
CarbonBetter’s Sustainability Happy Hour
Hosted by CarbonBetter
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Looking to grow your climate network during #ATXClimateWeek?
We're excited to have partnered with Joon to invite you to CarbonBetter’s Sustainability Happy Hour🍸a welcoming space for sustainability professionals to connect with like-minded folks working on driving sustainability and spark new collaborations around climate action.
Whether you’re deep into decarbonization strategies or just beginning your sustainability journey, we’d love to meet and exchange ideas on how we can create real impact, together. We will have drinks and light snacks.
👏 Meet our Climate Services team:
Pankaj Mohan Singh Tanwar — Managing Director, Climate Services
Sayali Chaudhari — Consultant, Climate Services
Sathyanarayanan S — Consultant, Climate Services
📅 Wednesday, April 30 | 5 PM - 7 PM
📍 CarbonBetter HQ. Austin, Texas

Venues x Reuse Happy Hour
Hosted by Austin Reuse Coalition
Come mingle and meet other venue managers in town and hear firsthand stories from venues about their transition from disposables to reuse— reducing waste, cutting costs, and enhancing the patron experience. Learn how your venue can benefit from switching your drinkware to reuse, and if you qualify for a city rebate! Special thank you to Wanderlust Wine for sponsoring! This event is being hosted by the Austin Reuse Coalition. Learn more about the Coalition at atxreusecoalition.org

Kayak & SUP Lady Bird Lake Clean-Up
Join us on Thursday, May 1st at 5:30pm for a kayak cleanup on Lady Bird Lake🌎
Limited free kayak rentals are available. RSVP by filling out this form to reserve your free one-hour rental. After all spots are filled, you can still join the cleanup by renting a kayak/paddleboard from EpicSUP. View their rental rates here.
Itinerary:
5:30pm: Meet at EpicSUP, 2200 S Lakeshore Blvd, Austin, Texas 78741
Stretch and group introductions
Kayak lesson, if needed
6pm: Kayak and lake cleanup time!
7pm: Meet back at EpicSUP's dock for closing
Included:
Free kayak one-hour rental
Kayak lesson, if needed
Trash clean up equipment: trash grabber and trash bags
What to bring:
Comfortable clothes you don't mind getting wet
Sunscreen
Filled reusable water bottle
Excitement! ✨
See you on the water!
This event is hosted by Tania Roa and EpicSUP for Austin Climate Week (powered by Joon Community).

ATX Climate Week Awards Ceremony
HOSTED BY ATX CLIMATE WEEK
Join us by celebrating local community leaders and activists who are creating amazing change in Austin, TX, and beyond.
We are giving away 3 awards (Bus Babes, Community Leader, Environmental Advocate) to 3 amazing changemakers, as well as hosting a panel on youth climate action with amazing non-profit leaders.
Come enjoy happy hour & networking with complimentary drinks by our sponsors, Tito's Handmade Vodka and light bites with local climate changemakers making a difference in our community, while celebrating our amazing awardees.
Street Parking is free near Future Front Texas HQ (1900 E 12th St, Austin, TX 78702).
Please reach out if you have any questions! If you have any accessibility concerns we should be aware of, please reach out. We will try our best to accommodate.
OPTIONAL DONATION: We try to make our events accessible and free to everyone. If you are able to donate, we suggest donating to our 501(c)3 non-profit here. Folks who donate $10 or more will get our sticker sheets at the event!
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SPONSORS HERE:
Planted Society actively collaborates with city governments and small businesses, spearheading community-wide initiatives that incentivize and celebrate the adoption of pro-climate food choices. They have helped partner cities curb their climate impact in meaningful and lasting ways, preventing millions of pounds of greenhouse gas emissions through our Eat for Impact initiatives.
City of Austin's Office of Climate Action & Resilience: Their vision is to help Austin be a thriving, equitable, and ecologically resilient community. Their mission is to protect and improve Austin's quality of life now and for future generations by leading efforts to achieve:


Slow Fashion Vendor Market
Co-presented with Slow Fashion Festival
Presented in conjunction with HOST: Tenant of Culture, we are partnering with the team at Slow Fashion Festival to throw a Rooftop Slow Fashion vendor market! For this afternoon event, we’re bringing you all the hottest, most innovative and mindful designers in town.
Purchase an event ticket to get access to the exhibitions on view and then join us on the Moody Rooftop for complimentary spirited and non-alcoholic drinks to enjoy alongside a delicious spread of sustainable fashion. Bring your friends, meet your local designers, and go home with one-of-a-kind pieces. Museum Members, sign in with your Member ID to get 50% off tickets when reserving online or present your Membership at the door on the day of the event.
Stay tuned for the vendor lineup!

Intro to Composting
Want to compost but don’t know where to start? In this session, we’ll learn the basics of composting!
We’ll talk about different types of composting and options available in Austin, followed by a hands-on demo of what compost can look like and resources to get started.
This in-person class will be indoors and dirt-free.

Earth Healing Yoga
ATX Climate Week: Earth Healing Yoga with Festival Beach Food Forest, and Tania Roa
NO RSVP REQUIRED, JUST SHOW UP!


Climate & the Texas Legislature: Resiliency, Community, and Grit
Join the Sierra Club Lone Star Chapter for an energizing and informative ATX Climate Week event! We'll dive into how climate advocacy can shape the future of Texas policy - and why resiliency, community action, and sheer grit are more important than ever in the legislative process.
Whether you’re a seasoned advocate or just curious about how you can make an impact, this is a chance to connect with local climate leaders and get the inside scoop on the biggest challenges and opportunities facing Texas today.
After the presentation, we’ll continue the conversation over happy hour at Easy Tiger (Linc location) where folks will be welcome to purchase food and drinks. Meet new friends, network with advocates, and celebrate the power of community!
Can’t make it in person? No problem! The presentation portion will also be available live on Zoom.

Recess for Revolution
Hosted by Recess for Revolution
Recess for Revolution is a community resource hub dedicated to radical acts of resistance such as practicing mutual aid, skill-sharing, and civic engagement. Recess is facilitated by a diverse coalition of community organizers who are devoted to learning from and supporting local advocates, value-aligned organizations, and those directly impacted by oppressive systems.
As climate disasters intensify and political instability deepens, protecting our communities requires us to collectively take direct action. Through in-person gatherings, teach-ins, and online resources, our goal is to educate and empower allies within our community to take part in the transformative work that is building a resilient and liberated future for us all.
"Refuse to abandon vulnerable people. Build a rebellious culture of care." - Kelley Hayes,
3:00 - 5:00 PM Community Social Gathering
5:00 - 6:30 PM Teach-In: Insights on Working Alongside the Unhoused Community
6:30 - 7:00 PM Social Wrap Up
*Mask required at any point indoors*
SCHEDULE WITH ALL PARTICIPATING ORGS TO BE POSTED 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO RECESS.

Community Art Sunday
Hosted by Creative Action
Join us for the 10 Year Anniversary of Creative Action’s signature FREE family fun event:
Community Art Sunday
Celebrate the power of art! Connect with local artists and organizations through workshops, civic engagement and live performances! Cultivate community in our active learning experiences for all ages! Spend your Sunday afternoon at Creative Action for FREE food, snacks and beverages! Connect - Learn - Create!
Sponsored by:
CapMetro: Explore the newest electric bus mural wrap featuring the artwork created by students from Linder Elementary! Hop on the bus for storytime inside the ride!
H-E-B: Stay nourished with snacks & drinks from our neighbor!
Meanwhile Brewing: Adult beverages from our favorite local brew!
Live Performances by:
Bond Fusion Music
Glass Half Full Theatre
Blowcomotion
The Lee Lewis Campbell Elementary STEP TEAM
Creative Action's Heroes/Los Heroes Brave School Sho

Clothing Swap & Snack
Hosted by ATX Vegans & Fun City ATX
VEGAN MEETUP 11 - Clothing Swap & Snacks! 👚
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The April Meetup is coming up on Sunday the 27th at Thornton Road Studios in South Austin! 😁 1pm-4pm. Part of ATX Climate Week ♻️ 💪 We are celebrating sustainability by swapping gently used clothing and eating vegan snacks 😋 🧥 👟 So do a Spring Clean of your closet 🧹 and bring tops, bottoms, shoes, jackets, etc to share 🤝 This meetup is a SAFE SPACE, where anyone should feel welcome, whether you’re vegan, vegan friendly, vegetarian, on a health kick, do yoga, are open-minded, like to try new things, in search of friendship, etc.
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@atxvegans @funcityaustin and @atxclimateweek are bringing you this FUN and FREE event, all we ask is that you bring gently used clothing and a VEGAN snack to share 🌱 🥨 🥕to respect the space during the celebration 🥳 and ABIDE by our safe-space policies (check ATX Vegans’ Link in bio)🫡🚫 We will have ice-breakers and intros so everyone will leave with new friends.
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Parking is best on the street (Thornton Road) and then walk into studio M, which is almost all the way down the row of studios on the left side 👖 Save and share, invite your friends!

Disruptive by Design: Sustainable Fashion Workshop
Disruptive by Design:
Sustainable Fashion Workshop
GRAB TICKETS HERE: $50-$120
Use code SFF_ClimateWeek for 20% off
This workshop provides the strategies needed to effectively integrate sustainability from design, to help establish a sustainable & circular fashion future.
Participants will create their brand's/business' sustainability mission statement after identifying personal values (guided by the UN's SDGs), and
Use the Sustainable Fashion Cards to create action plan to integrate sustainability strategies in their products, collections, and/or businesses.
Ideal Target Audience: Fashion Designers, SME brands, Fashion Students, and anyone thinking of starting their fashion business.
Where this workshop has been conducted: Munich Fabric Start, Rio Fashion Week, Textile Exchange Conference, City of Austin, and other private clients.

Slow Fashion Festival Spring Show
Join Slow Fashion Festival’s Spring 2025 Fashion Show & Zine Release, with runway looks from 12 amazing slow fashion designers!
When: April 26th
Where: Propaganda HQ 625 Industrial Blvd, Austin, TX 78745
Doors Open @ 6pm
Show Starts 7:30pm
Prices on ticket will increase ($5 increase on standing and seated tickets) on April 12th or when Early Bird Tickets Sell Out.
All tickets come with 2 drink tickets, if you would like to upgrade, you may purchase a bar pass here. Please note, front row seats are not guaranteed. If you would like to guarantee a front row seat please see our Gold Level Ticket Tier here.

Mend in Public
Hosted by Shelby Orme & @wear_trash
Join us for a community mending circle and picnic as part of the first-ever ATX Climate Week — and in celebration of Mend in Public Day!

Climate Speed Friending
Hosted by Eat for Impact
Looking for friends who get it? Join us for a FREE, low-pressure way to connect with other Austin-area folks who care about the planet. Whether you're new to town, deep in the climate fight, or just dipping your toes into sustainability, this is your chance to find your people - or at least share space for a little while.
🗓 Saturday, April 26
🕑 2–4 PM (show up as early as 1:45 pm)
📍 Monkeywrench Books (110 North Loop)
Hosted by Planted Society as part of @atxclimateweek, we'll be sparking conversation, building community, and making environmental justice a little less lonely. We’ll keep it simple with short rounds of conversation around shared values - plant-based snacks and drinks will be provided!
You know where to RSVP - and if you don't, just drop a comment below and we'll point you in the right direction!

Kidical Mass ATX
Hosted by The Parents’ Climate Community
Kidical Mass, Sat, April 26th 9 am - noon @Marshall Middle School: A joyful, all-ages-and-abilities bike ride to advocate for kids' mobility and climate rights, hosted by The Parents' Climate Community, Ghisallo Cycling Initiative, and Yellow Bike Project. Post-ride party with giveaways, snacks, storytelling, and more!

Mushroom Garden Party with Cap City Mushrooms
Hosted by foodie + tina
Kick off Climate Week ATX with a special four course meal celebrating the culinary wonders of mushrooms. Guests can expect locally grown mushrooms from Cap City Mushrooms thoughtfully prepared by chef Spencer Brown of foodie + tina alongside produce grown just steps from your table.
Enjoy with an optional wine pairing or a la carte beverages.