Saturday, April 20th
Volunteer for Keep Austin Beautiful Day
Each April, Keep Austin Beautiful mobilizes thousands of volunteers for an incredible day of community service throughout the Greater Austin Area in honor of Earth Month. In 2023, over 2,200 volunteers participated in cleanups throughout all ten city council districts, removing litter and restoring our beloved green spaces and waterways. This year, there are over a hundred sites (including schools!) to choose from to volunteer on Saturday, April 20th, in honor of Keep Austin Beautiful. For more information and to volunteer, please visit our website here.
Tuesday, April 23rd
For Our Health: Air Quality Awareness, Justice, and Action (Webinar)
On Tuesday, April 23rd at 2pm, join the Environmental Stewardship Advisory Committee (ESAC) for a webinar on air-quality awareness and action. Learn about the links between air quality and student health from UT researcher Dr. Pawel Misztal. Leave with concrete action steps for families and schools to keep kids healthy and improve local air quality. Register now to receive the zoom link
Saturday, April 27th
Partners for Education, Agriculture, & Sustainability (PEAS) Farm Fest
All are invited to join the PEAS Earth Day Farm Fest to celebrate Mother Earth (our Planet) and the joyful connections we cultivate through Outdoor Learning and Edible Education. Enjoy family activities, nature arts, local vendors, chef demos & yummy food, live music & DJ. PEAS also invites volunteers to help with the event.
Saturday, April 27th
Earth Day Austin at Huston-Tillotson University
Did you know AISD is getting a BUNCH of electric buses? Join in the family-friendly fun at Earth Day Austin on April 27th at Huston-Tillotson University 12-5pm. Explore rich, in-depth programming, live music, exhibits, kids activities, mayoral candidate interviews, an instrument petting zoo, life-sized interactive puppets, and the Austin ISD electric school bus on display!
Wednesday, May 8th
National Bike to School Day
May is Bike Month, and Wednesday, May 8th is National Bike to School Day! Become a participating school, share this short bike safety skills presentation from Ghisallo Cycling Initiative, and get rolling!