HCC’s Emerging Professionals in Conservation (EPIC) has some exciting events coming up. Explore the outdoors or learn more about Austin’s conservation community!
Record Breaking Year for Austin’s National Trails Day
On June 6, Hill Country Conservancy, Austin Parks Foundation, and Texas Conservation Corps partnered to host Austin’s local National Trails Day (NTD), the American Hiking Society’s nationwide trails awareness program. Over 800 volunteers participated in Austin’s National Trails Day event at 40+ separate project sites, and together we improved trails throughout the city, making it our largest event yet!
Lend a Hand on National Trails Day
On Saturday, June 6, Hill Country Conservancy, Austin Parks Foundation, and Texas Conservation Corps are partnering to host Austin’s local National Trails Day. Dozens of trail work projects and educational hikes will be available to the public.
Give 5% This Earth Day!
It’s our favorite day of the year and we are once again grateful to have hundreds of businesses around town sharing in the celebrations by donating 5% of their profits to the Give 5% to Mother Earth Day campaign which benefits HCC and 4 other non-profits dedicated to keeping Austin green, clean, and healthy!
EPIC 2015 Calendar Announced!
2015 is here and EPIC has rolled out its calendar of events for the year. EPIC members enjoy exclusive access to all events, including free or discounted tickets, and amazing opportunities to meet passionate, interesting people! This year’s events will include spelunking, canoeing, camping, paddling…
Continue to celebrate Earth Day with us!
A special thank you to the businesses that donated 5% of their sales on Earth Day and everyone who supported us by visiting these businesses! Continue celebrating Mother Earth with us by joining us on a nature hike, grabbing a tearpad coupon at HEB, or becoming a member!
Lady Bird Lake Clean Up
UPDATE! EPIC PADDLE BOARDING HAS BEEN POSTPONED! We are now cleaning up Lady Bird Lake! The Thank You party will be at Iron Gate (1111 East 6th Street) Enjoy live music, best tacos and drinks in Austin from Guero’s Taco Bar, and Deep Eddy Sweet Tea Vodka!!
EarthShare of Texas Week
MARK YOUR CALENDARS…September 18th – 26th kicks off the FIRST EarthShare of Texas Week! Check out the schedule of volunteer events!
EPIC Peach & Blackberry Picking Highlights
The EPIC June event at the Vogel Orchard in Stonewall, TX was just PEACHY! The EPIC members hand picked Peaches, Blackberries, and Plums! Thanks to the members who attended! Check out the pictures or sign up to join EPIC!
Member Appreciation Picnic
Thank you so much to all the members who attended the Member Appreciation Picnic & Swim on Saturday, June 12th at Nalle Bunny Run Preserve! View the pictures!