BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Trail Conservancy - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Trail Conservancy X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://thetrailconservancy.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Trail Conservancy REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T110000 DTSTAMP:20260622T201806Z CREATED:20260609T212555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T201806Z UID:10000653-1784970000-1784977200@thetrailconservancy.org SUMMARY:Kayak Trash Cleanup DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Merlin Tuttle Day:\nCongress Ave Bat Celebration \n \n \n \n \n \n August 26\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thanks to renowned bat conservationist Merlin Tuttle’s lifelong dedication\, bats are now a staple of Austin’s culture. Former Austin Mayor Steve Adler officially proclaimed Merlin’s birthday\, August 26th\, as Merlin Tuttle Day in honor of Merlin’s success in saving the city’s now world-famous bats. And this year\, we’re celebrating the addition of a new\, more interactive visitor experience on the Trail: Bat City.  This collaborative effort between Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation\, Austin Bat Refuge\, Bat Conservation International\, The Trail Conservancy\, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation is an educational experience designed to transform how visitors engage with Austin’s Congress Avenue Bridge bat colony. Through on-site signage\, digital content\, short-form films\, and interactive learning tools\, the project blends science\, storytelling\, and public education to deepen understanding of one of the world’s largest urban bat populations.  See the new signs and celebrate Austin’s bats: Wednesday\, August 26\, 5:30 – 8:00 PM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to Calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Getting There \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Congress Ave Bat Viewing Area \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking is available in the Statesman lot or 0.5 miles west at Auditorium Shores. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Directions\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bat City \n \n \n A collaborative effort between Award-winning filmmaker Skip Hobbie\, Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation\, Austin Bat Refuge\, Bat Conservation International\, The Trail Conservancy\, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation\, Bat City is an educational experience designed to transform how visitors engage with Austin’s Congress Avenue Bridge bat colony. \n \n \n \n Learn More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Wednesday Plant Workdays \n\n\n \n \n "All Boats Bloom" Performance Showcase URL:https://thetrailconservancy.org/event/kayak-trash-cleanup-5/ LOCATION:Austin Rowing Club\, 74 Trinity St\, Austin\, TX 78701 CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thetrailconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/kayak-clean-up-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260729T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260729T110000 DTSTAMP:20260622T202354Z CREATED:20260428T173238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T202354Z UID:10000596-1785315600-1785322800@thetrailconservancy.org SUMMARY:Wednesday Workdays DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Merlin Tuttle Day:\nCongress Ave Bat Celebration \n \n \n \n \n \n August 26\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thanks to renowned bat conservationist Merlin Tuttle’s lifelong dedication\, bats are now a staple of Austin’s culture. Former Austin Mayor Steve Adler officially proclaimed Merlin’s birthday\, August 26th\, as Merlin Tuttle Day in honor of Merlin’s success in saving the city’s now world-famous bats. And this year\, we’re celebrating the addition of a new\, more interactive visitor experience on the Trail: Bat City.  This collaborative effort between Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation\, Austin Bat Refuge\, Bat Conservation International\, The Trail Conservancy\, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation is an educational experience designed to transform how visitors engage with Austin’s Congress Avenue Bridge bat colony. Through on-site signage\, digital content\, short-form films\, and interactive learning tools\, the project blends science\, storytelling\, and public education to deepen understanding of one of the world’s largest urban bat populations.  See the new signs and celebrate Austin’s bats: Wednesday\, August 26\, 5:30 – 8:00 PM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to Calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Getting There \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Congress Ave Bat Viewing Area \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking is available in the Statesman lot or 0.5 miles west at Auditorium Shores. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Directions\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bat City \n \n \n A collaborative effort between Award-winning filmmaker Skip Hobbie\, Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation\, Austin Bat Refuge\, Bat Conservation International\, The Trail Conservancy\, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation\, Bat City is an educational experience designed to transform how visitors engage with Austin’s Congress Avenue Bridge bat colony. \n \n \n \n Learn More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Wednesday Plant Workdays \n\n\n \n \n "All Boats Bloom" Performance Showcase URL:https://thetrailconservancy.org/event/wednesday-plant-workdays-4/2026-07-29/ CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thetrailconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Wednesday-Volunteer.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260804T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260804T110000 DTSTAMP:20260811T192822Z CREATED:20260623T154644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T192822Z UID:10000669-1785834000-1785841200@thetrailconservancy.org SUMMARY:Trail Restoration Tuesdays DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Merlin Tuttle Day:\nCongress Ave Bat Celebration \n \n \n \n \n \n August 26\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thanks to renowned bat conservationist Merlin Tuttle’s lifelong dedication\, bats are now a staple of Austin’s culture. Former Austin Mayor Steve Adler officially proclaimed Merlin’s birthday\, August 26th\, as Merlin Tuttle Day in honor of Merlin’s success in saving the city’s now world-famous bats. And this year\, we’re celebrating the addition of a new\, more interactive visitor experience on the Trail: Bat City.  This collaborative effort between Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation\, Austin Bat Refuge\, Bat Conservation International\, The Trail Conservancy\, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation is an educational experience designed to transform how visitors engage with Austin’s Congress Avenue Bridge bat colony. Through on-site signage\, digital content\, short-form films\, and interactive learning tools\, the project blends science\, storytelling\, and public education to deepen understanding of one of the world’s largest urban bat populations.  See the new signs and celebrate Austin’s bats: Wednesday\, August 26\, 5:30 – 8:00 PM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to Calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Getting There \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Congress Ave Bat Viewing Area \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking is available in the Statesman lot or 0.5 miles west at Auditorium Shores. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Directions\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bat City \n \n \n A collaborative effort between Award-winning filmmaker Skip Hobbie\, Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation\, Austin Bat Refuge\, Bat Conservation International\, The Trail Conservancy\, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation\, Bat City is an educational experience designed to transform how visitors engage with Austin’s Congress Avenue Bridge bat colony. \n \n \n \n Learn More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Wednesday Plant Workdays \n\n\n \n \n "All Boats Bloom" Performance Showcase URL:https://thetrailconservancy.org/event/trail-restoration-tuesdays/2026-08-04/ LOCATION:Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thetrailconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Resto-Tuesdays.jpg GEO:30.2589065;-97.743633 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260805T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260805T110000 DTSTAMP:20260811T193019Z CREATED:20260803T201120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T193019Z UID:10000679-1785920400-1785927600@thetrailconservancy.org SUMMARY:Wednesday Plant Workdays DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Merlin Tuttle Day:\nCongress Ave Bat Celebration \n \n \n \n \n \n August 26\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thanks to renowned bat conservationist Merlin Tuttle’s lifelong dedication\, bats are now a staple of Austin’s culture. Former Austin Mayor Steve Adler officially proclaimed Merlin’s birthday\, August 26th\, as Merlin Tuttle Day in honor of Merlin’s success in saving the city’s now world-famous bats. And this year\, we’re celebrating the addition of a new\, more interactive visitor experience on the Trail: Bat City.  This collaborative effort between Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation\, Austin Bat Refuge\, Bat Conservation International\, The Trail Conservancy\, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation is an educational experience designed to transform how visitors engage with Austin’s Congress Avenue Bridge bat colony. Through on-site signage\, digital content\, short-form films\, and interactive learning tools\, the project blends science\, storytelling\, and public education to deepen understanding of one of the world’s largest urban bat populations.  See the new signs and celebrate Austin’s bats: Wednesday\, August 26\, 5:30 – 8:00 PM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to Calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Getting There \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Congress Ave Bat Viewing Area \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking is available in the Statesman lot or 0.5 miles west at Auditorium Shores. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Directions\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bat City \n \n \n A collaborative effort between Award-winning filmmaker Skip Hobbie\, Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation\, Austin Bat Refuge\, Bat Conservation International\, The Trail Conservancy\, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation\, Bat City is an educational experience designed to transform how visitors engage with Austin’s Congress Avenue Bridge bat colony. \n \n \n \n Learn More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Wednesday Plant Workdays \n\n\n \n \n "All Boats Bloom" Performance Showcase URL:https://thetrailconservancy.org/event/wednesday-plant-workdays-5/2026-08-05/ CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thetrailconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Wednesday-Volunteer.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260808T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260808T110000 DTSTAMP:20260701T203942Z CREATED:20260701T203942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T203942Z UID:10000673-1786179600-1786186800@thetrailconservancy.org SUMMARY:Kayak Trash Cleanup DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Merlin Tuttle Day:\nCongress Ave Bat Celebration \n \n \n \n \n \n August 26\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thanks to renowned bat conservationist Merlin Tuttle’s lifelong dedication\, bats are now a staple of Austin’s culture. Former Austin Mayor Steve Adler officially proclaimed Merlin’s birthday\, August 26th\, as Merlin Tuttle Day in honor of Merlin’s success in saving the city’s now world-famous bats. And this year\, we’re celebrating the addition of a new\, more interactive visitor experience on the Trail: Bat City.  This collaborative effort between Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation\, Austin Bat Refuge\, Bat Conservation International\, The Trail Conservancy\, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation is an educational experience designed to transform how visitors engage with Austin’s Congress Avenue Bridge bat colony. Through on-site signage\, digital content\, short-form films\, and interactive learning tools\, the project blends science\, storytelling\, and public education to deepen understanding of one of the world’s largest urban bat populations.  See the new signs and celebrate Austin’s bats: Wednesday\, August 26\, 5:30 – 8:00 PM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to Calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Getting There \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Congress Ave Bat Viewing Area \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking is available in the Statesman lot or 0.5 miles west at Auditorium Shores. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Directions\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bat City \n \n \n A collaborative effort between Award-winning filmmaker Skip Hobbie\, Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation\, Austin Bat Refuge\, Bat Conservation International\, The Trail Conservancy\, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation\, Bat City is an educational experience designed to transform how visitors engage with Austin’s Congress Avenue Bridge bat colony. \n \n \n \n Learn More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Wednesday Plant Workdays \n\n\n \n \n "All Boats Bloom" Performance Showcase URL:https://thetrailconservancy.org/event/kayak-trash-cleanup-6/ LOCATION:Austin Rowing Club\, 74 Trinity St\, Austin\, TX 78701 CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thetrailconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/kayak-clean-up-4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260811T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260811T110000 DTSTAMP:20260811T192822Z CREATED:20260623T154644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T192822Z UID:10000670-1786438800-1786446000@thetrailconservancy.org SUMMARY:Trail Restoration Tuesdays DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Merlin Tuttle Day:\nCongress Ave Bat Celebration \n \n \n \n \n \n August 26\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thanks to renowned bat conservationist Merlin Tuttle’s lifelong dedication\, bats are now a staple of Austin’s culture. Former Austin Mayor Steve Adler officially proclaimed Merlin’s birthday\, August 26th\, as Merlin Tuttle Day in honor of Merlin’s success in saving the city’s now world-famous bats. And this year\, we’re celebrating the addition of a new\, more interactive visitor experience on the Trail: Bat City.  This collaborative effort between Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation\, Austin Bat Refuge\, Bat Conservation International\, The Trail Conservancy\, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation is an educational experience designed to transform how visitors engage with Austin’s Congress Avenue Bridge bat colony. Through on-site signage\, digital content\, short-form films\, and interactive learning tools\, the project blends science\, storytelling\, and public education to deepen understanding of one of the world’s largest urban bat populations.  See the new signs and celebrate Austin’s bats: Wednesday\, August 26\, 5:30 – 8:00 PM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to Calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Getting There \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Congress Ave Bat Viewing Area \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking is available in the Statesman lot or 0.5 miles west at Auditorium Shores. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Directions\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bat City \n \n \n A collaborative effort between Award-winning filmmaker Skip Hobbie\, Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation\, Austin Bat Refuge\, Bat Conservation International\, The Trail Conservancy\, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation\, Bat City is an educational experience designed to transform how visitors engage with Austin’s Congress Avenue Bridge bat colony. \n \n \n \n Learn More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Wednesday Plant Workdays \n\n\n \n \n "All Boats Bloom" Performance Showcase URL:https://thetrailconservancy.org/event/trail-restoration-tuesdays/2026-08-11/ LOCATION:Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thetrailconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Resto-Tuesdays.jpg GEO:30.2589065;-97.743633 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260812T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260812T110000 DTSTAMP:20260811T193019Z CREATED:20260803T201120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T193019Z UID:10000680-1786525200-1786532400@thetrailconservancy.org SUMMARY:Wednesday Plant Workdays DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Merlin Tuttle Day:\nCongress Ave Bat Celebration \n \n \n \n \n \n August 26\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thanks to renowned bat conservationist Merlin Tuttle’s lifelong dedication\, bats are now a staple of Austin’s culture. Former Austin Mayor Steve Adler officially proclaimed Merlin’s birthday\, August 26th\, as Merlin Tuttle Day in honor of Merlin’s success in saving the city’s now world-famous bats. And this year\, we’re celebrating the addition of a new\, more interactive visitor experience on the Trail: Bat City.  This collaborative effort between Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation\, Austin Bat Refuge\, Bat Conservation International\, The Trail Conservancy\, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation is an educational experience designed to transform how visitors engage with Austin’s Congress Avenue Bridge bat colony. Through on-site signage\, digital content\, short-form films\, and interactive learning tools\, the project blends science\, storytelling\, and public education to deepen understanding of one of the world’s largest urban bat populations.  See the new signs and celebrate Austin’s bats: Wednesday\, August 26\, 5:30 – 8:00 PM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to Calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Getting There \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Congress Ave Bat Viewing Area \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking is available in the Statesman lot or 0.5 miles west at Auditorium Shores. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Directions\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bat City \n \n \n A collaborative effort between Award-winning filmmaker Skip Hobbie\, Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation\, Austin Bat Refuge\, Bat Conservation International\, The Trail Conservancy\, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation\, Bat City is an educational experience designed to transform how visitors engage with Austin’s Congress Avenue Bridge bat colony. \n \n \n \n Learn More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Wednesday Plant Workdays \n\n\n \n \n "All Boats Bloom" Performance Showcase URL:https://thetrailconservancy.org/event/wednesday-plant-workdays-5/2026-08-12/ CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thetrailconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Wednesday-Volunteer.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260818T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260818T110000 DTSTAMP:20260811T192822Z CREATED:20260623T154644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T192822Z UID:10000671-1787043600-1787050800@thetrailconservancy.org SUMMARY:Trail Restoration Tuesdays DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Merlin Tuttle Day:\nCongress Ave Bat Celebration \n \n \n \n \n \n August 26\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thanks to renowned bat conservationist Merlin Tuttle’s lifelong dedication\, bats are now a staple of Austin’s culture. Former Austin Mayor Steve Adler officially proclaimed Merlin’s birthday\, August 26th\, as Merlin Tuttle Day in honor of Merlin’s success in saving the city’s now world-famous bats. And this year\, we’re celebrating the addition of a new\, more interactive visitor experience on the Trail: Bat City.  This collaborative effort between Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation\, Austin Bat Refuge\, Bat Conservation International\, The Trail Conservancy\, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation is an educational experience designed to transform how visitors engage with Austin’s Congress Avenue Bridge bat colony. Through on-site signage\, digital content\, short-form films\, and interactive learning tools\, the project blends science\, storytelling\, and public education to deepen understanding of one of the world’s largest urban bat populations.  See the new signs and celebrate Austin’s bats: Wednesday\, August 26\, 5:30 – 8:00 PM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to Calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Getting There \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Congress Ave Bat Viewing Area \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking is available in the Statesman lot or 0.5 miles west at Auditorium Shores. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Directions\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bat City \n \n \n A collaborative effort between Award-winning filmmaker Skip Hobbie\, Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation\, Austin Bat Refuge\, Bat Conservation International\, The Trail Conservancy\, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation\, Bat City is an educational experience designed to transform how visitors engage with Austin’s Congress Avenue Bridge bat colony. \n \n \n \n Learn More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Wednesday Plant Workdays \n\n\n \n \n "All Boats Bloom" Performance Showcase URL:https://thetrailconservancy.org/event/trail-restoration-tuesdays/2026-08-18/ LOCATION:Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thetrailconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Resto-Tuesdays.jpg GEO:30.2589065;-97.743633 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T110000 DTSTAMP:20260811T193019Z CREATED:20260803T201120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T193019Z UID:10000681-1787130000-1787137200@thetrailconservancy.org SUMMARY:Wednesday Plant Workdays DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Merlin Tuttle Day:\nCongress Ave Bat Celebration \n \n \n \n \n \n August 26\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thanks to renowned bat conservationist Merlin Tuttle’s lifelong dedication\, bats are now a staple of Austin’s culture. Former Austin Mayor Steve Adler officially proclaimed Merlin’s birthday\, August 26th\, as Merlin Tuttle Day in honor of Merlin’s success in saving the city’s now world-famous bats. And this year\, we’re celebrating the addition of a new\, more interactive visitor experience on the Trail: Bat City.  This collaborative effort between Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation\, Austin Bat Refuge\, Bat Conservation International\, The Trail Conservancy\, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation is an educational experience designed to transform how visitors engage with Austin’s Congress Avenue Bridge bat colony. Through on-site signage\, digital content\, short-form films\, and interactive learning tools\, the project blends science\, storytelling\, and public education to deepen understanding of one of the world’s largest urban bat populations.  See the new signs and celebrate Austin’s bats: Wednesday\, August 26\, 5:30 – 8:00 PM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to Calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Getting There \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Congress Ave Bat Viewing Area \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking is available in the Statesman lot or 0.5 miles west at Auditorium Shores. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Directions\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bat City \n \n \n A collaborative effort between Award-winning filmmaker Skip Hobbie\, Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation\, Austin Bat Refuge\, Bat Conservation International\, The Trail Conservancy\, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation\, Bat City is an educational experience designed to transform how visitors engage with Austin’s Congress Avenue Bridge bat colony. \n \n \n \n Learn More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Wednesday Plant Workdays \n\n\n \n \n "All Boats Bloom" Performance Showcase URL:https://thetrailconservancy.org/event/wednesday-plant-workdays-5/2026-08-19/ CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thetrailconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Wednesday-Volunteer.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T110000 DTSTAMP:20260701T204142Z CREATED:20260701T204142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T204142Z UID:10000674-1787389200-1787396400@thetrailconservancy.org SUMMARY:Kayak Trash Cleanup DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Merlin Tuttle Day:\nCongress Ave Bat Celebration \n \n \n \n \n \n August 26\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thanks to renowned bat conservationist Merlin Tuttle’s lifelong dedication\, bats are now a staple of Austin’s culture. Former Austin Mayor Steve Adler officially proclaimed Merlin’s birthday\, August 26th\, as Merlin Tuttle Day in honor of Merlin’s success in saving the city’s now world-famous bats. And this year\, we’re celebrating the addition of a new\, more interactive visitor experience on the Trail: Bat City.  This collaborative effort between Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation\, Austin Bat Refuge\, Bat Conservation International\, The Trail Conservancy\, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation is an educational experience designed to transform how visitors engage with Austin’s Congress Avenue Bridge bat colony. Through on-site signage\, digital content\, short-form films\, and interactive learning tools\, the project blends science\, storytelling\, and public education to deepen understanding of one of the world’s largest urban bat populations.  See the new signs and celebrate Austin’s bats: Wednesday\, August 26\, 5:30 – 8:00 PM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to Calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Getting There \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Congress Ave Bat Viewing Area \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking is available in the Statesman lot or 0.5 miles west at Auditorium Shores. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Directions\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bat City \n \n \n A collaborative effort between Award-winning filmmaker Skip Hobbie\, Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation\, Austin Bat Refuge\, Bat Conservation International\, The Trail Conservancy\, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation\, Bat City is an educational experience designed to transform how visitors engage with Austin’s Congress Avenue Bridge bat colony. \n \n \n \n Learn More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Wednesday Plant Workdays \n\n\n \n \n "All Boats Bloom" Performance Showcase URL:https://thetrailconservancy.org/event/kayak-trash-cleanup-7/ LOCATION:Austin Rowing Club\, 74 Trinity St\, Austin\, TX 78701 CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thetrailconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/kayak-clean-up-5-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260825T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260825T110000 DTSTAMP:20260811T192822Z CREATED:20260623T154644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T192822Z UID:10000736-1787648400-1787655600@thetrailconservancy.org SUMMARY:Trail Restoration Tuesdays DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Merlin Tuttle Day:\nCongress Ave Bat Celebration \n \n \n \n \n \n August 26\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thanks to renowned bat conservationist Merlin Tuttle’s lifelong dedication\, bats are now a staple of Austin’s culture. Former Austin Mayor Steve Adler officially proclaimed Merlin’s birthday\, August 26th\, as Merlin Tuttle Day in honor of Merlin’s success in saving the city’s now world-famous bats. And this year\, we’re celebrating the addition of a new\, more interactive visitor experience on the Trail: Bat City.  This collaborative effort between Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation\, Austin Bat Refuge\, Bat Conservation International\, The Trail Conservancy\, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation is an educational experience designed to transform how visitors engage with Austin’s Congress Avenue Bridge bat colony. Through on-site signage\, digital content\, short-form films\, and interactive learning tools\, the project blends science\, storytelling\, and public education to deepen understanding of one of the world’s largest urban bat populations.  See the new signs and celebrate Austin’s bats: Wednesday\, August 26\, 5:30 – 8:00 PM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to Calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Getting There \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Congress Ave Bat Viewing Area \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking is available in the Statesman lot or 0.5 miles west at Auditorium Shores. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Directions\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bat City \n \n \n A collaborative effort between Award-winning filmmaker Skip Hobbie\, Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation\, Austin Bat Refuge\, Bat Conservation International\, The Trail Conservancy\, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation\, Bat City is an educational experience designed to transform how visitors engage with Austin’s Congress Avenue Bridge bat colony. \n \n \n \n Learn More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Wednesday Plant Workdays \n\n\n \n \n "All Boats Bloom" Performance Showcase URL:https://thetrailconservancy.org/event/trail-restoration-tuesdays/2026-08-25/ LOCATION:Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thetrailconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Resto-Tuesdays.jpg GEO:30.2589065;-97.743633 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T110000 DTSTAMP:20260811T193019Z CREATED:20260803T201120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T193019Z UID:10000682-1787734800-1787742000@thetrailconservancy.org SUMMARY:Wednesday Plant Workdays DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Merlin Tuttle Day:\nCongress Ave Bat Celebration \n \n \n \n \n \n August 26\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thanks to renowned bat conservationist Merlin Tuttle’s lifelong dedication\, bats are now a staple of Austin’s culture. Former Austin Mayor Steve Adler officially proclaimed Merlin’s birthday\, August 26th\, as Merlin Tuttle Day in honor of Merlin’s success in saving the city’s now world-famous bats. And this year\, we’re celebrating the addition of a new\, more interactive visitor experience on the Trail: Bat City.  This collaborative effort between Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation\, Austin Bat Refuge\, Bat Conservation International\, The Trail Conservancy\, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation is an educational experience designed to transform how visitors engage with Austin’s Congress Avenue Bridge bat colony. Through on-site signage\, digital content\, short-form films\, and interactive learning tools\, the project blends science\, storytelling\, and public education to deepen understanding of one of the world’s largest urban bat populations.  See the new signs and celebrate Austin’s bats: Wednesday\, August 26\, 5:30 – 8:00 PM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to Calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Getting There \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Congress Ave Bat Viewing Area \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking is available in the Statesman lot or 0.5 miles west at Auditorium Shores. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Directions\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bat City \n \n \n A collaborative effort between Award-winning filmmaker Skip Hobbie\, Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation\, Austin Bat Refuge\, Bat Conservation International\, The Trail Conservancy\, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation\, Bat City is an educational experience designed to transform how visitors engage with Austin’s Congress Avenue Bridge bat colony. \n \n \n \n Learn More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Wednesday Plant Workdays \n\n\n \n \n "All Boats Bloom" Performance Showcase URL:https://thetrailconservancy.org/event/wednesday-plant-workdays-5/2026-08-26/ CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thetrailconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Wednesday-Volunteer.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T200000 DTSTAMP:20260806T150815Z CREATED:20260806T142957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T150815Z UID:10000735-1787765400-1787774400@thetrailconservancy.org SUMMARY:Merlin Tuttle Day: Congress Ave. Bat Celebration DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Merlin Tuttle Day:\nCongress Ave Bat Celebration \n \n \n \n \n \n August 26\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thanks to renowned bat conservationist Merlin Tuttle’s lifelong dedication\, bats are now a staple of Austin’s culture. Former Austin Mayor Steve Adler officially proclaimed Merlin’s birthday\, August 26th\, as Merlin Tuttle Day in honor of Merlin’s success in saving the city’s now world-famous bats. And this year\, we’re celebrating the addition of a new\, more interactive visitor experience on the Trail: Bat City.  This collaborative effort between Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation\, Austin Bat Refuge\, Bat Conservation International\, The Trail Conservancy\, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation is an educational experience designed to transform how visitors engage with Austin’s Congress Avenue Bridge bat colony. Through on-site signage\, digital content\, short-form films\, and interactive learning tools\, the project blends science\, storytelling\, and public education to deepen understanding of one of the world’s largest urban bat populations.  See the new signs and celebrate Austin’s bats: Wednesday\, August 26\, 5:30 – 8:00 PM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to Calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Getting There \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Congress Ave Bat Viewing Area \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking is available in the Statesman lot or 0.5 miles west at Auditorium Shores. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Directions\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bat City \n \n \n A collaborative effort between Award-winning filmmaker Skip Hobbie\, Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation\, Austin Bat Refuge\, Bat Conservation International\, The Trail Conservancy\, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation\, Bat City is an educational experience designed to transform how visitors engage with Austin’s Congress Avenue Bridge bat colony. \n \n \n \n Learn More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Wednesday Plant Workdays \n\n\n \n \n "All Boats Bloom" Performance Showcase URL:https://thetrailconservancy.org/event/merlin-tuttle-day-congress-ave-bat-celebration/ LOCATION:Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bat Bridge\, 100 S Congress Ave\, Austin\, TX 78704 CATEGORIES:Project Celebrations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thetrailconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/TEMPLATE.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260830T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260830T120000 DTSTAMP:20260803T194642Z CREATED:20260803T192754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T194642Z UID:10000677-1788084000-1788091200@thetrailconservancy.org SUMMARY:"All Boats Bloom" Performance Showcase DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Merlin Tuttle Day:\nCongress Ave Bat Celebration \n \n \n \n \n \n August 26\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thanks to renowned bat conservationist Merlin Tuttle’s lifelong dedication\, bats are now a staple of Austin’s culture. Former Austin Mayor Steve Adler officially proclaimed Merlin’s birthday\, August 26th\, as Merlin Tuttle Day in honor of Merlin’s success in saving the city’s now world-famous bats. And this year\, we’re celebrating the addition of a new\, more interactive visitor experience on the Trail: Bat City.  This collaborative effort between Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation\, Austin Bat Refuge\, Bat Conservation International\, The Trail Conservancy\, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation is an educational experience designed to transform how visitors engage with Austin’s Congress Avenue Bridge bat colony. Through on-site signage\, digital content\, short-form films\, and interactive learning tools\, the project blends science\, storytelling\, and public education to deepen understanding of one of the world’s largest urban bat populations.  See the new signs and celebrate Austin’s bats: Wednesday\, August 26\, 5:30 – 8:00 PM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to Calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Getting There \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Congress Ave Bat Viewing Area \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking is available in the Statesman lot or 0.5 miles west at Auditorium Shores. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Directions\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bat City \n \n \n A collaborative effort between Award-winning filmmaker Skip Hobbie\, Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation\, Austin Bat Refuge\, Bat Conservation International\, The Trail Conservancy\, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation\, Bat City is an educational experience designed to transform how visitors engage with Austin’s Congress Avenue Bridge bat colony. \n \n \n \n Learn More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Wednesday Plant Workdays \n\n\n \n \n "All Boats Bloom" Performance Showcase URL:https://thetrailconservancy.org/event/all-boats-bloom-performance-showcase/ LOCATION:Auditorium Shores\, 900 W Riverside Dr\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts+Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thetrailconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/performance-showcase.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260901T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260901T110000 DTSTAMP:20260811T192822Z CREATED:20260623T154644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T192822Z UID:10000737-1788253200-1788260400@thetrailconservancy.org SUMMARY:Trail Restoration Tuesdays DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Merlin Tuttle Day:\nCongress Ave Bat Celebration \n \n \n \n \n \n August 26\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thanks to renowned bat conservationist Merlin Tuttle’s lifelong dedication\, bats are now a staple of Austin’s culture. Former Austin Mayor Steve Adler officially proclaimed Merlin’s birthday\, August 26th\, as Merlin Tuttle Day in honor of Merlin’s success in saving the city’s now world-famous bats. And this year\, we’re celebrating the addition of a new\, more interactive visitor experience on the Trail: Bat City.  This collaborative effort between Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation\, Austin Bat Refuge\, Bat Conservation International\, The Trail Conservancy\, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation is an educational experience designed to transform how visitors engage with Austin’s Congress Avenue Bridge bat colony. Through on-site signage\, digital content\, short-form films\, and interactive learning tools\, the project blends science\, storytelling\, and public education to deepen understanding of one of the world’s largest urban bat populations.  See the new signs and celebrate Austin’s bats: Wednesday\, August 26\, 5:30 – 8:00 PM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to Calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Getting There \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Congress Ave Bat Viewing Area \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking is available in the Statesman lot or 0.5 miles west at Auditorium Shores. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Directions\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bat City \n \n \n A collaborative effort between Award-winning filmmaker Skip Hobbie\, Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation\, Austin Bat Refuge\, Bat Conservation International\, The Trail Conservancy\, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation\, Bat City is an educational experience designed to transform how visitors engage with Austin’s Congress Avenue Bridge bat colony. \n \n \n \n Learn More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Wednesday Plant Workdays \n\n\n \n \n "All Boats Bloom" Performance Showcase URL:https://thetrailconservancy.org/event/trail-restoration-tuesdays/2026-09-01/ LOCATION:Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thetrailconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Resto-Tuesdays.jpg GEO:30.2589065;-97.743633 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260902T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260902T110000 DTSTAMP:20260811T193019Z CREATED:20260803T201120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T193019Z UID:10000742-1788339600-1788346800@thetrailconservancy.org SUMMARY:Wednesday Plant Workdays DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Merlin Tuttle Day:\nCongress Ave Bat Celebration \n \n \n \n \n \n August 26\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thanks to renowned bat conservationist Merlin Tuttle’s lifelong dedication\, bats are now a staple of Austin’s culture. Former Austin Mayor Steve Adler officially proclaimed Merlin’s birthday\, August 26th\, as Merlin Tuttle Day in honor of Merlin’s success in saving the city’s now world-famous bats. And this year\, we’re celebrating the addition of a new\, more interactive visitor experience on the Trail: Bat City.  This collaborative effort between Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation\, Austin Bat Refuge\, Bat Conservation International\, The Trail Conservancy\, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation is an educational experience designed to transform how visitors engage with Austin’s Congress Avenue Bridge bat colony. Through on-site signage\, digital content\, short-form films\, and interactive learning tools\, the project blends science\, storytelling\, and public education to deepen understanding of one of the world’s largest urban bat populations.  See the new signs and celebrate Austin’s bats: Wednesday\, August 26\, 5:30 – 8:00 PM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to Calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Getting There \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Congress Ave Bat Viewing Area \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking is available in the Statesman lot or 0.5 miles west at Auditorium Shores. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Directions\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bat City \n \n \n A collaborative effort between Award-winning filmmaker Skip Hobbie\, Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation\, Austin Bat Refuge\, Bat Conservation International\, The Trail Conservancy\, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation\, Bat City is an educational experience designed to transform how visitors engage with Austin’s Congress Avenue Bridge bat colony. \n \n \n \n Learn More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Wednesday Plant Workdays \n\n\n \n \n "All Boats Bloom" Performance Showcase URL:https://thetrailconservancy.org/event/wednesday-plant-workdays-5/2026-09-02/ CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thetrailconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Wednesday-Volunteer.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260908T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260908T110000 DTSTAMP:20260811T192822Z CREATED:20260623T154644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T192822Z UID:10000738-1788858000-1788865200@thetrailconservancy.org SUMMARY:Trail Restoration Tuesdays DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Merlin Tuttle Day:\nCongress Ave Bat Celebration \n \n \n \n \n \n August 26\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thanks to renowned bat conservationist Merlin Tuttle’s lifelong dedication\, bats are now a staple of Austin’s culture. Former Austin Mayor Steve Adler officially proclaimed Merlin’s birthday\, August 26th\, as Merlin Tuttle Day in honor of Merlin’s success in saving the city’s now world-famous bats. And this year\, we’re celebrating the addition of a new\, more interactive visitor experience on the Trail: Bat City.  This collaborative effort between Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation\, Austin Bat Refuge\, Bat Conservation International\, The Trail Conservancy\, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation is an educational experience designed to transform how visitors engage with Austin’s Congress Avenue Bridge bat colony. Through on-site signage\, digital content\, short-form films\, and interactive learning tools\, the project blends science\, storytelling\, and public education to deepen understanding of one of the world’s largest urban bat populations.  See the new signs and celebrate Austin’s bats: Wednesday\, August 26\, 5:30 – 8:00 PM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to Calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Getting There \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Congress Ave Bat Viewing Area \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking is available in the Statesman lot or 0.5 miles west at Auditorium Shores. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Directions\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bat City \n \n \n A collaborative effort between Award-winning filmmaker Skip Hobbie\, Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation\, Austin Bat Refuge\, Bat Conservation International\, The Trail Conservancy\, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation\, Bat City is an educational experience designed to transform how visitors engage with Austin’s Congress Avenue Bridge bat colony. \n \n \n \n Learn More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Wednesday Plant Workdays \n\n\n \n \n "All Boats Bloom" Performance Showcase URL:https://thetrailconservancy.org/event/trail-restoration-tuesdays/2026-09-08/ LOCATION:Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thetrailconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Resto-Tuesdays.jpg GEO:30.2589065;-97.743633 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260909T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260909T110000 DTSTAMP:20260811T193019Z CREATED:20260803T201120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T193019Z UID:10000743-1788944400-1788951600@thetrailconservancy.org SUMMARY:Wednesday Plant Workdays DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Merlin Tuttle Day:\nCongress Ave Bat Celebration \n \n \n \n \n \n August 26\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thanks to renowned bat conservationist Merlin Tuttle’s lifelong dedication\, bats are now a staple of Austin’s culture. Former Austin Mayor Steve Adler officially proclaimed Merlin’s birthday\, August 26th\, as Merlin Tuttle Day in honor of Merlin’s success in saving the city’s now world-famous bats. And this year\, we’re celebrating the addition of a new\, more interactive visitor experience on the Trail: Bat City.  This collaborative effort between Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation\, Austin Bat Refuge\, Bat Conservation International\, The Trail Conservancy\, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation is an educational experience designed to transform how visitors engage with Austin’s Congress Avenue Bridge bat colony. Through on-site signage\, digital content\, short-form films\, and interactive learning tools\, the project blends science\, storytelling\, and public education to deepen understanding of one of the world’s largest urban bat populations.  See the new signs and celebrate Austin’s bats: Wednesday\, August 26\, 5:30 – 8:00 PM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to Calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Getting There \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Congress Ave Bat Viewing Area \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking is available in the Statesman lot or 0.5 miles west at Auditorium Shores. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Directions\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bat City \n \n \n A collaborative effort between Award-winning filmmaker Skip Hobbie\, Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation\, Austin Bat Refuge\, Bat Conservation International\, The Trail Conservancy\, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation\, Bat City is an educational experience designed to transform how visitors engage with Austin’s Congress Avenue Bridge bat colony. \n \n \n \n Learn More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Wednesday Plant Workdays \n\n\n \n \n "All Boats Bloom" Performance Showcase URL:https://thetrailconservancy.org/event/wednesday-plant-workdays-5/2026-09-09/ CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thetrailconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Wednesday-Volunteer.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260909T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260909T193000 DTSTAMP:20260824T202225Z CREATED:20260824T201533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T202225Z UID:10000764-1788976800-1788982200@thetrailconservancy.org SUMMARY:Music On The Trail | Jennifer Foster & The Audacity DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Merlin Tuttle Day:\nCongress Ave Bat Celebration \n \n \n \n \n \n August 26\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thanks to renowned bat conservationist Merlin Tuttle’s lifelong dedication\, bats are now a staple of Austin’s culture. Former Austin Mayor Steve Adler officially proclaimed Merlin’s birthday\, August 26th\, as Merlin Tuttle Day in honor of Merlin’s success in saving the city’s now world-famous bats. And this year\, we’re celebrating the addition of a new\, more interactive visitor experience on the Trail: Bat City.  This collaborative effort between Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation\, Austin Bat Refuge\, Bat Conservation International\, The Trail Conservancy\, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation is an educational experience designed to transform how visitors engage with Austin’s Congress Avenue Bridge bat colony. Through on-site signage\, digital content\, short-form films\, and interactive learning tools\, the project blends science\, storytelling\, and public education to deepen understanding of one of the world’s largest urban bat populations.  See the new signs and celebrate Austin’s bats: Wednesday\, August 26\, 5:30 – 8:00 PM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to Calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Getting There \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Congress Ave Bat Viewing Area \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking is available in the Statesman lot or 0.5 miles west at Auditorium Shores. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Directions\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bat City \n \n \n A collaborative effort between Award-winning filmmaker Skip Hobbie\, Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation\, Austin Bat Refuge\, Bat Conservation International\, The Trail Conservancy\, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation\, Bat City is an educational experience designed to transform how visitors engage with Austin’s Congress Avenue Bridge bat colony. \n \n \n \n Learn More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Wednesday Plant Workdays \n\n\n \n \n "All Boats Bloom" Performance Showcase URL:https://thetrailconservancy.org/event/music-on-the-trail-jennifer-foster-the-audacity/ LOCATION:Rainey Street Trailhead\, 36 East Ave\, Austin\, TX 78701 CATEGORIES:Kids + Family,Music On The Trail Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thetrailconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Jennifer-Foster-the-Audacity.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T110000 DTSTAMP:20260811T192822Z CREATED:20260623T154644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T192822Z UID:10000739-1789462800-1789470000@thetrailconservancy.org SUMMARY:Trail Restoration Tuesdays DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Merlin Tuttle Day:\nCongress Ave Bat Celebration \n \n \n \n \n \n August 26\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thanks to renowned bat conservationist Merlin Tuttle’s lifelong dedication\, bats are now a staple of Austin’s culture. Former Austin Mayor Steve Adler officially proclaimed Merlin’s birthday\, August 26th\, as Merlin Tuttle Day in honor of Merlin’s success in saving the city’s now world-famous bats. And this year\, we’re celebrating the addition of a new\, more interactive visitor experience on the Trail: Bat City.  This collaborative effort between Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation\, Austin Bat Refuge\, Bat Conservation International\, The Trail Conservancy\, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation is an educational experience designed to transform how visitors engage with Austin’s Congress Avenue Bridge bat colony. Through on-site signage\, digital content\, short-form films\, and interactive learning tools\, the project blends science\, storytelling\, and public education to deepen understanding of one of the world’s largest urban bat populations.  See the new signs and celebrate Austin’s bats: Wednesday\, August 26\, 5:30 – 8:00 PM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to Calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Getting There \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Congress Ave Bat Viewing Area \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking is available in the Statesman lot or 0.5 miles west at Auditorium Shores. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Directions\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bat City \n \n \n A collaborative effort between Award-winning filmmaker Skip Hobbie\, Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation\, Austin Bat Refuge\, Bat Conservation International\, The Trail Conservancy\, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation\, Bat City is an educational experience designed to transform how visitors engage with Austin’s Congress Avenue Bridge bat colony. \n \n \n \n Learn More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Wednesday Plant Workdays \n\n\n \n \n "All Boats Bloom" Performance Showcase URL:https://thetrailconservancy.org/event/trail-restoration-tuesdays/2026-09-15/ LOCATION:Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thetrailconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Resto-Tuesdays.jpg GEO:30.2589065;-97.743633 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T110000 DTSTAMP:20260811T193019Z CREATED:20260803T201120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T193019Z UID:10000744-1789549200-1789556400@thetrailconservancy.org SUMMARY:Wednesday Plant Workdays DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Merlin Tuttle Day:\nCongress Ave Bat Celebration \n \n \n \n \n \n August 26\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thanks to renowned bat conservationist Merlin Tuttle’s lifelong dedication\, bats are now a staple of Austin’s culture. Former Austin Mayor Steve Adler officially proclaimed Merlin’s birthday\, August 26th\, as Merlin Tuttle Day in honor of Merlin’s success in saving the city’s now world-famous bats. And this year\, we’re celebrating the addition of a new\, more interactive visitor experience on the Trail: Bat City.  This collaborative effort between Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation\, Austin Bat Refuge\, Bat Conservation International\, The Trail Conservancy\, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation is an educational experience designed to transform how visitors engage with Austin’s Congress Avenue Bridge bat colony. Through on-site signage\, digital content\, short-form films\, and interactive learning tools\, the project blends science\, storytelling\, and public education to deepen understanding of one of the world’s largest urban bat populations.  See the new signs and celebrate Austin’s bats: Wednesday\, August 26\, 5:30 – 8:00 PM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to Calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Getting There \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Congress Ave Bat Viewing Area \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking is available in the Statesman lot or 0.5 miles west at Auditorium Shores. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Directions\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bat City \n \n \n A collaborative effort between Award-winning filmmaker Skip Hobbie\, Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation\, Austin Bat Refuge\, Bat Conservation International\, The Trail Conservancy\, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation\, Bat City is an educational experience designed to transform how visitors engage with Austin’s Congress Avenue Bridge bat colony. \n \n \n \n Learn More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Wednesday Plant Workdays \n\n\n \n \n "All Boats Bloom" Performance Showcase URL:https://thetrailconservancy.org/event/wednesday-plant-workdays-5/2026-09-16/ CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thetrailconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Wednesday-Volunteer.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T193000 DTSTAMP:20260824T202911Z CREATED:20260824T202511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T202911Z UID:10000765-1789581600-1789587000@thetrailconservancy.org SUMMARY:Music On The Trail | LeTrainiump DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Merlin Tuttle Day:\nCongress Ave Bat Celebration \n \n \n \n \n \n August 26\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thanks to renowned bat conservationist Merlin Tuttle’s lifelong dedication\, bats are now a staple of Austin’s culture. Former Austin Mayor Steve Adler officially proclaimed Merlin’s birthday\, August 26th\, as Merlin Tuttle Day in honor of Merlin’s success in saving the city’s now world-famous bats. And this year\, we’re celebrating the addition of a new\, more interactive visitor experience on the Trail: Bat City.  This collaborative effort between Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation\, Austin Bat Refuge\, Bat Conservation International\, The Trail Conservancy\, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation is an educational experience designed to transform how visitors engage with Austin’s Congress Avenue Bridge bat colony. Through on-site signage\, digital content\, short-form films\, and interactive learning tools\, the project blends science\, storytelling\, and public education to deepen understanding of one of the world’s largest urban bat populations.  See the new signs and celebrate Austin’s bats: Wednesday\, August 26\, 5:30 – 8:00 PM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to Calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Getting There \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Congress Ave Bat Viewing Area \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking is available in the Statesman lot or 0.5 miles west at Auditorium Shores. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Directions\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bat City \n \n \n A collaborative effort between Award-winning filmmaker Skip Hobbie\, Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation\, Austin Bat Refuge\, Bat Conservation International\, The Trail Conservancy\, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation\, Bat City is an educational experience designed to transform how visitors engage with Austin’s Congress Avenue Bridge bat colony. \n \n \n \n Learn More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Wednesday Plant Workdays \n\n\n \n \n "All Boats Bloom" Performance Showcase URL:https://thetrailconservancy.org/event/music-on-the-trail-letrainiump/ LOCATION:Rainey Street Trailhead\, 36 East Ave\, Austin\, TX 78701 CATEGORIES:Kids + Family,Music On The Trail Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thetrailconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/lorena.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T110000 DTSTAMP:20260811T193333Z CREATED:20260811T193333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T193333Z UID:10000758-1789808400-1789815600@thetrailconservancy.org SUMMARY:Kayak Trash Cleanup DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Merlin Tuttle Day:\nCongress Ave Bat Celebration \n \n \n \n \n \n August 26\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thanks to renowned bat conservationist Merlin Tuttle’s lifelong dedication\, bats are now a staple of Austin’s culture. Former Austin Mayor Steve Adler officially proclaimed Merlin’s birthday\, August 26th\, as Merlin Tuttle Day in honor of Merlin’s success in saving the city’s now world-famous bats. And this year\, we’re celebrating the addition of a new\, more interactive visitor experience on the Trail: Bat City.  This collaborative effort between Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation\, Austin Bat Refuge\, Bat Conservation International\, The Trail Conservancy\, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation is an educational experience designed to transform how visitors engage with Austin’s Congress Avenue Bridge bat colony. Through on-site signage\, digital content\, short-form films\, and interactive learning tools\, the project blends science\, storytelling\, and public education to deepen understanding of one of the world’s largest urban bat populations.  See the new signs and celebrate Austin’s bats: Wednesday\, August 26\, 5:30 – 8:00 PM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to Calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Getting There \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Congress Ave Bat Viewing Area \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking is available in the Statesman lot or 0.5 miles west at Auditorium Shores. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Directions\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bat City \n \n \n A collaborative effort between Award-winning filmmaker Skip Hobbie\, Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation\, Austin Bat Refuge\, Bat Conservation International\, The Trail Conservancy\, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation\, Bat City is an educational experience designed to transform how visitors engage with Austin’s Congress Avenue Bridge bat colony. \n \n \n \n Learn More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Wednesday Plant Workdays \n\n\n \n \n "All Boats Bloom" Performance Showcase URL:https://thetrailconservancy.org/event/kayak-trash-cleanup-8/ LOCATION:Austin Rowing Club\, 74 Trinity St\, Austin\, TX 78701 CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thetrailconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/kayak-clean-up-5-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260922T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260922T110000 DTSTAMP:20260811T192822Z CREATED:20260623T154644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T192822Z UID:10000740-1790067600-1790074800@thetrailconservancy.org SUMMARY:Trail Restoration Tuesdays DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Merlin Tuttle Day:\nCongress Ave Bat Celebration \n \n \n \n \n \n August 26\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thanks to renowned bat conservationist Merlin Tuttle’s lifelong dedication\, bats are now a staple of Austin’s culture. Former Austin Mayor Steve Adler officially proclaimed Merlin’s birthday\, August 26th\, as Merlin Tuttle Day in honor of Merlin’s success in saving the city’s now world-famous bats. And this year\, we’re celebrating the addition of a new\, more interactive visitor experience on the Trail: Bat City.  This collaborative effort between Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation\, Austin Bat Refuge\, Bat Conservation International\, The Trail Conservancy\, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation is an educational experience designed to transform how visitors engage with Austin’s Congress Avenue Bridge bat colony. Through on-site signage\, digital content\, short-form films\, and interactive learning tools\, the project blends science\, storytelling\, and public education to deepen understanding of one of the world’s largest urban bat populations.  See the new signs and celebrate Austin’s bats: Wednesday\, August 26\, 5:30 – 8:00 PM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to Calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Getting There \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Congress Ave Bat Viewing Area \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking is available in the Statesman lot or 0.5 miles west at Auditorium Shores. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Directions\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bat City \n \n \n A collaborative effort between Award-winning filmmaker Skip Hobbie\, Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation\, Austin Bat Refuge\, Bat Conservation International\, The Trail Conservancy\, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation\, Bat City is an educational experience designed to transform how visitors engage with Austin’s Congress Avenue Bridge bat colony. \n \n \n \n Learn More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Wednesday Plant Workdays \n\n\n \n \n "All Boats Bloom" Performance Showcase URL:https://thetrailconservancy.org/event/trail-restoration-tuesdays/2026-09-22/ LOCATION:Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thetrailconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Resto-Tuesdays.jpg GEO:30.2589065;-97.743633 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T110000 DTSTAMP:20260811T193019Z CREATED:20260803T201120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T193019Z UID:10000745-1790154000-1790161200@thetrailconservancy.org SUMMARY:Wednesday Plant Workdays DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Merlin Tuttle Day:\nCongress Ave Bat Celebration \n \n \n \n \n \n August 26\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thanks to renowned bat conservationist Merlin Tuttle’s lifelong dedication\, bats are now a staple of Austin’s culture. Former Austin Mayor Steve Adler officially proclaimed Merlin’s birthday\, August 26th\, as Merlin Tuttle Day in honor of Merlin’s success in saving the city’s now world-famous bats. And this year\, we’re celebrating the addition of a new\, more interactive visitor experience on the Trail: Bat City.  This collaborative effort between Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation\, Austin Bat Refuge\, Bat Conservation International\, The Trail Conservancy\, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation is an educational experience designed to transform how visitors engage with Austin’s Congress Avenue Bridge bat colony. Through on-site signage\, digital content\, short-form films\, and interactive learning tools\, the project blends science\, storytelling\, and public education to deepen understanding of one of the world’s largest urban bat populations.  See the new signs and celebrate Austin’s bats: Wednesday\, August 26\, 5:30 – 8:00 PM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to Calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Getting There \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Congress Ave Bat Viewing Area \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking is available in the Statesman lot or 0.5 miles west at Auditorium Shores. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Directions\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bat City \n \n \n A collaborative effort between Award-winning filmmaker Skip Hobbie\, Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation\, Austin Bat Refuge\, Bat Conservation International\, The Trail Conservancy\, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation\, Bat City is an educational experience designed to transform how visitors engage with Austin’s Congress Avenue Bridge bat colony. \n \n \n \n Learn More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Wednesday Plant Workdays \n\n\n \n \n "All Boats Bloom" Performance Showcase URL:https://thetrailconservancy.org/event/wednesday-plant-workdays-5/2026-09-23/ CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thetrailconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Wednesday-Volunteer.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T193000 DTSTAMP:20260824T203406Z CREATED:20260824T203032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T203406Z UID:10000766-1790186400-1790191800@thetrailconservancy.org SUMMARY:Music On The Trail | RENU DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Merlin Tuttle Day:\nCongress Ave Bat Celebration \n \n \n \n \n \n August 26\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thanks to renowned bat conservationist Merlin Tuttle’s lifelong dedication\, bats are now a staple of Austin’s culture. Former Austin Mayor Steve Adler officially proclaimed Merlin’s birthday\, August 26th\, as Merlin Tuttle Day in honor of Merlin’s success in saving the city’s now world-famous bats. And this year\, we’re celebrating the addition of a new\, more interactive visitor experience on the Trail: Bat City.  This collaborative effort between Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation\, Austin Bat Refuge\, Bat Conservation International\, The Trail Conservancy\, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation is an educational experience designed to transform how visitors engage with Austin’s Congress Avenue Bridge bat colony. Through on-site signage\, digital content\, short-form films\, and interactive learning tools\, the project blends science\, storytelling\, and public education to deepen understanding of one of the world’s largest urban bat populations.  See the new signs and celebrate Austin’s bats: Wednesday\, August 26\, 5:30 – 8:00 PM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to Calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Getting There \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Congress Ave Bat Viewing Area \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking is available in the Statesman lot or 0.5 miles west at Auditorium Shores. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Directions\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bat City \n \n \n A collaborative effort between Award-winning filmmaker Skip Hobbie\, Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation\, Austin Bat Refuge\, Bat Conservation International\, The Trail Conservancy\, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation\, Bat City is an educational experience designed to transform how visitors engage with Austin’s Congress Avenue Bridge bat colony. \n \n \n \n Learn More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Wednesday Plant Workdays \n\n\n \n \n "All Boats Bloom" Performance Showcase URL:https://thetrailconservancy.org/event/music-on-the-trail-renu/ LOCATION:Rainey Street Trailhead\, 36 East Ave\, Austin\, TX 78701 CATEGORIES:Kids + Family,Music On The Trail Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thetrailconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/madam-radar.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T100000 DTSTAMP:20260821T194138Z CREATED:20260821T193057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T194138Z UID:10000760-1790321400-1790330400@thetrailconservancy.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk with Travis Audubon DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Merlin Tuttle Day:\nCongress Ave Bat Celebration \n \n \n \n \n \n August 26\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thanks to renowned bat conservationist Merlin Tuttle’s lifelong dedication\, bats are now a staple of Austin’s culture. Former Austin Mayor Steve Adler officially proclaimed Merlin’s birthday\, August 26th\, as Merlin Tuttle Day in honor of Merlin’s success in saving the city’s now world-famous bats. And this year\, we’re celebrating the addition of a new\, more interactive visitor experience on the Trail: Bat City.  This collaborative effort between Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation\, Austin Bat Refuge\, Bat Conservation International\, The Trail Conservancy\, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation is an educational experience designed to transform how visitors engage with Austin’s Congress Avenue Bridge bat colony. Through on-site signage\, digital content\, short-form films\, and interactive learning tools\, the project blends science\, storytelling\, and public education to deepen understanding of one of the world’s largest urban bat populations.  See the new signs and celebrate Austin’s bats: Wednesday\, August 26\, 5:30 – 8:00 PM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to Calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Getting There \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Congress Ave Bat Viewing Area \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking is available in the Statesman lot or 0.5 miles west at Auditorium Shores. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Directions\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bat City \n \n \n A collaborative effort between Award-winning filmmaker Skip Hobbie\, Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation\, Austin Bat Refuge\, Bat Conservation International\, The Trail Conservancy\, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation\, Bat City is an educational experience designed to transform how visitors engage with Austin’s Congress Avenue Bridge bat colony. \n \n \n \n Learn More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Wednesday Plant Workdays \n\n\n \n \n "All Boats Bloom" Performance Showcase URL:https://thetrailconservancy.org/event/bird-walk-with-travis-audubon-20/ LOCATION:Holly Shores Trail Overlook\, 61 PEDERNALES STREET\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States CATEGORIES:Bird Walks,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thetrailconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/TEMPLATE-4-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T213000 DTSTAMP:20260701T212215Z CREATED:20260701T212054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T212215Z UID:10000675-1790366400-1790371800@thetrailconservancy.org SUMMARY:WaterWork (Night 1) DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Merlin Tuttle Day:\nCongress Ave Bat Celebration \n \n \n \n \n \n August 26\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thanks to renowned bat conservationist Merlin Tuttle’s lifelong dedication\, bats are now a staple of Austin’s culture. Former Austin Mayor Steve Adler officially proclaimed Merlin’s birthday\, August 26th\, as Merlin Tuttle Day in honor of Merlin’s success in saving the city’s now world-famous bats. And this year\, we’re celebrating the addition of a new\, more interactive visitor experience on the Trail: Bat City.  This collaborative effort between Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation\, Austin Bat Refuge\, Bat Conservation International\, The Trail Conservancy\, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation is an educational experience designed to transform how visitors engage with Austin’s Congress Avenue Bridge bat colony. Through on-site signage\, digital content\, short-form films\, and interactive learning tools\, the project blends science\, storytelling\, and public education to deepen understanding of one of the world’s largest urban bat populations.  See the new signs and celebrate Austin’s bats: Wednesday\, August 26\, 5:30 – 8:00 PM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to Calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Getting There \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Congress Ave Bat Viewing Area \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking is available in the Statesman lot or 0.5 miles west at Auditorium Shores. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Directions\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bat City \n \n \n A collaborative effort between Award-winning filmmaker Skip Hobbie\, Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation\, Austin Bat Refuge\, Bat Conservation International\, The Trail Conservancy\, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation\, Bat City is an educational experience designed to transform how visitors engage with Austin’s Congress Avenue Bridge bat colony. \n \n \n \n Learn More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Wednesday Plant Workdays \n\n\n \n \n "All Boats Bloom" Performance Showcase URL:https://thetrailconservancy.org/event/waterwork-night-1-2/ LOCATION:Seaholm Intake\, 707 West Cesar Chavez Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts+Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thetrailconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/WATERWORK-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T213000 DTSTAMP:20260701T212157Z CREATED:20260701T212157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T212157Z UID:10000676-1790452800-1790458200@thetrailconservancy.org SUMMARY:WaterWork (Night 2) DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Merlin Tuttle Day:\nCongress Ave Bat Celebration \n \n \n \n \n \n August 26\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thanks to renowned bat conservationist Merlin Tuttle’s lifelong dedication\, bats are now a staple of Austin’s culture. Former Austin Mayor Steve Adler officially proclaimed Merlin’s birthday\, August 26th\, as Merlin Tuttle Day in honor of Merlin’s success in saving the city’s now world-famous bats. And this year\, we’re celebrating the addition of a new\, more interactive visitor experience on the Trail: Bat City.  This collaborative effort between Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation\, Austin Bat Refuge\, Bat Conservation International\, The Trail Conservancy\, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation is an educational experience designed to transform how visitors engage with Austin’s Congress Avenue Bridge bat colony. Through on-site signage\, digital content\, short-form films\, and interactive learning tools\, the project blends science\, storytelling\, and public education to deepen understanding of one of the world’s largest urban bat populations.  See the new signs and celebrate Austin’s bats: Wednesday\, August 26\, 5:30 – 8:00 PM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to Calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Getting There \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Congress Ave Bat Viewing Area \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking is available in the Statesman lot or 0.5 miles west at Auditorium Shores. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Directions\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bat City \n \n \n A collaborative effort between Award-winning filmmaker Skip Hobbie\, Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation\, Austin Bat Refuge\, Bat Conservation International\, The Trail Conservancy\, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation\, Bat City is an educational experience designed to transform how visitors engage with Austin’s Congress Avenue Bridge bat colony. \n \n \n \n Learn More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Wednesday Plant Workdays \n\n\n \n \n "All Boats Bloom" Performance Showcase URL:https://thetrailconservancy.org/event/waterwork-night-2-2/ LOCATION:Seaholm Intake\, 707 West Cesar Chavez Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts+Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thetrailconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/WATERWORK-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T110000 DTSTAMP:20260811T192822Z CREATED:20260623T154644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T192822Z UID:10000741-1790672400-1790679600@thetrailconservancy.org SUMMARY:Trail Restoration Tuesdays DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Merlin Tuttle Day:\nCongress Ave Bat Celebration \n \n \n \n \n \n August 26\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n5:30 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thanks to renowned bat conservationist Merlin Tuttle’s lifelong dedication\, bats are now a staple of Austin’s culture. Former Austin Mayor Steve Adler officially proclaimed Merlin’s birthday\, August 26th\, as Merlin Tuttle Day in honor of Merlin’s success in saving the city’s now world-famous bats. And this year\, we’re celebrating the addition of a new\, more interactive visitor experience on the Trail: Bat City.  This collaborative effort between Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation\, Austin Bat Refuge\, Bat Conservation International\, The Trail Conservancy\, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation is an educational experience designed to transform how visitors engage with Austin’s Congress Avenue Bridge bat colony. Through on-site signage\, digital content\, short-form films\, and interactive learning tools\, the project blends science\, storytelling\, and public education to deepen understanding of one of the world’s largest urban bat populations.  See the new signs and celebrate Austin’s bats: Wednesday\, August 26\, 5:30 – 8:00 PM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add to Calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Getting There \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Congress Ave Bat Viewing Area \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking is available in the Statesman lot or 0.5 miles west at Auditorium Shores. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Directions\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Bat City \n \n \n A collaborative effort between Award-winning filmmaker Skip Hobbie\, Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation\, Austin Bat Refuge\, Bat Conservation International\, The Trail Conservancy\, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation\, Bat City is an educational experience designed to transform how visitors engage with Austin’s Congress Avenue Bridge bat colony. \n \n \n \n Learn More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Wednesday Plant Workdays \n\n\n \n \n "All Boats Bloom" Performance Showcase URL:https://thetrailconservancy.org/event/trail-restoration-tuesdays/2026-09-29/ LOCATION:Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thetrailconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Resto-Tuesdays.jpg GEO:30.2589065;-97.743633 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR