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ACR Giving Tuesday
Amy Stansbury

Giving Tuesday: Crafts for Climate

Did you know diverting usable items from the landfill is one of the easiest and most impactful things we can do to fight climate change? When you make a financial contribution to ACR on #GivingTuesday, you’re helping us continue to take real climate action right

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Eileen McGinnis

The Parents’ Climate Community – Holiday Social

Join us for an end-of-the-year celebration at Meanwhile Brewing, a family-friendly spot with food trucks and plenty of outdoor space for kids to play. Learn more about our caregiver-led Meetup group and connect with fellow parents who want to take action on climate but aren’t

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COP26 - 1
Civics 101
Amy Stansbury

Here’s How Austin Fits Into Global Efforts To Act On Climate

Summary From October 31st to November 13th, global leaders gathered in Scotland for the COP26 United Nations climate summit. The decisions they made will impact our planet for generations to come. Action Box Get involved with a local organization that is dedicated to encouraging climate

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reading into nature
Amy Stansbury

Reading into Nature: Beyond Climate Resiliency

This free workshop will focus on grounding in practices of community care, reflecting on this past year’s winter storm, preparing for future climate disasters through the lens of the lessons we can learn from the plant and animal world around us, and imagining new futures

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Earth
Community News + Partner Posts
Office_Of_Sustainability

Celebrating Global Action, Locally: A Conversation on COP26

About The Author This post is sponsored & written by The Office of Sustainability, the city department that is working toward net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, a healthy & just local food system, and climate resiliency. Action Box Click the badge above to learn more about

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Sheridan Ray
Community News + Partner Posts
Office_Of_Sustainability

Net-Zero Hero: Sheridan Ray

About The Author This post is sponsored & written by The Office of Sustainability, the city department that is working toward net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, a healthy & just local food system, and climate resiliency. Action Box Click the badge above to learn more about

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groundwater in central texas
Amy Stansbury

Sierra Club Monthly Program: Groundwater in Central Texas

Our monthly Austin Sierra Club meeting will be online via Zoom. We’ll start off with Announcements on current events… Tonite’s main program is “Our Impact on Groundwater and Local Climate in Central Texas – What We Are Learning”, with Nico M. Hauwert. Nico Hauwert’s passion

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Sierra Club Climate Change Committee
Amy Stansbury

Sierra Club Climate Change Committee Meeting

Climate Change Committee Meeting Join us on Zoom! https://zoom.us/j/5133069449 In-person events have been cancelled for all Sierra Club activities through February 2021. Dang. You can also join our Zoom video conference here: https://zoom.us/j/5133069449 . 6:30-7:15 or 7:30 – Presentation to be announced 7:15-8:00 Climate Change Committee Meeting –

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Eileen McGinnis

It’s My Park Day Bike Adventure + Clean-up

Join The Parents’ Climate Community, Ghisallo Cycling Initiative, and the Austin Parks Foundation for a family-friendly bike adventure and trail clean-up. We’ll bike along the beautiful Boggy Creek Trail, practice bike skills for new riders, and then clean up around the park. Learn about people-powered

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texas climate emergency
Amy Stansbury

Texas Climate Emergency Stand UP for your rights

Ask President Biden to declare a National Climate Emergency and to stop the fossil fuel buildout. How to Participate 1. Make your Plan. Bring your Family and Friends or Make New Friends. Sign up at https://texasclimateemergency.net/take-action/ or RSVP here and just show up! 2. At 11:00 AM

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