Have you seen the really big dragonflies?

Like their giant ancestors from a prehistoric era, these brightly colored Odonates will glide along Shoal Creek in Pease Park through April of 2024. Enter the Dragonfly, previously exhibited in Waller Creek as a part of Waterloo Greenway’s Creek Show in 2022, draws our attention to some of the creatures that need the complex riparian ecosystem that the creek provides. Scaled down, you might have even seen a Flame Skimmer or Blue Dasher in similar bright colors along the creek on a summer day.

We value the importance of being mindful with gift-giving, especially during the holiday season. By supporting local businesses, creating handmade gifts, or donating to causes that hold a special place in our hearts we can make a positive impact in our community. To make things easier for you, we've put together a gift guide that features a variety of local businesses and organizations that you can support. We hope that this guide will help make your gift-giving experience more meaningful and enjoyable!

With the support and curiosity of groups and individuals, Pease Park continues to thrive as an urban greenspace for all. It is our commitment and privilege to sustain Austin’s first and oldest park alongside the very people who cherish the ecosystem.

It’s with great honor and importance that Pease Park Conservancy fulfills its role in preserving this 84 acres of green space. We foster Pease Park for the sustainable use and enjoyment of all by working collaboratively with city departments, community groups, and partner organizations on conservation efforts at the park.

Environmental learning is a core value of the Conservancy. Our field trip program is part of our commitment to encourage the next generation of Austinites to steward our natural areas and green spaces.

With a new academic year, we wanted to take a second to talk about renaming our field trip program from the Ecologist School to the Peasecology School, while giving you a glimpse into what the year has in store.

Welcome to Nicole Netherton, who will join Pease Park Conservancy as the new Chief Executive Officer starting on Monday, November 6! Nicole’s background is in nonprofit management for environmental conservation organizations, and she was most recently the Executive Director for Travis Audubon, a position she held for five and a half years.

You might remember, Pease Park Conservancy and the Tejemos Foundation are exploring the possibility of a public art donation to the City of Austin in Pease Park: a Thomas Dambo Troll. We have heard from nearly 1,500 people through our survey and 85% of those who have responded are in support of the Thomas Dambo Troll being installed in Pease Park. We have learned a lot and we want to provide you with an update.

Thomas Dambo Troll in Pease Park

Pease Park Conservancy is exploring the feasibility of a public artwork donation from the Tejemos Foundation and the Conservancy to the City of Austin. The proposed artwork is a Thomas Dambo troll sculpture made from recycled and reused wood that would be commissioned and installed in Pease Park in early 2024. Please read through our FAQs here before completing the survey attached below.

Thank you for providing your input on this idea through this very brief survey.

Learn more about the Pease Park Conservancy partners and Future Front Market vendors who will be bringing the fun to Pride Picnic on Sunday, June 25! We can’t wait to celebrate spring with you all!

2022 was a year of rapid growth at Pease Park Conservancy. In the areas of Operations and Maintenance, Conservation, and Programming, we made great strides toward creating a green space that is beautiful, well-maintained, and welcoming to all.

Please read our 2022 Impact Report to learn more about all that was accomplished by our Pease Park Conservancy team last year.

From Pease Corps volunteer opportunities to petitions and more, read on to check out all the ways you can get involved with Pease Park Conservancy this May to support this special place!

Learn more about the Pease Park Conservancy partners and Future Front Market vendors who will be bringing the fun to Squirrel Fest on Saturday, April 15! We can’t wait to celebrate spring with you all!