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SUMMARY:2026 Polar Bear Splash
DESCRIPTION:Start your New Year with a splash—and a celebration of clean water! Join Save Our Springs Alliance on New Year’s Day\, January 1\, 2026\, at Barton Springs Pool for the annual SOS Polar Bear Splash\, a cherished Austin tradition that has brought the community together for over 30 years. \nFrom 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.\, SOS staff and volunteers will greet guests at both the front gate near the Philosopher’s Rock and the back parking lot entrance. Don’t miss the community group jump at 9:30 a.m.\, the perfect way to wash off the old year and dive into 2026 with energy\, fun\, and purpose. \nParticipants can warm up with coffee and donuts\, grab a 2026 commemorative t-shirt\, and connect with the people and programs that keep Austin’s waters safe. Special appearances will include Commissioner Brigid Shea at 10:00 a.m. and local artist and muralist Fabian Rey at 12:00 noon at the north gate.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/2026-polar-bear-splash/
LOCATION:Barton Springs Pool\, 2201 Barton Springs Pool\, Austin\, 78746\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor/Fitness,Party With a Purpose
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220920
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SUMMARY:Barton Springs University
DESCRIPTION:Barton Springs University is a year-round series of educational events and classroom presentations\, highlighted by a full day of outdoor learning and fun at Barton Springs Pool on September 20th. The Barton Springs University day is designed primarily for high school students but includes college students and the general public. It features lectures\, hands on activities\, an interactive community fair and training by leading academics\, professionals\, and policy makers on central Texas water science\, public policy\, history and sustainable living.\n \nClick here for a full schedule of activities.\n \n\nWe are excited to announce that Dr. George Veni\, will deliver the opening keynote address at this year’s Barton Springs University Day\, set for September 20th at Barton Springs.\n \nDr.Veni is the Executive Director of the National Cave and Karst Research Institute and an internationally recognized hydrogeologist specializing in caves and karst terrains. He has conducted karst research throughout the United States\, especially in Texas\, and in several other countries. Until July\, he served as the President of the International Union of Speleology since 2017 and is the organizer of the International Year of Caves and Karst. Dr. Veni has served as an advisor for five universities in two countries for students working on their PhDs in geology\, geography\, and biology\, and has taught karst science and management workshops internationally for over 30 years.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/barton-springs-university-5/
LOCATION:Barton Springs Pool\, 2201 Barton Springs Pool\, Austin\, 78746\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker,Outdoor/Fitness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220808T180000
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SUMMARY:30 years of Saving Our Springs
DESCRIPTION:On August 8th\,1992 Austin voters approved the SOS ordinance in “a landslide.” Read the headlines on Karen Kocher’s wonderful Barton Creek Timestream (http://ow.ly/iLb750Ka4Oo) and watch our original campaign video by Dean Rindy and others (http://ow.ly/FVaW50Ka4Om). It fully stands the test of time\, just like the SOS ordinance and the community that loves and supports our Hill Country land\, water and wildlife.\n\n\n \n\nNext Monday\, on August 8th\, we will celebrate 30 years of citizen action to save our springs at Barton Springs\, swimming and visiting all day and honoring the occasion with a bit of music\, refreshments\, and ceremony at the front gate from 6 to 7:30 p.m.\n\n\n \n\nThe Minor Mishap Marching Band will kick off the event\, and Mr. Habitat\, Bill Oliver\, will be there to lead a few rounds of Barton Springs Eternal.\n\n\n \n\nPlease come reconnect or connect for the first time.\n\n\n \n\nWith your help we will finish what we started 30 years ago in the days\, weeks\, months\, and years ahead. It takes a community to save a community spring!\n\n\n \n\nAnd in the meantime\, don’t forget the fabulous Sacred Springs Kite Exhibit at Austin’s downtown library (http://ow.ly/XHVh50Ka4On).
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/30-years-of-saving-our-springs/
LOCATION:Barton Springs Pool\, 2201 Barton Springs Pool\, Austin\, 78746\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor/Fitness,Party With a Purpose
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201027T090000
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SUMMARY:Barton Springs University
DESCRIPTION:The 2020 online version of the Barton Springs University Day event will launch Tuesday\, October 27th. This year we will be offering curriculum for schools and the general public on the BSU website – streaming 9am until noon and then available for use and viewing at any time after that. Dr. Robert Mace\, Chief Water Policy Officer at the Meadows Center for Water and the Environment will be our live opening keynote speaker.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/barton-springs-university-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Class/Skill-Building,Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191206T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191206T235500
DTSTAMP:20260615T070558
CREATED:20191106T002446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191106T002446Z
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SUMMARY:SOS Holiday Party and Silent Auction
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Save Our Springs Alliance –\nIt’s all about celebrating (and preserving) what makes Austin special especially our beloved Barton Springs. The party features local foods\, friends\, legendary local musicians (and some new up and coming ones)\, and our signature silent auction.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/sos-holiday-party-and-silent-auction/
LOCATION:American Legion Charles Johnson House\, 404 Atlanta St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78703\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190918
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SUMMARY:Barton Springs University
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Save Our Springs Alliance –\nBarton Springs University is a year-round series of educational events and classroom presentations\, highlighted by a full day of outdoor learning and fun at Barton Springs Pool on September 17th. The Barton Springs University day is designed primarily for high school students but includes college students and the general public. It features lectures\, hands on activities\, an interactive community fair and training by leading academics\, professionals\, and policy makers on central Texas water science\, public policy\, history and sustainable living.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/barton-springs-university-3/
LOCATION:Barton Springs Pool\, 2201 Barton Springs Pool\, Austin\, 78746\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190709T090000
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SUMMARY:Spring Kids
DESCRIPTION:From the Save Our Springs Alliance –\nSave Our Springs proudly presents “Spring Kids: A day at the Springs” where young adventurers can explore the wildlife and beauty of Barton Springs and Barton Creek.\nKids ages 10-14 who can swim are welcome to join our Eco Guides who are life-guard and CPR certified for a fun filled day of exploration — while secretly adding in some summer learning about what makes Austin so unique and Barton Springs so cool! We will hike\, swim\, snorkel and play games on land and in the cool flowing water. Only ten spots available! (10:2 child to guide ratio)\nWe will meet at the front entrance of Barton Springs at 9:00 AM with a packed lunch\, sunscreen\, bathing suit and towel and be ready for a day of adventure!\nYou can RSVP and get your ticket here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/spring-kids/2019-07-09/
LOCATION:Barton Springs Pool\, 2201 Barton Springs Pool\, Austin\, 78746\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190629T093000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190821T195500Z
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SUMMARY:Snorkel Tour of the Springs
DESCRIPTION:From the Save Our Springs Alliance –\nWhether you have been to Barton Springs a thousand times or you aren’t even sure what Barton Springs is\, a tour of Austin’s crown jewel guided by the local group who has been protecting Barton Springs for nearly 30 years is the way to see it!\nJoin Save Our Springs Alliance for a tour of Barton Springs\, Eliza Springs and Sunken Garden. No snorkel experience or equipment necessary. You bring an adventurous spirit and an open mind\, and we will bring the gear and the guides!\nYou can purchase your ticket here.\nHow to find us \nWe will meet inside the back entrance of Barton Springs Pool near the blue globe. Wear something you would like to swim in and some shoes you don’t mind getting wet. Bring a towel and a water bottle and the entrance fee into pool.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/snorkel-tour-of-the-springs/2019-06-29/
LOCATION:Barton Springs Pool\, 2201 Barton Springs Pool\, Austin\, 78746\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190622T093000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190620T131317Z
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SUMMARY:Yoga At The Springs
DESCRIPTION:From the Save Our Springs Alliance –\nJoin us outside the back gate of Barton Springs (1706 Azie Morton Rd)  every Saturday from 9:30 – 10:30 am this summer June 8th through July 27th for our Yoga at the Springs program. \nPlease bring your own mat and a water bottle.  Suggested donation to SOS $3-$5 on site. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/yoga-at-the-springs/2019-06-22/
LOCATION:Barton Springs Pool\, 2201 Barton Springs Pool\, Austin\, 78746\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190622T093000
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SUMMARY:Yoga At The Springs
DESCRIPTION:From the Save Our Springs Alliance –\nJoin us outside the back gate of Barton Springs (1706 Azie Morton Rd)  every Saturday from 9:30 – 10:30 am this summer June 8th through July 27th for our Yoga at the Springs program.\nPlease bring your own mat and a water bottle.  Suggested donation to SOS $3-$5 on site.\n \n \n 
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/yoga-at-the-springs-2/2019-06-22/
LOCATION:Barton Springs Pool\, 2201 Barton Springs Pool\, Austin\, 78746\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190101T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190101T140000
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CREATED:20181219T222908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181219T222908Z
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SUMMARY:Polar Bear Plunge
DESCRIPTION:From the Save Our Springs Alliance –\nPlease join us at Barton Springs on New Years Day!! Bring the whole family\, and invite your friends and colleagues to splash into the new year right! \nThe Save Our Springs welcome tent will host free coffee and donuts\, our maps\, water education materials\, and our commemorative Polar Bear t-shirts. \n  \n 
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/polar-bear-plunge/
LOCATION:Barton Springs Pool\, 2201 Barton Springs Pool\, Austin\, 78746\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180621T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180621T220000
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SUMMARY:Barton Springs Eternal Reunion
DESCRIPTION:From the Save Barton Creek Association and the Save Our Springs Alliance –\nIn April 1992 a group of Austin musicians\, artists and activists recorded the song “Barton Springs Eternal” (by Bill Oliver)\, in a colorful\, fun-filled two day session at Cedar Creek Studios in South Austin. The video version has now been edited (thanks to Jenny Clark and Fred Remmert) into a lively\, all star Austin effort that retains the energy of the era and the importance of the movement. At the time\, a 17 minute video documentary\, “I Sung for the Springs” about the session was produced for ACTV by Jenny Clark. That program has been revived from the city archives\, dusted off\, and digitized! \nThis calls for a celebration! We’re hosting a “video launch and reunion party” for Thursday\, June 21\, 6–8 and 8-10 (two shows) at Threadgill’s South. We’ll show the videos\, and have a sound system in place for any “special guests” musicians to perform. Bob Livingston and Bill Oliver will kick off the music. This will be a fun reunion\, an update on current Barton Springs issues from SOS / SBCA and a great party! \nHosted by Bill Oliver\, Bob Livingston\, Save Barton Springs\, Save Barton Creek\nYou can view the music video here: https://youtu.be/sdtMZs7ISnU \nYou can view the documentary video here: https://youtu.be/CCUintWdzl4 \nYou can purchase Barton Springs Eternal here:https://sosalliance.bandcamp.com/track/barton-springs-eternal
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/barton-springs-eternal-reunion/
LOCATION:Threadgill’s\, 301 W Riverside Dr.\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
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SUMMARY:Barton Springs Polar Bear Splash
DESCRIPTION:From the Save Our Springs Alliance –\nJoin us for the annual Polar Bear Splash at Barton Springs Pool on New Year’s Day. Admission to the pool is free all day\, starting at 5am. Save Our Springs will set up at 9am with our commemorative shirts for sale\, and free coffee and donuts! Everything is first come\, first serve\, and we will run out FAST! \nSo get there early\, bring your friends and family to enjoy the inviting 68 degree water\, and ring in the new year with the rejuvenating power of Barton Springs. Group costumes and plunges are always fun and definitely encouraged! Post your plunge photos with #atxpolarbearsplash2018 \nATTENTION: NO LIFEGUARDS WILL BE ON DUTY. SWIM\, SPLASH\, AND SHIVER AT YOUR OWN RISK. NO FOOD IS ALLOWED WITHOUT A PERMIT THROUGH THE CITY OF AUSTIN.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/barton-springs-polar-bear-splash-2/
LOCATION:Barton Springs Pool\, 2201 Barton Springs Pool\, Austin\, 78746\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171208T180000
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SUMMARY:SOS Alliance Holiday Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the American Legion Charles Johnson House on Friday December 8th from 6pm until midnight for some holiday merriment as we celebrate 25 years of saving the springs!  We will start the evening at 6:30 pm with a SOS presentation under the big tent on the front lawn and continue with dancing\, an all local silent auction and a fun filled evening with plenty of room for socializing this year. \nSuggested donation to SOS $15 at the door.  All attendees receive a $10 gift card from Whole Earth.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/sos-alliance-holiday-party-2/
LOCATION:American Legion Charles Johnson House\, 404 Atlanta St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78703\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mother Earth Day Festival
DESCRIPTION:From the Save Barton Creek Association and the Save Our Springs Alliance  –\nBill Oliver brings together music\, puppet shows\, murals\, interactive booths\, games\, art\, local wildlife\, and youngsters to create Mother Earth Day at the Springs. This would be an “Earth Day” specifically for and about Barton Springs\, Barton Creek\, and this special watershed in and around Austin. \n\nEducational and Fun Ecological Activities\nSOS Endangered Species of Barton Creek Mural\nTours of “Splash! Exhibit”\nMother Earth Art Projects\nPuppet Theatre\nDancing and music\nSalamander sock puppets!\nAustin Energy Solar Trailer!\nPirates!\nGiant Chess Game!\nTurtles!   Hula Hoops!   Magic!\n\nWhere is the Festival Held?\nAustin’s Zilker Park\, in a large picnic area\, across the parking lot from Zilker Hillside Theater\, next to Barton Springs pool & bath house.  Click here for a map. \nWhat is the Mother Earth Day Festival?\nThis Festival is designed for environmental awareness and fun\, especially relating to Barton Springs and Barton Creek. We place a special emphasis on water conservation. Every activity is made to ensure that kids from 4-13 years of age have a great time and an interactive learning experience. \nWhat will the students learn? \nStudents will learn about the importance of our habitat\, water conservation\, endangered and protected species and much more! \nIs there a fee or registration?\nNO! The event is completely FREE and open to kids of all ages and all families are welcome. An RSVP from school groups would be helpful. \nWhere do the School Buses unload and park? \nUnload buses in the parking lot between the Zilker Hillside Theatre and the Barton Springs bath house. Festival Staff and Safety Patrol staff will meet and help unload buses. – Park school buses in the lot directly above the Hillside Theater. (see map) \nWhat should we bring?  \n\nBlankets for sitting down on the grass\nPicnic baskets for lunch or a sack lunch\nPlenty of water and drinks\nSUNSCREEN! HATS! SHORTS!\nRaingear if it’s “iffy”\n\nWhat should I wear? \nWear closed toed shoes for walking around\, wear a hat\, t-shirt and shorts. Be sure to check the weather before you come and dress accordingly.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/mother-earth-day-festival-2/
LOCATION:Barton Springs Pool\, 2201 Barton Springs Pool\, Austin\, 78746\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170913T190000
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SUMMARY:The Unforeseen: Special 10th Anniversary Screening
DESCRIPTION:The Alamo Drafthouse on South Lamar will host a special screening of “The Unforeseen” on Wednesday\, Sept. 13 at 7 pm. \nThe Unforeseen is an absorbing documentary about development in the environmentally sensitive Barton Springs watershed in Austin\, Texas. This beautifully crafted\, 88-minute film takes a deep dive into the long-running battle between environmentalists\, concerned citizens\, and the City of Austin on one side\, and developers\, business interests\, and state legislators on the other. It premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2007. \nMeet up with Save Our Springs Alliance staff for a pre-show drink or snack at The Highball (the bar right next to the theatre). Look for us from 5:30 pm to just before show time in our blue SOS t-shirts. The screening will be followed by a special Q&A with director Laura Dunn and SOS Executive Director Bill Bunch. Tickets will go fast! Purchase your tickets here: https://drafthouse.com/austin/show/the-unforeseen. All proceeds of this screening will benefit Save Our Springs Alliance. \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/the-unforeseen-special-10th-anniversary-screening/
LOCATION:Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar\, 1120 S Lamar Blvd\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170808T200000
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SUMMARY:SOS 25th Anniversary Screening
DESCRIPTION:From the Save Our Springs Alliance\, Save Barton Creek Association\, and Living Springs –\nA special retrospective screening marking the 25th anniversary of the passage of the Save Our Springs Ordinance on August 8th 1992. Come learn some important Austin history about citizen efforts to protect our favorite “swimming hole!” \nEntitled “Common Ground: The Battle for Barton Springs\,” this half-hour 1993 documentary chronicles the 18-month process that resulted in the citizen-led petition drive to enhance water quality protections for Barton Springs. Shot entirely on S-VHS with a cash budget of $185\, Common Ground is the first documentary produced by Austin-based media producer\, Karen Kocher. Although low-tech and a student project\, the video nonetheless recounts some important history in the citizen-efforts to protect the Springs. \nGather at Barton Springs (near the big tree at the south entrance\, Robert E. Lee Road) before dusk. Screening begins at full darkness\, roughly 8:25pm and will last half an hour. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on. Before or after the screening\, take a swim in the Springs!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/sos-25th-anniversary-screening/
LOCATION:Barton Springs Pool\, 2201 Barton Springs Pool\, Austin\, 78746\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170430T140000
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SUMMARY:Code - What's Next?
DESCRIPTION:From the Sierra Club\, Save Our Springs Alliance\, Community Not Commodity\, and Communities of Color United –\nAustin’s current land use code is rooted in its history of racism and inequity. The City is currently re-writing the code through the process they’ve called CodeNEXT. That re-write will impact every person in Austin: our homes\, businesses\, roads\, taxes\, parking\, and our environment. Rather than ignore our history\, Austin’s next Land Development Code must be informed by honest dialogue. \nHear from community leaders whose neighborhoods have been torn apart by Austin’s development policies and ravaged by flooding. Join us to plan how to protect our people and our environment\, and elevate our community’s needs above those of developers and politicians. \nParticipating organizations will be tabling and distributing literature. Small breakout sessions will allow for robust discussions. We’ll end the day with opportunities to organize with your neighbors and take immediate action. Come learn about CodeNEXT and grow efforts to improve Austin’s land use policies. \nSchedule of events: \n2pm – 2:30pm – Welcome and introduction \n2:30pm – 3:15pm – Breakout session on the Environment \n3:15pm – 4:00pm – Breakout session on Economic Development \n4pm – 4:45pm – Breakout session on Neighborhoods \n4:45pm – 5pm – Closing remarks \n5pm – 6pm – Food and respite – an unstructured opportunity to organize with fellow participants \n* The event will be held in the cafeteria of Southwest Key Programs * \nParticipating organizations (so far) include: \nAustin Neighborhoods Council\nClean Water Action\nCommunities of Color United\nCommunity Not Commodity\nLa Raza Roundtable\nPODER – People Organized in Defense of Earth and her Resources\nSave Our Springs Alliance\nSierra Club – Austin Regional Group\nStanding Up for Racial Justice Austin\nWorkers Defense Project \nContact the organizers if you’d like to add your group! \n***Childcare and translation services will be available free of charge. Please help us plan\, by letting us know now if you need either service. Post here or request a ticket on Eventbrite.***
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/code-whats-next/
LOCATION:Southwest Key Programs\, 6002 Jain Lane\, Austin\, TX\, 78721\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160928T090000
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SUMMARY:Barton Springs University
DESCRIPTION:From the Save Our Springs Alliance –\nBarton Springs University is a full day of outdoor learning and fun at Barton Springs Pool. The event is designed for high school and college students and the general public. Barton Springs University features lectures\, panel discussions\, presentations\, and training by leading academics\, professionals\, and policy makers on central Texas water science\, public policy\, and cultural history. \nLectures will take place under the trees on the hill on the south side of the pool and at other locations on the grounds\, including the Philosophers’ Rock statue at the front entrance and the Splash! Exhibit in the Sheffield Education Center. \nThis year’s event will focus on current Central Texas water resource and growth management challenges\, with an emphasis on protecting our region’s biodiversity. \nDean Hendrickson\, Curator of Ichthyology at U.T.’s Department of Integrative Biology will provide this year’s lunch time keynote address: “Get Eel Austin!: the whole truth about the weirdest fish in town.” \nThe program will be longer this year with an evening keynote by one of Texas’ leading conservationists\, Andrew Sansom. We will also have live music until 9:30 pm. \nTake a look at the full schedule here: http://www.bartonspringsuniversity.org/images/BartonSpringsUniversitySchedule.pdf \nCheck out the video here:  https://youtu.be/NI4vFakS5oI \nFind out more information about the event at our website http://www.bartonspringsuniversity.org/ \nBarton Springs University is organized by the Save Our Springs Alliance in partnership with\, among others\, the University of Texas Environmental Science Institute\, the Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District\, the City of Austin Parks & Recreation and Watershed Protection Departments\, Concordia University\, Texas State University\, and the Austin Independent School District. \n 
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/barton-springs-university-2/
LOCATION:Barton Springs Pool\, 2201 Barton Springs Pool\, Austin\, 78746\, United States
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SUMMARY:Barton Springs Polar Bear Splash
DESCRIPTION:Join the Save Our Springs Alliance for the annual Polar Bear Splash at Barton Springs Pool on New Year’s Day. Save Our Springs will be set up with our commemorative shirts\, coffee\, and donuts! \nA lot of people jump at 10am but there isn’t any particular splash en masse. Everyone is welcome to come and go throughout the day at any time.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/barton-springs-polar-bear-splash/
LOCATION:Barton Springs Pool\, 2201 Barton Springs Pool\, Austin\, 78746\, United States
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