and stories from your challenges in the discussion section of this event!\n\n \nJoin us online Friday\, April 30th at 5pm for a storytime and picture sharing of what you found! Link to come. See you there!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/sbca-earth-month-scavenger-hunt-2/
LOCATION:Online\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:Outdoor/Fitness,Party With a Purpose
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210405T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210405T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T091320
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210331T184217Z
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SUMMARY:Community Meeting on Long Branch Sewage Plant
DESCRIPTION:STOP SEWAGE IN BARTON CREEK!\n\n \nTCEQ\, the state’s environmental protection agency\, wants to let Houston businessman Stephen Cleveland build a sewage treatment plant at US 290 and Sawyer Ranch Road. TCEQ has just issued a draft permit that would let Cleveland dump up to 45\,000 gallons of partially treated sewage into the Long Branch tributary of Barton Creek every day.\n\n \nTell TCEQ that Cleveland should keep his sewage out of Barton Creek! Learn how to protect our creek by attending this online public meeting:\nCOMMUNITY MEETING ON LONG BRANCH SEWAGE PLANT\n7pm\, Monday\, April 5th\nZoom (link posted later)\n\n \nSave Barton Creek Association is organizing this information session for everyone who lives near Cleveland’s proposed plant\, and for everyone who uses and loves the Barton Creek Greenbelt. Our speakers will explain:\n• How Stephen Cleveland’s sewage plant will harm Barton Creek\n• How TCEQ’s permit approval process works\n• How you can tell TCEQ you’re against Cleveland’s permit\n\n \nSpeakers will include:\n• Chris Herrington\, Environmental Officer for the city of Austin\n• Angela Richter\, Executive Director\, Save Barton Creek Association\n• Kelly Davis\, Staff Attorney\, Save Our Springs Alliance\n• Brian Zabcik\, Wastewater Campaign Organizer\, Save Barton Creek Association\n\n \nTreatment plants don’t remove all of the pollutants from the sewage they dump into streams. This partially treated sewage still contains phosphorus and nitrogen\, which are fertilizers that have caused massive algae growths in Hill Country streams. In our area\, huge algae blooms have grown immediately below sewage plants on the Blanco River and on the South San Gabriel River. A study by the city of Austin has estimated that if Stephen Cleveland’s plant is built\, it could significantly increase the risk of algae growth for many miles on Barton Creek.\n\n \nAt the SBCA meeting\, you’ll learn how to submit a public comment to TCEQ opposing Cleveland’s plant. You’ll also learn what you need to know to attend the only meeting where TCEQ will listen to what the public has to say about Cleveland’s plant :\nTCEQ PUBLIC MEETING ON LONG BRANCH SEWAGE PLANT\n7pm\, Tuesday\, April 20th\nOnline: https://www.gotomeeting.com/webinar/join-webinar\nEnter webinar ID: 189-821-291\n\n \nBarton Creek is one of our area’s most scenic and popular attractions. But we need your help to keep the creek as natural as possible. Tell TCEQ that you’re against Stephen Cleveland’s sewage plant.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/community-meeting-on-long-branch-sewage-plant/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Activism/Protest,Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210226T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210226T203000
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SUMMARY:Oak Hill History Discussion with Heritage Interpretive Consultant Clark Hancock
DESCRIPTION:How do you tell the story of the past through the preservation of place? Who gets to decide what places are worth protecting? Join Clark Hancock\, Heritage Interpretive Consultant\, as he investigates these ideas as they relate to the past and future of Oak Hill. \nThe identity of Oak Hill has come under threat from TxDot’s plans for a mega-highway and other urbanization pressures drawing into question the future safety of historic structures erected over a hundred years ago. Before that legacy is erased forever\, there are some things we should consider. What multi-faceted stories and lessons do this crossroad and its artifacts provide? How can those stories and lessons be preserved so those that come after are given the opportunity to decide for themselves the significance of this heritage? \nJoin the conversation as we explore these questions and more… before it is too late.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/oak-hill-history-discussion-with-heritage-interpretive-consultant-clark-hancock/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201123T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201123T200000
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SUMMARY:SBCA's Virtual Membership Party 2020
DESCRIPTION:Thank you for your support of SBCA. We would like to extend an invitation to you to attend our Annual Member Appreciation Event on November 23rd at 6 pm. We are holding it virtually this year and are definitely going to miss the view from the Zilker Clubhouse and the delicious Salt Lick BBQ. That said\, you will not want to miss this online event! \nHere are some fun features to look forward to… \n\nCocktail breakout rooms featuring SBCA Board Members\nAddresses from Congressman Lloyd Doggett & Austin City Council Member Ann Kitchen\n2020 campaign recap\nAward and recognition ceremony\nEnvironmental trivia\nSongs from Bill Oliver\nNew Membership video\nAnd more…\n\nLast but not least we will be delivering gifts to members who have donated $50 or more within the last year. If you haven’t donated yet but want in on some great gifts\, click here to become a member. \nDon’t forget to RSVP to recieve the Zoom link to attend!!!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/sbcas-virtual-membership-party-2020/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Party With a Purpose
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201112T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T091320
CREATED:20201022T152645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201022T152645Z
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SUMMARY:Wildfire and Eco Restoration Happy Hour with James Duff
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we chat with James Duff\, the Fire Adapted Communities Coordinator at the Austin Fire Department\, Wildfire Division\, about wildfire\, eco restoration with the removal of invasive species\, and the role that the Wildfire Division plays in that. \nThe Wildfire division addresses the potential threat of wildfires through public education\, fuel (vegetation) management\, and effective firefighting response. The Wildfire division also assists neighborhoods in becoming Fire Adapted Communities through public education by incorporating Firewise principles during community assessments and presentations conducted by our Firewise Program Coordinators. \nThis will be an educational and informative event! You don’t want to miss it!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/wildfire-and-eco-restoration-happy-hour-with-james-duff/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201015T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201015T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T091320
CREATED:20200930T213648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200930T213715Z
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SUMMARY:Climate Change and its Effects on Floods in Texas Happy Hour with Raymond Slade
DESCRIPTION:Catastrophic-flooding threats are arguably as severe in Central Texas as anywhere in the country. Many of the largest storms produce catastrophic flooding thus deeming the area to be “Flash Flood Alley”. The area is characterized by fast-developing intense storms\, some of which have produced world-record rainfall depths. Also\, geographic characteristics such as thin soils and steep land slopes contribute substantially to the flooding. However\, perhaps the most substantial flooding threat is from easterly moving storms which often follow basin orientation—such storms can overlie and move with channel flooding thus causing immense increases in downstream flood peaks. Nevertheless\, floods are merely a hazard—mankind is the disaster. For example\, the area often leads the nation in drowning deaths and flood-damage costs–about 300\,000 people reside within the 100-year floodplain in the five-county IH 35 corridor from Williamson to Bexar County.\n \n\nAdditionally\, climate change likely is increasing the flooding threat. For example\, linear temporal-trend analyses of data for all 14 long-term NOAA hourly rainfall gages in Central Texas indicate annual- maximum 6-hour storm depths to have increased by a mean value of 19 percent during the past 60 years. Most of the increases are deemed to be statistically significant at the 90-percent confidence level. Also\, analyses of data for all 19 gages in the area infer annual-maximum 2-day storm depths to have increased by 16 percent over the past 70 years. Even small increases in large storm depths can cause large increases in peak discharges because\, for such storms\, most of the increased rainfall becomes runoff rather than ground infiltration or basin attenuation. For example\, analyses of data for 15 long-term streamflow gages in the area document annual-peak discharges to have increased by a mean value of 72 percent during the past 60 years. Analyses of the largest of the annual-peak discharges indicate such peaks to have even greater increases. Finally\, based on the trend analyses\, the flooding threat in Central Texas is expected to increase even more in the future.\n\n \nJoin us as we talk with Raymond Slade\, Certified Professional Hydrologist\, and learn more about this important topic and his upcoming publication!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/climate-change-and-its-effects-on-floods-in-texas-happy-hour-with-raymond-slade/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200924T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200924T194500
DTSTAMP:20260426T091320
CREATED:20200826T182601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200826T182601Z
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SUMMARY:No Dumping Sewage Report Preview Happy Hour with Brian Zabcik
DESCRIPTION:Sewage pollution in the Hill Country is getting worse. An upcoming SBCA report has found that 88% of all sewage treatment plants in the region have dumped more pollutants into streams than their permits allow. Still\, developers continue to apply for new discharge permits. \nJoin us for a discussion with Brian Zabcik\, the report’s author and SBCA’s Wastewater Campaign Coordinator. He’ll give a special preview of the report before it’s released. He’ll also explain how SBCA is working with other environmental groups to promote stricter sewage rules for the Hill Country. \nBrian is the former Clean Water Advocate at Environment Texas\, where he focused on promoting green infrastructure features like rain gardens and rain harvesting to stop runoff pollution. \nHe also helped write a GI resolution enacted by the Austin City Council and a GI bill passed by the Texas Legislature. Additionally\, he authored a report on municipal stormwater policies in Texas and co-authored a report on bacteria pollution in the state’s waterways. \nJoin us for this enlightening presentation with Brian! You don’t want to miss it!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/no-dumping-sewage-report-preview-happy-hour-with-brian-zabcik/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200910T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200910T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T091320
CREATED:20200826T182224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200826T182224Z
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SUMMARY:Barton Creek Timestream Exhibit Virtual Tour and Q & A Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join Save Barton Creek Association and our friends at Living Springs\, as we take a walk through time and discover the history of advocacy that saved Barton Creek! Hear from Barton Creek Time Stream creators Karen Kocher and Monica Flores\, and folks that were there when it all happened. We will finish with a Q and A. \nTens of thousands of visitors have enjoyed the nearly 14-mile Barton Creek Greenbelt in Austin\, Texas\, but few know the tumultuous history behind its creation and preservation. The Barton Creek Time Stream exhibit shares these stories of 50+ years\, featuring 40+ events and profiles 80+ individuals who worked to establish and preserve this unique green space for the people of Austin. \nThe physical onsite exhibit consists of: \nThe Time Stream Collage: a 12-foot timeline recreating the last 50+ years of Barton Creek stewardship efforts through curated photographs\, newspaper articles\, poster art\, and other ephemera with descriptive text.\nStewards Collage: a wall-sized photomontage featuring photographic portraits of the many stewards of Barton Creek. A set of binders contains the many stories of the more than 80 individuals who have participated in stewardship efforts over the last 50 years. \nA four-sided kiosk featuring: \n•current and future threats to Barton Creek and offering a way to connect to local groups who are working to protect the watershed. \n•a matching game to help the community identify native and non-native species of plants on the Barton Creek greenbelt. \n• A series of large-format archival photographs of Barton Creek by professional photographers Ford Lowcock\, Charles Kruvand and Rob Greebon. \n•A summary essay written by journalist and former city official\, Daryl Slusher. \nThe Barton Creek Time Stream exhibit is a project of the Living Springs documentary series in collaboration with the Save Barton Creek Association and City of Austin’s Splash! exhibit at the Beverly S. Sheffield Education Center. The exhibit is generously supported by The City of Austin Cultural Arts Division\, the Austin Community Foundation\, the Still Water Foundation and the Texas Fund for the Environment. \nYou don’t want to miss this unique educational and inspirational event! Hope to “see” you all there! 🙂
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/barton-creek-timestream-exhibit-virtual-tour-and-q-a-happy-hour/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200813T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200813T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T091320
CREATED:20200806T004918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200806T004918Z
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SUMMARY:Threats of Toxic Algae in Austin Waterways Happy Hour with Brent Bellinger
DESCRIPTION:As temperatures in Austin rise\, and rainfall decreases\, the presence of toxic algae in our recreational waterways is beginning to show. City officials have been proactively monitoring and transparently publicizing the current conditions so that citizens are more aware of the threats for themselves and their pets this year. \nJoin us in discussing the threats of toxic algae in Austin waterways with Brent Bellinger\, Ph.D.\, Environmental Scientist Senior with the City of Austin\, Watershed Protection Department. Learn how you can identify and avoid the areas where risks for exposure are increased. \nHope you can join us!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/threats-of-toxic-algae-in-austin-waterways-happy-hour-with-brent-bellinger/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200716T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200716T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T091320
CREATED:20200624T195647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200624T195833Z
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SUMMARY:SBCA Virtual Happy Hour with TREAD
DESCRIPTION:The Texas Real Estate Advocacy & Defense Coalition (TREAD) is a bipartisan\, member-based advocacy association that advocates for and defends Texas landowner rights on the state and local levels. TREAD monitors relevant issues in the Texas Legislature\, such as property taxes\, water rights\, eminent domain and more.\n \nThey partner with professionals and organizations that advocate sound public policy and maintain a bipartisan commitment to evaluate and prioritize issues through good science and economics. TREAD is a voice of reason representing landowners at the Capitol.\n \n\nOur rights are individual\, but it takes a coalition to defend them. That’s where TREAD comes in!\nOur speaker\, Jessica Karlsruher\, is TREAD’s Executive Director\, with almost 20 years of experience with trade associations and nonprofit organizations. She is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and began her career at the Texas Capitol. After graduation\, Jessica worked at the Texas Association of Realtors® (TAR) in the Government Affairs department where she coordinated lobby days and other grassroots efforts\, hosted leadership and PAC conferences and lobbied on behalf of TAR. Jessica left the Realtors® after four years of service to work in Washington\, DC in state society management for the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD)\, including board development\, volunteer recruitment and state advocacy efforts. She transitioned into nonprofit fundraising\, raising awareness and funds for patient advocacy organizations during the rest of her time in DC. In 2013\, Jessica moved back to Texas and has served as the Director of External Relations for the Texas State Historical Association (TSHA)\, where she was responsible for fundraising\, events\, marketing and outreach. Most recently\, she served as Executive Director for the Texas Association of City & County Health Officials (TACCHO) representing local health departments around the state. Jessica has been with TREAD since November of 2019 infusing a new prospective and collaborative approach bridging together the urban and rural to better address Texas landowner issues and private property rights.\n \n\n**Meeting will be held via Zoom (not FB live).**\n\nLogin info:\nTopic: SBCA Virtual Happy Hour with TREAD\nTime: Jul 16\, 2020 06:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83314248791?pwd=akh6ZTB6cExUaGkvakZRcG5rZTRJdz09\nMeeting ID: 833 1424 8791\nPassword: 038162\nOne tap mobile\n+13462487799\,\,83314248791#\,\,1#\,038162# US (Houston)\n+16699006833\,\,83314248791#\,\,1#\,038162# US (San Jose)\nDial by your location\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)\nMeeting ID: 833 1424 8791\nPassword: 038162\nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdE4h4cntl\nPlease join us and learn more about this important association!!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/sbca-virtual-happy-hour-with-tread/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200514T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200514T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T091320
CREATED:20200513T182228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200513T182347Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual HH - Tour of Commons Ford Prairie with Amy Concilio
DESCRIPTION:Join us this Thursday\, May 14\, from 6-8pm for a virtual tour of a restored native Texas prairie at Commons Ford MetroPark. The 40-acre meadow was restored in 2011-2012 to remove invasive grasses and bring back habitat for native birds\, and has been managed since then with regular prescribed burns to maintain high biodiversity. Annual vegetation surveys have been conducted since 2010. \nOur speaker\, Dr. Amy Concilio\, is a plant ecologist and professor at St. Edward’s University\, and has been leading the vegetation sampling campaigns with a team of enthusiastic students and volunteers since 2017. She will take us through the meadow virtually\, introducing some of the dominant and exciting rare grasses and wildflowers that have returned to the site\, and discussing the implications of the restoration for ecosystem functioning and biodiversity conservation. Expect to see lots of pretty pictures of plants and come away with some tips for spotting them when you are next able to visit the park in person! \nThe talk will be held on Zoom\, and you can click on this link to join: https://stedwards.zoom.us/j/99180023159?pwd=K3owZmR1KzlON295UnFPcDQ0bGREQT09\nThe Meeting ID: 991 8002 3159\nThe Password is: 088101
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/virtual-hh-tour-of-commons-ford-prairie-with-amy-concilio/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Happy Hour,Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191130T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191130T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T091320
CREATED:20191106T000901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191106T000901Z
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SUMMARY:Greenbelt Trash Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Save Barton Creek Association –\nLet’s keep the greenbelt clean! We’ll pick up litter from the trail and spend some time outside in the cool fresh air. As Adopt-a-Creek partners\, SBCA looks after the stretch of the greenbelt from the 360 entrance to Spyglass. This is the area we’ll focus on\, as much as we can cover in the time allotted. \nPlease bring your own water bottle and dress to your comfort. SBCA will supply trash bags\, trash grabbers\, and gloves. \nYou can RSVP here. 
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/greenbelt-trash-cleanup-3/
LOCATION:Barton Creek Greenbelt (360 Access)\, 3755-B S Capital of Texas Hwy\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191125T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191125T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T091320
CREATED:20191105T234741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191105T234741Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Membership Party
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Save Barton Creek Association –\nThis year we are super excited to celebrate 40 years of protecting Austin’s (and surrounding areas) creeks and waterways! Whoop whoop! At the event we will award deserving community members for their work in environmental protection and education. Become a member today to get an invite to this epic event!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/holiday-membership-party/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191122T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191122T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T091320
CREATED:20191106T000541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191106T000541Z
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SUMMARY:Hill of Life to Sculpture Falls (and back!)
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Save Barton Creek Association –\nLet’s burn off some calories before the holidays! We will also stop along the way to discuss anything interesting along our path. We will meet at the trail head at 9am sharp and head down the hill and on to sculpture falls. We will relax there for a bit\, then head back the same way\, heading back up the hill. Total trip will be ~4 miles and should take 3 hours. \n**NOTES** The hill of life is a ~0.5 mile hill with a ~300 ft elevation. The trail is very rocky and uneven\, so please be aware. Wear layers and appropriate hiking shoes. Pack your own water. No restrooms available throughout the entire hike. Parking is restricted on Camp Croft road\, but there is plenty of parking in the surrounding neighborhood (see map). \nYou can RSVP here. 
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/hill-of-life-to-sculpture-falls-and-back/
LOCATION:1710 Camp Craft Road\, 1710 Camp Craft Road\, Austin\, TX\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191111T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191111T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T091320
CREATED:20191106T000128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191106T000128Z
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SUMMARY:Happy Hour With Justin Crow\, Fish Biologist with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service!
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Save Barton Creek Association –\nJoin us on November 11 for happy hour with Justin Crow\, Fish Biologist for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service\, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at The Tavern on W 12th street. He will be presenting on a brief background of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and facility in San Marcos. As well as their mission at the San Marcos Aquatic Resources Center (a U.S. Fish and Wildlife facility)\, which is to provide a captive refugia for federally endangered and threatened species. Including monitoring habitat and research. \nJustin Crow also has experience in the captive breeding and care of rare fish and aquatic salamander species such as the Texas Blind Salamander (Eurycea rathbuni) and the Barton Springs Salamander (Eurycea sosorum). His research focuses on the effects of environmental stressors on aquatic organisms. Justin obtained a B.Sc. from the University of Texas at Austin and a M.Sc. from Texas State University. \nTogether we’ll learn more about the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as well as their amazing mission to protect federally endangered and threatened species! Come hang out with us and meet Justin!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/happy-hour-with-justin-crow-fish-biologist-with-u-s-fish-and-wildlife-service/
LOCATION:The Tavern\, 922 W 12th St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78603\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191011T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191011T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T091320
CREATED:20190918T165715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190918T165715Z
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SUMMARY:Bluegrass and Beer- Keep Sewage Out of Barton Creek!
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Save Barton Creek Association and the Texas Brewshed Alliance –\nCome to Bluegrass and Beer to listen to bluegrass music and learn more about how sewage pollution is threatening Long Branch\, Barton Creek\, and waterways across the Hill Country. The informational program about the sewage pollution problem and ways to get involved will start at 7 PM. Throughout the event\, beer and food is available for purchase. \nWe invite those that want to learn more\, want to know how to get involved\, or just wanting to have a fun Friday night to join us! Let’s work together to protect our Central Texas creeks. \nAll pours of Petit Prince beer will benefit Save Barton Creek Association’s (SBCA) work against sewage pollution! Additional donations are accepted and donations can be made prior to the event through our Go Fund Me page www.gofundme.com/f/keep-sewage-out-of-barton-creek. \nA special thanks to the Texas Brewshed Alliance and Jester King Brewery for organizing this event with us. \nMore about the Campaign: \nA wastewater discharge permit has been filed\, seeking permission to dump sewage effluent into the Long Branch tributary of Barton Creek. This would cause algae blooms\, risks to aquatic life\, and potential danger to recreational users downstream. There has never been a discharge of wastewater effluent in the contributing zone of the sensitive Edwards Aquifer. One individual’s profit motive shouldn’t be allowed to ruin the creek for the miles of downstream users. \nUnfortunately this pollution threat is not limited to this single permit. Our friends are fighting similar threats into waterways region-wide including in the Blanco River and Honey Creek. \nThat’s why SBCA and others formed the No Dumping Sewage campaign prevent the direct discharge of sewage into our creeks and advocate for better wastewater management. This campaign is a group effort with several other organizations including Wimberley Valley Watershed Alliance\, Clean Water Action\, and Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance. Learn more: https://nodumpingsewage.org \nWe hope to see you at the event and thank you for your support.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/bluegrass-and-beer-keep-sewage-out-of-barton-creek/
LOCATION:Jester King Brewery\, 13187 Fitzhugh Road\, Austin\, TX\, 78736\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190909T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190909T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T091320
CREATED:20190829T010734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190829T010734Z
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SUMMARY:SBCA Monthly Happy Hour: Equity and Inclusion in the Outdoors
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Save Barton Creek Association –\nJoin us during happy hour for a presentation by the Director of Community Leadership Development for the Children & Nature Network\, Monica Lopez Magee. She is dedicated to advancing equity and inclusion in the outdoors\, as well as fostering a passion for stewardship of the natural world. She facilitates trainings and conversations that enhance the capacity of families\, grassroots organizers\, and other leaders to increase equitable access to nature. Come out and learn more about this important and valuable movement! We hope to see you there.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/sbca-monthly-happy-hour-equity-and-inclusion-in-the-outdoors/
LOCATION:The Tavern\, 922 W 12th St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78603\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190818T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190818T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T091320
CREATED:20190814T233118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190814T233118Z
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SUMMARY:Greenbelt Trash Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Save Barton Creek Association –\nLet’s pick up any litter left behind at the end of the weekend at the Barton Creek Greenbelt. All cleanup supplies will be provided by SBCA. Please wear sturdy shoes\, and bring your own bug spray and water bottle.\nYou can RSVP here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/greenbelt-trash-cleanup-2/
LOCATION:Barton Creek Greenbelt (Spyglass Entrance)\, 1601 Spyglass Dr\, Austin\, TX\, 78746\, United States
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