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August 2020
Webinar: Native Bees of Texas
Our August speaker is U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Supervisory Fish and Wildlife Biologist Dr. Michael Warriner This 1-hour webinar presentation will cover the rich range of diversity in Texas' native bees. The webinar is part of NWF’s What’s Buzzing in Texas? series, where you can join us to learn about the ecology of our local pollinators and their natural and anthropogenic threats, and get to know our local pollinator and pollinator conservation experts in a relaxed, friendly environment. To…
Find out more »Virtual Camp with Galveston Bay Foundation
Back by popular demand! We will be offering final Bay Explorers and Bay Naturalists camps on August 17-21, 2020. Each camp highlights the Galveston Bay ecosystem and connects campers to their role in the environment. We also are offering a limited number of scholarships through August 7th! To register your camper, visit galvbay.org/virtualcamp. Date: August 17 - 21, 2020 Time: Dependent on camp REGISTER
Find out more »Update: Keep Texas Beautiful Annual Conference now VIRTUAL
Our conference has gone virtual! Amid the ever-changing landscape surrounding COVID-19, the KTB Board of Directors made the decision to offer a virtual experience in lieu of the Houston event scheduled for September this year. Our Virtual KTB Conference will be a two-day event held on August 25-26 from 9 am to 5 pm each day. You'll be able to hear from experts in educational sessions, chat with other attendees, network digitally, join interactive activities and a private Facebook group,…
Find out more »10th Annual Trash Makeover Challenge
Deep in the Soul of Texas! Lots of fun online August 29, 7-9:30 PM. This eco fashion show benefits the work of Texas Campaign for the Environment. Get your ticket now or think about being a Sponsor!
Find out more »September 2020
Barton Creek Timestream Exhibit Virtual Tour and Q & A Happy Hour
Join Save Barton Creek Association and our friends at Living Springs, as we take a walk through time and discover the history of advocacy that saved Barton Creek! Hear from Barton Creek Time Stream creators Karen Kocher and Monica Flores, and folks that were there when it all happened. We will finish with a Q and A. Tens of thousands of visitors have enjoyed the nearly 14-mile Barton Creek Greenbelt in Austin, Texas, but few know the tumultuous history behind…
Find out more »STAR Reuse Council Webinar: The State of Fashion Reuse in 2020
How is reuse in the fashion industry faring amidst all the changes that 2020 has brought? How are businesses adjusting to the new reality of business in a pandemic, and how are those trends intersecting with growing consumer interest in secondhand fashion and circular business models? Join the State of Texas Alliance of Recycling’s Reuse Council for a panel discussion on the current state of the industry from business owners and experts in this field: Dominique Kirven: Founder and owner of Thrifted…
Find out more »Virtual Walk-and-Talk AND Happy Hour on the Violet Crown Trail at 290
Hill Country Conservancy invites you to join us for a virtual Walk & Talk AND Happy Hour on the Violet Crown Trail! Tune in on Zoom while we enjoy the serenity of the trail and the joy of cocktails at the same time! Through this platform, you will be able to ask Hill Country Conservancy staff all of your questions about the trail, conservation, or life in Austin in general while we toast to nature together. On this Virtual Walk-and-Talk, Hill Country…
Find out more »Understanding & Conserving the Rare Pollinators of Texas
Join National Wildlife Federation's September webinar to learn about the ecology of our local pollinators and their natural and anthropogenic threats, and get to know our local pollinator and pollinator conservation experts in a relaxed, friendly environment. Our speaker is Ross Winton, Invertebrate Biologist, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Texas is home to many unique species of insect pollinators and some are found only within our state’s borders. This 1-hour webinar will cover the life history, distribution and population status of these rare species…
Find out more »EPIC Trivia Night
Join Emerging Professionals in Conservation (EPIC) for some virtual fun with a nature trivia game! There will be questions about all sorts of things, from the Violet Crown Trail to nature and the outdoors. Grab a drink and join us for this virtual trivia happy hour at 6pm on September 24. This event is free and open to EPIC members and non-members alike, but spots are limited. Registration closes Tuesday, September 22, so secure your spot now! Click the green button to…
Find out more »No Dumping Sewage Report Presentation Virtual Happy Hour with Brian Zabcik
Join us as SBCA's Wastewater Campaign Organizer, Brian Zabcik, shares an illuminating report he has been working on concerning Hill Country streams and waterways, addressing their water quality and current threats. Brian is the former Clean Water Advocate at Environment Texas, where he focused on promoting green infrastructure features like rain gardens and rain harvesting to stop runoff pollution. He also helped write a GI resolution enacted by the Austin City Council and a GI bill passed by the Texas…
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