The site of today's Pease District Park was part of the 365-acre Woodlawn homestead owned by former Texas Governor E. M. Pease and his wife, Lucadia. Although Governor Pease supported the Union during the Civil War, research has found that at least 37 individuals were directly enslaved or leased as enslaved labor by the Pease family. This tour recognizes and shares some of the stories of a few of these people.

Please register to attend using the form below and indicate which date you will attend. 

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In honor of Martin Luther King Day, Pease Park Conservancy is hosting a donation drive for the Austin community! Stop by to drop off non-perishable food items as well as diapers and period products. Donations will be delivered to the Micah 6 food pantry and the Austin Diaper Bank.

Read on to learn about what to donate and volunteer opportunities.

Pease Park Conservancy is excited to partner with Austin Bat Cave for the Stories on the Go series! During this iteration, participants will be able to collect and swap books, visit the Bat Bus, and experience a unique performance.

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This event is free, open to the public, and fun for all ages.

Stories on the Go is supported by the City of Austin Creative Arts. All of Pease Park Conservancy’s children’s programming events are supported by H-E-B!

Travis Audubon and Pease Park Conservancy are teaming up to bring birding to Pease Park!

Join Chris Gunter and Nicole Netherton for a morning of birding at Pease Park! We will have binoculars for anyone who needs to borrow a pair.

REGISTER HERE

Thank you to H-E-B for supporting all of our educational programming events!

Pease Park Conservancy is excited to partner with Austin Bat Cave for the Stories on the Go series! During this event, children will write stories with autumnal themes that can be shared around campfires, living room floors, and anywhere with a group. Participants will also have the opportunity to visit the Bat Bus, score FREE books, and create unique zines!

REGISTER HERE

This event is free, open to the public, and fun for all ages.

Stories on the Go is supported by the City of Austin Creative Arts. All of Pease Park Conservancy’s children’s programming events are supported by H-E-B!

Travis Audubon and Pease Park Conservancy are teaming up to bring birding to Pease Park!

Join Chris Gunter and Nicole Netherton for a morning of birding at Pease Park! We will have binoculars for anyone who needs to borrow a pair.

REGISTER HERE

Thank you to H-E-B for supporting all of our educational programming events!

Pease Park Conservancy is excited to partner with Dr. Curtis Eckerman for another field moth study in celebration of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Texas Pollinator Bioblitz!

Stop by to learn about some of the species found within Pease Park and help collect citizen science by taking pictures on iNaturalist.

This event is free, open to the public, and fun for all ages.

REGISTER HERE

Thank you to H-E-B for supporting all of our children’s programming events!

Travis Audubon and Pease Park Conservancy are teaming up to bring birding to Pease Park!

Join Chris Gunter and Nicole Netherton for a morning of birding at Pease Park! We will have binoculars for anyone who needs to borrow a pair.

REGISTER HERE

Thank you to H-E-B for supporting all of our educational programming events!

Travis Audubon and Pease Park Conservancy are teaming up to bring birding to Pease Park! Join Chris Gunter and Nicole Netherton for a morning of birding at Pease Park! We will have binoculars for anyone who needs to borrow a pair.

REGISTER HERE

Thank you to H-E-B for supporting all of our educational programming events!

The Refugee Collective and Pease Park Conservancy are teaming up to offer a Mindful Mending workshop at the Tudor Cottage and Terrace!

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Wrap up Pride Month at Pride Picnic in Pease Park! Pease Park Conservancy and Future Front Texas come together once again to bring you a market of 30 local vendors, fun activities for all ages, and the opportunity to picnic on the great lawn with a loving and welcoming community!

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Join Pease Park Conservancy for a guided walk through Kingsbury Commons and learn about the forest ecosystem in the area.

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During this walk, you can expect to learn about the unique geology of the land, the kinds of species found in this habitat type, the challenges these habitats might face, and more. We will meet at the front end of Kingsbury Commons, to the right of the Picnic Table area, and make our way throughout the park.

Please note: This tour will require a walk of about a half mile and some of this will be on uneven terrain.

Thank you to H-E-B for supporting all of PPC’s educational programming events!

Travis Audubon and Pease Park Conservancy are teaming up to bring birding to Pease Park!

Join Chris Gunter and Nicole Netherton for a morning of birding at Pease Park! We will have binoculars for anyone who needs to borrow a pair.

REGISTER HERE

Thank you to H-E-B for supporting all of our educational programming events!

Pease Park Conservancy is excited to partner with Dr. Curtis Eckerman for another field moth study!

Stop by to learn about some of the species found within Pease Park and help collect citizen science. This event is free and open to the public.

REGISTER HERE

Thank you to H-E-B for supporting all of our children’s programming events!

Pease Park Conservancy and Future Front Texas are teaming up for Squirrel Fest once again!

Join us for Rise!—an evening celebrating Austin’s Black freedom communities. The event features an excerpt from the film Rise, followed by a panel discussion exploring the rich history of these communities, the importance of fostering unity, and stories from their descendants.

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RISE is presented by Pease Park Conservancy, Art Is Cool, and SPACES. It is supported by the City of Austin Heritage Tourism Division

Join Pease Park Conservancy for a guided walk through Kingsbury Commons and learn about the forest ecosystem in the area.

REGISTER HERE

During this walk, you can expect to learn about the unique geology of the land, the kinds of species found in this habitat type, the challenges these habitats might face, and more. We will meet at the front end of Kingsbury Commons, to the right of the Picnic Table area, and make our way throughout the park.

Please note: This tour will require a walk of about a half mile and some of this will be on uneven terrain.

Thank you to H-E-B for supporting all of our educational programming events!

Pease Park Conservancy is excited to partner with Dr. Curtis Eckerman for another field moth study!

Stop by to learn about some of the species found within Pease Park and help collect citizen science. This event is free and open to the public.

REGISTER HERE

Thank you to H-E-B for supporting all of our children’s programming events!

Travis Audubon and Pease Park Conservancy are teaming up to bring birding to Pease Park!

Join Chris Gunter and Nicole Netherton for a morning of birding at Pease Park during the spring migration period!

REGISTER HERE

Thank you to H-E-B for supporting all of our educational programming events!

Travis Audubon and Pease Park Conservancy are teaming up to bring birding to Pease Park!

Join Chris Gunter and Nicole Netherton for a morning of birding at Pease Park!

REGISTER HERE

Thank you to H-E-B for supporting all of our educational programming events!

Travis Audubon and Pease Park Conservancy are teaming up to bring birding to Pease Park!

Join Chris Gunter and Nicole Netherton for a morning of birding at Pease Park!

REGISTER HERE

Thank you to H-E-B for supporting all of our educational programming events!

In honor of Martin Luther King Day, Pease Park Conservancy is hosting a donation drive for the Austin community! Bring nonperishable food items, period products, and diapers to be donated to a local food pantry and to Austin Diaper Bank to the Kingsbury Commons Picnic Tables between 12pm and 5pm. Thank you!

❄️ WEATHER UPDATE: Due to the cold weather we will be collecting donations at the Tudor Cottage and Terrace. Please drive up the hill, park at the striped “Event Designated Parking” spots, and PPC Staff/volunteers will collect your donation.

Travis Audubon and Pease Park Conservancy are teaming up to bring birding to Pease Park!

Join Chris Gunter and Nicole Netherton for a morning of birding at Pease Park during the spring migration period!

REGISTER HERE

Thank you to H-E-B for supporting all of our educational programming events!

Travis Audubon and Pease Park Conservancy are teaming up to bring birding to Pease Park!

Join Chris Gunter and Nicole Netherton for a morning of birding at Pease Park during the spring migration period!

REGISTER HERE

Thank you to H-E-B for supporting all of our educational programming events!

Travis Audubon and Pease Park Conservancy are teaming up to bring birding to Pease Park!

Join Chris Gunter and Nicole Netherton for a morning of birding at Pease Park during the spring migration period!

REGISTER HERE

Thank you to H-E-B for supporting all of our educational programming events!

Pease Park Conservancy is excited to partner with Dr. Curtis Eckerman for another field moth study in the park! Stop by to learn about some of the species found within Pease Park and help collect citizen science in honor of the Texas Pollinator BioBlitz!

REGISTER HERE

Thank you to H-E-B for supporting all of our educational programming events!

Wrap up Pride Month at Pride Picnic in Pease Park! Pease Park Conservancy and Future Front Texas come together once again to bring you a market of 30 local vendors, fun activities for all ages, and the opportunity to picnic on the great lawn with a loving and welcoming community!

LEARN MORE

Freedom + Juneteenth will take place on Saturday, June 8th!

• Engage in a panel, Curating Community: Nurturing Black Joy and Business Growth in Austin, featuring experts sharing insights on Black community curation and businesses.

• Dance to the beats of our live DJ.

• Check out live art by a local artist.

• Enjoy a dance performance by Ballet Afrique.

• Explore Black-owned vendors selling a variety of unique goods.

REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS FULL

Thank you to H-E-B for supporting all of our educational programming events!

Join FIN Program Coordinator and Forest Therapy Guide, Jo Joly, for a morning of forest bathing and nature connection at Pease Park! We will meet at the Amphitheater just next to the park restrooms and embark on various invitations throughout the morning.

Our friends from Keep Austin Beautiful will table throughout the event and offer their expertise on vermicompost and trash with interactive games.

Forest Bathing is a practice encouraging individuals to spend time outdoors and in nature. The name itself comes from the 1980’s Japanese ecotherapy practice known as Shinrin-Yoku. It is an immersive sensory experience that allows you to take in the natural sights and sounds of the natural world.

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Have you been wondering what kind of tree is growing in your yard? Maybe you want to learn a fun new skill? Well, you're in luck, because the Central Texas Seed Savers and TreeFolks are coming to Pease Park to lead a Tree ID lesson to help you learn a little more about what's growing around you!

Folks of all ages can learn about the key characteristics that help differentiate one tree from another, and apply those skills afterward to help keep our urban ecosystem diverse and resilient.

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Thank you to H-E-B for supporting all of our educational programming events!