Join volunteers to clean up Austin trails this weekend
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Trail Conservancy, a nonprofit whose mission is to protect, enhance, and connect the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail, is hosting a trail cleanup to celebrate Earth Day.
Meteorologist Tommy House sat down with Julie Fisher, the CEO of The Trail Conservancy, to discuss the Earth Day Jubilee & Clean Up.
Read an edited version of the conversation below or use the video player above to listen.
Meteorologist Tommy House: I know Earth Day is coming up, and The Trail Conservancy is hosting a few different events, such as a cleanup. So, what are the times and dates for that event?
Julie Fisher: So, we are going to have a huge Earth Day celebration over two days. We’ll start it off on Friday, April 25, where we will host three different cleanups across the lake and on the trail. We’ll have some on-land options where people will be able to pick up trash, but then also out on the water. We’re excited to partner with the Rowing Dock, EPIC SUP, and then also clean up around the Festival Beach area.
House: What are some of the free events that you’re hosting?
Fisher: So, across the whole weekend, with the cleanup, the Earth Day Jubilee, which is really our family-friendly celebration, and the ‘BioBlitz’, all are free. People can sign up for those on our website: thetrailconservancy.org.
