2013 Cocktails on the Colorado Awards Gala

05.14.13

Enjoy live music, live and silent auctions, and learn about the Colorado River Foundation's educational programs at the 2013 Cocktails on the Colorado Awards Gala, honoring and celebrating loca

Earth Day Austin Presented by Texas Green Network and City of Austin

Browning Hangar at Mueller

04.20.13

Show your appreciation and support for one of the best planets around at Earth Day Austin, a community festival jam-packed with speakers, workshops, classes, music, and children's events. Parti

International Green Fest

Magellan International School

04.27.13

Celebrate Earth Day and the only planet we call home at International Green Fest at the Magellan International School. Families can enjoy free multicultural entertainment (taekwondo demonstrat

Culture of Giving

Colorado River Foundation: Preserving a natural Texas resource for the next generation

By Ryan Lakich

12.19.12 | 9:27 am

It’s not hard to imagine that Austin would have never evolved from the tiny village of Waterloo into a bustling cultural and economic center without the help of the neighboring Colorado River ...

omega boost

The Ecopocalypse wants to scare you into sustainability

By Austin Sanders

06.15.12 | 10:30 am

Sustainable food and environmental awareness aren't usually associated with haunted houses, but this Halloween local entrepreneurs Matt Sparks and Peter Kirby hope to combine all three elements ...

Environmental mess

Dougherty Arts Center demolition inevitable: Austin may not fund a new facility

By Marshall Jones

05.16.12 | 7:30 am

The Dougherty Arts Center (better known as "The DAC") could be the next Austin landmark to face the wrecking ball. And it's going to happen sooner, rather than later. What is not ...

The Vintage Contessa

Green building: With more eco-friendly products, builders & designers, it's never been easier

By Donae Cangelosi Chramosta

04.25.12 | 4:30 pm

When you think green building and design, you may imagine solar panels or water recycling and have an ill-conceived notion that the process is too expensive or complicated. However, there are many ...

ChannelAustin presents: Election 2012 Green Forum

Austin Various Locations

04.23.12

In order to help clarify the environmental positions of the candidates running for Austin City Council in the Saturday May 12th, 2012 election, environmental community leaders have collaborated to

finding inspiration

The International Women's Day Awards have spoken: These Austin women are creating positive change in the world

By Shelley Seale

04.12.12 | 2:15 pm

It’s a tough world out there. But three Austin women have dedicated their lives to making it a better place, and were recently recognized for their amazing work. In collaboration with Ten ...

Keeping it green

Here forever: Hill Country Conservancy protects open spaces and ranching heritage

By Robyn Ross

04.10.12 | 12:00 pm

That photo of your kid/dog/significant other in the bluebonnets looks a lot better without a mall in the background. But the number of pristine, photo-worthy fields is shrinking, as are the ico ...