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Eileen McGinnis

Kids Design Austin

At this family-friendly meetup, kids can stop by our table to sketch, write, or construct their ideas for how to make Austin more kid- and nature-friendly. While kids create, adults can learn more from Rethink35 volunteers about the proposed I-35 expansion to 20 lanes, Rethink’s alternative vision

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David Yeomans
Community News + Partner Posts
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Net-Zero Hero: David Yeomans

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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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

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Climate Equity Plan Webinar
Amy Stansbury

Climate Equity Plan: What Does It Mean for Austin?

Austin’s Climate Equity Plan was created with input from nearly 200 community members with an intentional focus on engaging racially and economically diverse residents about the challenges, barriers, and opportunities facing historically excluded groups. The Austin Climate Equity Plan includes the bold and aggressive goal

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Good Girls ATX
Community News + Partner Posts
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A Guide to Nurturing Your Wardrobe, Community and Creativity

About The Author This is a guest post written by Marcella Bechtel and Kara Wright of GOOD girls ATX, a local organization that’s building wardrobes that are GOOD for the planet and its’ people through events + education. Action Box Get tickets to attend GOOD

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Citizens' Climate Lobby Austin
Amy Stansbury

Climate Action Happy Hour

Come join us for another Climate Action Happy Hour! This month’s gathering will be Sunday, April 24 from 12:30 to 2:00. We’ll be at Batch Craft Beer & Kolaches, which in addition to beer and kolaches, has plenty of shade. 3220 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78723 https://www.batchatx.com/

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Civics 101
Amy Stansbury

Who’s In Charge Here? Climate Action In Austin

Summary Cities have a big role to play in solving the climate crisis. Here in Austin, we have a Climate Equity Plan to guide emission reductions. Action Box Sign up for our climate-focused Civic Power up challenge (How To Save The World… Starting With Austin)

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Whisper Valley Library
Community News + Partner Posts
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Celebrate Earth Day At A Local Eco-Community

About The Author This post is sponsored & written by Whisper Valley, an award-winning eco-community community located in East Austin. Action Box Celebrate Earth Day by attending Whisper Valley’s free Earth Day Festival. This post is sponsored by Whisper Valley. All Austin Common sponsors are screened

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Rain to River Virtual Community Meeting

Flooding, erosion, & water pollution affect lives, property, & the environment all over Austin. The City’s Watershed Protection Department combats these issues every day to improve health, safety, & quality of life for our community. With your help, they’re updating the strategic plan to factor

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