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Austin’s 2014 Green Year in Review

  The biggest green news stories of 2014 for Austin, in the minds of the Austin EcoNetwork staff, were focused on elections, utilities and climate issues, but we are pleased to share there were a BUNCH...

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EPA Ozone Comment Period Deadline March 17th

This is your chance to be heard on the urgent need for Clean Air in Texas. The deadline is March 17, 11:59 PM Eastern. Don't wait till the last second – do it now while you have a moment. Make your...

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7th Annual Funky Chicken Coop Tour on April 4th

7th Annual Funky Chicken Coop Tour® Tour highlights chickens as zero waste and gardening partners FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 4, 2015 marks the 7th Annual Funky Chicken Coop Tour®. Visitors can come...

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Self-Sufficient Living in the Texas Hill Country

Nestled on 100 acres in Texas Hill Country, this artist’s compound is a colorful gem of self-sufficient living and connection with nature. It is an energy efficient and creative nod to quintessential,...

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The More Things Change

It’s a little bit like returning to the “old Austin” so many longtime residents pine for.  Just 20 minutes from downtown, I turn east off of North Capitol of Texas Highway into the Wild Basin...

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Camp, Hike, and Backpack in the Texas State Parks

Amazing opportunity alert! Texas Parks & Wildlife is currently accepting applications for their next Ambassador Leadership Training Adventure this summer. The training is for young adults in...

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Following in Their Footsteps

A few steps beyond the trailhead, I’m surrounded by dense tree canopy and a varied palette of greens. There’s the glossy, lime green of new growth Yaupon Holly; the red-tinged green of climbing...

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Sierra Club Monthly Program: England’s Coast to Coast Path

From the Sierra Club – Happy Hour /food and beverages: 6-7 pm Socializing and informal discussions on current events:  6-7 pm Announcements and program begin at 7 pm Program: England’s Coast to Coast...

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Connecting Kids To The Outdoors

Did you know? The average American child spends over seven hours a day looking at a screen. They only spend seven minutes a day playing outside. Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center is trying to change...

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Get Outside (And Give Back) This Weekend

America’s trails, parks, and outdoor spaces are universally beloved… but it takes a lot of work to keep them in tip top shape. That’s where National Trails Day comes into play. On June 2nd, thousands...

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Austin’s 2014 Green Year in Review

  The biggest green news stories of 2014 for Austin, in the minds of the Austin EcoNetwork staff, were focused on elections, utilities and climate issues, but we are pleased to share there were a BUNCH...

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EPA Ozone Comment Period Deadline March 17th

This is your chance to be heard on the urgent need for Clean Air in Texas. The deadline is March 17, 11:59 PM Eastern. Don't wait till the last second – do it now while you have a moment. Make your...

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7th Annual Funky Chicken Coop Tour on April 4th

7th Annual Funky Chicken Coop Tour® Tour highlights chickens as zero waste and gardening partners FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 4, 2015 marks the 7th Annual Funky Chicken Coop Tour®. Visitors can come...

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Self-Sufficient Living in the Texas Hill Country

Nestled on 100 acres in Texas Hill Country, this artist’s compound is a colorful gem of self-sufficient living and connection with nature. It is an energy efficient and creative nod to quintessential,...

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Pop-Up Picnic

Waterloo Greenway’s annual Pop-Up Picnic & Fundraiser is returning to Waterloo Park! Spread out your blanket and enjoy family-friendly activities, live music, and a variety of delicious picnic...

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