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Austin Youth River Watch
P.O. Box 40351 Austin, TX 78704
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Who knew our river adventures would make such a sp

Who knew our river adventures would make such a splash on Spotify Wrapped? 🛶

Fall Programming Week 10! Immersed in the breatht

Fall Programming Week 10!

Immersed in the breathtaking beauty of the Creek Show this week alongside fellow River Watchers! Nature's canvas came alive with vibrant hues and mesmerizing installations, reminding us of the wonder that flows through our city. Thank you @waterloogreenway! 🪩🩵

Fall Programming Week 8! We had the incredible Er

Fall Programming Week 8!

We had the incredible Erin Cord,a fantastic friend and colleague from @batconservationinternational, join forces with the River Watchers last week. Their mission? To revitalize and spruce up the bat garden at our ecohouse! 🦇

Absolutely nailed it—total success! Together, we delved into planting fall vegetables and enriching our surroundings with Texas native plants, including the vibrant Fall Aster! 🍂💜

Cacao by the Creek is this Saturday!🍫💙 Join

Cacao by the Creek is this Saturday!🍫💙 Join us for a soul-rock and jazz-infused night with Akina Adderley and enjoy a chocolate tasting from Joaihu Chocolate. The event is free, but your donations support AYRW. Hope we you there!
RSVP using the link in our bio.

River Watchers were all fired up to make s’mores

River Watchers were all fired up to make s’mores last weekend. We had our first overnight at our Ecohouse and it was a success!! S’mores were eaten, campfire songs were sang, and memories were made! ⛺️

HUGE shoutout to @kg.motionandpictures for the fun time and amazing photos! ❤️‍🔥

Reserve your tickets today for Cacao by the Creek!

Reserve your tickets today for Cacao by the Creek!🍫💙 Join us for a soul-rock and jazz-infused night with @akinaadderley and enjoy a chocolate tasting from @joaihuchocolate. The event is free, but your donations support AYRW. See you there!
RSVP using the link in our bio!

Fall Programming Week 6! River watchers put on th

Fall Programming Week 6!

River watchers put on their waders and ventured through the Colorado River to collect water samples for E. coli testing! 🧪

Water quality testing with our River Watchers, but

Water quality testing with our River Watchers, but make it *aesthetic* ✨🧪

Thank you so so much @kg.motionandpictures for your time and photos!

Fall Programming Week 5! Diving deep into our pas

Fall Programming Week 5!

Diving deep into our passion for clean water! The River Watchers are back in action, making waves (figuratively, of course) as we test water quality in the heart of Austin's creeks. Together, we're ensuring our local ecosystem thrives, one test at a time! 🌊

Here’s a little glimpse of water quality testing

Here’s a little glimpse of water quality testing with our River watchers. 💧🧪

HUGE shoutout to @kg.motionandpictures for these amazing photos! More to come soon…

Join us for an evening at 'Cacao by the Creek' on

Join us for an evening at 'Cacao by the Creek' on Nov 18th, 4-7 PM! Indulge in chocolate, enjoy live music, and support AYRW. Admission is free, with a suggested $25 donation to support AYRW's initiatives. Let's celebrate community, sweet treats, and River Watch! 🍫💙

Get your tickets today using the link in our bio!

Fall Programming Week 4! River Watchers hit the c

Fall Programming Week 4!

River Watchers hit the creeks of Austin armed with trash bags and trash grabbers! They took on the challenge of cleaning up trash and conducting water quality tests for a better tomorrow.

Our river watchers are not just students but the environmental stewards of our future. Together, they're making a lasting impact on our community. Stay tuned for more updates and see how our students shape a greener, cleaner, and more sustainable Austin! 🌱🌊💚

Fall Programming Week 3! River watchers explored

Fall Programming Week 3!

River watchers explored some of Austin's parks this week! Keeping an eye on our waters, we checked the health of different places around Austin including McKinney Falls State Park and Bartholomew Park. We tested for dissolved oxygen, pH, nitrates, and conductivity in our local waters. 🧪💧

Fall Programming Week 1 & 2!! New and returning r

Fall Programming Week 1 & 2!!

New and returning river watchers have spent the last two weeks getting to know one another through community-building activities and even went on Nature ID Hikes with their coordinators! Last week, one of our co-executive directors, Fidel, gave an awesome presentation explaining who we are and what we do. Fun fact: He was a river watcher when he was in high school! We are so excited for the rest of the school year. 💙

At AYRW, we're all about looking out for each othe

At AYRW, we're all about looking out for each other. Our commitment to our local community drives us to keep you informed about the quality of our local waterways, including updates about toxic algae. Swipe through to learn more! 🧪

Last month, AYRW had an alumni bash to celebrate o

Last month, AYRW had an alumni bash to celebrate our former students and catch up! It was SO fun, we forgot to take photos... but we didn't forget the wonderful memories we made while in the program!! We are so proud of our alumni and can't wait to see what amazing things they continue to accomplish. ❤️

A special thanks to @zilkerparkboats for supplying kayaks for our former riverwatchers!!!

Summer Programming Recap 2023! This summer was a

Summer Programming Recap 2023!

This summer was a blast with our riverwatchers. We adventured near and far. From the local parks in Austin to the Gulf Coast of Texas, riverwatchers did it all this summer!

They learned about water quality, all about watersheds, and angler education.

The Texas summer was brutal, but we got to cool down in some really fun places. A special thanks to all of the organizations, community, and amazing staff that made this summer possible. Swipe through the photos to see all the fun in the sun we had! ☀️

Riverwatchers visited the largest bat colony in th

Riverwatchers visited the largest bat colony in the world! Thank you to Erin Cord from @batconservationinternational for providing us with food, and thank you to the staff at Bracken Cave for sharing fun facts about the bats! Here are a few that they shared:

🦇The cave is home to 20 million Mexican free-tailed bats!!
🦇It is the largest bat colony in the world.
🦇The bats take about 3-4 hours to leave the cave!

Students saw the bat tornado, spotted a few albino bats, and also saw a few hawks hunt the bats.

Shop for a Cause! We're thrilled to team up with @

Shop for a Cause! We're thrilled to team up with @naturaltribute to bring you an amazing opportunity to support Austin Youth River Watch while getting your hands on some awesome merch!

Head over to the Natural Tribute website and check out their exclusive collection of AYRW-inspired merchandise.

👉 Shop AYRW Merch using the link in our bio

RECAP: Our Gulf Coast Trip was a success! From exp

RECAP: Our Gulf Coast Trip was a success! From exploring coastal habitats to engaging in hands-on activities like fishing and water quality testing, our students made new memories, new friends and had a blast along the way! Thank you to all who donated and made this transformative experience possible! 💙🌊🐠

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