• Reducing energy costs
• Sequestering ~1.2 million tons of carbon per year
• Alleviating pollution

• Identifying, suppressing, and managing invasive species
• Maximizing the use of stormwater and reclaimed water for irrigation
• Designing future street, sidewalk, and utility design with vegetation in mind
• Encouraging planting in high-priority areas, which includes much of east Austin

How to take care of trees in your neighborhood

• Call Austin 3-1-1 to report concerns about sick or damaged trees
• See if your area is part of a Neighborhood Partnering Program, which connects residents to resources for making green space improvements or enhancing trails
• Volunteer with the Austin Parks Foundation, Keep Austin Beautiful, The Trail Conservancy, or TreeFolks
• Plant a tree on your own property

• Being Kind to the Earth: An Earth Day Storytime and Celebration | Monday, April 22 | 4:30-5:30 p.m. | Lake Travis Community Library, 1938 Lohmans Crossing, Austin | Free | This special edition “Yes, I Can!” event will offer interactive stories + activities for young learners that highlight the importance of being environmentally conscious.

• Donny Benét | Tuesday, April 23 | 7 p.m. | Mohawk Austin, 912 Red River St., Austin | $25 | The indie artist will be joined by OTNES on Mohawk’s outdoor stage.
• Ladies Night Comedy Showcase | Tuesday, April 23 | 7:30-10 p.m. | Shakespeare’s, 314 E. 6th St., Austin | $5-$10 | Laugh with some of the best in the local comedy scene at this all-women stand-up show.

• Spring Pressed Flower Stained Glass Workshop | Wednesday, April 24 | 6 p.m. | Sundazed Glass Studio, 729 Airport Blvd., Austin | $85 | Learn to foil, solder, and decorate a unique stained glass suncatcher at this two-hour workshop.
• Austin Design Cruise | Wednesday, April 24 | 6-8 p.m. | Capital Cruises, 208 Barton Springs Rd., Austin | $50 | Spend the sunset hours on Lady Bird Lake learning about Austin architecture from local experts.

• You Grill Girl! | Thursday, April 25 | 7-10 p.m. | Franklin BBQ, 900 E. 11th St., Austin | $90-$130 | This girl is on fire — sample your way through smoked and grilled bites cooked up by 20 of Austin’s most acclaimed female chefs while enjoying cocktails and music.

• Austin City Council approved a $23 million contract with Jay-Reese Contractors to build a new wishbone-shaped pedestrian bridge near the Longhorn Dam. Construction on the Longhorn Dam Bridge is currently slated to begin this winter and wrap up in 2026. (KXAN)

• Tesla announced a recall of ~4,000 Cybertrucks — made at east Austin’s Gigafactory — due to potential sticking of the accelerator pedal. Cybertruck owners will be able to receive replaced or repaired pedals for free. (KVUE)

• Red Ash is back open after closing in September due to an accidental fire. The popular Downtown Italian restaurant is now taking reservations. (Eater Austin)

• More than 600 new apartments appear to be in the works for north Austin, after Austin City Council approved zoning changes for two projects at 10911 Stonelake Blvd. and 13614 Metric Blvd. Combined, the two sites span nearly 20 acres. (Austin Business Journal)

• A $4.85 million ranch for sale in Boerne features a lazy river, 72 acres of Hill Country land, a putting green, and goat pasture. Check out photos of the over-the-top, on-the-market home.

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