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SUMMARY:1 Million for $1 Million Challenge
DESCRIPTION:It’s time to make every mile count for the Ann & Roy Butler Hike & Bike Trail with The Trail Conservancy’s 1 Million for $1 Million Challenge! In partnership with local fitness startup Card.io\, this dynamic one-million-mile challenge invites the Austin running and walking community to unite for the ultimate Butler Trail “turf war.” Using a gamified tracker\, participants will compete to see which running\, walking\, or corporate group truly “runs” the map and the Butler Trail. \nIn January\, register for 1 Million for $1 Million and collect your pledges. Starting in February\, download the free Card.io App and join the challenge! Log your miles\, track your successes\, and enjoy some friendly competition for prizes. \n\nRegister to compete (https://secure.qgiv.com/event/thetrailconservancyp2p/register/form/registration)\nShare your personal or team fundraising page and collect your pledges\nDownload the Card.io app (https://www.downloadcard.io/) \nJoin The Challenge and start logging your miles!\n\n  \nNeed Help Getting Started?\nClick Here for a step-by-step guide to registering for 1 Million for $1 Million\, collecting pledges\, and creating a Card.io account.
URL:https://thetrailconservancy.org/event/1-million-for-1-million-kick-off-party/
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SUMMARY:Maraca Bench Tour
DESCRIPTION:The Maraca Bench Trail Tour 2025\nThe Longhorn Dam Pedestrian Bridge will mark a milestone for the Butler Trail\, completing the loop so Trail users can enjoy a seamless\, traffic-free experience! To celebrate\, we are unveiling our new Maraca benches—a first for the Trail. Designed by Austin-based Lemmo Architecture and Design and fabricated by Harvest Lumber Co.\, these benches honor the neighborhood’s Hispanic roots\, history\, and culture. A total of 31 benches will be installed along the bridge\, set to open in 2026. \n \nWe’re taking our first Maraca bench on a trip around the Trail for everyone to see! The “roadshow” bench is the prototype we built to confirm bench height\, depth\, back angle and supports. Through this process\, we decided to reduce the width of the seat by 2-1/2 inches for the 14 benches to be placed on the bridge. The bench plaque will also be slightly smaller than shown at 3 x 10 inches. \nFrom February through the Fall of 2025\, catch a prototype of the Maraca bench at three spots on the Trail: \n\nFebruary – Rainey Street Trailhead\nMay – Auditorium Shores\nAugust – Holly Shores\n\nFebruary\nRainey Street TrailHead \nMay\nAuditorium Shores \nAugust\nHolly Shores \nThe “Maraca” benches will be made of reclaimed/salvaged hardwood from cypress trees\, and they will feature light tones that are weatherproofed. Additionally\, the benches will be accented with powder-coated steel in shades that honor the neighborhood’s Hispanic roots\, history\, and culture. \n  \nInspiration & Design\nLearn more about the unique bench designs and the local inspiration behind them from Lemmo Architecture and Design’s design booklet.\nSee Now \nBench Adoption\nAdopting a bench is a wonderful way to honor a loved one or give a meaningful gift.\nAdoption Details \nInspiration & Design\nLearn more about the unique bench designs and the local inspiration behind them from Lemmo Architecture and Design’s design booklet.\nSee Now \nBench Adoption\nAdopting a bench is a wonderful way to honor a loved one or give a meaningful gift.\nAdoption Details
URL:https://thetrailconservancy.org/event/maraca-bench-tour/
LOCATION:Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
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SUMMARY:Restoration Planting | South East Shores
DESCRIPTION:The Trail Conservancy continues to enhance the Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail by planting a diversity of native plant species following the invasive work by contractors.  A combination of sedges\, grasses\, and forbs provides a diverse ground cover and suppresses weed pressure while insulating the bank from erosion in regions between the Trail and the Lake. \n\nEvent Details\nRegister Here \n\nMeeting Location: Meet at the TEMPO piece\, “Wavelength: Sky View by Darcie Book on Lakeshore” – Please look for an orange TTC sail flag or tent.\nParking Information: Free street parking is available on South Lakeshore Blvd\nWhat to bring and wear: Wear layers\, closed-toed shoes\, long pants\, and sun protection (sunglasses and a hat). Bring a filled water bottle. TTC will provide gloves and tools for the event. \n\n\nVolunteer On The Trail\nLooking for more volunteer opportunities? Our GivePulse page lists all upcoming volunteer events:
URL:https://thetrailconservancy.org/event/restoration-planting-south-east-shores/
LOCATION:Lakeshore Park\, 1820 S Lakeshore Blvd\, Austin\, TX\, 78741\, United States
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SUMMARY:Rain Garden Planting | Johnson Creek Rain Garden
DESCRIPTION:GSI Planting \nThe Trail Conservancy continues to improve floodplain health by installing and maintaining green stormwater infrastructure (rain gardens) along the Trail. These structures reduce the impact of heavy storm flows and improve water infiltration. \nVolunteers will learn about rain gardens\, their importance to our Trail\, and how to plant and maintain them. TTC will provide materials\, gloves\, and extra water for volunteers. \n\nEvent Details\nRegister Here \n\nMeeting Location: The Rock at Town Lake – Please look out for an orange TTC sail flag or tent\nParking Information: Free parking is available on the gravel parking lots under Mopac (north parking lot and south parking)\nWhat to bring and wear: Wear closed-toed shoes\, long pants\, and sun protection (sunglasses and a hat). Bring a filled water bottle. TTC will provide gloves and tools for the event. \n\n\nVolunteer On The Trail\nLooking for more volunteer opportunities? Our GivePulse page lists all upcoming volunteer events:
URL:https://thetrailconservancy.org/event/rain-garden-planting-2/
LOCATION:The Rock at Town Lake\, The Rock at Town Lake\, 2102\, 2104 Stephen F Austin Dr\, Austin\, TX 78703
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk with Travis Audubon
DESCRIPTION:Join Rachel Zierzow and TTC staff\, Jonatan Salinas\, to find birds and observe their behavior on the new section of the Butler Trail\, the Holly Trailhead\, historically part of the decommissioned Holly Power Plant at Festival Beach. Recently planted native trees\, shrubs\, wildflowers\, and natural spring water dominate the landscape and provide excellent habitats for many different species of birds. As TTC restores this new section of the trail\, we will see a change of birds\, so you’ll want to come on this monthly walk. \nThis bird walk is ideal for beginners\, but all levels are welcome. We have binoculars to lend to anyone that doesn’t have a pair. Our walk will total 1-2 miles in about 3 hours\, making our way through the Holly Trail and adjacent to Lady Bird Lake to listen to and look for resident birds\, migrants\, and flyovers. The terrain is mostly flat (dissolved gravel trail and sidewalks) and there is ADA accessibility at the Holly Trail Overlook.  In winter\, we will stop at the Holly Trail overlook section of the trail a bit to watch the waterfowl. \nRegistration is required and is limited to 10 participants. A reminder email with pertinent details will be sent before the field trip. Register HERE!
URL:https://thetrailconservancy.org/event/bird-walk-with-travis-audubon-8/
LOCATION:Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
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