Bring the whole family down to Symphony Square on Sunday, September 22 to celebrate the biodiversity of Texas! Hosted by Waterloo Greenway, this free day party takes place from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. and invites kids to check out a reptile house and a birds of prey show while helping celebrate the release of Animal Facts Club’s brand new book!
Animal Facts Club is a consortium of artists, scientists, musicians, and writers who come together to share awesome facts about animals. In their new book, local artist Jules Buck Jones brings over 50 animals to life with watercolor illustration, fact-filled narratives, and an accompanying deck of cards.
Bring your nature-lovers, animal-lovers and curious kiddos! Highlights of this environmental celebration include:
- Birds of Prey Flight Showcase with Last Chance Forever at 11:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.
- Reptile Education & Demonstration with Austin Reptile Service at 12 p.m. & 1 p.m.
- All Attendees receive (1) $10 Whole Earth Provisions Gift Card
Plus, you can meet and chat with these awesome community partners on site:
- Austin Area Wildlife Rehabilitation
- Austin Bat Refuge
- Austin Watershed Protection
- Austin Youth River Watch
- Dance Waterloo
- The Nature Conservancy
- Snakes of Hayes County
- Tree Folks
- The University of Texas at Austin, College of Natural Sciences Urban Ecosystems
- Whole Earth Provisions
We can’t wait to see you there!
What is Waterloo Greenway? Waterloo Greenway will be home to a wild array of natural and cultural spaces: from epic gardens and meandering pathways to the twinkling creek that connects them — all winding along Waller Creek in the heart of downtown Austin. Once complete, the 35 acres of connected green space – from 15th St. along downtown’s eastern edge to Lady Bird Lake. This eclectic mix of destinations includes Waterloo Park, Palm Park, and the creek itself. A significant public-private partnership between the City of Austin and, us, the Waterloo Greenway Conservancy, this park of all parks is being planned, designed, and built in a series of geographic milestones.
Waterloo Greenway has plenty of exciting family events coming up such as Sunday kids’ days, Creek Show, and more. Visit waterloogreenway.org for more info!
