The Trail Conservancy

The Holly Shores Trail Segment was opened this year! This new segment provides an ADA-accessible realignment of the Trail and ecological restoration of the shoreline habitat. Have you explored this part of the Trail yet?!

As 2022 draws to a close, we reflect on our milestones and accomplishments with you, our biggest supporters. Your deep commitment to support the Trail helps us achieve our mission of protecting, enhancing, and connecting the Trail for generations to come.

Stay tuned this week for a few of our favorite highlights from the year 🌳

📷: Sean E Hills

Happy Birthday to Lady Bird Johnson! 🌼 Among Lady Bird's numerous environmental accomplishments was the movement to beautify Town Lake(now Lady Bird Lake), which began as a vision by her and Ann Butler. Today, the Trail stands as a testament to their vision and hard work!

It’s the first Day of winter ❄️ Be sure to take precautions to stay safe for the upcoming freezing temperatures!

On Trail restrooms and water fountains will be turned off due to freezing temperatures Dec 21-27. Visit austintexas.gov/parkclosures for updates

As we reach the end of the year, we'd like to thank our 50th anniversary partner Pearlstone Partners. From our Birthday Party to our Brand Launch, they’ve supported and celebrated 50 years of The Butler Trail. To learn more about their new condo building, Vesper, that overlooks the Trail, click the link in the comments.

Tequila 512 created a special cocktail for The Trail Conservancy to help us celebrate the holiday season. Let us know what you think!

This weekend is our last Music on the Trail performance of the year featuring Suzanna Lee and Ly & The Lucky Love @ Festival Beach 9 - 11 AM. Music on the Trail will return after the winter break!

Thank you to our musicians, Austin Texas Musicians, and H-E-B for a great year.

Can you believe we've been Hikin' N Bikin' since 1972?! These limited edition hats from Good Folk Collective are a Trail must! Proceeds will be shared with The Trail Conservancy and contribute to our mission of protecting, enhancing, and connecting the Trail.

Link below.

You probably don’t “mist” the fog, but our plants sure do! Did you know that fog is great for the plants on the Trail? Our native bromeliads are “air plants” that quench their thirst by slurping up fog droplets through their leaves!

On this day in 1971, the Town lake Beautification Committee was formed. The committee set out to create a scenic corridor of hiking trails and landscaping that would allow Austinites the opportunity to experience a natural escape in an urban setting. That effort launched the beginning of what we now call the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail.

Thank you all for your support and celebration of the Trail's 50 year anniversary. Now we look forward to the next 50 years and how we can ensure the Trail's future for generations to come.

Happy Thursday Austin! It’s almost Friday. 😄🎉

You *Have* to Do One of These Gorgeous Hikes on Your Next Trip to Austin, Texas

Cosmopolitan named us the 2nd best (and most Instagrammable) hike in Austin! We want to see your best pictures on the Trail. Share with us by tagging The Trail Conservancy or comment below!

You *Have* to Do One of These Gorgeous Hikes on Your Next Trip to Austin, Texas And yes, après cocktails are 100 percent on the agenda.

You *Have* to Do One of These Gorgeous Hikes on Your Next Trip to Austin, Texas

Cosmopolitan named us the 2nd best (and most Instagrammable) hike in Austin! We want to see your best pictures on the Trail. Share with us by tagging The Trail Conservancy or comment below!

You *Have* to Do One of These Gorgeous Hikes on Your Next Trip to Austin, Texas And yes, après cocktails are 100 percent on the agenda.

International Volunteer Day was yesterday, but we are celebrating this Saturday. Help us achieve our goal to plant 600 more plants before the end of the year as part of our Shoreline Stewardship Program. Join us this weekend at Johnson Creek Trailhead - Saturday Dec. 12 between 9 - 11am. No experience needed, just a desire to volunteer!

Link to register below

Thank you to everyone that participated in this giveaway. A winner has been chosen. Congrats to Heather P!

GIVEAWAY! We're giving away 6 ZIP passes to the Austin Trail of Lights for the date of your choice. Passes include Early Access, exclusive entrance, and access to the ZIP lounge area. Some date restrictions may apply.

ProTip… park, and walk. The Butler Trail is the fastest and easiest way to get to the Trail of Lights.

To enter the giveaway:
🔸 Like this photo
🔸 Tag a friend in the comments

The winner will be announced on Dec 7th and notified through Direct Message from The Trail Conservancy account.

We have the perfect way for you to celebrate National Play Outside Day! Check out Phoenix Trail, a unique fort that is part of Fortlandia in collaboration with the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center . Located at International Shores through January.

Phoenix Trail - by Agustina Rodriguez

Join TTC and Cynthia Bernard of ATX Yoga Girl for our first ever Flow & Thrive yoga class INSIDE the Seaholm Intake Building on December 10th. This is a unique opportunity to experience a piece of Austin’s history and learn what’s to come for this historical building.

All ages are welcome. Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/flow-thrive-tickets-476764965847

Sponsored by St. David's Foundation

Thank you so much to our 50th anniversary partner Pearlstone Partners. From our Birthday Party to our Brand Launch, they’ve supported and celebrated 50 years of The Butler Trail. To learn more about their new condo building, Vesper, which overlooks the Trail, click the link in the comments.

As we enter into the season of giving. Don’t forget about the many opportunities to give your time to the Trail by volunteering at the last few Shoreline Stewardship events of the year!

Register for our upcoming Lady Bird Lake Shoreline Stewardship event on December 10th to give back to The Trail Conservancy and plant restorative plants with us. Link in the comments.

Events are part of the Shoreline Stewardship Program in partnership with Austin Watershed

Fifty years ago, the Town Lake Beautification Committee, with Lady Bird Johnson and Ann Butler at the helm, raised more than $50,000 to support the development of the Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail, as it’s known today. In 2003, The Trail Conservancy was formed to continue that legacy for Austin. Today, your donation will directly support the programs, projects, and maintenance on the Trail and its surrounding parkland.

Donation Link below

This year marks 50 years of the Butler Trail in Austin. The Trail Conservancy is committed to maintaining the mission and vision set forth 50 years ago as the primary stewards of this beloved space. As a non-profit, we rely on Trail lovers and users to help provide the critical funding needed to keep the Trail clean, beautiful, and open to you each and every day. Today, we ask that you join the movement by making a tax-deductible donation. Make a gift today to ensure the Trail will remain a beloved part of our community for generations to come.

Link to donate below.

Exciting Cyber Monday announcement!

We are opening up a new brick location at Butler Shores Exercise Station! A commemorative brick is the perfect gift idea for your favorite runner, cyclist, or Trail-lover this holiday season. What better way than to honor them with a commemorative brick on the Trail?

Sales opened today, so don't miss your chance to purchase a brick before they’re gone! Visit the link in the comments below to learn more.

Today and every day we’re grateful for our generous Trail community 🧡 Whether you've volunteered, donated, or just offered a smile to other Trail users, your support makes it possible for The Trail to thrive for the more than 4.4 million visitors a year. Thank you!

As we reflect on all the things that we are grateful for this year, we want to know the things that you appreciate and love the most about The Trail? What about the Trail are you grateful for and why?

The holidays can be stressful, so be sure to allow time for yourself and breathe. There’s a few spots on The Trail that make a perfect relaxing getaway. Check them out! As you sit back and enjoy the view, take time to appreciate The Trail.

A short section of the Trail near the Boathouse will be rerouted tomorrow due to tree maintenance. Please plan your route accordingly

📅 Friday, November 18
🗺 Waller Creek Boathouse/ Austin Rowing Club

SSHHH.. Santa has a secret! He will be stopping at the Trail on Saturday November 26th, but not for long! Join us for free pictures and live holiday music with Cool Yule Orchestra featuring Patrick Buchta, Collin Shook, Sam Pankey, Jeff Olson and more!

❄️ 10AM - 12PM Auditorium Shores (800 W Riverside Dr Austin 78704)
❄️ 2PM - 4PM Holly Shores Trail Overlook (61 Pedernales St Austin 78702)

We are honored to be named as the beneficiary for The Longbranch Ranch at Walden Retreats themed experience. Longbranch Bourbon and co-creator/Austin resident Matthew McConaghey are bringing their bourbon to life with a luxury ranch-style experience where guests can immerse themselves in adventure, unplug, and enjoy nature under the vast Texas sky. For each package booked, Longbranch Bourbon is donating the cost of the stay back to TTC.

What Arts & Culture programming would elevate your Trail experience? Our Arts+Culture Plan for the Butler Trail survey closes Tuesday, and we want to hear from you. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9CHZNBQ

Trail Detour Alert: A short section of the Butler Trail near the Mopac Bridge area will be re-routed beginning Monday (Nov. 14-16) due to work on the Zilker Pump House.

Two Austinites Announce Record-Setting 24-Hour, 100 Mile Run to End Austin Homelessness

Saturday, Charles Wagner and Michael Sabrin will be running 100 miles around the Butler Trail in 24 hours, setting the Fastest Known Time record while raising awareness for Austin's unsheltered in support of Finding Home ATX. If you see them, cheer them along and encourage them on their mission.

Two Austinites Announce Record-Setting 24-Hour, 100 Mile Run to End Austin Homelessness On November 12th, Town Lake Loop Challenge Will Support Finding Home ATX, Austin's Community-Led Initiative; FastestKnownTime (FKT) Route

A short section of the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail near the Mopac Bridge area will be re-routed beginning Nov. 14-16 due to work on the Zilker Pump House.

This past weekend, we partnered with Austin Parks and Recreation Department to host park officials from all over the country as part of the City Parks Alliance's Urban Park Study Tour in Austin. We toured various parks and trails across the city, showcasing the diversity and culture weaved throughout our parks here in Austin.

Thank you, City Parks Alliance, Austin Parks, and all the fantastic speakers and hosts for helping showcase Austin's loved parks, trails, and open spaces.

Photos from The Trail Conservancy's post

We have to say, Sour Bridges brought that feel good old timey, timeless feel to The Rowing Dock on Town Lake this past Saturday, and they sounded fantastic. Thank y'all so very much. During their set, volunteers collected 667 pounds of trash and trails near the Rowing Dock!

Thank you for giving us your gift, Sour Bridges! Thank you to the Rowing dock for the incredible Hospitality and the collaboration!!! Until next time!

Texas Arbor Day

Did you know that Texas has its own Arbor day in the fall so we're not planting trees in spring when temperatures are too hot? Here'a trustworthy reading here. Also Happy Texas Arbor Day!!

Texas Arbor Day Texas Arbor Day Texas Arbor Day occurs on the first Friday in November. This is the better time to plant trees in Texas due to the cooler temperatures of the Fall. High temperatures occur around the state in the Spring when National Arbor Day is scheduled on the last Friday in April. Check out the N...

Next week November 11th the team heads back to South East shores to continue its restoration planting work. You can sign up and volunteer now! https://thetrailconservancy.org/support/volunteer-opportunities/

Flow & Thrive

Pleased to announce we're teaming up with ATX Yoga Girl for an outdoor 'Flow & Thrive' yoga class at International Shores! Registration includes a FREE spot at the session.

Please be sure to bring your own yoga mat. This class is suitable for all practice levels.

Flow & Thrive Join The Trail Conservancy for our monthly series, Flow & Thrive!

Efforts for our restoration continue as we continue seeding and planting native species of trees 🌿 along Ladybird Lake.
We have 2 volunteer events open - Tomorrow, November 4th and November 11th. Both start at 9am!
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You can sign up by clicking the link!
https://tinyurl.com/duezdw8e