Join in spreading mulch to restore, enhance, and protect the soil on the Hike and Bike Trail! Soil health is the foundation of ecology. The soil restoration events will consist of mulch spreading, aeration of turf areas, amending areas with compost, and establishment of vegetation in...

The Trail Conservancy continues to improve floodplain health by installing and maintaining green stormwater infrastructure (rain gardens) along the Trail. These structures reduce the impact of heavy storm flows and improve water infiltration. Volunteers will learn about rain gardens, their importance to our Trail, and how...

Join Rachel Zierzow of Travis Audubon and TTC staff, Jonatan Salinas, to find birds and observe their behavior on the new section of the Butler Trail, the Holly Trailhead, historically part of the decommissioned Holly Power Plant at Festival Beach. Recently planted native trees, shrubs,...

Join Rachel Zierzow and TTC staff, Jonatan Salinas, to find birds and observe their behavior on the new section of the Butler Trail, the Holly Trailhead, historically part of the decommissioned Holly Power Plant at Festival Beach. Recently planted native trees, shrubs, wildflowers, and natural...

Join us for the final volunteer opportunity of the year and make a lasting impact on the Butler Trail. Don’t miss the chance to give back at our Shoreline Stewardship Volunteer event this Saturday, December 16th for restoration planting at Longhorn Shores! Register here.  The Trail...

Santa is making a special landing on the Butler Trail, marking the official start of the holiday season! Join us for the festive fun, including FREE photos with Santa, live holiday music, and a Holiday Market with Austin Flea.  But that's not all—spread the joy even...

TTC’s Comprehensive Signage Plan is back for a second round of community engagement with in-person pop-ups at Johnson Creek Trailhead and Festival Beach on November 4th from 9 – 11 AM. We value your feedback, opinions, and Trail expertise, which have helped shape our recommendations for an improved on-Trail...

Every city has a vibe. A scene. A look. A sense of place that leaves you with a certain feeling that makes you want to come back for more. Learn more. Discover more. Do more. See more. AND if it does - often - that more is...

The Trail Conservancy continues to enhance the Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail by planting a diversity of native plant species following the invasive work by contractors.  A combination of sedges, grasses, and forbs provides a diverse ground cover and suppresses weed pressure while insulating the bank from...

Join The Trail Conservancy for a night of spooky fun on the Trail for our first-ever Trail-or-Treat event. Trick-or-Treat with community partners and enjoy games, music, candy, and more! Don't miss our kid's costume contest at 4PM and a pet costume contest at 6PM. ...