The Karst Preserve truly demonstrates how Austin’s Urban Trees work to help protect our caves and drinking water supply - along with having several unique Austin species to identify along the trail.

In addition to learning how to identify common Austin tree species, attendees will see first hand the significant tree canopy loss since the 2011 drought and other major extreme weather events.This will highlight how important ANNUAL TREE PLANTING and QUALITY TREE CARE are to keeping our water supply clean and our neighborhoods cool! Please bring water, comfortable walking shoes, and dress for the weather since we will be outside the whole time. You will learn how to identify native trees, and how to safely and ethically collect seeds to donate to the TreeFolks Seeds To Trees Native Nursery.

Click here to register!

The Central Texas Seed Savers is a growing network of people who love seeds with the mission of preventing the extinction of ecologically and culinarily important plants in the Central Texas Region. TreeFolks was founded as Austin’s Urban Forestry non-profit in 1989. Since then, TreeFolks has grown to work with communities throughout Central Texas in community tree planting, tree giveaways, education and urban-wildland reforestation efforts. Our mission is to empower Central Texans to build stronger communities through planting and caring for trees.

Karst Preserve Friends endeavor to increase the enjoyment of the Karst Preserve through stewardship, education and activities in support of the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve mission.

Help to restore the Country Club Creek Greenbelt by planting native trees with the East Riverside/Oltorf Combined (EROC) Neighborhood Planning Area Contact Team!

We will assemble at the South Pleasant Valley Road Trailhead of the Country Club Creek Trail, and will provide the trees, tools, and supplies. This greenbelt is a wilderness area, so dress appropriately and bring a water bottle!

¡Ayúdenos a restaurar El Cinturón Verde de Country Club Creek! La Asociación de Vecinos de East Riverside/Oltorf Corridor (East Riverside-Oltorf Corridor Neighborhood Association) solicita su ayuda en plantar varios árboles nativos de Texas.

Nos encontraremos en el punto de partida de South Pleasant Valley Road Trailhead del Country Club Creek Trail adonde le proveeremos los árboles, herramientas, y suministros. Este cinturón verde es parte de una zona salvaje. Se les sugiere vestirse apropiadamente para el ambiente y traerse su agua!

Join us at the Austin Nature & Science Center for a special volunteer day as part of the Roots & Wings Festival and It's My Park Day! Get your hands dirty and make a real impact on our local environment through hands-on activities. Help us remove invasive species to protect native plants, collect and organize seeds to learn about plant life cycles, and plant vibrant pollinator gardens to support butterflies, bees, and other essential pollinators.

This event offers a unique educational experience and a chance to connect with the community while caring for our natural surroundings. We will have bilingual staff present to lead some groups in Spanish. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance our urban forest and make a difference! Spots are limited, so head to the ANSC website to sign up.

Únase a nosotros en el Austin Nature & Science Center para un día especial de voluntariado como parte del Festival Roots & Wings y es el Día de Mi Parque. Ensuciarse las manos y hacer un impacto real en nuestro entorno local a través de actividades prácticas. Ayúdanos a eliminar las especies invasoras para proteger las plantas nativas, recolectar y organizar semillas para aprender sobre los ciclos de vida de las plantas, y plantar jardines de polinizadores vibrantes para apoyar mariposas, abejas y otros polinizadores esenciales.

Este evento ofrece una experiencia educativa única y la oportunidad de conectarse con la comunidad mientras cuidamos nuestro entorno natural. Tendremos personal bilingüe presente para liderar algunos grupos en español.||¡No pierdas esta oportunidad de potenciar nuestro bosque urbano y marcar la diferencia! La disponibilidad es limitada, así que visite el sitio web de ANSC para registrarse.

Celebrate nature at our Windsor Park Branch during the Roots and Wings Festival with Urban Forest Explorers! There will be a booth at their Un-BEE-Lievable Pollinators Festival featuring interactive nature play where kids can discover the wonders of roots, mushrooms, rocks, fossils, and bugs. It’s a fun, hands-on experience that invites young adventurers to learn about the hidden treasures of the forest ecosystem!

Calling all Tweens and Teens! Join us at the Carver Branch to celebrate and learn more about our local ecosystems by experimenting with the intersection of art and nature with various activities!

By using natural resources like native flowers and plants, we will expand our creativity and reconnect with our natural surroundings!

BLACK LIVES VEGGIES is a local organization that addresses food insecurity by providing disenfranchised communities with gardening education & resources!

For the Roots & Wings Festival, BLACK LIVES VEGGIES will educate and provide resources to our East Austin and North Austin communities that stimulate the planting and nurturing of trees that are native to Austin, with the Mexican Buckeye baby tree as a gift to those who participate in this event!

What to expect today: The simplest lesson ever created to plant your own tree and instruction on how to nurture your tree as it matures. Materials provided, but space is limited, so please be on time and ready to learn!

Also on Oct. 19th at 2pm at St. John Branch Library!

Rain date for this event is Sat. Oct. 26th, same time.

Join Travis County Balcones Canyonlands Preserve and Austin Water Wildlands for our Endangered Species Habitat Restoration! We will plant a variety of native, drought-tolerant trees and scatter seeds for wildflowers and other herbaceous plants. This planting will benefit birds, bats, insects, and other wildlife by restoring endangered species habitat in an Ashe –juniper-oak woodland ecosystem. Our goal is to revitalize degraded areas, enhancing habitat for the endangered Golden-cheeked Warbler and a host of other species. All experience levels welcome! Register here!

We'll provide tools and gloves for you to use, though you're welcome to bring your own if you'd prefer. Please bring plenty of water and wear closed-toe shoes or boots and long pants for this activity. There will be off trail hiking over rocky, uneven, and steep terrain and no bathrooms or running water available. If you are a new volunteer to the Travis County BCP, please fill out a waiver using this link: https://traviscountytx.jotform.com/222756705037962

Directions and details sent upon registration.

Rain Date: Sat. Nov. 2nd at 9am

Come see our forest grow! Join Festival Beach Food Forest as we celebrate the inaugural tree planting of our 2 acre expansion. Our forest garden has been growing for 9 years and is now a thriving ¾ acre of outdoor community learning and gathering space. We are excited to celebrate the beginning of our forest expansion onto the remaining 2+ acres of adjacent parkland!

East Austin community leader and D3 Council Member José Velásquez will speak to our community about the importance of food producing public parkland spaces in East Austin and Jesús García of The Herbal Action project will lead a tree meditation before the tree planting ceremony. In additional to planting trees, we will plant pollinator attractors and seed wildflowers in our meadow. We will also offer a tree education workshop and guided plant walks through our existing and expanding forest. All attendees will learn about the various trees and plants growing together to create a thriving and diverse ecosystem, and our guides will discuss the regenerative practices that help us build healthy soil and fungal network. Register here!

• 2:00pm: Opening Circle and Remarks

• 2:30pm: Mini Plantwalks

• 3:30pm: Tree Planting Ceremony Begins - Tree meditation & honoring the 4 directions

• 4:00pm: Tree Panting in Small Groups

• 4:30pm Ceremony ends - Begin Live Music, Festivities & Activities

• 5:00pm: Words From our Partners & Community Leaders

• 6:00pm: Closing Remarks and Community Celebrations

Activities include: - Make your own wildflower seed balls - Enjoy teas made with forest plants - Grapevine crowns or wreaths - Kids Nature Play Activities & Art - Learn more about our co-host’s tabling!

Please wear light, comfortable clothing and a sun hat/sun protection. Hand tools and gloves are provided for anyone participating in tree planting. Bring your water bottle. Register here and see you there!

Rain Date: Sat. Oct. 26th at 2pm

BLACK LIVES VEGGIES is a local organization that addresses food insecurity by providing disenfranchised communities with gardening education & resources!

For the Roots & Wings Festival, BLACK LIVES VEGGIES will educate and provide resources to our East Austin and North Austin communities that stimulate the planting and nurturing of trees that are native to Austin, with the Mexican Buckeye baby tree as a gift to those who participate in this event!

What to expect today: The simplest lesson ever created to plant your own tree and instruction on how to nurture your tree as it matures. Materials provided, but space is limited, so please be on time and ready to learn!

Also on Oct. 20th at 2pm at Rosewood Park!

Rain date for this event is Sat. Oct. 26th, same time.