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Renee Butler
As former mayor of Austin, Roy A. Butler, used to say; “Things don’t just happen.” Grant Butler, his grandson, took that advice to heart when he decided to plant a large grove of 52 trees at the corner of Congress and 1st St. He did this in 2010 at the age of 15 years old. Grant completed this task as a part of his Eagle Scout Project just 4 months after his grandfather passed away and unaware that it would one day be along the very trail that is named after both of his grandparents, Ann & Roy Butler. Grant chose the location for the trees due to the historical factor. The Congress and 1st St corner is right by the Buford Tower, which is where his grandfather kicked off the construction and beautification of what would become the Butler Trail. Grant’s contribution to the trail shows that although his grandfather built the trail, the Butler family is not through giving back as it is a part of their family as well as the City of Austin.
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Week of Events
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Music On The Trail | Nick Swift Band
Music On The Trail | Nick Swift Band
Shake up your Wednesday nights with Music on the Trail—a free live music series right on the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail. Every week, the Rainey Street Trailhead lawn transforms into Austin’s coolest outdoor concert spot, featuring incredible local musicians.
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Earth Day Cleanup
Earth Day Cleanup
We are excited to team up again with the Rowing Dock for Austin’s largest land and lake Earth Day clean-up! Austin is known for its beautiful green spaces and natural attractions like the Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail and Lady Bird Lake. We are all grateful for the opportunity to live and work in Austin, and it’s time to give back to the spaces that provide us with so much.
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BioBlitz at Holly Shores
BioBlitz at Holly Shores
Join us Saturday, April 26th, from 9 AM - 1 PM at our second annual Holly BioBlitz event! Join local experts and community members in a collaborative effort to unveil the rich biodiversity of our site.
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Earth Day Jubilee
Earth Day Jubilee
Join us for a free, family-friendly event filled with live music, interactive eco-friendly activities, a vibrant maker’s market, and fun for all ages. Come celebrate, explore, and make lasting memories on the Butler Trail!
