How do you want Austin to look in the next 10, 20, or 30 years? Now's your chance to decide. CodeNEXT, the city's effort to rewrite its land development code, is moving along and there is once again an opportunity for public input. This week, the...
It might not be time for SXSW Eco quite yet (it's in October), but the festival did make a big announcement last week. Famed science educator Bill Nye will be the keynote speaker at this year's conference. He'll be giving a talk on the science...
Have an inspiring woman in your life that you'd like to honor? Nominate them for an International Women's Day Award with Ten Thousand Villages. Every year, they celebrate International Women's Day with an awards ceremony that recognizes game-changing Austin women in the fields of humanitarianism, environmentalism and...
Each year, SXSW brings thousands of visitors to Austin, and with them comes a whole lot of traffic. The City of Austin has released a map of road closures during the festival, but the best option is to avoid driving downtown altogether. In particular on Friday...
Austin's big event starts today. That means there will be a lot to see and do as SXSW takes over the whole city. Here are some eco-related events to keep you eye on. If you have a badge: The Seer - film screening of the new documentary, "The...
Sponsored Post - from Castle Hill Fitness Did you know? Austin's local green gym, Castle Hill Fitness, composts their waste! Just last year they started composting paper towels and food waste in the gym and lockers rooms. Castle Hill's Food for Fitness Cafe composts as well. The Castle Hill...
Last month, a group of environmental organizations and activists filed a lawsuit in federal court to stop the extension and expansion of South MoPac until a comprehensive environmental analysis is done on the project. At issue is SH 45 SW, the controversial road project that is planned...
Sponsored Post - from the Austin Earth Day Festival Attention Green Businesses! 2016 is great year to sponsor (and/or exhibit) at Austin Earth Day Festival. With expanded grounds, a targeted 10,000 visitors, and musical headliner, Asleep at the Wheel and other great musical acts, the draw...
Barton Springs Pool will be closed Monday, February 29th through Friday, March 11th for its annual Spring Cleaning. Alternative swimming options during the closure include Deep Eddy Pool, Stacy Pool, Bartholomew Pool and Springwoods Pool. Hours of operation for these facilities are available here. Barton Springs Pool will...
Primary elections are being held on Tuesday, March 1st here in Texas. On a local level, one of the more hotly contested races is for Texas House District 49 (HD 49). Last week, the Austin EcoNetwork’s radio partner, Shades of Green, hosted a show featuring...