Family-friendly, All Ages, Birds, Equity, Accessibility Jessica Wright Family-friendly, All Ages, Birds, Equity, Accessibility Jessica Wright

Learn About Accessible and Inclusive Birding with Birdability

Through education, outreach and advocacy, Birdability works to ensure the birding community and the outdoors are welcoming, inclusive, safe and accessible for everybody. Visit their website to learn more about birding, accessibility and inclusion initiatives, events, resources, & more!

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Vibrant Social Diversity Leads to Vibrant Biodiversity

We hope that everyone agrees that vibrant human social diversity can lead to vibrant biodiversity. Fruitful Commons has provided a pre-recorded deep dive panel session with local diversity, equity and inclusion experts to help gardeners and other naturalists like you to learn creative and effective ways to pollinate and root with all of Austin’s Communities.

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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!

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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.

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