🗓️ Saturday, November 22 🕧 10am - 1pm 📌 Holly Shores on Lady Bird Lake ℹ️ Find info & sign up by November 21 at https://t.co/3fdh7FIXAr (Photo by The Trail Conservancy - 2 volunteers using shovels to load seeds into bins) (2/2)

🌱 Help @TheTrailATX with native seeding & plantings, plus some trail cleanup, on managed habitats along the Butler Trail! These areas are former lawns, now converted into native grasslands or wildflower meadows.🌸 💪 All ages & experience levels are welcome! (1/2)

🎓This year’s class wraps up on December 14, but you can apply year-round to be part of the next cohort. 🗓️Deadline to apply for 2026 participation: July 31 ℹ️Find more info & apply to join us! https://t.co/MrbqoIW1fX (3/3)

Recently, our team, with Austin Housing and Austin Permitting & Development Services, hosted an exciting session at the Permitting and Development Center. Participants got an inside look at stormwater detention ponds & tested out virtual reality tools used in the field! (2/3)

Ever wondered how Austin runs behind the scenes? You can step into the action with CityWorks Academy! Since 2009, this hands-on program has graduated hundreds of engaged Austinites! (1/3)

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Now that the weather is cooling, do you want to volunteer outside AND with a flexible schedule? Mark storm drains to help raise awareness about preventing water pollution! A few neighborhoods that are feeling FOMO: Mueller, Walnut Creek, Bluff Springs, & Quail Creek. (1/2)

🔗 https://t.co/ajVg8pSZId (Photo by Erich Schlegel of two women swimming in Barton Springs, taken from the article) (2/2)

Follow a fascinating 12-mile, inner-city hike to trace the path of water from land to Barton Springs — one of Austin’s most beloved natural treasures. This article in Texas Highways magazine reveals the hidden magic beneath our feet & potential perils to the waters we love. (1/2)

🌺 Grow Green for your family & pets, local wildlife, & Austin's creeks – with expert tips on how to garden smarter, not harder! 🗓 Friday, Nov 21 🕐1:00 PM – 2:00 PM 📍Recycled Reads Bookstore, 5335 Burnet Rd (2/2)

🌱 Join us for Wild About Plants, a FREE Grow Green event, where we’ll dig into the resilient beauty of Central Texas native & adapted plants — the true “Texas tough” garden heroes. 💪 ℹ️ https://t.co/mgfa5owr2R (1/2)

🤩 POV: You found out Austin’s coolest hotspot is currently FREE 💦 📍 Barton Springs Pool 🌡️ Temp: 68–70°F year-round 💲 Entry: FREE from November until Spring Break ℹ️ https://t.co/ks34mwUCAu Tag your crew & take the plunge...? 🥶 (Photo of Barton Springs by @AustinCityParks)

Next Ready? Set. Plant! Opportunities: 🌱 Saturday, 11/8 - Montopolis Floodplain Management Area 🌱Thursday, 11/13 - Blair Woods Nature Preserve 🌱 Saturday, 11/15 - Dottie Jordan Neighborhood Park 🌱 Saturday, 11/22 - Red Bluff Nature Preserve ℹ️ https://t.co/WzkkzdvR2e (2/2)

🌳For anyone who loves summertime shade, cool creeks, & local wildlife 🐦 Join @TreeFolks in planting trees to restore habitats, protect creeks, & make our city cooler & greener. No experience needed—just bring your energy & a willingness to dig in. All ages welcome! (1/2)

@VanessaForATX @austinfiredept @ATCEMS @AustinCityParks @GoAustinVamos @DeliaGarza and Del Valle Community Coalition Mural: Spirit of the Flood by Alonso Estrada

We remember, we stand with those affected, and we remain committed to reducing flood risk for our beloved community. ℹ️

🕯️ Today marks 10 years since the 2015 Halloween flood in Onion Creek. Together with our partners, City of Austin Government issued a proclamation to honor the lives forever changed by that tragic event. Floods can be devastating to individuals and can reshape whole communities.

Looking for a job where you can serve the community & work to protect local creeks, river, lakes, & springs? Check out our list of current job openings & apply to join us! https://t.co/BqOnhdwV7t

If you need garden tools, this loaner set is a great way to get growing! ✅ Browse the list of all tools available to borrow at https://t.co/toe0cdbMNF. 🌱 Get tips on creating beautiful, earth-friendly, Central Texas gardens at https://t.co/WSjPs3i99U! (2/2)

⛏️ Ready to dig into your next garden project—without buying all the tools? @AustinPublicLib has an extensive Tool Library lending program! It includes a range of gardening equipment, including heavy-duty pruning shears, post hole diggers, & more! (1/2)