January 2016
A globally-beneficial solution to today’s environmental crises
Chris Searles, a native Austinite, founded BioIntegrity in 2014. The company’s mission is to help today's most powerful, global, environmental solutions succeed as fast as possible. Chris will talk about how each of us can significantly contribute to solving both climate change and the species extinction crisis…
Find out more »Building Blocks for a Healthy, Sustainable and Affordable Austin
Council Member Leslie Pool, who represents District 7 and chairs the city's Open Space, Environment & Sustainability Committee, has woven together several policies to create a strong environmental and economic future for Austin. Council Member Pool holds a precious constituent-formed vision of a healthy, sustainable…
Find out more »March 2016
Green Movie Night At First UU
From the First Unitarian Universalist Church - First UU Green Sanctuary movie night is March 4th at 7PM. Join Bernie Sanders, Naomi Klein, Chris Hedges and others to hear their call and ideas for urgent action. This talk was given at the Unitarian Universalist Church…
Find out more »Another Kind of Environmental Worship Service
From the First Unitarian Universalist Church of Austin - Please join us for a special "We Gather: Another Kind of Worship Service" on Saturday, March 19 at 4:30 pm in the Sanctuary. The service will focus on faith and environmental stewardship – finding ways to…
Find out more »April 2016
“Earth in the Elephant’s Footstep: Christianity, Buddhism and the Environment.”
From the First Unitarian Universalist Church of Austin - The Buddha identified appamada, typically translated as “diligent care,” as the chief good or highest virtue in his teaching and practice. He likened appamada to the elephant’s footprint—just as the feet of all creatures fit into…
Find out more »June 2016
Green Movie Night: Climate Refugees
From the First Unitarian Universalist Church of Austin - This film is about what happens when an over populated world with a lack of resources and a changing climate all collide with each other - an intersection of humanity that many are calling the greatest…
Find out more »September 2016
Green Movie Night: The Wisdom to Survive
From the First Unitarian Universalist Church – First UU Green Sanctuary movie night is Friday, September 9th at 7PM featuring "The Wisdom to Survive." Climate change is taking place. Will we have the wisdom to survive? The film features thought leaders and activists in the realms…
Find out more »Karen Kocher: “What is the Value of Barton Springs?”
Documentary media producer, Karen Kocher, will be showing excepts from Living Spring, a documentary series about the history, science, culture, and spiritual practices at Barton Springs. She will frame the screening with the discussion, “What is the value of Barton Springs?" For the past…
Find out more »October 2016
“Citizen Action on Climate: The Planet Needs YOU”
From the First Unitarian Universalist Church - Current trends in climate change are, as President Obama put it, "terrifying". What are we, as citizens and inhabitants of the planet, to do? Anna Graybeal, PhD, will present one set of answers by discussing her volunteer work…
Find out more »November 2016
Green Movie Night: The Burden, Fossil Fuels, the Military and National Security
From the First Unitarian Universalist Church - Help Lift the Burden of America’s Fossil Fuel Dependence To view trailer: http://www.theburdenfilm.com Putting Our Troops in Harm’s Way — The US military uses more oil than any other organization in the world. Everything from tanks to fighter jets to…
Find out more »January 2017
FEAT Monthly Meeting: How is Climate Change Impacting Texas?
From the Faith and Energy Action Team (FEAT) - How is climate change affecting Texas? Come and hear climate scientist and activist Bruce Melton talk about the effect of climate change right here in our own state, especially on the beaches of Padre Island and…
Find out more »February 2017
Cities Leading Climate Action
From the First Unitarian Universalist Church, Green Sanctuary Committee - In December, Austin's Mayor Steve Adler and Brandi Clark Burton attended the C40 Mayors Summit 2016 in Mexico City. The event, convened by the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group, rallied 40 mayors from around the…
Find out more »March 2017
Green Movie Night: Sand Wars
From the First Unitarian Universalist Church, Green Sanctuary Committee - Sand Wars is an epic eco-thriller by director Denis Delestrac. To view trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAPfwwb59uY The film premiered on the Champs-Elysées in 2013 and was first broadcast in May in France and Germany, where it became…
Find out more »June 2017
From Park Lady to Council Member: Alison Alter on Austin
From the First Unitarian Universalist Church Public Affairs Forum - Presentation Description: Council Member Alter’s unique perspective as a relatively new resident of the city, combined with her background in public policy, allows her to take a fresh approach to our City’s longstanding challenges. In…
Find out more »New and Old Environmental Issues in Texas with Luke Metzger
From the First Unitarian Universalist Church - Luke Metzger is founding director of Environment Texas, a statewide, citizen-funded advocacy group for clean air, clean water, and open spaces. He has been involved in dozens of citizen-related environmental campaigns and regularly testifies before the Texas Legislature…
Find out more »August 2017
Inspiring The Great Transition: Healing The Earth’s Climate
From the First Unitarian Universalist Church - A special presentation by Sailesh Rao, Phd - "Healing the Earth's Climate." About Sailesh Rao: Dr. Sailesh Rao Ph.D. is an award winning civil engineer, author, speaker and co-producer of The Human Experiment, Cowspiracy and What the Health. Sponsored by Central…
Find out more »November 2017
The Flavor Of Memory
From the Sustainable Food Center and the Austin Playback Theatre - We have partnered with Austin Playback Theatre to present "The Flavor of Memory" on Tuesday, November 7th at 7pm at The First Universalist Church on Grover Street. This live improvisational performance features actors playing back stories…
Find out more »Public Affairs Forum: Urban Farms
From the First Unitarian Universalist Church - Michael Hanan is CEO of Agua Dulce Farm in Austin. Agua Dulce Farm is Austin's premier grower and supplier of fresh salad greens, herbs and fish - serving many of Austin's favorite restaurants, farmers' markets and grocery stores.…
Find out more »December 2017
Public Affairs Forum: If We Don’t, Who Will? Valve Turners on Actions that Matter
From the First Unitarian Universalist Church - On October 11, 2016, five brave climate activists shook the North American energy industry when they closed safety valves on the 5 pipelines carrying tar sands crude oil into the United States. This was the biggest coordinated move…
Find out more »March 2018
Green for a Reason with Catherine O’Toole
From the First Unitarian Universalist Church of Austin - After a very serious cancer diagnosis, Catherine investigated who got cancer and why. It was during that research she came across the toxic chemicals that are in the everyday products used to build, furnish and decorate…
Find out more »May 2018
350 Austin May Open Meeting
From 350 Austin - We are continuing to fine-tune our strategies for moving Austin Energy to become FOSSIL FREE FASTER. Come give us a hand! We will update you on Fossil Free Faster and our divestment campaign, including how NYC's Mayor DiBlasio is lending a…
Find out more »June 2018
350 Austin June Open Meeting
From 350 Austin - Before the meeting, join us for a social happy hour at Citizen Eatery at 6pm! There will be a happy hour discount on food and drink. Citizen Eatery's menu features 100 percent vegetarian cuisine and locally-made beverages. Look for the table…
Find out more »July 2018
350 Austin Monthly Meeting
From 350 Austin - Our monthly general meetings are open to all! Join us on the third Tuesday of each month at First UU Church. Children are welcome. At our meetings, we share updates on our current campaigns, discuss climate change issues, and learn about…
Find out more »August 2018
350 Austin Monthly Meeting
From 350 Austin - Our monthly general meetings are open to all! Join us on the third Tuesday of each month at First UU Church. Children are welcome. At our meetings, we share updates on our current campaigns, discuss climate change issues, and learn about…
Find out more »September 2018
350 Austin September Open Meeting
From 350 Austin - Our monthly general meetings are open to all! Join us on September 11 at First UU Church. We'll share updates on our current campaigns, discuss climate change issues, and learn about ways to get involved in the fossil-free revolution. Note: We…
Find out more »The State of the Climate: Climate Change and Challenges for Austin
From 350 Austin and the First Unitarian Universalist Church - Gil Starkey, a co-founder of 350 Austin, will present an update on the state of the global climate, climate change trends, and some opportunities to participate locally in the vital and growing global climate change…
Find out more »October 2018
Mayoral Climate and Energy Candidate Forum
From 350 Austin, Solar Austin, Shades of Green radio show, and Earth Day Austin - Climate change is happening now and local governments must play a significant role in reducing emissions and helping people cope with the impacts. Austin has existing climate commitments and has…
Find out more »December 2018
350 Austin December Open Meeting
From 350 Austin - Our monthly general meetings are open to all! Join us on the third Tuesday of each month at First UU Church. We'll share updates on our current campaigns, discuss climate change issues, and learn about ways to get involved in the…
Find out more »January 2019
350 Austin January Open Meeting
From 350 Austin - Our monthly meetings are open to all! Join us as we take action locally in the global climate movement. Stay tuned for more details and full meeting agenda.
Find out more »February 2019
350 Austin February Open Meeting
From 350 Austin - Our monthly meetings are open to all! Join us as we take action locally in the global climate movement. A trio of terrific 350 Austin team leaders will be sharing with us the status of our projects and how you can…
Find out more »There Is No Away: The Urgent Politics of Trash In Texas
From the First Unitarian Universalist Church of Austin - Most people never think twice about their trash; they just throw it “away.” But there is no “away,” and across Texas—and right here in Austin—communities being dumped on or exploited by the waste industry are rising…
Find out more »March 2019
The World Peace Diet
From the First Unitarian Universalist Church - Will Tuttle, Ph.D., visionary author of the international best-seller, The World Peace Diet, will deliver an inspiring talk about the hidden dimensions of our culture’s food system. Join us as we explore new connections and discover how we…
Find out more »350 Austin March Meeting
From 350 Austin - Our monthly meetings are open to all! Join us as we take action locally in the global climate movement. Stay tuned for more details and full meeting agenda. About 350 Austin: We are a local affiliate of 350.org, a grassroots organization that…
Find out more »May 2019
350 Austin May Open Meeting
From 350 Austin - We are very fortunate to have a special guest speaker at our May open meeting. UT's Professor Jules Elkins will be presenting research on the health impacts of coal. Dr. Elkins’s research and teaching is in environmental health and healthy indoor…
Find out more »June 2019
350 Austin June Open Meeting
From 350 Austin - The more we learn, the more we realize how urgent the work that lies before us. Join us as team lead Danny Fetonte lays out the philosophy and critical details of our strategic approach to Closing Fayette Coal Plant asap. Board…
Find out more »August 2019
350 Austin August Open Meeting
Hosted by 350 Austin - It's time to roll out the red carpet for 350 Austin's new leadership team! Welcome our new Executive Director, R Brent Lÿles and give a big hand to our new President Kristin Herrington-Albrecht and VP Liliana Mendoza. Founders Gilbert Starkey…
Find out more »October 2019
Headed For Extinction and What To Do About It
Hosted by the First Unitarian Universalist Church - Sunday Oct. 13th, noon talk at First Unitarian Universalist FORUM, 4700 Grover Ave. 78756 free all welcome We will cover the 5 stages of grief as well as the catastrophic climate change that is already locked in. We…
Find out more »November 2019
Dinner and Discussion: Inside the Fight to Stop LNG in the Valley!
Hosted by the Sierra Club, Public Citizen Texas, the Austin Environmental Justice Team, Extinction Rebellion ATX, and the Carrizo Comecrudo Tribe of Texas - Join community members from the Rio Grande Valley and the Carrizo Comecrudo Tribe of Texas for a dinner and panel discussion…
Find out more »June 2022
Coral Reefs & Climate: Sierra Club Monthly Climate Meeting
The Austin Sierra Club will have its first in-person meeting in two and a half years Tuesday, June 7 at 7 pm at the First Unitarian Universalist Church at 4700 Grover Ave. We will also stream the meeting via Zoom. Connect on Zoom at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5133069449…
Find out more »July 2022
Climate Feedback Loops Program: Three Films and a Panel Discussion with Local Climate Organizations’ Leaders
At the Sierra Club's monthly Climate Crisis Committee meeting, which is open to everyone and will also be available on Zoom, we'll plunge into feedback loops and tipping points, processes that could dramatically accelerate global warming. That these processes have started is clear but when…
Find out more »August 2022
Austin Sierra Club Climate Crisis Committee Meeting
Austin Sierra Club Climate Crisis Committee The Austin Sierra Club will meet August 2nd at the First Unitarian Universalist Church at 4700 Grover Ave. and on Zoom. Map - https://goo.gl/maps/xpsSX2Myhn58S5qx6 Connect on Zoom at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5133069449 Note: Enter through courtyard in front of church next to sanctuary. Signs…
Find out more »September 2022
Austin Sierra Club Climate Crisis Committee
Austin Sierra Club Climate Crisis Committee (First Tuesday every month - date change) The Austin Sierra Club will meet at the First Unitarian Universalist Church at 4700 Grover Ave. and on Zoom. Map - https://goo.gl/maps/xpsSX2Myhn58S5qx6 Connect on Zoom at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5133069449 Note: Enter through courtyard in front of…
Find out more »December 2022
Sierra Club Holiday Party
Come for food, fun, and fellowship on December 6. The monthly December Austin Sierra Club meeting will join with the Climate Crisis Committee meeting for a Winter Celebration. We will meet on Tuesday, December 6, at 7:00pm at the First Universalist Unitarian Church at 4700…
Find out more »February 2023
Sierra Club Climate Crisis Committee Meeting – Why and How to Fight for and against TX Bills
Presentation on why and how to fight for and against bills in the Texas Legislature with an emphasis on climate bills. We'll provide a quick overview of some of the major issues. We'll argue why more Texas citizens should be involved and how to be…
Find out more »March 2023
Climate Crisis Monthly Meeting – When Did Human-Caused Climate Change Actually Begin?
30 minutes - announcements and breakouts into climate action teams 45 minutes - When Did Climate Change Really Begin? by Bruce Melton based on article published in Truth Out Glaciers have been retreating for centuries suggesting warming has gone on a long time. Early Anthropocene…
Find out more »September 2023
PUBLIC AFFAIRS FORUM: Inflation Reduction Act
Join us this Sunday for a presentation by Bob Hendricks, Chair of Austin Sierra Club, for a discussion about the environmental impact of the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act. He will outline the billions of dollars that are to be spent to address climate issues.
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