Participation Enriches the Community
Does everyone remember why and how Austin EcoNetwork came into being?
Why: Because there was and is a strong need to increase collaboration and communication between organizations & individuals- to grow Austin's environmental community.
How: Brandi started the Austin EcoNetwork listserv 6 years ago and is now working with her staff and volunteers on the website so there can be MORE communication tools to facilitate collaboration.
What you can do: Participate!!! Remember that the Network exists because of and for the Austin community. Increasing your participation (blogging, commenting, posting events, becoming a partner, volunteering) will ultimately enrich the Network's community and resultingly Austin's broader community!
Facilitate discussion, increase vibrancy of opinions: When you agree or disagree with a blog post, login and comment on it. Don't just send an email to our staff, let your opinion be heard throughout the Austin EcoNetwork community. Be an advocate: If you like what we do and want us to keep doing it, inform your network of acquaintances , co-workers, family, & friends. Austin EcoNetwork empowers citizens, in fact our newest blogger, and very own, Christa French puts it into words very nicely here: Amateur Environmentalist
The EcoNetwork is in existence for the good of Austin's environment. Please login and comment on blogs, write emails to our staff to share feedback and ideas. A plethora of opportunities are available, one of which is crucial in our development of a comprehensive EcoDirectory.
We made progress at our data entry parties this weekend, but still have more to go so if anyone can find some time this week to stop by and help just give us a buzz. Please contact Brandi@AustinEcoNetwork.com or 512-939-9776 and let us know if you have a block of time when you can help out.
Job Posts
| Organization | Position Title |
| Austin EcoNetwork | Interns: Databases, Programming, Grassroots Marketing, Graphics, Citizen Gardener Coordinator |
Featured Blogs
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| ChristaFrench | Amateur Environmentalist |
| Greening Families | Business Review: The Common Thread |
| About Energy | |
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| Chris Searles | Observations from the Town Hall meeting |
| Donna Hoffman | Register to Roll Beyond Coal! Sat Oct 31 1:00 PM City Hall |
| About Water | ||
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| ChristaFrench |
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7 Day Calendar: 9/29 to 10/06
Tuesday, 09/29/2009
Texas Green Network September Meeting
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Wednesday, 09/30/2009
Austin Farmers' Market at The Triangle
4:00pm - 8:00pm
Slow Food Austin Happy Hour
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Thursday, 10/01/2009
Shades of Green RADIO Hour
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Friday, 10/02/2009
nothing yet....
Saturday, 10/03/2009
Austin Farmers' Market
8:00am - 12:00pm
Sunday, 10/04/2009
nothing yet....
Monday, 10/05/2009
Show Support for Clean Energy & Green Jobs!
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Tuesday, 10/06/2009
Austin Sierra Club monthly program
7:00pm
Worker Ownership in the Green Economy: A talk by Omar Freilla, founder of Green Worker Cooperatives in the South Bronx
7:00pm - 9:00pm