Terrible. I requested a simple art handler's job and after…read moreweeks of requesting a call I was finally able to talk to Kirk, the owner, who asked for an inspection visit to the site. The inspection took place and they confirmed the job and gave me an appointed time and date. I travelled internationally to oversee this and asked them for a second inspection to confirm the job could be done. They came for the second inspection and once again, in person, confirmed the installation. Then, 24 hours before, they cancelled claiming absurd and presumptuous liability fears. No apologies, but quite the opposite; a conceited and smug attitude about their cancellation. Terrible experience.

Amazing courteous, efficient, and professional service. Installers were lovely people who gave…read moregreat advice when asked, and assurance when needed. I will use this company for life. I highly recommend.

Corporate Art Smart is the premier residential and Corporate Fine Art curation and consulting…read morecompany in Texas! They are exceptional at what they do. They helped me completely transform my office with the addition of three original pieces of art; making the space more sophisticated, welcoming, beautiful and unforgettable to my clients. Deborah and Ericka were easy to work with and made the whole process so simple. They are truly a wonderful company!!

Future front was established in 2016 and they've got an amazing space next to & (sorta inside) The…read moreLittle Gay Shop. In other words, enter The Little Gay Shop from the street (and buy stuff!!) and from there you enter Future Front internally. The art space has a simple concept, it provides a welcoming area for all. They host events, classes, workshops, art shows, markets, etc. The gallery is open to the public every Friday from noon to 6 pm. Weekend hours depend on events. The gallery has incredible works on display prominently promoting LGBTQ+ artists. Support local. Shop local. Support local artists. Support LGBTQIA community. Trans Lives Matter. Love is Love. Ally.

I attended a yoga class that was being hosted at Future Front. To access the studio, you'll have…read morewalk through The Little Gay Shop (seriously, that's the name of the shop). Otherwise, you'll be staring inside frantically wondering how to get in. If you're not LGBTQIA+ friendly, gtfo. Future Front and the Little Gay Shop are about inclusivity. Inside Future Front, you'll find beautiful artwork and pieces from local artists. The space is small but versatile, and can be rented out by vendors for different events and pop-ups. For those curious, you can visit the space on Thursdays and Fridays during normal business hours.

These people are great! They partner to give away free trees. I took advantage of this about 3-4…read moreyears ago, and by now the trees are huge! They were delivered as healthy saplings, most about 10-12" tall. Now both of the Mexican Sycamores are as tall as my house. The Pomegranate tree started to produce fruit this year and the Goldenball leadtree has tons of bees and yellow floofy balls. I am not sure what options they have now as far as varieties, but they had a lot when I ordered. They use a map on google to let you know how many trees they can deliver. They delivered at the promised date and put the trees on my driveway by the garagedoor. They have sapling days as well as the drop off service, link here: https://www.treefolks.org/get-a-tree/ You can also volunteer quite often. PS lots of care and watering needs to be done for a few years in the hot summers.

This past weekend, I did my first volunteer event with TreeFolks, and it was so much fun, I can't…read morewait to come back. You don't have to know anything about planting trees - just show up ready to work for 2-3 hours. If you like being outdoors, meeting some plant-loving neighbors, and getting a great workout while getting a little dirty, you'll love it, too! TreeFolks is a nonprofit org operating since 1989 to support planting trees all over Central Texas and educating the community on why trees are so great (i.e., oxygen-makers, erosion-preventers, shade-givers, habitat-formers, and more). From October through March (almost every Saturday & some Fridays), they team up with the City of Austin to host events where volunteers plant thousands of hardy, native tree seedlings that do not require irrigation throughout the city, from creeksides to parks. When wildfires and floods strike (like recent events in Bastrop and Blanco), they organize to replant the damaged forests. They even give away free trees at different times throughout the year so you can plant them in your own yard. Find where they'll be next and sign up here: http://www.treefolks.org/events/. I found the "Ready, Set, Plant!" event I attended recently at Gracywoods Park to be very well organized and welcoming for a new volunteer. There were several groups of diverse backgrounds and ages there to help, some from schools and Scouts, some corporate teams, and several individual neighbors from the area. The check-in tent offered coffee and snacks, plus the promise of a free t-shirt and bumper sticker as thanks after our shift was complete. We had been instructed in advance to wear closed-toed shoes and clothing appropriate for getting dirty and being in the weeds. Upon arrival, we were given work gloves and hard hats to wear onsite, plus a quick demonstration of how to use the tools we'd chosen and how to effectively plant the seedlings we'd be rehoming today. My tool of choice was the bright orange dibbler, a heavy & sharp spade-like instrument perfect for slamming into the earth to make space for a sapling's root ball AND working out any stress one may have over the past year of politics (or perhaps that was just me?). I thoroughly enjoyed putting all of my pent up aggression into giving new life to around 30 baby trees :-) Our group of around 50 amateur arborist volunteers planted 1250 tiny trees over the span of 2.5 hours, of which about 10% would be expected to survive (pretty good, when you consider that these creekside trees get no further intervention after planting). I'm excited to watch how they grow now each time I jog past that area on the Walnut Creek Greenbelt.

Oh, we love this place! My daughter has been doing camps at TAP since the summer before she started…read more1st grade. She sooooo looks forward to it! Such a great place for kids to build confidence, and have a blast while doing it. We'll see you guys at the Circle C camp in July! Florinda....... you ROCK, lady! Thanks for all of your help over these past few years. Your excitement and positive energy about the TAP program helps make it what it is!

Let me tell you, no one loves Barton Springs more than Bill Bunch. And Bill Bunch is the driving…read moreforce behind SOS. Of course, there are other incredibly driven people on the board and volunteering and donating money. But Bill has dedicated his entire life to this cause. He is a force to be reckoned with. Yes, you may not agree with the legalistic approach of the organization or the man. They do try to educate people as well, but have chosen to use their finite resources in very strategic ways. It's kind of like the Dutch boy with his finger in the hole of the wall of the dam. I forget the exact story and maybe that's not the best analogy - but suffice it to say it has worked in some ways, and in some ways not. The best thing you can do if you want to learn about the natural environment in Austin is to go to Barton Springs and then check out SOS's web site and then go to the exhibit on the other side of the pool's entryway that will demonstrate how the Edward's Aquifer works and why fertilizing your grass (among other things) could be contributing to the choking algae blooms that constantly threaten the Springs. And learn about the history of the springs - going back to Native American times and then to the Anglo settlers and to the early part of the last century, before air conditioning, where the entire community (well, eventually - whites were the only ones allowed until the 60s I think) came to cool off. Then look around and realize that the entire community still congregates here, maybe moreso than ever. And it needs your help more than ever.

A superior organization. the history of the local area (Austin Texas) watershed protections is…read morebenevolently intertwined with Save Our Springs alliance. Recommended for sure.

Amazing organization is 100% free for Austin youth. This six-year-long program serves young people…read morefrom economically disadvantaged communities. They encourage leadership through outdoor adventure. This non-profit has changed many, many lives!

This program really let down my son and we are now picking up the pieces. Explore Austin does not…read morecommunicate with the parents when a child is experiencing challenges, even over months at a time. My middle schooler was experiencing challenges over a series of months, which I was not told about. He was then kicked out of the program without any warning or chance to work to improve. He is devastated. Sadly, Explore Austin does not live up to the mission boldly stated on their website. Parents and donors should be wary that this is happening.

The small 1 acre cemetery is located just off Decker Lane which is an extension of Harris branch…read moreRoad. It is relatively easy to find and accessible. This well manicured cemetery has both old and new graves within its perimeter, the newest grave being from 2021. It is a site that is recognized by the Texas historical commission and there is a posting of all the graves listed here. Many of the graves here or of Swedish descent and apparently there was a church at this location until it was torn down decades ago. This location was originally called Decker Swedish evangelical free church and cemetery until it's name change in 1952. Only about 2/3 of the area consists of graves with 1/3 still available for future burials. This is a nice picturesque place surrounded by undeveloped land and a cow pasture at the rear. The photos below tell the rest of the story.