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Welcome to the Austin Pond Society.
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OMG, it’s already May. The 2017 Austin Pond & Garden tour is coming up quickly. The owners are spiffing up their gardens to welcome you and share their “Backyard Bliss”.
Make a weekend dedicated to pond touring. The north ponds are on Saturday June 3 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, the night pond from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm in Cedar Park and the south ponds on Sunday from 9:00 pm to 5:00 pm. A wonderful tour is planned, 20 amazing ponds. Many have never been on the tour before.
The official tour maps are now available. The maps show a logical flow but you can start at any pond and go in any order. Be sure to show your wristbands. For those who have purchased a discount wristband on line, you can pick up your wristband at any pond; just bring your Pay Pal receipt.
Wear sunscreen, drink plenty of water and take your time to explore these gardens. Be inspired to create your own Backyard Bliss.
To wet your water garden appetite, here are some pictures from this year’s crop of ponds but don’t stop there, the ponds are much more exciting in person.
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Click on the links in the Main Menu to see a larger version of each map.
North Ponds and Night Pond – June 3
South Ponds – June 4
Order your wristbands early and get a discount. Pick them up at any pond on the days of the tour.
For a link to the Official Pond Tour Program – click here
Pack a picnic basket and enjoy the tour. Bring plenty of water and sunscreen. See you on the tour!!!
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ZILKER PARK OFFICIALLY KICKS OFF 100TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
This is the main Zilker100 page that is live all year and will include updates.
100 years ago, the residents of Austin were given one of the best gifts of all time, the “Crown Jewel of Austin”. Due to the generosity of businessman and philanthropist Andrew Zilker, the citizens of Austin were given the land that is now known and loved as Zilker Park. Read More…
MEMBERSHIP MEETING DATES and OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST.
Pond Tour Highlights. A slideshow of our 2017 Austin Pond Society Pond Tour put together by Glen Hubenthal. The 2017 Tour is titled “Backyard Bliss”.
Monday – July 17
Austin Pond Society’s second annual Member Swap meet. Clean out your garages & sheds, Sell, Swap or Trade garden and pond items you may no longer want or need. Anything garden or pond related
Monday – August 15
Steve Lash from the Honeycomb Fish Farm. Steve is one of the new sponsors for this year and is located in Cedar Park.Come and learn about what to look for when you are choosing Koi & Goldfish.
Monday – September 18
TBA
Monday – October 16
TBA
Monday – November 20
Member Holiday/Christmas Party
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AUSTIN POND SOCIETY LIBRARY - CLICK ON THE IMAGE TO VIEW A LIST OF AVAILABLE LITERATURE..
There is now a list of available books about all aspects of ponds that we carry in our fairly extensive Library. You can check them out at the meeting for free. Our Librarian is Margaret Boeneke and you can reach her at librarian@austinpondsociety.org
Things are selling on the Marketplace. The Sanyo filter, Skimmer and Pond Net are sold as are the 3600 gph pump and the large waterfall filter. Currently, all that are left are the free water plants and the Koi Castle, Keep checking as new and different items are added on an ongoing basis.
Do you have any used pond or garden equipment laying around that you would like to sell, swap or give away?
The Austin Pond Society has a page on the website called “The Marketplace” where members and others that have pond equipment that they would like to sell, swap or giveaway, can post. You can even use it to advertise that you are looking for a particular piece of equipment like a pump or skimmer or if you are building a pond, a used liner or maybe carpet for the underlayment for example.
Upon completion of the form required to describe the objects, the articles will be posted on the website. They will sell quicker if you have pictures showing your articles. Please note: Any dealings that take place are between the seller and the buyer. Please read the full disclaimer posted on the Marketplace page. CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE FORM
The Austin Pond Society has invested in a new pond vacuum that is available for Members to rent. Use this link for details
Last chance with the plants before I re-cycle them on the trash heap. These are all FREE. All that are left are Taro’s and Lizard’s Tail. Contact the webmaster@austinpondsociety.org to make arrangements to come over and help yourself. Located in the Oak Hill area.
The Austin Pond Society held its February 2017 meeting at the usual place, the Zilker…
SPONSORS CORNER
You’re invited!
Fairy Garden Tea Party
Saturday, May 20 @ 10am
Dress for tea, wings are optional.
Bring a teacup for planting your mini garden, camera, sunscreen and a good attitude.
Activities for the morning include: a dragon egg hunt, a teacup mini garden workshop, magic wand decorating, spin art and a fairy garden demonstration with Emily Button. This is a family friendly, free event. Elves and Gnomes are welcome.
This is our only Fairy Tea Party in 2017! Don’t miss it!
Check back for rain delay information.
Parking is limited, carpooling is appreciated.
Save $5 on any Fairy Garden Purchase over $25 crop
The Big DayJune 3rd, 2017
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Pond Tour Wristbands
Have you purchased your Pond Tour wristbands yet? Use the SHOP link in the Main Menu
Austin Pond Society’s second annual Member Swap meet. Clean out your garages & sheds, Sell, Swap or Trade garden and pond items you may no longer want or need. Anything garden or pond related
Steve Lash from the Honeycomb Fish Farm. Steve is one of the new sponsors for this year and is located in Cedar Park.Come and learn about what to look for when you are choosing Koi & Goldfish. 
