Nature in the City - Austin Blog

The Texas Ebony Tree is a member of the legume family, displaying waxy green leaves that defy drought conditions and high temperatures with ease.

If you've spent a summer in Central Texas, you may have noticed something special ripening in backyards, parks, and community gardens: figs! These sweet, soft fruits are one of the hidden gems of our region.

Hi, my name is Jalina Adams. I am 16 years old, and I’m a Youth Forest Council Intern.

Hi! My name is Katherine Abel and I’m a senior at Vandegrift High School.

As spring unfolds in Central Texas, a golden-orange fruit begins ripening on trees across the region.

In Austin, we love our trees and want to do what's best for them.

Have you ever heard of a wonderful tree called the Mexican Buckeye?

The 6th annual Roots & Wings Festival, which kicks off October 18 and runs through November 5, 2023, is a three-week celebration of Austin’s urban forest and the pollinators, plants and animals who call it home.

The City of Austin acquired geospatial data showing what tree canopy looked like from above in late summer of 2022.