Ready! Set! Plant! Sapling Planting Instructions
Have some saplings but don’t know how to give them proper care? Check out this video from TreeFolks on sapling planting instructions, and learn more about tree care resources here.
Pollinators & Pollinator Conservation
Trace the evolutionary origins of pollination and explore the extraordinary diversity and complexity of pollination systems in modern flowering plants in this one-hour webinar.
Native Bees of Texas
This one-hour webinar presentation will cover the rich range of diversity in Texas' native bees.
Mycology in the Garden
This lecture is an introduction into the World of Mycology. We will explore the basics of fungal anatomy, growing mushrooms outdoors and how important they are in our soils & life!
Mindfulness Minute: Tree Meditation
In this mindfulness minute, we’ll spend some time contemplating the wind in a pecan tree as an exercise in mindful seeing.
Mindfulness Minute: Birdwatching & Breathing
In this mindfulness minute, we’ll spend some time breathing among the birds to relax and appreciate nature.
Night Crafters: Papel Filigrana
Participe en un pequeño taller de cómo hacer flores de “bluebonnet” con papelitos enrollados.
Night Crafters: Paper Quilling
Join us for a tutorial on rolling and shaping narrow strips of paper to create a beautiful bluebonnet design.
Wildland Self Guided Hikes
Many of Austin's best hikes are part of one of the city's best kept secrets, the Wildland Conservation Division. Even though the Wildland's primary purpose is to conserve endangered species habitat and to optimize the water recharging the Edwards Aquifer, it does allow limited public access. This map shows you where to find the nine locations that offer self-guided hikes.
Wild Neighbors: Backyard Bugs
Learn more about the creatures that play an important role in our environment and that can be found right in your backyard with friend of the Canyonlands and bug expert, Val Bugh.
A Closer Look at Insects
Della Barbato, Director of Education for the Native Prairies Association of Texas and volunteer Chuck Duplant give you a closer look at some insects that are found on Lawther-Deer Park Prairie in Harris County, Texas.
Wild Neighbors: Owls of Central Texas
Learn about local owls! Dr. Tania Homayoun of Texas Parks & Wildlife talks all about these amazing creatures, from special adaptations that make them amazing hunters, to their "relentlessly cute" owlets.
Tiffany Washington: Austin’s Black Farming Heritage
Austin Organic Garden member Erin Hollis is a seed starting pro. She invited us to her backyard to socially distance and break down step-by-step, the best ways to start seeds for fall. This video will explain the steps from germinating seeds to transplanting into your garden beds. It is a detailed video so be sure to check out the two bonus tips at the end!
Parks For All: Promoting Equity in Austin's Parks
Equity in the outdoors has serious implications for so many Austin residents’ access to nature, participation in recreation activities, and opportunities to advance in green jobs. Key City of Austin Parks & Recreation and Equity Office staff, as well as community partners will discuss the goals and challenges of racial equity work, current initiatives, and why it’s so important for residents to be aware and engaged in this effort.
