The Trail Conservancy

The Trail Conservancy Protecting, enhancing and connecting the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail at Lady Bird Lake.

We’re hiring! 👋 Join The Trail Conservancy as our Development Coordinator and help support the fundraising that keeps th...
09/03/2026

We’re hiring! 👋 Join The Trail Conservancy as our Development Coordinator and help support the fundraising that keeps the Butler Trail thriving.

💚 Development Coordinator
- Manage TTC’s donor database and donation records
- Support digital and direct mail fundraising campaigns
- Provide excellent donor service and support development events

📍 Austin, Texas | Hybrid
📩 Apply by September 30, 2026
🔗 Apply: https://thetrailconservancy.org/about-ttc/work-with-the-trail/

09/02/2026

Successful volunteer days start with🧤gloves, ☀️ sunscreen, and💧hydration!

We’re excited to have GOODSPREAD® as the official sunscreen partner of The Trail Conservancy! For a Park Operations team and volunteer crews that work hard in the Texas sun, it’s super important to have a mineral sunscreen that works hard with them!

👋 Spend a morning with us! We’re always looking for volunteers! Use the link in our bio to find a shift that fits your schedule.


09/01/2026

Don’t miss WaterWork 💧The immersive art experience returns September 25 & 26 for an iconic show on the side of Seaholm Waterfront presented by Design Austin and The Trail Conservancy.

How can you see WaterWork?
🌳 Watch from Auditorium Shores or the Pfluger Bridge
⛴️ Join Design Austin for a cruise experience
🛶 Rent watercrafts from Austin Rowing Club and Texas Rowing Center
🚤 Book a personal boat from Retro Boat Rentals ATX

🔗 Link in bio to:
- Mark your calendar
- Rent your kayak/paddleboard
- Reserve your retro boat
- Secure your VIP cruise tickets

WaterWork will showcase work from 15 incredible artist teams:
Alexis Hunter | Alexis Hunter
Beili Liu | Beili Liu
Bethany Johnson | Bethany Johnson
Brandon Stargrave | Brandon Stargrave
Brian Skalak | Brian Skalak - Light Artist
Cathy Le | Cathy Le
Chris Tobar Rodriguez | Chris Tobar | Neon Rodeo
Eric Schoenborn, Mishka Westell, Jesse Ebaugh | Mishka Westell + Jesse Ebaugh
Essentials Creative | Essentials Creative
Hillerbrand+Magsamen | Hillerbrand+Magsamen
Lauren Schroeder | Lauren
Lisa B Woods and Jerome Martinez | Interactive Media & Sculpture
Mandy Mandelstein | Mandy Mandelstein
Taylor Speed/Greg D’Amico | Greg D'Amico
Terra Henderson | Terra Henderson | Freelance Motion Designer

⭐️WaterWork is made possible with support from Title Sponsor:
thisistxwater

⭐️This project is supported in part by the City of Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment Department Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment

If you've taken on the 10-mile Trail, you're x4 ready for the Zilker Relays! 🏃🗓️ Friday, Sep 11 | 6:30 PM🌳 Zilker Park🏃 ...
08/31/2026

If you've taken on the 10-mile Trail, you're x4 ready for the Zilker Relays! 🏃

🗓️ Friday, Sep 11 | 6:30 PM
🌳 Zilker Park
🏃 Teams of 4 each taking on 2.5-mile loops
🍻 After party with cold drinks and fresh tacos!

Ready to build your team? We’ve got a special offer for our Trail Conservancy friends: Take $25 off your team registration with code TRAIL25.

Run the relay. Eat the tacos. Sip the spirits. See you in the park! 🧡

Shake up your Wednesday nights with our fall Music on the Trail Series!📅 Wednesdays | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM📍 Rainey Street T...
08/31/2026

Shake up your Wednesday nights with our fall Music on the Trail Series!

📅 Wednesdays | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
📍 Rainey Street Trailhead Lawn
🎤 Local Austin Artists
🎟️ Always FREE!
🧺 Cozy, chill vibes. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs!

Fall 2026 Lineup:
🎤 SEP 9 | Jennifer Foester and The Audacity
🎤 SEP 16 | LeTrainiump
🎤 SEP 23 | RENU
🎤 SEP 30 | Grace Rowland
🎤 OCT 7 | Stephanie Bergara
🎤 OCT 14 | The Animeros

Grab a blanket, bring some friends, and let’s make Wednesdays the best night of the week! See you there! 🙌

ℹ️ More info: https://thetrailconservancy.org/programs/music/

New volunteer days on the Trail just dropped! 🙌 🪏 Restoration Tuesdays | 9-11 am🌱 Wednesday Workdays | 9-11 am🛶 Saturday...
08/28/2026

New volunteer days on the Trail just dropped! 🙌

🪏 Restoration Tuesdays | 9-11 am
🌱 Wednesday Workdays | 9-11 am
🛶 Saturday, Sep 19: Kayak Trash Cleanup w/Austin Rowing Club
🗑️ ANY DAY | Community Trail Cleanup (message our team through our website to get started!)

👉 Registering is easy: https://thetrailconservancy.org/support/volunteer-opportunities/

A morning of art awaits! Join TTC and TEMPO artist Vy Ngo at "All Boats Bloom" for a free performance showcase! ✨🗓️ Sund...
08/20/2026

A morning of art awaits! Join TTC and TEMPO artist Vy Ngo at "All Boats Bloom" for a free performance showcase! ✨

🗓️ Sunday, August 30 | 10 AM
📍Auditorium Shores, "All Boats Bloom"
💃 "Choreographed Flora" by choreographer Alexa Capareda
💃 "The Where We Land" by interdisciplinary artist Michael Anthony Garcia
☕️ Cold brew from Desnudo Coffee
💧 Refreshments from smartwater

Bring a blanket or chair, settle in along the Trail, and experience two unique performances celebrating art, nature, and community.

👉 Join us! https://thetrailconservancy.org/event/all-boats-bloom-performance-showcase/

We're hiring! 👋 Join The Trail Conservancy's team and make an impact on the Butler Hike-and-BikeTrail!🌳 Park Operations ...
08/19/2026

We're hiring! 👋 Join The Trail Conservancy's team and make an impact on the Butler Hike-and-BikeTrail!

🌳 Park Operations Director
- Lead TTC’s Restoration and Grounds teams
- Develop work plans, maintenance standards, and operational systems
- Manage budgets, contractors, equipment, and park assets
📩 Apply by September 18, 2026

📊 GIS & Data Manager
- Maintain GIS and park asset data across 300 acres of parkland
- Create maps, dashboards, and data tools that support park stewardship and community engagement
- Connect field operations, technology, and data to support planning, reporting, and our partnership with the City of Austin
📩 Apply by September 18, 2026

📣 Communications Director
- Lead TTC's communications and marketing strategy
- Shape storytelling across digital, media, and community channels
- Build relationships with media and community partners
📩 Apply by September 4, 2026

📍 Austin, Texas | Hybird office/field
🔗 View the roles: https://thetrailconservancy.org/about-ttc/work-with-the-trail/

We're hiring! 👋 The Trail Conservancy is looking for a Communications Director to lead our communications and marketing ...
08/13/2026

We're hiring! 👋 The Trail Conservancy is looking for a Communications Director to lead our communications and marketing strategy and help shape how Austin understands our mission, impact, partnerships, and vision for the Trail.

This is a senior-level role for an experienced communicator who can think strategically and execute thoughtfully—from media relations and organizational storytelling to digital communications, public issues, and team leadership.

📍 Austin, Texas | Hybrid
📩 Apply by Friday, September 4, 2026
👉 Learn more and apply through TTC's website: https://thetrailconservancy.org/about-ttc/work-with-the-trail/

08/11/2026

Passage, protection, and possibility 🌸

🎨 “All Boats Bloom” by Vy Ngo Vy Ngo
📍 Location: Auditorium Shores

Activate the space! Join artist Vy Ngo and The Trail Conservancy for a free performance at “All Boats Bloom”

📅 Sunday, Aug 30 | 10 AM
💃 Performances by choreographer Alexa Capareda and interdisciplinary artist Michael Anthony Garcia
💧 Complementary refreshments from Smartwater and Desnudo Coffee

👉 More info at the link in our bio!

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1920 E Riverside Drive, Suite A-120 PMB 223 Austin, TX 78741
Austin, TX
78763

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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