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AUSTIN POND SOCIETY AUGUST MEETING August 17th @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm @ Zilker Botanical Gardens (Auditorium) Topic: Xeriscapes Without Rock Our featured speaker is Douglas Soltau from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and the topic is Xeriscapes Without Rock. He will share practical ideas for creating beautiful, water-wise landscapes that don’t rely on rock. While his professional background is in construction law, he has long been a dedicated supporter and advocate for the Wildflower Center’s ecological and environmental initiatives.Whether you’re planning a new pond, looking for inspiration, or simply want to learn more about the resources available to our ponding community, this evening is for you! We look forward to seeing you there! Refreshments provided Desserts to pass ~ graciously accepted! Join, renew membership or sponsor: Austin Pond Society - Join us
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InformationCome join us for our Monthly Meetings with great speakers, discussions and sharing at the Zilker Botanical Gardens Auditorium. We meet every third Monday of the month except December. See our calendar page for meetings and events. Feel free to post and share your pond photos & videos on our new group Facebook page or join the ponding, plant and fish conversations & discussions. | Join usThe cost of Membership is $40 for an Individual/family. To be a Sponsor, pay $200 before the end of February or $225 March 1st and later in the year. Learn More |
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The Austin Pond Society, established in 1991, is a nonprofit organization made up of more than 100 members dedicated to increasing awareness of water gardening and distributing information on pond construction, maintenance, water lilies, lotus, bog plants, goldfish and koi keeping.
In the past, proceeds from the annual pond and garden tour have benefited organizations such as:
Austin Police Operation Blue Santa
Austin Independent School District
Bastrop State Park
Dell Children’s Medical Center
Down Home Ranch
KLRU, Central Texas Gardener
Safe Place
Wright House
Zilker Botanical Gardens