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.
Trees of The Trail Scavenger Hunt
The Trail Foundation's Trees of the Trail scavenger hunt offers a new way to explore the Ann and Roy Butler Trail! Find clues posted at various historical and notable features of the Trail then follow the clues to discover unique trees, all the while learning about Austin history and native plant life along the way. Tambien disponible en Español.
Deer Park Prairie: Pressing Wildflowers
Della Barbato, Director of Education for the Native Prairies Association of Texas shows you how to turn wildflowers into a piece of art by pressing them.
How to Start Vegetable Seeds
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!
6 Fun Nature Play Activities with the Rivera Family
Volunteerism is critical to the health of our parks, and coordinated efforts between park stewards and city staff can lead to incredible positive outcomes in Austin’s natural spaces. Join Jerry Levenson and David Todd - veteran park stewards, Patrick Chaiken (City of Austin Park Ranger Program), James Duff (City of Austin Wildfire Division), and Barry Rivera (Volunteer Manager at Austin Parks Foundation) to discuss how volunteerism is a key component of keeping our parks safe and accessible.