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Branch Out and Take Flight at the Roots & Wings Festival
Austin's well-loved Arbor Day and Monarch Appreciation Day celebrations come together this year for the first Roots & Wings Festival at Zilker Botanical Garden! All are welcome to join in the festivities honoring our city's abundant nature. Attendees are encouraged to wear a nature-themed costume, create nature-themed art, explore with tree climbs and butterfly releases, and enjoy song and dance performances.

Roots & Wings Festival
Saturday, October 27th, 2018 | 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Zilker Botanical Garden, 2220 Barton Springs Rd.
(+ four pop up events across the city)


Tree and Butterfly Themed Activities:
  • Opening Butterfly Ceremony, Mechica Dance Group 
  • Butterfly tag and release station
  • Assisted Tree Climb with City of Austin foresters!
  • Storytelling and the Singing Zoologist
  • Sapling giveaway by TreeFolks
  • Costume creation station, nature play, and nature crafts
  • Closing costume parade and final butterfly release
Entrance Fees: $1 for kids under 12 and seniors 62 and over; $2 for adults, Austin resident; $3 for adults, non-residents of Austin

Can't make it to Zilker for the big event? Join your closest pop up event! Learn more!
Want special access and free admission to this event?
Become a volunteer! Get hands-on experience tagging butterflies for Monarch Watch tracking, assisting with tree climbs, or helping with crafts as a Roots & Wings Volunteer! Volunteers of all experience levels ages 12 and up (with an adult) are invited to join us for a very special way to be a part of this new community tradition. Take a look at our opportunities here and sign up with your friends and family today!  
It's Free Tree Time Again!
Free trees for qualifying Austin residents! TreeFolks is giving away 1,000 trees as part of the NeighborWoods program. Tree selection is based on availability and will include shade trees, fruit trees, and more.

NeighborWoods is a partnership between TreeFolks and the City of Austin to help combat urban heat, reduce energy costs, and cool homes.


NeighborWoods Tree Giveaway
Saturday, October 27, 9 AM - 12 PM
SFC Farmers' Market at Sunset Valley, 3200 Jones Rd., Austin, TX 78745

Learn more!
Are you ready for a green challenge?
 

As part of Climate Change Awareness Month, we’re challenging the community to reach a carbon reduction goal of 50,000 pounds of CO2 emissions — roughly the volume of Barton Springs Pool.

Track your “green” habits from Oct. 23 – 30 by downloading the Rethink/ app and logging your actions.

For more from the Office of Sustainability, check out a recent guest blog by Jo Gammans-Dwyer, Community Catalyst with the City’s Community Trees Preservation Division. 
It's My Park Day
Saturday, Nov. 3
Locations across Austin

Austin Parks Foundation hosts its city-wide volunteer event on the first Saturdays in March and November. Each year, thousands of volunteers work to improve parks and greenbelts throughout the city. Find a project in your neighborhood to get involved!  
Sign up for It's My Park Day!
Play, Explore and Connect With Nature Near You
Did you know that kids and families who play and explore in nature are healthier, happier and smarter? It's easier than ever to get your family outdoors. Check out the Nature Rocks Texas website to find the nature-based activities and events, green spaces, nature centers and parks near you, wherever you may roam!
Find your next outdoor adventure!
Tree-sources to kick off your Arbor Day Celebration
Making tree maintenance a part of your Arbor Day celebration this fall?  Here are some resources to keep your trees healthy for years to come.

City of Austin's Tree Information Center has Austin-specific planting and care information you can use to choose the right tree for the right place, care for mature trees, and troubleshoot common tree issues.

Trees are Good — we agree! Check out this website for tree information, educational activities, and to find a Certified Arborist who can help assess your trees' health.
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Community Tree Preservation Division
505 Barton Springs Road
Austin, TX 78704

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