Colorado River Alliance

*POSTPONED* Community Creek Cleanup at Onion Creek
2026-01-31 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Onion Creek Metro Park, 7004 Onion Creek Drive, Austin, TX, 78744, United States
Due to predicted freezing temperatures on Saturday, we’ve decided to postpone our Community Creek Cleanup for this Saturday, January 31st.
Keep an eye out for the future cleanup date!
Stay warm!

CRA Open House | Spring 2026
2026-02-20 11:00 - 13:00 | Wilkerson Center for Colorado River Education, 3625 Lake Austin Blvd, Austin, TX, 78703, United States
Please join us for the Spring Open House—a casual, come-and-go, behind-the-scenes tour of the Alliance’s YES! (Youth Environmental Stewardship) programs. See these programs in action and step inside the award-winning Mobile River for a memorable experience.
RSVP here
Parking: Free parking is available at LCRA’s Redbud Center.
What to expect: This come-and-go open house includes a behind-the-scenes tour of the Alliance’s flagship programs, including Wilkerson Center for Colorado River Education field trips and the Mobile River. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes for walking throughout the Wilkerson Center. Light refreshments and coffee will be provided.

River Resilience Speaker Series: What’s in the Lake?
2026-02-25 11:30 - 13:00 | Hyatt Regency Austin, 208 Barton Springs Rd., Austin, TX, 78704, United States
This spring’s luncheon will explore the flora growing in Lake Austin and Lady Bird Lake—from native aquatic plants to invasive species. Join us for a presentation by Casey Williams, aquatic ecologist and aquatic plant expert at BIO-WEST, Inc., to learn about aquatic plants in our Colorado River through Austin. This is a great event for people new to Austin, people who spend time on the lake, runners curious about what they see while running on the Butler Trail, or anyone who wants to learn more about the plants growing in the Lakes.
RSVP here

The Mobile River @ UT Austin STEM Girl Day
2026-02-28 10:00 - 16:00 | UT Austin
The Mobile River is making a stop at UT Austin’s STEM Girl Day on February 28, 2026!

The Mobile River @ McKinney Roughs
2026-03-21 10:00 - 18:00 | McKinney Roughs, 1884 State Highway 71 West, Cedar Creek, TX, 78612, United States
The Mobile River is making a stop at McKinney Roughs on March 21, 2026!

The Mobile River @ Touch-a-Truck (Kingsland)
2026-03-28 11:00 - 14:00 | Kingsland Community Center, 3451 Rose Hill Dr., Kingsland, TX, 78639, United States
The Mobile River is making a stop at the Touch-A-Truck event benefitting the Boys and Girls Club of the Highland Lakes on March 28, 2026!

The Mobile River @ ManorPalooza
2026-05-01 | East Manor Development No. 1, 15317 US Hwy 290 E., Manor, TX, 78653, United States
The Mobile River is making a stop at ManorPalooza on May 1, 2026! Time TBD.
ManorPalooza is a vibrant, family-friendly festival that celebrates the heart and spirit of Manor and its community. This exciting event features a variety of activities for all ages, including fun games, arts & crafts, delicious food trucks, local vendors, live music performances, carnival rides, photo booths, and much more. Whether you’re looking to enjoy great entertainment, discover local talent, or simply spend quality time with your family, ManorPalooza offers something for everyone. Join us for a day of fun, laughter, and community pride!

CRA Open House | Fall 2026
2026-11-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Wilkerson Center for Colorado River Education, 3625 Lake Austin Blvd, Austin, TX, 78703, United States
Please join us for the Fall Open House—a casual, come-and-go, behind-the-scenes tour of the Alliance’s YES! (Youth Environmental Stewardship) programs. See these programs in action and step inside the award-winning Mobile River for a memorable experience.
Parking: Free parking is available at LCRA’s Redbud Center.
What to expect: This come-and-go open house includes a behind-the-scenes tour of the Alliance’s flagship programs, including Wilkerson Center for Colorado River Education field trips and the Mobile River. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes for walking throughout the Wilkerson Center. Light breakfast refreshments and coffee will be provided.

River Society Creek Cleanup
2026-12-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Onion Creek Metro Park, 7004 Onion Creek Drive, Austin, TX, 78744, United States
Join the River Society for a community creek cleanup in Onion Creek Metropolitan Park! We need volunteers of all ages to help remove trash from in and around Onion Creek—an area with significant impact on the Texas Colorado River and our drinking water.
Reserve your spot now and help keep our local freshwater sources healthy and clean for generations to come!
Let us know you’re coming!
