Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

All of Texas' best fests, fairs, fandangos, and fiestas

"...imperiled ecosystem composed of numerous bird, butterfly, and wildflower species. Reservations required. April 19, May 24, Celeste, www.nature.org..."

April 3, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Mickey 17

Bong Joon Ho’s clone comedy is the resistance movie we need right now

"...the way, is already inhabited by a highly intelligent native species that looks like Mr. Snuffleupagus crossed wires with..."

March 7, 2025 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, March 7-13

"...23-Oct. 22): In North America, starlings are an invasive species introduced from Europe in the 19th century. They are..."

March 7, 2025 Column by Rob Brezsny

Lighten Up at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center’s Luminations

Santa Claus won’t be there, but nature will

"...the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center offers a chill alternative to fast-paced festivities by connecting visitors with nature, light,..."

Nov. 29, 2024 Arts Feature by Amber Williams

Day Trips & Beyond: October Events Roundup

Catch up on Lone Star State news and plan some fall fun

"...BTNP are four kinds of carnivorous plants, hundreds of species of birds, mammals, and reptiles, and more than 1,600..."

Oct. 4, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: Desert Door Distillery, Driftwood

Discover the world of sotol at this Driftwood distillery

"...alcoholic beverage made for centuries from the Dasylirion plant native to the Chihuahua Desert of Mexico that looks like..."

Sept. 13, 2024 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

The Newbie’s Guide to Green Spaces in Austin

Discover these iconic parks and outdoor spaces

"...habitat due to the Barton Springs Salamanders that are native to the region. Located near the pool is Splash!,..."

Aug. 30, 2024 Chronolog Post by Jasmine Iman Wright

Opinion: With Lake Travis Still Under 50% Capacity, It Is Time to Rethink Our Lawns

Switching to sustainable landscaping practices can have a big impact

"...dramatically reduces water usage and maintenance efforts by using native, drought-resistant plants. Native plants perfectly adapt to local conditions,..."

Aug. 9, 2024 Column by Romir Jain

Art in Motion, Pride Kickoff, and More Weekday Recommendations

Arts and more to keep you busy

"...Native America: In Translation..."

Aug. 2, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Day Trips: The Big Thicket National Preserve, Kountze

One of the first preserves turns 50 against all odds

"...the 1800s began punching holes in the region the Native Americans called the “Big Woods,” the thick tangle of..."

March 29, 2024 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Can Reviving Extinct Species Slow Climate Change?

SXSW panel explores the science of de-extinction

"...discuss progress in using biotech to both preserve endangered species and reintroduce extinct species into the environment...."

March 9, 2024 SXSW Post by Madeline Duncan

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, December 24 - January 4

"...your soul creature in 2024. Not because some shark species are apex predators at the top of the food..."

Dec. 29, 2023 Column by Rob Brezsny

Day Trips & Beyond: December Events Roundup

Nature news, scenic drive routes, and events all over Texas

"...state parks that are participating. Rainbow trout are not native to Texas waters and rarely can survive once water..."

Dec. 1, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Review: “Eye Moon Cocoon”

VLM's installation emphasizes environmental power of small gestures

"...presentation of complex topics. She cites the book When Species Meet by Donna Haraway as a major inspiration for..."

Nov. 27, 2023 Arts Post by Meher Qazilbash

Tesla Updates Travis County on Community Investments, “Ecological Paradise” Progress

Massive workforce development, still no data on water usage

"...soil has been revitalized enough to now house 30-plus species of trees, 5,000 native plant species, and over 2,000..."

Oct. 19, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Biden’s Border Wall Decision Draws Local Democrats’ Ire

Environmental laws waived for construction

"...Clean Air Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, and Endangered Species Act. Environmental advocates have long flagged that the wall..."

Oct. 6, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Finding Sasquatch in Summoning the Spirit

How a Texas bigfoot migrated to Oregon for new cryptid horror

"...In Exists, the creature becomes a metaphor for endangered species being driven to extinction by careless humanity. However, Summoning..."

Aug. 10, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

With Breakneck Development in Williamson County, Native Plant Rescue Teams Step In

Pocketful of posies

"...By salvaging and relocating a variety of native plants and seeds that would otherwise be replaced by..."

July 21, 2023 News Feature by Emily Engelbart

Watch for Poison Ivy-Eradicating Goats on the Hike-and-Bike Trail

Four-hooved heroes nosh on the invasive plant

"...goats to eat the vile vine and other invasive species along the Hike-and-Bike Trail on Town Lake...."

July 13, 2023 News Post by Amelia Nonemacher

How to Fight Fires in Elemental: Reimagine Wildfire

David Oyelowo narrates new documentary about our burning world

"...Robbins explain how wildfire supports local ecosystems and sustains native species in two of the film’s most powerful scenes...."

June 27, 2023 Screens Post by Amelia Nonemacher

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Warbler WoesThe golden-cheeked warbler, a native bird species beloved by Texans, could be removed from..."

June 23, 2023 News Feature

Andean Spirits Finds Family and a Calling in the Mountains of Ecuador

Agave, alpacas, and a love story

"...pepper our landscape. The most prolific of all agave species, its natural growing range goes from California to Argentina,..."

Feb. 8, 2023 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...is wrapped around its esophagus. There are some 300 species of octopuses...."

Jan. 6, 2023 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Ascension Seton Construction Plans Threaten Water Flow

Seiders Springs eternal?

"...the creek from the effects of natural disasters and non-native vegetation, but steel-reinforced concrete is a bigger interloper than..."

Dec. 2, 2022 News Feature by Leila Saidane

Texas French Bread’s BBQ Epiphany, Little Ola’s Stylish Turkeyday Switch, Getting a L’ILHIGH With Good Work Austin, Falling Into La Condesa, Desert Door at the Driskill, and More

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...week of November in this city where that self-endangered species, the elongated muskox, is said to make its home...."

Nov. 22, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

A Tale of Three Sisters

Lessons from Indigenous agriculture

"...While November is Native American Heritage Month, for many Indigenous folks, that designation..."

Nov. 18, 2022 Food Feature by A. Richmond

Day Trips & Beyond: October Events Roundup

The weather’s ideal to learn about Bob Dylan or see hot air balloons

"...stardom. Rendon went on to photograph the Corpus Christi native for multiple other projects. The Latina pop star was..."

Sept. 30, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Five Adventures for Museum Day

Porcupines, portraits, and plenty more to rekindle your love of learning

"...all about these spiky pals and many of Texas' native species, from bees to birds of prey.Noon-5pm. Austin Nature..."

Sept. 16, 2022 Arts Column by Richard Whittaker

Public Notice: What’s Up With the Orange Line?

Plus, turtles and other pets in need

"...to examine perhaps 800 turtles in all, representing six native species that thrive in that section of the creek..."

Sept. 16, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Environmental Groups Warn Congress to Slow Down on Texas Coastal Barrier

It should block storm surges, but it might also kill native species off

"...that the barrier will be safe for coastal Texas species or even that it will protect the communities along..."

July 22, 2022 News Feature by Isabel Maney

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