The Aviary Exhibition at Austin’s Flatbed Press
Thursday, June 4, 2015
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Flatbed Press
2830 E. MLK Jr. Blvd., Austin, TX 78702
Enjoy wine and conversation as you view avian imagery by some of Austin’s finest artists. Curator Anna Grotovich will make welcoming remarks at 7:00 p.m.
Featured artists include: Frank X. Tolbert, Billy Hassell, Dan Rizzie, Kelly Fearing, John Alexander, Julie Speed, Luis Jimenez, James Surls, Alice Leora Briggs, Mary McCleary, Bob Schneider, David Everett, Ricky Armendariz, and Annalise Gratovich.
Visit the Largest Purple Martin Colony in South Austin!
Sunday, June 7, 2015
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Light refreshments
$10 Members; $15 Non-Members
Learn about the history and development of this amazing colony in South Austin and the neighborhood’s involvement from owner Laura Joseph. Brief remarks at 6 p.m. For tickets and address, go to Laura Joseph’s Purple Martin Colony.
Second Saturday Swift Watch at Chaetura Canyon
Saturday, June 13, 7:00 p.m. — 9:00 p.m.
Chaetura Canyon Bird Sanctuary
FREE, $10 Suggested Donation
Join Sanctuary Stewards Georgean and Paul Kyle for an evening of Chimney Swift Watching and fellowship at Travis Audubon’s Chaetura Canyon Bird Sanctuary on June 13 from 7:00 until 9:00 PM.
The Chaetura Canyon decks are now fully wheel chair accessible. The event includes a guided tour of the upper canyon trails for those who wish to partake. Or just relax and enjoy adult beverages or soft drinks and snacks provided courtesy of Georgean and Paul on the outdoor decks as the swifts gather at dusk.
A $10 donation per person is requested. All donations and proceeds from the sale of native plants and other merchandise are used for the maintenance of this Sanctuary.
The evening is limited to 15 participants, so contact Georgean and Paul as soon as possible to make your reservation ([email protected]).
Austin’s Amazing Purple Martins
Thursday, June 18, 2015
6:30 p.m.
Twin Oaks Branch of Austin Public Library
1800 S 5th St, Austin, TX 78704
Join Sheila Hargis to learn about these amazing birds!
Pollinator Nature Night at the Wildflower Center
Thursday, June 18, 2015
6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
4801 La Crosse Ave., Austin, Texas 78739
FREE
Join the Wildflower Center for family fun. Nature Nights explore plants, animals, and the ecology of Central Texas. Each evening features interactive presentations, hikes with experts in their fields, and educational activities for kids of all ages.
Austin’s Amazing Purple Martins
Thursday, June 25, 2015
6:00 p.m.
Wells Branch Community Library
15001 Wells Port Drive Austin, TX 78728
Join Sheila Hargis to learn about these amazing birds!
Backyard Birds of Central Texas
Thursday, June 25, 2015
7:30 p.m.
Austin Area Garden Center at the Zilker Botanical Gardens
2220 Barton Springs Rd, Austin TX 78746
FREE
This event is the monthly meeting of the Garden Club of Austin which welcomes all outdoor enthusiasts and gardeners.