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Join a Backyard Bird Count on April 15
Here from the quasi-confinement of my Allandale home in Central Austin, I’ve been noticing the birds lately. One reason? Less traffic hum means I actually hear nature. I woke up a 5 a.m. and instead of the buzz of traffic on nearby MoPac, I listened to a chorus of...

I sheltered in place last night (and tested some gear) with a backyard campout
I can’t get to the backcountry right now, so I pitched a tent in my Allandale backyard in Central Austin last night instead. I didn’t do it just because I’d rather sleep in a tent than on high thread-count sheets in a fancy hotel, although that’s true. It gave me a...

Austin-based SPIbelt making non-medical grade face masks during virus outbreak
Austin-based SPIbelt, which makes waist belts with pockets to carry keys and other small items, is shifting gears to produce non-medical grade face masks during the novel coronavirus outbreak. The masks will be black, not polka-dotted. SPIbelt is making...

Austin BCycle offers free passes during shelter in place order
Austin BCycle, that fleet of sturdy, bright red and white bikes with big metal baskets, will continue to roll through the city during the current shelter in place order. The city of Austin has deemed the bike-share system essential, and is providing anyone who needs...