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:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250206 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250902 DTSTAMP:20250919T150340Z CREATED:20250124T183900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T150340Z UID:10000380-1738800000-1756771199@thetrailconservancy.org 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 GEO:30.2589065;-97.743633 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250903T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250903T110000 DTSTAMP:20250826T202255Z CREATED:20250826T202110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T202255Z UID:10000432-1756890000-1756897200@thetrailconservancy.org SUMMARY:Wednesday Plant Workdays DESCRIPTION:Wednesday Plant Workdays \nJoin The Trail Conservancy’s Park Operations team every Wednesday this fall to weed\, water\, and fertilize plants along the Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail– no experience necessary! \nRegister \nEvent Details\nWhere to meet: Event locations vary depending on where help is needed most. Registered volunteers will receive an email with the exact meeting point and parking details before the event. Possible sites include: \n\n\n\nRainey Street Trailhead\nHolly Shores\nOther maintenance sites\n\n\n\nWhat to Bring and Wear: We’ll provide gloves and tools—you just need to come prepared with: \n\n\n\n\n\nClosed-toed shoes\nLong pants\nSun protection (sunglasses and a hat)\nA full water bottle\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteer On The Trail\nLooking for more volunteer opportunities? Our GivePulse page lists all upcoming volunteer events: URL:https://thetrailconservancy.org/event/wednesday-plant-workdays/2025-09-03/ CATEGORIES:Volunteer END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250910T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250910T110000 DTSTAMP:20250826T202255Z CREATED:20250826T202110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T202255Z UID:10000433-1757494800-1757502000@thetrailconservancy.org SUMMARY:Wednesday Plant Workdays DESCRIPTION:Wednesday Plant Workdays \nJoin The Trail Conservancy’s Park Operations team every Wednesday this fall to weed\, water\, and fertilize plants along the Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail– no experience necessary! \nRegister \nEvent Details\nWhere to meet: Event locations vary depending on where help is needed most. Registered volunteers will receive an email with the exact meeting point and parking details before the event. Possible sites include: \n\n\n\nRainey Street Trailhead\nHolly Shores\nOther maintenance sites\n\n\n\nWhat to Bring and Wear: We’ll provide gloves and tools—you just need to come prepared with: \n\n\n\n\n\nClosed-toed shoes\nLong pants\nSun protection (sunglasses and a hat)\nA full water bottle\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteer On The Trail\nLooking for more volunteer opportunities? Our GivePulse page lists all upcoming volunteer events: URL:https://thetrailconservancy.org/event/wednesday-plant-workdays/2025-09-10/ CATEGORIES:Volunteer END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T100000 DTSTAMP:20250826T202728Z CREATED:20250826T202728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T202728Z UID:10000445-1757750400-1757757600@thetrailconservancy.org SUMMARY:Trail Trash Cleanup DESCRIPTION:Trail Trash Cleanup \nJoin The Trail Conservancy for a trash cleanup on the Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail and along the Lady Bird Lake shoreline. Trash bags\, grabbers\, and gloves will be provided on-site.  \nBONUS: We’ll be out with the Austin Half Marathon and Austin International Marathon while they are giving out snowcones! 🍧 Grab a free icy treat before or after our cleanup!  \nRegister \nEvent Details\n\nMeeting Location: Auditorium Shores (Look for the orange TTC tent)\nParking:\n\nFree parking: Parking lot at Auditorium Shores\nStreet parking: along West Riverside Drive\nPaid parking garage: The Long Center (entrance location)\n\n\nWhat to bring and wear: We’ll provide gloves and tools—you just need to come prepared with:\n\nClosed-toed shoes\nLong pants\nSun protection (sunglasses and a hat)\nA full water bottle\n\n\n\n\nVolunteer On The Trail\nLooking for more volunteer opportunities? Our GivePulse page lists all upcoming volunteer events: URL:https://thetrailconservancy.org/event/trail-trash-cleanup/ LOCATION:Auditorium Shores\, 900 W Riverside Dr\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250917T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250917T110000 DTSTAMP:20250826T202255Z CREATED:20250826T202110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T202255Z UID:10000434-1758099600-1758106800@thetrailconservancy.org SUMMARY:Wednesday Plant Workdays DESCRIPTION:Wednesday Plant Workdays \nJoin The Trail Conservancy’s Park Operations team every Wednesday this fall to weed\, water\, and fertilize plants along the Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail– no experience necessary! \nRegister \nEvent Details\nWhere to meet: Event locations vary depending on where help is needed most. Registered volunteers will receive an email with the exact meeting point and parking details before the event. Possible sites include: \n\n\n\nRainey Street Trailhead\nHolly Shores\nOther maintenance sites\n\n\n\nWhat to Bring and Wear: We’ll provide gloves and tools—you just need to come prepared with: \n\n\n\n\n\nClosed-toed shoes\nLong pants\nSun protection (sunglasses and a hat)\nA full water bottle\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteer On The Trail\nLooking for more volunteer opportunities? Our GivePulse page lists all upcoming volunteer events: URL:https://thetrailconservancy.org/event/wednesday-plant-workdays/2025-09-17/ CATEGORIES:Volunteer END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T193000 DTSTAMP:20250923T155058Z CREATED:20250904T154620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T155058Z UID:10000465-1758650400-1758655800@thetrailconservancy.org SUMMARY:HAAM Day on the Trail | Mélat DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n September 23\n @\n6:00 pm\n –\n7:30 pm \nHAAM Day on the Trail | Mélat\nWe’re previewing our Fall 2025 Music on the Trail Series with a special performance on HAAM Day! HAAM Day Music Festival 2025\, powered by PNC\, SXSW & C3 Presents\, is the world’s largest one-day local music festival\, featuring 250+ live performances at 100+ venues around town (including the Rainey Street Trailhead!)\, from 300+ musicians to raise awareness and funds for HAAM! \n \n Add to Calendar\n \nAbout the Artist\nMélat’s powerful voice immediately commands attention. She was born in Austin and is a graduate of Cedar Park High School\, but her upbringing was far from typical. Her parents\, both immigrants of Ethiopia\, had to flee their home country in the dead of night. Influenced by her cultural upbringing (her parents still speak their native language\, Amharic) and her father’s love of American R&B\, Mélat has found a voice and style all her own\, and her talent has gained her more and more attention. Her new album Move Me II: The Present\, is an intimate and fully realized collection of soulful R&B. \n – Jeff McCord\, KUTX Music Director \n \n Instagram\n \n \n Facebook\n \n \n Globe\n \n \nGetting There\nThis park space features: \n\n SEATING AREA \n\n GRASSY LAWN \n\n NATURE PLAY \n\n RESTROOMS \nCity metered street parking is available along East Ave. and Cummings St. \n \n\n Related Events\n\n\n \n \n\n \n Music On The Trail | PAACK \n\n\n October 1 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm \n\n\n \n \n\n \n Music On The Trail | N.O.A. \n\n\n October 8 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm \n\n\n \n \n\n \n Music On The Trail | Me Nd Adam \n\n\n October 15 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n Wednesday Plant Workdays \n\n\n \n Wednesday Plant Workdays URL:https://thetrailconservancy.org/event/music-on-the-trail-preview-haam-day-special/ LOCATION:Rainey Street Trailhead\, 36 East Ave\, Austin\, TX 78701 CATEGORIES:Kids + Family,Music On The Trail Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T110000 DTSTAMP:20250826T202255Z CREATED:20250826T202110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T202255Z UID:10000435-1758704400-1758711600@thetrailconservancy.org SUMMARY:Wednesday Plant Workdays DESCRIPTION:Wednesday Plant Workdays \nJoin The Trail Conservancy’s Park Operations team every Wednesday this fall to weed\, water\, and fertilize plants along the Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail– no experience necessary! \nRegister \nEvent Details\nWhere to meet: Event locations vary depending on where help is needed most. Registered volunteers will receive an email with the exact meeting point and parking details before the event. Possible sites include: \n\n\n\nRainey Street Trailhead\nHolly Shores\nOther maintenance sites\n\n\n\nWhat to Bring and Wear: We’ll provide gloves and tools—you just need to come prepared with: \n\n\n\n\n\nClosed-toed shoes\nLong pants\nSun protection (sunglasses and a hat)\nA full water bottle\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteer On The Trail\nLooking for more volunteer opportunities? Our GivePulse page lists all upcoming volunteer events: URL:https://thetrailconservancy.org/event/wednesday-plant-workdays/2025-09-24/ CATEGORIES:Volunteer END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250926T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250926T100000 DTSTAMP:20250919T150035Z CREATED:20250819T145942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T150035Z UID:10000429-1758871800-1758880800@thetrailconservancy.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk with Travis Audubon DESCRIPTION:Join Rachel Zierzow and TTC Volunteer Manager Jonatan Salinas to find birds on the Butler Trail at the Holly Trailhead. Recently planted native trees\, shrubs\, wildflowers\, and natural spring water provide excellent habitats for a variety of bird species. As TTC restores this section of the Buter Trail\, there will be a change of birds\, so you’ll want to come on this monthly walk! \nBird walks are: \n\n1-2 miles long\, completed in around 3 hours\nBeginner-friendly (all levels are welcome)\nOn mostly flat terrain (dissolved gravel trail and sidewalks)\nWe have binoculars to lend to anyone who doesn’t have a pair\n\n  \nRegistration is required and is limited to 10 participants. A reminder email with details will be sent before the bird walk date. \nRegister URL:https://thetrailconservancy.org/event/bird-walk-with-travis-audubon-12/ LOCATION:Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States CATEGORIES:Bird Walks GEO:30.2589065;-97.743633 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250926T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250926T213000 DTSTAMP:20250806T190535Z CREATED:20250806T190535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T190535Z UID:10000427-1758916800-1758922200@thetrailconservancy.org SUMMARY:WaterWork | Night 1 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://thetrailconservancy.org/event/waterwork-night-1/ LOCATION:Seaholm Intake Facility\, 801 West Cesar Chavez Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts+Culture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T110000 DTSTAMP:20250827T152452Z CREATED:20250827T152254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T152452Z UID:10000458-1758963600-1758970800@thetrailconservancy.org SUMMARY:Tree ID Walk DESCRIPTION:Tree ID Walk With TreeFolks and Central Texas Seed Savers\nEver wondered what kind of tree is growing in your yard or along your favorite trail? Or maybe you’re looking for a new way to connect with nature? 🌳 Join the Central Texas Seed Savers and TreeFolks at International Shores for a hands-on Tree ID lesson! \nDuring this event\, you’ll also discover how to safely and ethically collect seeds to contribute to the TreeFolks Seeds To Trees Native Nursery\, which grows young trees for planting projects across Central Texas. It’s a chance to learn\, give back\, and see the forest for the trees—literally! \nEvent Details \n\nMeeting Location: International Shores\nParking: Street parking along S Lakeshore Blvd\n\nRegister \n  \n\nAbout Tree Identification \nTree identification is the practice of recognizing trees by their leaves\, bark\, shape\, and other features—a skill that can deepen your appreciation for the natural world and help you understand the important role trees play in our local ecosystem. By learning to identify native trees\, you’ll gain the tools to spot them in your own neighborhood\, support their conservation\, and share that knowledge with others. \nAbout Our Event Partners \nThe Central Texas Seed Savers is a growing network of people who love seeds\, with a mission to prevent the extinction of ecologically and culinarily important plants in the Central Texas Region. \nTreeFolks was founded as Austin’s Urban Forestry nonprofit in 1989. Since then\, TreeFolks has grown to work with communities throughout Central Texas in community tree planting\, tree giveaways\, education\, and urban-wildland reforestation efforts. Our mission is to empower Central Texans to build stronger communities through planting and caring for trees. \n  \n\nVolunteer On The Trail\nLooking for more volunteer opportunities? Our GivePulse page lists all upcoming volunteer events: URL:https://thetrailconservancy.org/event/tree-id-walk/ LOCATION:International Shores\, 1800 S Lakeshore Blvd\, Austin\, TX\, 78741\, United States CATEGORIES:Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T213000 DTSTAMP:20250806T190929Z CREATED:20250806T190929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T190929Z UID:10000428-1759003200-1759008600@thetrailconservancy.org SUMMARY:WaterWork | Night 2 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://thetrailconservancy.org/event/waterwork-night-2/ LOCATION:Seaholm Intake Facility\, 801 West Cesar Chavez Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts+Culture END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR