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: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:20260925T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T210000 DTSTAMP:20260917T182255Z CREATED:20260917T181038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T182255Z UID:10000783-1790362800-1790370000@thetrailconservancy.org SUMMARY:Volunteer: 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/volunteer-waterwork/ LOCATION:Auditorium Shores\, 900 W Riverside Dr\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thetrailconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/WATERWORK-2.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:20260926T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T100000 DTSTAMP:20260828T161132Z CREATED:20260828T161132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T161132Z UID:10000771-1790409600-1790416800@thetrailconservancy.org SUMMARY:BIPOC 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/bipoc-bird-walk-with-travis-audubon/ LOCATION:Unity Underpass\, 207 S Pleasant Valley Rd\, Austin\, TX 78741 CATEGORIES:Bird Walks,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thetrailconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/TEMPLATE.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T180000 DTSTAMP:20260827T204252Z CREATED:20260827T202920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T204252Z UID:10000770-1790442000-1790445600@thetrailconservancy.org SUMMARY:"All Boats Bloom" Sound Performance 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-sound-performance/ LOCATION:Auditorium Shores\, 900 W Riverside Dr\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts+Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thetrailconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/sound-performance.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T210000 DTSTAMP:20260917T182506Z CREATED:20260917T182345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T182506Z UID:10000784-1790449200-1790456400@thetrailconservancy.org SUMMARY:Volunteer: 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/volunteer-waterwork-night-2/ LOCATION:Auditorium Shores\, 900 W Riverside Dr\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thetrailconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/WATERWORK-2-1.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:20260917T174133Z CREATED:20260623T154644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T174133Z 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T190000 DTSTAMP:20260828T170014Z CREATED:20260828T165125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T170014Z UID:10000773-1790701200-1790708400@thetrailconservancy.org SUMMARY:Ways of Seeing: Smartphone Photography Workshop on the Trail 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/ways-of-seeing-smartphone-photography-workshop-on-the-trail/ LOCATION:Holly Fishing Pier\, Lady Bird Lake Hike & Bike Trail\, 2 Robert T Martinez Jr St\, Austin\, TX 78702\, Austin CATEGORIES:Arts+Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thetrailconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/WAYS-of-seeing-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T110000 DTSTAMP:20260811T193019Z CREATED:20260803T201120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T193019Z UID:10000746-1790758800-1790766000@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-5/2026-09-30/ 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:20260930T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T193000 DTSTAMP:20260824T204311Z CREATED:20260824T203549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T204311Z UID:10000767-1790791200-1790796600@thetrailconservancy.org SUMMARY:Music On The Trail | Grace Rowland 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-grace-rowland/ 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/roy-and-spice.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T110000 DTSTAMP:20260916T214123Z CREATED:20260914T212408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T214123Z UID:10000776-1791014400-1791025200@thetrailconservancy.org SUMMARY:Kids on Bikes in Parks 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/kids-on-bikes-in-parks-8/ LOCATION:Chicano Park\, 2101 Jesse E. Segovia St\, Austin\, Texas\, 78702 CATEGORIES:Kids + Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thetrailconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Event-Featured-Images-9.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261006T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261006T110000 DTSTAMP:20260917T174133Z CREATED:20260623T154644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T174133Z UID:10000777-1791277200-1791284400@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/2026-10-06/ 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:20261007T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261007T110000 DTSTAMP:20260811T193019Z CREATED:20260803T201120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T193019Z UID:10000747-1791363600-1791370800@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-5/2026-10-07/ 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:20261007T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261007T193000 DTSTAMP:20260824T204640Z CREATED:20260824T204439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T204640Z UID:10000768-1791396000-1791401400@thetrailconservancy.org SUMMARY:Music On The Trail | Stephanie Bergara 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-stephanie-bergara/ 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/pay-byrne.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T103000 DTSTAMP:20260921T142851Z CREATED:20260914T203959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T142851Z UID:10000775-1791622800-1791628200@thetrailconservancy.org SUMMARY:Open House: Eastside Family Garden Design Concepts 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/design-concepts-eastside-family-garden-project/ LOCATION:Lorraine “Grandma” Camacho Activity Center\, 35 Robert T Martinez Jr St\, Austin\, TX 78702 CATEGORIES:Community Engagement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thetrailconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/EFG-engagement-10.10.26.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261013T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261013T110000 DTSTAMP:20260917T174133Z CREATED:20260623T154644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T174133Z UID:10000778-1791882000-1791889200@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/2026-10-13/ 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:20261014T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261014T110000 DTSTAMP:20260811T193019Z CREATED:20260803T201120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T193019Z UID:10000748-1791968400-1791975600@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-5/2026-10-14/ 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:20261014T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261014T193000 DTSTAMP:20260824T205142Z CREATED:20260824T204816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T205142Z UID:10000769-1792000800-1792006200@thetrailconservancy.org SUMMARY:Music On The Trail | The Animeros 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-the-animeros/ 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/nik-parr.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T113000 DTSTAMP:20260922T183944Z CREATED:20260922T183944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T183944Z UID:10000787-1792227600-1792236600@thetrailconservancy.org SUMMARY:Think Trees: An Ethnobotanical Tree Tour of the Trail 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/think-trees-an-ethnobotanical-tree-tour-of-the-trail/ LOCATION:Edward Rendon Sr. Park at Festival Beach in Town Lake Metropolitan Park\, 2101 Jesse E. Segovia St\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States CATEGORIES:Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thetrailconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Think-Trees.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261018T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261018T200000 DTSTAMP:20260622T201713Z CREATED:20260115T205612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T201713Z UID:10000531-1792344600-1792353600@thetrailconservancy.org SUMMARY:Twilight on the Trail 2026 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/twilight-on-the-trail-2026/ LOCATION:Four Seasons Hotel Austin\, 98 San Jacinto Boulevard\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States CATEGORIES:Signature Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thetrailconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/twilight.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T110000 DTSTAMP:20260917T174133Z CREATED:20260623T154644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T174133Z UID:10000779-1792486800-1792494000@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/2026-10-20/ 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:20261021T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T110000 DTSTAMP:20260811T193019Z CREATED:20260803T201120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T193019Z UID:10000749-1792573200-1792580400@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-5/2026-10-21/ 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:20261024T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T110000 DTSTAMP:20260828T162521Z CREATED:20260828T162521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T162521Z UID:10000772-1792832400-1792839600@thetrailconservancy.org SUMMARY:Let's Go Birding Together (LGBT) 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/lets-go-birding-together-lgbt-bird-walk-with-travis-audubon/ LOCATION:Unity Underpass\, 207 S Pleasant Valley Rd\, Austin\, TX 78741 CATEGORIES:Bird Walks,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thetrailconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/TEMPLATE-1-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T110000 DTSTAMP:20260922T182614Z CREATED:20260922T181533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T182614Z UID:10000786-1792832400-1792839600@thetrailconservancy.org SUMMARY:BioBlitz! | Roots & Wings Festival 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/bioblitz-roots-wings-festival/ LOCATION:Holly Fishing Pier\, Lady Bird Lake Hike & Bike Trail\, 2 Robert T Martinez Jr St\, Austin\, TX 78702\, Austin CATEGORIES:Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thetrailconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/BioBlitz.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T110000 DTSTAMP:20260917T174133Z CREATED:20260623T154644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T174133Z UID:10000780-1793091600-1793098800@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/2026-10-27/ 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:20261027T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T190000 DTSTAMP:20260828T170517Z CREATED:20260828T170517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T170517Z UID:10000774-1793120400-1793127600@thetrailconservancy.org SUMMARY:Ways of Seeing: Smartphone Photography Workshop on the Trail 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/ways-of-seeing-smartphone-photography-workshop-on-the-trail-2/ LOCATION:Holly Fishing Pier\, Lady Bird Lake Hike & Bike Trail\, 2 Robert T Martinez Jr St\, Austin\, TX 78702\, Austin CATEGORIES:Arts+Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thetrailconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/WAYS-of-seeing-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T110000 DTSTAMP:20260811T193019Z CREATED:20260803T201120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T193019Z UID:10000750-1793178000-1793185200@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-5/2026-10-28/ CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thetrailconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Wednesday-Volunteer.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR