October 2020
Socialist Night School: What Is Democratic Socialism?
Socialist Night School is an open course that provides a chance to develop our politics together, regardless of background knowledge or whether you’ve attended a class before. New members and lifelong socialists, all are welcome! This session, we're going back to the basics. What is…
Find out more »What’s on the November 2020 Ballot
The 2020 election is fast approaching. Do you know what will be on your ballot? Join us to discuss state and local races, as well as local propositions. We will answer questions such as "Does the Railroad Commissioner really have anything to do with railroads?"…
Find out more »Wait, What’s On My Ballot?
Join GROUPTHINK and the Austin Global Shapers in partnership with The Austin Common and GoodPolitics for a ballot review ahead of the upcoming November 3 election. We'll discuss what you need to know before you vote, when you vote and what happens after! This is…
Find out more »Reimagining Public Safety: District 5 Listening Session
Reimagining Public Safety is the City of Austin’s multifaceted strategy to redefine public safety, improve safety outcomes, address racial and institutional inequities, and increase accountability and transparency in policing. Join the conversation about Reimagining Public Safety in Austin at an upcoming meeting in your council…
Find out more »Online Chicken Keeping Class
Join the Chicken Keeping Community! Register today for a FREE class about chicken keeping presented by the City of Austin Keeping chickens is a great way to keep your food waste out of the landfill. Chickens can recycle your food scraps. Chicken keeping and composting…
Find out more »October Meeting: The Parents’ Climate Community
The Parents' Climate Community is a local group of caregivers supporting each other to take low-stakes, do-able actions around climate change and environmental action. At this month's meetup, we'll reflect on our recent picture-book Readathon. We'll also discuss any actions we plan to take, either…
Find out more »Barton Springs University
The 2020 online version of the Barton Springs University Day event will launch Tuesday, October 27th. This year we will be offering curriculum for schools and the general public on the BSU website – streaming 9am until noon and then available for use and viewing at any time…
Find out more »How To Advocate For Your Child: A Guide For Navigating The Disciplinary System At AISD
Join MEASURE, The University of Texas At Austin Center for Community Engagement, and the Excellence & Advancement Foundation for a community discussion about school discipline at Austin Independent School District. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, October 28th from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM on Zoom as we…
Find out more »Reimagining Public Safety: Council District 2 Listening Session
Reimagining Public Safety is the City of Austin’s multifaceted strategy to redefine public safety, improve safety outcomes, address racial and institutional inequities, and increase accountability and transparency in policing. Join the conversation about Reimagining Public Safety in Austin at an upcoming meeting in your council…
Find out more »November 2020
Designing for a Sustainable Future: A Circular Design Workshop
Design sustainably not just for today, but for tomorrow’s uncertain future. This workshop will use circular design principles and “provocatyping” to redesign a product with its long life in mind. First impressions are overrated. In this workshop, we’ll consider how to make a great last…
Find out more »November/ December Meeting: The Parents’ Climate Community
Join The Parents' Climate Community--a group of local caregivers coming together on climate change--for our last meetup of the year! This month, we'll reflect back on what we've accomplished together during a very challenging 2020 and look ahead to how we might build on these…
Find out more »Interfaces Zine Release Party
Join Interfaces for the release of our first ever zine! We'll have performances, words from our beneficiaries, and more exclusive announcements Register here (REQUIRED): bit.ly/zineparty1 5 long months ago, we saw the Austin community come to life with conversations on incarceration, policing, and reimagining public safety.…
Find out more »Sunrise ATX Book Club
Come join us as we read the Sunrise Movement's very own book, Winning the Green New Deal!! The book club is open to all prospective, new, and veteran members of the Sunrise ATX hub. We’ll meet every other week, finishing the week of Biden’s inauguration…
Find out more »December 2020
Circular Meet-Ups: Let’s close the loop
Join the City of Austin’s Circular Economy Program for a new, virtual networking series, Circular Meet-Ups. Happening the first Tuesday of every other month, Circular Meet-Ups provide an opportunity for local business owners, start-ups and sustainability professionals across all industries to connect and learn more…
Find out more »AJC General Body Meeting
If you want to learn more about the Austin Justice Coalition, you've come to the right place. Join us for our general Body meetings where you can learn about what's going on in the organizations and hear from other community organizations! We will discuss our…
Find out more »Planet Texas 2050 Fall Research Showcase
Planet Texas 2050 invites you to a semester-long showcase series taking place fall 2020. These presentations will highlight the Planet Texas 2050 research projects funded from 2019-2020 and point to future directions and collaborations within and beyond the Planet Texas 2050 community. December 9, 2020 12…
Find out more »January 2021
AJC General Body Meeting
Join us for our first general body meeting in 2021! With the legislative session right around the corner come find out what's going on in the organization, what's on our agenda, as well as hear from other community members/organizations. Of course we will also discuss…
Find out more »Reimagining Public Safety District 1 Community Conversation
Reimagining Public Safety is the City of Austin’s multifaceted strategy to redefine public safety, improve safety outcomes, address racial and institutional inequities, and increase accountability and transparency in policing. Join the conversation about Reimagining Public Safety in Austin at an upcoming meeting in your council…
Find out more »AJC Policy Team Meeting
The 87th Texas Legislative session begins on Jan. 12th, 2021. If policy is your interest join the Austin Justice Coalition's Policy Team as we continue our efforts in making sure Texas is equipped with best practice policies in racial and social justice and other areas…
Find out more »Texas Solar Lunch ‘n Learn
Join Solar United Neighbors & Environment Texas & learn about solar energy and its benefits for your home or small business. We'll discuss the technology, economics, and financing of solar energy systems. You'll also learn about the solar co-ops we have launched: • Dallas…
Find out more »2021 Lowell Lebermann Forum: Civic Education
How should we prepare students for a lifetime of civic engagement? National experts in education, political science, and psychology will share their expertise and discuss essential, but often overlooked, opportunities to educate future engaged citizens. Particular emphasis will be given to the important role of social-emotional learning…
Find out more »Online Sierra Club Monthly Program: Investing in Solar Power in Poor Countries
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 Investing in Solar Power in Poor Countries, with Sandra Kwak of 10Power. Recently recognized by the Energy Globe Foundation as the Energy…
Find out more »MLK Day Program: The Sword and the Shield
The LBJ School, the Center for the Study of Race and Democracy (CSRD), the LBJ Foundation, BookPeople and Huston-Tillotson University present a special program to honor the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. Peniel Joseph, LBJ School professor and CSRD director, will…
Find out more »January Happy Hour, Celebrating Agents of Change in the Solar Industry
Kicking off 2021, Solar Austin invites you to join us in celebrating the pioneers of the Pathways to Clean Energy Careers program! Launched in the midst of a global pandemic and a historic time focusing on racial justice, the Pathways Program was a leap towards…
Find out more »Conference on Food Resilience, Access and Equity
The Conference on Food Resilience, Equity and Access, presented by The Cook’s Nook, provides a forum to facilitate much needed dialogue and cooperation between local private and public organizations to share experience, know-how and best practices that address food insecurity for people most at risk during…
Find out more »Weekly Coffee Jolt With Senator Eckhardt
Even though COVID prevents us from meeting in person right now, I still want to hear from you! I invite you to join me virtually every Thursday morning to join me in a virtual cup of coffee. This will be a great way to discuss…
Find out more »Curbside composting virtual town hall
Want to learn more about curbside composting? Join us for our virtual town hall. We'll go over what you need to know about compostable materials and the green cart, and answer any questions you have about the program and the expansion. There are a few…
Find out more »Environment Texas 2021 Fundraiser
Join us for a round of environmentally-themed Jeopardy with U.S. Congressman Joaquin Castro, U.S. Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher and State Representative Erin Zwiener. We'll hear from Representative John Cyrier about the upcoming legislative session in Texas, enjoy some live zoom music from Elana James of the…
Find out more »January Meeting: The Parents’ Climate Community
Calling all caregivers: let's start off the new year with a commitment to climate action! At this month's gathering, we'll brainstorm guest speakers for future meetups and start planning our campaigns for Spring 2021.
Find out more »February 2021
Austin Justice Coalition General Body Meeting
Join us for our monthly general body meeting. Come find out what's going on in the organization, what's on our agenda, as well as hear from other community members/organizations. We will also discuss how to get involved, ways to volunteer, and much more. We are…
Find out more »Legislative Workshop #4 – Stopping Bad Bills & Power Mapping the Lege
Continuing our discussion of the lay of the legislative land and where we expect environmental and climate bills to be debated, we invite you to keep the conversation going and explore strategies for success in the Pink Dome. For folx concerned about the climate and…
Find out more »Weekly Coffee Jolt With Senator Eckhardt
Even though COVID prevents us from meeting in person right now, I still want to hear from you! I invite you to join me virtually every Thursday morning to join me in a virtual cup of coffee. This will be a great way to discuss…
Find out more »We Need to Talk About Planning and Designing for Climate Justice
The cumulative effects of agriculture, industrialization, and urbanization are unequivocally changing our climate and producing globally unprecedented challenges related to food production, building materials, and human and ecosystem health, and exacerbating conditions that promote the spread of pandemic diseases, and these challenges are disproportionately affecting…
Find out more »2021 League Lobby Days – Take Action at the Texas Capitol on Voting Rights & Redistricting!
Part 1- Voting Rights & Redistricting a National Perspective Speaker Michael Li - Brennan Center Part 2 - Voting Rights & Redistricting; Impact on Communities of Color in Texas Speaker Dr. Victoria M. Defrancesco Soto - Dean of Civic Engagement LBJ School of Public Affairs…
Find out more »TX Lege Justice Advocacy Coalition Press Conference
A coalition of major Texas criminal justice and allied grassroots organizations are coming together for a press conference to call on state legislators to make criminal justice issues a top priority for the 2021 legislative session. Speakers include: Lee Merritt Maggie Luna Lauren Johnson LaTonya…
Find out more »Virtual Town Hall with Lloyd Doggett!
Please join us for a virtual town with Congressman Lloyd Doggett! U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett represents communities from San Antonio to Austin. He serves as Chairman of the Heath Subcommittee on the House Ways & Means Committee, the oldest committee of the United States Congress.…
Find out more »Sunrise ATX Hub Meeting: Postponed
Please note - this event has been postponed. Follow Sunrise ATX on Facebook & Instagram for updates on when the event will rescheduled. **RSVP for Zoom link will be posted soon on the Sunrise ATX Facebook page. ** All are welcome at this general…
Find out more »Online Sierra Club Monthly Program: You Shouldn’t Have to Own a Car
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 Tiny Transit: You Shouldn't Have to Own a Car, with Susan Engelking, Executive Director, Institute for Community MicroMobility. Cars are expensive, dangerous,…
Find out more »Weekly Coffee Jolt With Senator Eckhardt
Even though COVID prevents us from meeting in person right now, I still want to hear from you! I invite you to join me virtually every Thursday morning to join me in a virtual cup of coffee. This will be a great way to discuss…
Find out more »CRT LatinX COVID-19 Study – Town Hall
The LatinX/Hispanic community in Austin has been disproportionately affected by the pandemic of COVID-19. Many have lost their jobs, reliable sources of income, faced housing and food insecurities, and are battling mental health issues. What is even more the Latinx/Hispanic community is facing higher hospitalization…
Find out more »Community Updates on Project Connect
The ATX Mobility Coalition will be holding a community update session on February 13, 2021 at 2:00pm–3:30pm. This will be a virtual event that will give the community updates on the Project Connect time-line in regards to: 1) The creation of the CAC – Community…
Find out more »Meet Texas’ top Black environmental leaders: A chat with John Beard
This Black History Month we're talking with some of Texas' top Black environmental leaders. This week, we speak with John Beard, Jr., Founder, Chairman and CEO of the Port Arthur Community Action Network, a community based, environmental justice non-profit. PACAN advocates for solutions that reduce…
Find out more »Weekly Coffee Jolt With Senator Eckhardt
Even though COVID prevents us from meeting in person right now, I still want to hear from you! I invite you to join me virtually every Thursday morning to join me in a virtual cup of coffee. This will be a great way to discuss…
Find out more »2021 CCL 3rd Coast Virtual Regional Conference: Forward Together
Join us for our 8th annual Citizens' Climate Lobby (CCL) Third Coast Conference, this time virtual! Please RSVP to obtain the Zoom meeting information. Emails with the Zoom information will be sent to those who have registered on the Friday before the conference. Visit our Program to see…
Find out more »2021 CCL 3rd Coast Virtual Regional Conference: Forward Together
Join us for our 8th annual Citizens' Climate Lobby (CCL) Third Coast Conference, this time virtual! Please RSVP to obtain the Zoom meeting information. Emails with the Zoom information will be sent to those who have registered on the Friday before the conference. CCL builds the…
Find out more »KOOP Volunteer Orientation
Did you know that every one of our DJs is a volunteer? That most of the work at the station is done by volunteers? That we're the only nonprofit cooperative radio station in the US? Learn all about it & become a member of the…
Find out more »February Meeting: The Parents’ Climate Community
At this month's meetup, we'll check in about how our members have weathered the storm and ways we can help our Austin community. We'll also learn about upcoming Texas climate legislation from guest speaker Barrett Sundberg. Plus, updates on our Earth Month student challenge!
Find out more »March 2021
Takeout Appreciation Tree-via
TreeFolks Young Professionals presents Tree-via: general trivia involving trees. No prior plant knowledge required! Grab local takeout, log in, hang with tree-fans. TFYP Tree-Via: four rounds of "general knowledge," all involving trees. History, pop culture, science--if trees are in it, it's fair game. Gather your…
Find out more »What Does Inclusion Look Like?
What Does Inclusion Look Like? Hosted by MEASURE. We are featuring Autumn Arnett, Nationally recognized Diversity Equity & Inclusion. About this Event What does inclusion look like? Diversity, equity, and inclusion have become popular buzzwords -- but what do they actually mean? In this 90-minute…
Find out more »Electric Vehicles & the Future of Texas: An Hour With Smitty Smith, TxETRA
TxETRA's Tom "Smitty" Smith speaks on the current status of electric vehicles, their future in Texas, and necessary legislation. The Texas Electric Transportation Resources Alliance (TxETRA) is promoting the Electric Transportation Act in the Texas legislature. The Act will support the building of EV charging…
Find out more »Latinas of the Legislative Session
The 87th Texas legislative session is ongoing and will affect key issues affecting Latino/x communities across the state. Looking to learn more about the session, what’s at stake and how to get involved? Tune in to our conversation with Michelle Castillo, Chief of Staff for…
Find out more »Civics 201: Understanding Your Government – U.S. Congress
Civics 201 is a continuation of the Civics Basic sessions. Civics 101 was all about Knowing The Vote. Civics 201 is about understanding our government and how to be more engaged. Sat, March 6, 11:00 am - Noon Session 2 Understanding Your Government - U.S. Congress Sat,…
Find out more »Fuerza Latina Event
Latina Fuerza. Hear Us, Invest in Us and Achieve with Us. In Texas, the key to winning statewide is getting a strong Latino turnout. To make that happen, we have to engage with Latinas. They are the heart of our Latino community. Despite this, Latinas…
Find out more »UWSA Actionar: Confronting White Backlash to Austin’s Policing Reforms – Part II
On Thursday, March 11th, we will be gathering for the second Actionar of 2021, where we will be looking at the white backlash to last summer’s uprisings, and the movement to defund the police. How is this reinvestment in white supremacy impeding the reallocation of…
Find out more »Constituent Conversations with Rep. Goodwin
Join me twice a month during session for a virtual conversation hour! We can't meet in person because of COVID, but I still want to hear your thoughts, concerns, and ideas on how the state can help you. RSVP here. Vikki Goodwin represents Texas House…
Find out more »Civics 201: Understanding Your Government – The Differences between the U.S. Congress and the State Legislature
Civics 201 is a continuation of the Civics Basic sessions. Civics 101 was all about Knowing The Vote. Civics 201 is about understanding our government and how to be more engaged. Sat, March 6, 11:00 am – Noon Session 2 Understanding Your Government – U.S. Congress…
Find out more »Origins of a Green Identity Screening + Q&A
Join Austin PBS, Travis Audubon Society and filmmaker Karen Kocher for a special screening of Origins of a Green Identity, a 57-minute documentary exploring Austin’s earliest efforts to preserve Barton Springs and Barton Creek, and ultimately to create a city with publicly-accessible green spaces along…
Find out more »Weekly Coffee Jolt With Senator Eckhardt
Even though COVID prevents us from meeting in person right now, I still want to hear from you! I invite you to join me virtually every Thursday morning to join me in a virtual cup of coffee. This will be a great way to discuss…
Find out more »Understanding the Eight Propositions on the Ballot this Spring. Part I: Props D,E, F, and H
The LWV-Austin Area and Common Ground for Texans are jointly providing informative and pro/con sessions on the eight Propositions on the Ballot this Spring. Speakers include: Jessica Foreman, Advocacy Director, LWV-AA Andrew Allison, Austinites for Progressive Reform Jason Lopez, Austin AFL-CIO Central Labor Council This…
Find out more »PRO Act Phonebank
RSVP here: bit.ly/proactphonebank To Solve our climate and economic crises, we need a Green New Deal! To win a Green New Deal, we need mass worker power! To build mass worker power, we need to pass the PRO Act! DSA’s highest national priority through May Day…
Find out more »Sustainability at the Airport: Professional Development Webinar
Over its 21-year operation, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) has grown substantially. The number of passengers has tripled during that time, with significant further growth expected over the next 20 years. As part of this growth and expansion, AUS has prioritized sustainability, incorporating it into capital…
Find out more »March Meetup: The Parents’ Climate Community
At this month's meetup, we'll be joined by park advocate and fellow parent Adam Sparks of Hancock Conservancy, a grassroots effort to transform Hancock golf course into a public park. We'll also put the final touches on our kids' eco-challenge campaign, which launches on April…
Find out more »What’s On Your Spring Ballot? – Part 2: Going In-Depth on Propositions A, B, C, and G
Do you know what will be on your ballot for the Austin May election? Austinites will be voting on 8 charter amendments that could fundamentally change how the city is governed. Join the League of Women Voters Austin Area and Common Ground for Texans for…
Find out more »Anti-Asian Hate Crime Panel
In the wake of the shootings in Atlanta on March 16, anti-Asian racism and hate can no longer be ignored. Come hear about the effects of violence on communities, how to hold perpetrators accountable, and how the AAPI community and allies can find healing and…
Find out more »April 2021
Student Climate Action Lobby Day
Join students from across Texas in a virtual lobby day of the Texas Legislature. We'll advocate for climate solutions and a clean energy future. On April 5th, we'll do virtual briefings on the science of global warming, the solutions, and the bills currently under debate…
Find out more »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 July 4, 2021. Dang. 6:30 to 7:00 We will have a short committee meeting to begin the meeting this month to kick off reestablishment…
Find out more »AJC General Body Meeting
If you want to learn more about the Austin Justice Coalition, you've come to the right place. Join us for our general Body meetings where you can learn about what's going on in the organizations and hear from other community organizations! We will discuss our…
Find out more »Keep Austin Beautiful Day
Each April, Keep Austin Beautiful mobilizes hundreds of volunteers for an incredible day of community service throughout the Greater Austin Area. This year, we are encouraging individuals and members of the same household to remove litter from their favorite neighborhood spots, and are offering a…
Find out more »Free Online Chicken Keeping Class
Join the Chicken Keeping Community! Register today for a FREE class about chicken keeping presented by the City of Austin Keeping chickens is a great way to keep your food waste out of the landfill. Chickens can recycle your food scraps. Chicken keeping and composting…
Find out more »Civics 201: Session 4: Understanding Your Government – Engaging with City Council
Jennifer Delk, LWV-AA Community Relations Director and Amy Stansbury, Editor-In-Chief of The Austin Common will take a look at the level of government closest to YOU! Register in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/.../reg.../WN_5aKOpYCuQm-AM3bvZHqx8g After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining…
Find out more »Creative Kids Club: Crafty Costuming
Join Bee on an adventure to craft your own costume! We will use reclaimed and reused materials to create an imaginative costume plus accessories to match, or not to match. This project will be using a variety of materials to create fun costumes! Whether it's…
Find out more »How & Why Prop H Can Make a Difference
Early voting starts April 19, and Austin voters have the opportunity to squash the effects of big money in Austin elections and give power to the voters. Please join our panel as they discuss the impact of Democracy Dollars, and how voting yes on Prop…
Find out more »The Global Electric Vehicle Revolution is Here! Are We Ready?
The LWV AA Environmental Committee is sponsoring a meeting with Tom, "Smitty" Smith, Executive Director of the Texas Electric Transportation Resource Alliance (TxEtra). Mr. Smith will discuss preparations for the coming boom in electric vehicles. https://zoom.us/j/6039911014
Find out more »Free Virtual Workshop: Nature Never Wastes with Calder Kamin
This virtual art workshop creates a fun new use for those plastic grocery bags. Join guest artist Calder Kamin as she teaches us how to crochet plastic into fun art objects for an engaging #EarthDay celebration. Register HERE ➜ mcnay.art/plastic-crochet Registration required; limited space available. Free to register…
Find out more »Free Online Composting Class
Join the Composting Community! Register today for a FREE class about composting presented by the City of Austin Composting is nature's way of recycling. Rather than sending your food scraps and lawn clippings to the landfill, you can turn them into a nutrient-rich fertilizer for…
Find out more »On the Fence About Prop B?
Join an Open Dialogue on Homelessness, hosted by the Austin Justice Coalition. Are you concerned about, and genuinely looking for ways to help those who are currently unhoused in our community? Have your recent conversations with friends and family raised questions about how to best…
Find out more »April Meeting: The Parents’ Climate Community
Join us this month for a very special meetup, where we'll connect with fellow parent climate activists in Montana. We'll also create some informal protest art (e.g., zines, sketches, poems) to bring attention to climate change this Mother's Day.
Find out more »Coffee & Conversation: Austin’s REACH Carbon Pricing Plan
Austin's REACH (Reduce Emissions Affordably for Climate Health) is approaching its 1 year anniversary, and we have data for 2020 showing great success. Join Matt Weldon, Commissioner on the Electric Utility Commission and CCL volunteer, as he discusses carbon pricing at work for the 7th…
Find out more »Austin Justice Coalition Book Club
April Book Club: Beyond Survival: Strategies and Stories from the Transformative Justice Movement Book Description: Transformative justice and other community-based approaches to violence have existed for centuries, yet are often under the radar and marginalized. This is How We Survive focuses on concrete alternatives to…
Find out more »Documentary Screening with Filmmaker Susan Rockefeller
Join Environment Texas and Wisconsin Environment for a free screening of the new short film, "Come Home." Afterwards, filmmaker Susan Rockefeller will join us for a panel discussion with local leaders from TX and WI, to discuss how we make progress towards protecting the planet…
Find out more »July 2021
July Meeting: The Parents’ Climate Community
Join our caregiver-led climate meetup for a fall planning session. Let's dream big about how we can best use our voices to promote kids' climate literacy and advocate around climate in Austin and beyond. New members are welcome!
Find out more »July Happy Hour with Warren Lasher of ERCOT
Join us on July 27th as ERCOT's Warren Lasher sits down with Solar Austin to discuss what’s happening behind the scenes in Texas energy! As Texans adapted to COVID lockdowns, extreme winter weather, and soaring summer temperatures, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCOT) underwent its…
Find out more »August 2021
The Parents’ Climate Community: August Planning Meeting
We are a group of local caregivers supporting each other to take action on climate. At this month's planning meeting, we'll discuss upcoming actions, including organizing a family-friendly September clean-up and using our parent voices to support community alternatives to the I-35 expansion. New members…
Find out more »August Happy Hour: A Window into Solar Austin
Most folks joining our happy hours know that Solar Austin’s mission is to accelerate the transition to clean, renewable energy in Central Texas and to expand access to the benefits of solar to everyone to mitigate climate change, create a healthy community and support a…
Find out more »September 2021
Solar Austin: Pathways to Clean Energy Careers Company Info Session
Is your company interested in partnering to expand diversity within clean energy careers? Join us to learn more about the Pathways program! Pathways to Clean Energy Careers is a grant-funded internship matching program, the mission of which is to cultivate more inclusive and equitable pathways…
Find out more »February 2022
Austin Water Landscape Ordinance Update Public Input (virtual) Meeting
Austin Water is asking for public input to help meet Austin’s growing water needs and prepare for impacts from our changing climate. Based on input from a series of public (virtual) meetings, AW will create an Irrigation and Landscape Ordinance for new single-family residences that will set…
Find out more »Helping Kids Grow Their Emotional Resilience Around Climate Change
In this free, interactive workshop led by clinical psychologist and group therapist Anna Graybeal, learn what kids need from us to help them grow their emotional resiliency around climate change. Presented by The Parents' Climate Community.
Find out more »March 2022
Restaurant Rescue — Eliminating Single Use Plastics
Volunteer opportunity for one of the Plastic Reduction Project's key initiatives. We aim to rate locally owned restaurants on their use of single-use plastics, then engage with owners/managers towards better plastics related choices. Register for the Zoom event here. About the Plastic Reduction…
Find out more »Public Meeting for AUS Draft Environmental Assessment (Virtual) – *registration required*
Following a scoping phase & public comment period last fall, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) has finalized its Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) in support of the Airport Expansion and Development Program (AEDP), which guides construction and development at the airport over the next five to seven years.…
Find out more »April 2022
(Virtual) Irrigation 101 Class
Join Austin Water’s Environmental Compliance Specialist Senior and irrigation expert David Turnage to learn the basics of scheduling an automatic irrigation system. This virtual lunch and learn will help customers with irrigation systems learn the programming basics. You'll leave with a wealth of scheduling recommendations and tools…
Find out more »May 2022
Public Input Meeting: AW Landscape & Irrigation Ordinance
Austin Water is asking for public input to help meet Austin’s growing water needs and prepare for impacts from our changing climate. Based on your input, we will create an Irrigation and Landscape Ordinance for new single-family residences that will set requirements for conserving water in irrigation…
Find out more »Austin Water Landscape Ordinance Update Public Input (virtual) Meeting
Austin Water is asking for public input to help meet Austin’s growing water needs and prepare for impacts from our changing climate. Based on your input, we will create an Irrigation and Landscape Ordinance for new single-family residences that will set requirements for conserving water in irrigation…
Find out more »January 2023
Parents’ Climate Community: January Welcome Call
Grab a mug of coffee or tea, and join us for a quick, 30-minute lunch call to meet local parents and allies concerned about climate change. Learn how you can connect with our upcoming events and advocacy efforts.
Find out more »February 2023
Parents’ Climate Community: February Welcome Call
Curious about The Parents’ Climate Community but not quite ready or able to attend an event? Grab a mug of coffee or tea, and join us for a quick, 30-minute call to meet fellow caregivers and allies and learn about our upcoming events and actions for…
Find out more »March 2023
I-35 and Kids’ Health: A Panel Discussion
Join The Parents' Climate Community for a timely and important discussion of the links between traffic emissions from I-35 and kids' health. Over 80 schools and daycares line the I-35 corridor through Austin, putting our kids, who are especially vulnerable to air pollution, at risk.…
Find out more »Parents’ Climate Community: March Welcome Call
Grab a mug of coffee or tea, and join us for a quick, 30-minute lunch call to meet local parents and allies concerned about climate change. Learn how you can connect with our upcoming events and advocacy efforts this spring!
Find out more »April 2023
Parents’ Climate Community: April Welcome Call
This Earth Month, grab a mug of coffee or tea, and join The Parents' Climate Community for a quick, 30-minute lunch call to connect with local parents and allies. Share your climate story, and learn how you can connect with our upcoming events and advocacy…
Find out more »August 2023
Parents’ Climate Community: August Member Call
Worried about climate change but not sure where to start? Grab a mug of coffee or a desk lunch and hop on our 30-minute online call to connect with and learn about our parent-led climate group. This month, we're joined by PCC Board member Denise Kleinman, who…
Find out more »September 2023
Parents’ Climate Community: September Call
Worried about climate change but not sure where to start? During this 30-minute lunch break, you'll connect with fellow caregivers, learn about The Parents' Climate Community, and leave with an easy climate action. This month, we're joined by Clay Anderson of Restart LSRD to chat…
Find out more »January 2024
Parents’ Climate Community: January Welcome Call
Worried about climate change but not sure where to start? Grab a mug of tea or a desk lunch and join our brief, online call. Resolve to get connected to climate conversations and parent-led, family-friendly actions in 2024! Need an extra incentive to join in?…
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