Dec 31

Ducks in the Desert

Shoal Creek is a waterfowl wasteland. The creek is too narrow and the water is either nonexistent or too shallow. Wood ducks do nest in the cavities in old trees along the creek, but otherwise Shoal Creek is a duck desert. But, you can still see ducks in or near Shoal Creek, you just need visit the headwaters or its mouth.

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Dec 15

Help Us Plant 1,000 Trees

NATIVE TREE PLANTING ON SHOAL CREEK AT HABITAT RESTORATION SITE Calling all volunteers! Join the Shoal Creek Conservancy, Pease Park Conservancy and the City of Austin on Saturday, January 17, 2015 to plant 1,000 tree seedlings at the bamboo removal…Read More

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Dec 12

$4 Million Shoal Creek Improvement Project Approved by City Council

Big improvements are on their way! On December 11, 2014, the Austin City Council approved an over $4 million Shoal Creek improvement project. This project will close an existing gap in the Shoal Creek trail just south of the West 5th Street…Read More

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Dec 03

Second Year Goals Announced

October 1, 2014 marked the beginning of Shoal Creek Conservancy’s 2nd year. Thank you to all of our members and supporters that make our work possible! As we begin the new year, we are excited to share with the community the Conservancy’s goals…Read More

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Nov 03

Love Duncan Park? Share Your Thoughts!

With improvement plans on their way to Duncan Park, the City of Austin and the Shoal Creek Conservancy want to hear from you!

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