November 2022
Shoreline Stewardship – Restoration Planting
Trail users will help steward the land surrounding the Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail at Lady Bird Lake. By stewarding the land, volunteers will help improve and protect the natural areas around Lady Bird Lake, an essential refuge for wildlife within the City, and connect riparian corridors…
Find out more »December 2022
Shoreline Stewardship: Restoration Planting
Trail users will help steward the land surrounding the Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail at Lady Bird Lake. By stewarding the land, volunteers will help improve and protect the natural areas around Lady Bird Lake, an essential refuge for wildlife within the City, and connect riparian corridors…
Find out more »January 2023
MLK Day of Service Trail Clean-Up
Observed each year on the third Monday in January, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is the only federal holiday designated as a National Day of Service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to honor the life and legacy of Dr. King and improve their communities.…
Find out more »May 2023
Flow & Thrive on the Trail
The Trail Conservancy is launching our monthly wellness series, Flow & Thrive! This series will highlight guided activities such as yoga, meditation, and walks to help boost your overall wellness. This month join TTC and Cynthia Bernard of ATX Yoga Girl for a yoga class on…
Find out more »June 2023
The Trail Conservancy Pop-Up
Do you believe in signs? So do we, and we want to hear from you! We are looking for the Trail community’s input on current and future Trail signage. Stop by our Trail Conservancy tents at Festival Beach and Auditorium Shores on Saturday, June 24th,…
Find out more »October 2023
Roots & Wings Festival: Seeding and Planting at Festival Beach
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…
Find out more »November 2023
Comprehensive Signage Pop-Ups
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…
Find out more »March 2024
Ready, Set, Plant! at Festival Beach
Join TreeFolks, The Trail Conservancy, and our community partners for a seedling planting at Festival Beach, 1903 1/2 Nash Hernandez Sr. Road, Austin 78702. TreeFolks will bring all the tools and materials needed, as well as coffee and light refreshments. Ready, Set, Plant! is a…
Find out more »Festival Beach Cleanup + Hike with Hiking My Feelings
SXSW weekend means getting outside, y’all. Gossamer Gear, Hiking My Feelings, and The Trail Conservancy have all teamed up to host a wonderful Sunday morning at Festival Beach. You’ll be able to meet fellow trail enthusiasts, pick up trash, and enjoy Texas spring all before…
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