Help further our mission to protect, enhance and connect the Butler Trail at Lady Bird Lake for the benefit of all. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are critical priorities of The Trail Conservancy, and we encourage individuals of diverse backgrounds to apply for our open positions.
Interested in partnering with The Trail Conservancy for programming, in-kind donations, or other opportunities? Please email us!
Join The Trail Conservancy this fall as an Ecological Restoration Intern and play a hands-on role in protecting and restoring the Butler Trail at Lady Bird Lake. You'll lead volunteer groups, coordinate cleanups, and work directly in Austin’s rain gardens, shorelines, and green spaces to support ecological restoration efforts. This paid position offers flexible hours, meaningful fieldwork, and the opportunity to make a visible impact on one of Austin’s most iconic natural areas. Read the job description below to see how to apply.
TEMPO on the Trail 2025-26 Request for Qualifications: Artists
TEMPO on the Trail, a temporary art exhibition in partnership with the City’s Art in Public Places program, was the first project to launch under The Trail Conservancy’s Arts + Culture Plan. Combining art and nature, TEMPO on the Trail creates an outdoor gallery for all to enjoy.
For the 2025-26 iteration of TEMPO on the Trail, 8–10 artists or artist teams will be selected through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process to create original, temporary works along the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail at Lady Bird Lake.