Parks & environment
Park cleanups & community workdays
Austin Parks FoundationJoin park workdays, help restore natural areas, or train to lead community stewardship projects.
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Parks & environment
Plant trees with your neighbors
TreeFolksPlants and cares for Central Texas trees through community planting and restoration events.
Parks & environment
Sort supplies & support creative reuse
Austin Creative ReuseSort and package donated supplies, measure fabric, or prepare education materials for reuse.
Parks & environment
Creek, lake & neighborhood cleanups
Keep Austin BeautifulPick up litter, restore creek areas, join a lake cleanup, or organize a neighborhood cleanup with supplies from the organization.
Parks & environment
Care for the Butler Trail
The Trail ConservancyProtects and improves the Butler Trail through ecological restoration and trail work.
Parks & environment
Restore & care for Shoal Creek
Shoal Creek ConservancyCreek cleanups, trail stewardship, ecological restoration, and community education.
Parks & environment
Protect the river & teach water stewardship
Colorado River AllianceRiver education, creek/lake cleanup, restoration, and youth learning programs.
Parks & environment
Support native plants, gardens & visitors
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower CenterNative-plant conservation, gardens, visitor service, education, and horticultural work.
Parks & environment
Outdoor stewardship volunteers
Texas Parks & WildlifeState-park hosts, conservation projects, education, citizen science, and special events.
Parks & environment
Outdoor stewardship volunteers
Travis AudubonBird conservation, sanctuary stewardship, education, and community science.
Parks & environment
Support a more accessible local food system
Sustainable Food CenterBuilds a more just local food system through markets, gardens, education, and events.
Parks & environment
Build food gardens with Austin neighbors
Green Corn ProjectBuilds and maintains organic food gardens for schools and neighbors with limited resources.
Program listings link to each organization’s current signup process. Shift dates and availability can change. How we check listings