Dear Friends of Waller Creek: The Waller Creek Conservancy supports a lowered I-35 and we encourage you to show your support too! Built more than 50 years ago, I-35 will soon undergo a complete overhaul to accommodate the unprecedented growth and traffic congestion in Central Texas. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is conducting an […]
New to Waller Creek? Come check out our upcoming events. There’s something for everyone at our free programs. Waller Creek Live! Sept 7 from 6-7:30pm at Palm Park Enjoy an evening of free comedy, music, prizes, and more at Waller Creek Live! The fun starts at 6pm on September 7. Invite your friends! #genwaller — […]
The Waller Creek Conservancy and City of Austin’s Planning and Zoning Department will host the Imagine Austin Speaker Series on Wednesday, September 21 at 6:30 p.m. Gullivar Shepard, Principal of Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, Inc. (MVVA) and project leader for MVVA on the revitalization of Waller Creek, will give a free talk on how landscape […]
The Waller Creek Conservancy CEO Peter Mullan and staff, along with the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department, invite the community to learn about the exciting transformation coming to Waller Creek. Community members will hear how their feedback has been incorporated into the preliminary design of Palm Park and have an opportunity to offer […]
Michelle Bright, GenWaller Volunteer Committee Chair, shares her experience with the Conservancy and why she supports a restored Waller Creek. How did you first learn about Waller Creek? I had just started the Master of Landscape Architecture program at the University of Texas School of Architecture in 2010. That fall, I noticed the 2nd year […]
It’s been a busy year at the Conservancy, from advancing the design of Waterloo Park to creating fun, free, and engaging events! We invite you to download a copy of the Summer 2016 issue of the Waller Creek Conservancy Magazine to learn more about what’s happening along Waller Creek. If you haven’t yet connected with […]
The Waller Creek Conservancy is proud to announce that Creek Show 2016 will be held on November 10–19. The free, public art exhibit begins with the opening night event on Thursday, November 10. Creek Show, now in its third year, spans ten nights and includes five light-based design installations along Waller Creek between 5th and […]
This summer, our young leaders group––Generation Waller––is hosting a variety of activities. Come join us and support a new vision for Waller Creek. GenWaller Happy Hour + Waller Creek Kayak Tour July 28 Waller Creek Kayak Tour August 17 GenWaller Kickball Tourney August 27 Waller Creek Clean-Up on National Public Lands Day September 24 And, […]
From the Pop-Up Picnic to a performance by Animal Facts Club, the parks along Waller Creek welcome everyone. Rediscover Waller: Waller Creek Life The Waller Creek Conservancy partnered with the City of Austin’s Watershed Protection Department to explore the biodiversity of Waller Creek. In a free, small-group tour, attendees explored the natural creek habitat and […]
Waller Creek Conservancy is excited to announce headliner HAIM for the 5th Annual Benefit Concert at Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater on October 5! “We’re excited to bring the annual Benefit Concert back for the fifth year at Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater with an incredible music act,” said Peter Mullan, Waller Creek Conservancy CEO. “This event […]