POLLINATORS AND NATIVE PLANTS Presented by  Elizabeth Bates, Texas Parks and Wildlife Interest in conservation of native pollinators has grown rapidly over the last few years as several species have experienced dramatic population declines.  Elizabeth Bates, Conservation Initiatives Specialist, will tell us about Hill Country pollinators and their critical ecosystem service that helps to maintain the ecological […]

Fredericksburg Native Plant Society Presents “Pollinator Garden Advice and Recognition Program” August 28, 2018   What:              Fredericksburg Native Plant Society Meeting Topic:              “Pollinator Garden Advice and Recognition Program” Brief:                 Mr. Richard Coleman discusses a new program which has been developed to encourage re-establishment of native plant pollinator gardens. The program’s volunteers are available to […]

Join the Alamo Drafthouse and the City of Austin's Austin Wildland Conservation for a special screening of Laura Dunn's lyrical and beautifully crafted documentary THE UNFORESEEN followed by a discussion featuring director Laura Dunn, hydrogeologist Nico Hauwert and Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo. About THE UNFORESEEN Laura Dunn's THE UNFORESEEN tells the story of the birth of […]

Come spread your blanket and enjoy a selection of short films (45 minutes total) from the on-going Living Springs documentary series. On Thursday, September 6th, Living Springs, in collaboration with Splash! will feature Wildlands and A Reflecting Pool. Wildlands showcases Austin's water quality protection lands that Austin voters purchased through open space bonds to protect […]

Wine in the Wetlands is the signature, annual fundraising event for Mitchell Lake Audubon Center. In 2018, the cocktail event will take place at Magnolia Halle on the evening of Friday, September 7. Photo: Laurel Smyth The center opens new eyes to nature and often provides the first opportunity many children have to experience the joys of the […]

Mermaid Society Symposiums are created to be signature events of the Mermaid SPLASH Festival, each year in September. The community platforms are designed to bring together like-minded individuals from students to seniors to cross-pollinate ideas, collaborate on existing projects and strengthen connectivity through engagement.

What do caves, fire, and food coloring have to do with Barton Springs? Wildland Conservation is taking over Nerd Nite Austin - be there and be square! Doors for the main seating area open at 7:30. The show starts at 8:00. Our regular monthly show happens at The North Door. Pueblo Viejo makes us tacos there. It’s a pretty […]