About the Wildflower Center “The University of Texas at Austin Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is the Botanic Garden of Texas. The Center promotes its mission to inspire the conservation of native plants through its internationally recognized sustainable gardens, education and outreach programs, research projects, and consulting work.” https://www.wildflower.org/about/overview Volunteer Opportunities For Individuals: Garden: Work morningsContinue reading “Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center”
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The Trail Foundation
About TTF “A 501(c)3 dedicated to protecting, enhancing, and connecting the Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail at Lady Bird Lake for the benefit of all. We work in cooperation with the Austin Parks and Recreation Department to close the gap between what the City provides and what the Trail deserves.” https://thetrailfoundation.org/ Volunteer Opportunities Volunteer Days: TTF currentlyContinue reading “The Trail Foundation”
Ecology Action
About Ecology Action “Since its founding in 1969, Ecology Action has been committed to the mission of landfill diversion and zero waste awareness in Austin, Texas and the surrounding region. Ecology Action envisions a world where landfills are no longer necessary. For almost 50 years we have been turning waste into resources, processing materials toContinue reading “Ecology Action”
Austin Parks Foundation
About APF “For over 25 years, Austin Parks Foundation (APF) has been connecting people and parks in Austin. Our programming and strategic vision are aimed at helping to fill the funding and resource gap for our parks, and we strive to ensure that every Austinite has access to great parks, trails and green spaces noContinue reading “Austin Parks Foundation”
American Botanical Council
About ABC “At the American Botanical Council, also known as the Herbal Medicine Institute, we are passionate about helping people live healthier lives through the responsible use of herbs, medicinal plants. ABC is an independent, nonprofit research and education organization dedicated to providing accurate and reliable information for consumers, healthcare practitioners, researchers, educators, industry and the media.”Continue reading “American Botanical Council”
Austin Farm Sanctuary
About AFS “Austin Farm Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) animal rescue farm and organization. Our mission is to rescue and provide sanctuary to farm animals and to inspire change in how society views and treats these beautiful creatures. We believe that progress requires more than the actions of a few, it requires a community. We strive toContinue reading “Austin Farm Sanctuary”
Austin Wildlife Rescue
About AWR “Austin Wildlife Rescue is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to helping sick, injured, and orphaned wildlife in the Austin area. We have been a proud Central Texas tradition since 1977. AWR started as a small group of concerned individuals from diverse backgrounds with a common interest in providing experienced care for wildlife. From the smallContinue reading “Austin Wildlife Rescue”
Austin Dog Rescue
About ADR “Austin Dog Rescue (ADR) has been rescuing and finding homes for homeless dogs since 2006…We are an all-volunteer organization and have no paid employees. All our dogs are housed and cared for by foster caregivers in a home setting. We focus on rescuing dogs that will fit in to most homes, but weContinue reading “Austin Dog Rescue”
Austin Humane Society
About AHS “Serving our community since 1952, the Austin Humane Society (AHS) is the longest standing no-kill shelter in Austin. AHS transforms the lives of animals and the people who love them through life-saving programs that find animals homes, serve animals and people in times of crisis, prevent future homelessness through spay and neuter, andContinue reading “Austin Humane Society”
Austin Animal Center
About AAC “We’re America’s largest No Kill community, saving more than 98% of the 16k animals that come through our doors each year!” https://www.instagram.com/austinanimalcenter/ Volunteer Opportunities Dog Adoption Ambassadors: Help adopters find the right dog for their family. Cat Enrichment & Adoption volunteer: Spend time giving extra love and attention to AAC’s cats, and helpContinue reading “Austin Animal Center”
Emancipet
About Emancipet “Emancipet is a nonprofit on a mission to make spay/neuter services and veterinary care affordable and accessible to all pet owners. We manage an expanding national network of high-quality, low-cost clinics; offer customized training and consulting programs to animal welfare organizations nationwide; and advocate for strategies and public policy that improve the livesContinue reading “Emancipet”
Austin Pets Alive!
About APA! “Our story hasn’t necessarily been for the faint of heart. Austin Pets Alive! began when vulnerable, homeless pets truly needed us the most. When we were first imagined, Austin had a kill-rate of 87% – today, we have a save-rate of 97%. Through hardships, we have found inspiration; and through this inspiration, weContinue reading “Austin Pets Alive!”
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