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01 Sep

Butler Trail at Lady Bird Lake: Natural Resource & Management

VIEW THE FULL REPORT   The Butler Trail Urban Forestry and Ecological Restoration work has elevated the ecological function and user enjoyment of the 200+ acres of riparian forest and […]

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02 Aug

Correll’s False Dragonhead – Discover the Rare Plant Found on Lady Bird Lake

  Lady Bird Lake and the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail are home to dozens of plant and animal species, making up a unique urban habitat right in the […]

The Trailhead Zine

Learn about upcoming projects and programs in the latest edition of The Trail Foundation’s zine: The Trailhead! This year marks the Butler Trail’s 50th anniversary, and we invite you to […]

Celebrating Women’s History on the Trail

As we celebrate Women’s History Month, there are many women to thank for transforming the Butler Trail into what it is today. Their legacies are honored at several locations on […]

Austin and the Trail Foundation make it official

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 2022 The Austin Monitor BY ELIZABETH PAGANO The Trail Foundation and the Parks and Recreation Department announced Tuesday that an agreement giving the foundation more responsibility for […]