Think Trees: An Ethnobotanical Tree Tour of the Trail

Come on out to the Think Trees Tour at the Roy and Ann Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail!

Event Details:

• Meeting Location: Festival Beach - Please look for TTC's orange tent on the lawn west of the Nash Hernandez Monument. 
• Parking:
  • Parking available at the Estacionamiento Edward Rendon
  • Street parking available on Chicon Street and Nash Hernandez Senior Rd
• What to Bring & Wear: 
  • Weather Appropriate Clothing
  • Sun Protection - Hats & Sunglasses
  • Filled Water Bottle
  • TTC will provide extra water & snacks for participants

On this one-of-a-kind tour, participants will discover more about the native and noteworthy trees and woody plants that live on and support the banks of Lady Bird Lake. On this guided walk, Rachel Caldwell Hill & Tree Ambassadors from Austin Climate Action and Resilience, will engage participants in how the original inhabitants of this region interacted with local trees and relied on their relationships with the land for food, medicine, livelihood, social life, and more. 

Perhaps you’ll walk away being inspired to connect with the natural world and your community in a new way. Check out the more trees on The Butler Trail (Link)

Think Trees: An Ethnobotanical Tree Tour of the Trail is presented as part of the City of Austin's Roots & Wings Festival. Learn more about the festival at RootsAndWingsFest.com