Thank you to the entire Austin community for joining us on Saturday at the 5th Annual Waller Creek Pop-Up Picnic! The evening drew more than a thousand friends and neighbors to support the transformation of Waller Creek in downtown Austin. We at the Conservancy believe events like the Pop-Up Picnic allow Austinites to imagine the […]
Public Art, Dance, and Music combine for Dance Waterloo’s performance!
Audiences of all ages are invited to come watch dancers at Panorama Playground, a unique performance that combines public art, dance, and music. We sat down with Dance Waterloo’s Artistic Director, Morgan Teel, to find out more about Dance Waterloo and how they are transforming dance in Austin. Why are initiatives like the Dance Waterloo […]
Sunday Funday is October 30!
Fall is here and we are loving the cooler temps! Come join Waller Creek Conservancy at our second family-friendly Sunday Funday at Palm Park on October 30. Families and kids of all ages will enjoy an array of fall activities, including a hay bale maze, performances, arts and crafts, a bounce house, face painting, food […]
There’s a lot happening this month on Waller Creek!
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 — […]
WALLER CREEK DESIGNER TO SPEAK AT THE IMAGINE AUSTIN SPEAKER SERIES
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 […]
Spring Events Recap
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 […]
Creek Show 2015 opens tonight!
Creek Show 2015 opens TONIGHT at sunset Tonight the Waller Creek Conservancy kicks off 10 days of light-based art installations and events along Waller Creek. The installations, created by 5 fantastic local designers, will light up the creek from 5th to 8th Streets along Waller Creek. Creek Show is a way to celebrate Waller Creek […]
Creek Show 2015 Announced!
CREEK SHOW: NOVEMBER 12-21 Creek Show Returns For Ten Nights in 2015 (Photo Credit: Amy Price) Presented by the Waller Creek Conservancy, Creek Show is a way to celebrate Waller Creek and bring awareness to the future transformation coming to the creek, trails, and surrounding parks. During Creek Show, everyone is invited to experience the […]
In Memoriam: Dr. Mark Simmons
It is with a heavy heart that we write this post in honor of Dr. Mark Simmons. Mark was the director of the Ecosystem Design Group at The University of Texas at Austin Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, and passed away Aug. 31 in Austin, Texas due to complications from battling leukemia. Many of us, […]
You’re Invited to Meet the New Waller Creek
The Waller Creek Conservancy invites you to learn about the exciting transformation coming to Waller Creek! We’re hosting a series of informational meetings around the city. These events are free and open to the public and we hope you will join us. WCC staff, City of Austin staff, and consultants will be on hand to […]