The Trail Conservancy relies on volunteers to complete many ecological restoration projects, events, and tasks to keep the Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail on the right trajectory toward improved ecological function. Volunteering with TTC ranges from litter abatement, planting, seeding, invasive species removal, and more. Our team works with individuals, businesses, corporations, and community groups to complete […]
Kids on Bikes in Parks is a free cycling event presented by Violet Crown, The LeadOut Foundation and The Trail Conservancy. We have a closed course of 1000 ft of grassy parkland for children ages 5-15 to ride their bikes on. We will have open track time with experienced cyclists present to teach lessons and […]
Throughout the year, TEMPO on the Trail artist Juliet Whitsett will collaborate with artists and organizations to integrate eco-focused art installations into her 2024-2025 Really Small Museum - Eco (RSME) project, situated at the Holly Trail. Through a series of creative exercises, we will explore memories attached to plants to create a collection of shared […]
TrailFit: Community Workout with FrignFit After a quick warm up and short bodyweight workout, Coach Hannah Friggel will lead a guided run along picturesque Lady Bird Lake. Select from a range of distance options and paces to tailor the run to your fitness preferences and savor the beauty of our downtown trail around the lake. […]
Join Rachel Zierzow and TTC staff, Jonatan Salinas, to find birds and observe their behavior on the new section of the Butler Trail, the Holly Trailhead, historically part of the decommissioned Holly Power Plant at Festival Beach. Recently planted native trees, shrubs, wildflowers, and natural spring water dominate the landscape and provide excellent habitats for […]
Lace-up your running shoes and prepare for an unforgettable night of fun, fitness, and margaritas as Maudie’s Moonlight Margarita 5K Fun Run turns 21! For over two decades, runners, joggers, walkers, and margarita lovers have converged in downtown Austin for a shotgun start and 5K course that travels along the streets bordering Lady Bird Lake […]
Join Rachel Zierzow and TTC staff, Jonatan Salinas, to find birds and observe their behavior on the new section of the Butler Trail, the Holly Trailhead, historically part of the decommissioned Holly Power Plant at Festival Beach. Recently planted native trees, shrubs, wildflowers, and natural spring water dominate the landscape and provide excellent habitats for […]
Join The Trail Conservancy for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of the new Rainey Street Trailhead! This event will start at 8:00 AM and coffee and breakfast tacos will be provided while supplies last. This is an outdoor event, please dress accordingly. RSVP HERE
Join The Trail Conservancy in celebrating the new Rainey Street TrailHead! This event will start at 9:00 AM and will be outdoors, please dress accordingly.
Join Rachel Zierzow and TTC staff, Jonatan Salinas, to find birds and observe their behavior on the new section of the Butler Trail, the Holly Trailhead, historically part of the decommissioned Holly Power Plant at Festival Beach. Recently planted native trees, shrubs, wildflowers, and natural spring water dominate the landscape and provide excellent habitats for […]
Join Rachel Zierzow and TTC staff, Jonatan Salinas, to find birds and observe their behavior on the new section of the Butler Trail, the Holly Trailhead, historically part of the decommissioned Holly Power Plant at Festival Beach. Recently planted native trees, shrubs, wildflowers, and natural spring water dominate the landscape and provide excellent habitats for […]
**RSVP required** Join us for an exciting, art-filled bike ride on the Trail in collaboration with Sunday Cruise ATX! Meet the artists behind three different TEMPO pieces along the trail. Schedule: Sunday Aug. 11th Meet Up: 10AM // Roll out: 10:15 Start Spot: Gati Ice cream cafe / SBK Food Truck Mix and mingle option […]
