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.
Read MoreVegetative Trash Trap Forms at the Mouth of Shoal Creek
The city traps trash at the mouth of Shoal Creek, in theory, to keep it out of Lady Bird Lake and in a spot where it is easier to collect. But a native aquatic plant, recently established in the area, is doing most of the work for the city, for better or for worse.
Read MoreA Peaceful Kingdom: Erika Huddleston’s Shoal Creek
This summer we were lucky enough to host our own artist in residence, Erika Huddleston. See how her work turned out and the messages she was able to convey.
Read MoreShedding Light on The Drake Bridge
Illuminating the history of, and bringing better visibility (literally) to, Austin’s high profile Drake Bridge.
Read MoreButterfly Magnets
Butterflies add a splash of animated color to our lives in ways that birds and other insects can’t. They are easily approached and studied. And, with a little effort, butterflies can be attracted to our yards for both our enjoyment and the betterment of the ecosystem.
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