Save the Date! We’re excited to announce our first-ever virtual story time presented by Little Hummingbird Society in partnership with Texas Book Festival! We’ll be live on Instagram Thursday, April 16th at 2pm with the incredible author of The Place Where You Live – James Luna. James will read the story in English and Spanish, and answer your questions!
× Hey there! COVID-19 has changed how we do things, and your safety is our priority. Please keep social distancing best practices in mind if you choose to visit parks, trails and green spaces. Thanks, y’all! Seed balls, also known as seed bombs, are one of our favorite ways to bring some color to our volunteer projects. They are an …
Trees are superheroes when it comes to our planet. They clean the air, combat climate change, keep us cool, save water and so much more! We’ve gathered some helpful tips and tricks so you can keep the trees in your life happy and healthy for years to come. Austin Parks Foundation recognizes the importance of trees not just to our …
Calling all members of the Little Hummingbird Society! Join us at Bartholomew Park on August 24th for a day of volunteering and fun! We’ll have a trash pick up followed by play time at the splash pad. Interested in joining the coolest club that’s just for kids and events like these? Learn more about Little Hummingbird Society today! *Registration is …
Join Austin Parks Foundation and Texas Book Festival for storytime and a day full of fun! Don’t forget to bring swimming suits for the pool afterwards. We’ll see you at Rosewood Park on July 20th @ 9:30 AM! Interested in joining the coolest club that’s just for kids? Learn more about Little Hummingbird Society today!
Beat the Summer heat and join us at Westenfield Park to take a dip in the pool and play with your fellow Little Hummingbirds! See you there on June 22nd @ 10:00 AM! Interested in joining the coolest club that’s just for kids? Learn more about Little Hummingbird Society today!
By Elizabeth McGuire For Micaela, Rex and their daughter Maliha, Saturdays are for volunteering. Not just some Saturdays, but every single one. It’s not a matter of if they are volunteering, but where. “I come home Friday night and I ask, what are we doing tomorrow?” said Rex. The answer is usually planting saplings, mulching trees or picking up trash …
Come out to Metz and serve with Austin Parks and Foundation! Trees contribute greatly to the overall enjoyment of a park but cold winters and hot summers are hard on them. Mulching is a great way to help protect tree’s root system and provide it with rich nutrients! Get outside with your kids and help improve Metz while learning about our city’s most valuable …
Join in on our December Little Hummingbirds Society project! Little Hummingbird Society offers kids a great way to learn about giving back to their community and the importance of Austin’s parks, trails and green spaces. Parents can have fun with their kids while promoting a healthy lifestyle, volunteerism and advocacy for your youngest park-goers! We will be working with the …
The kids are back to school, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have time for the parks! Spending time outdoors is essential to physical and mental health for kids and adults alike. Keep the kids involved by signing them up for Little Hummingbird Society. Membership to this growing program guarantees the little ones will have activities that increase their interest …
