HCC hosts several events throughout the year to promote its mission of conserving and preserving open spaces, scenic vistas, and natural habitats. EPIC events are generally for members only. If you are interested in volunteering beyond the opportunities listed, please contact us.
January 2018
EPIC Violet Crown Trail Cleanup
Free
Help us clean up the Violet Crown Trail in some of the spots where folks leave behind their trash - this is a great opportunity to get involved on the VCT. We will spend 1.5-2 hours cleaning up and enjoying a hike.
Find out more »February 2018
EPIC Violet Crown Trail Cleanup
Free
Help us clean up the Violet Crown Trail in some of the spots where folks leave behind their trash - this is a great opportunity to get involved on the VCT. We will spend 1.5-2 hours cleaning up and enjoying a hike.
Find out more »March 2018
It’s My Park Day Spring 2018
Free
Hill Country Conservancy is hosting a day of Violet Crown Trail maintenance in honor of It's My Park Day. People of all ages and abilities are invited to show their love for the trail by helping us keep it beautiful. Projects may include - but are not limited to - trash pickup, graffiti removal, invasive species removal, and seed ball making. 290 Trailhead Sign Up: https://austinparks.givepulse.com/event/66718-Violet-Crown-Trail-Maintenance-at-the-290-Trailhead 360 Trailhead Sign Up: https://austinparks.givepulse.com/event/66717-Violet-Crown-Trail-Maintenance-at-the-360-Trailhead Zilker Trailhead Sign Up: https://austinparks.givepulse.com/event/66716-Violet-Crown-Trail-Maintenance-at-the-Zilker-Trailhead
Find out more »April 2018
EPIC Violet Crown Trail Cleanup
Free
Help us clean up the Violet Crown Trail in some of the spots where folks leave behind their trash - this is a great opportunity to get involved on the VCT. We will spend 1.5-2 hours cleaning up and enjoying a hike.
Find out more »May 2018
EPIC Violet Crown Trail Cleanup
Free
Help us clean up the Violet Crown Trail in some of the spots where folks leave behind their trash - this is a great opportunity to get involved on the VCT. We will spend 1.5-2 hours cleaning up and enjoying a hike.
Find out more »June 2018
National Trails Day EPIC Trail Cleanup
Free
Help us clean up the Violet Crown Trail in some of the spots where folks leave behind their trash - this is a great opportunity to get involved on the VCT. We will spend 1.5-2 hours cleaning up and enjoying a hike.
Find out more »August 2018
EPIC Violet Crown Trail Cleanup
Free
Help us clean up the Violet Crown Trail in some of the spots where folks leave behind their trash - this is a great opportunity to get involved on the VCT. We will spend 1.5-2 hours cleaning up and enjoying a hike.
Find out more »November 2018
It’s My Park Day Fall 2018
It's My Park Day is coming up on November 3 and we're getting together to do some Violet Crown Trail maintenance. For this activity, we will: Line the outside of the trail with soil, to create a berm, plant native grasses and wildflower seeds in the dirt. Make seed balls. Please wear close-toed shoes, maybe a hat because it is not super shady where we will be working, and bring plenty of water.
Find out more »December 2018
EPIC VCT Cleanup
Free
Help us clean up the Violet Crown Trail in some of the spots where folks leave behind their trash - this is a great opportunity to get involved on the VCT. We will spend 1.5-2 hours cleaning up and enjoying a hike. Location: ZILKER TRAILHEAD | 2131 WILLIAM BARTON DR WEATHER: If this event needs to be cancelled or rescheduled due to rain, we will send an email 12 hours before the event.
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