May is Mental Health Awareness Month. After celebrating Earth and all of its wonder, we are left thinking about the way our planet’s health and our individual wellbeing are intrinsically connected.
While we are living through climate change it is important for our longevity to maintain our mental wellbeing as we continue to work towards creating a healthier planet.
Whether you find solace in spending time outdoors, or peace in giving back to a community resource, our greenspaces provide us with much more than meets the eye. Time and time again, we are reminded of the many mental, physical, and cognitive health benefits our environment provides.
No matter your motivation, we invite you to join one of our recurring Pease Corps Volunteer Events this Mental Health Awareness month as we steward wellness through our natural spaces.
May volunteer opportunities
Park, Plants & People in Kingsbury
Volunteer alongside Pease Park Conservancy's Native Horticulture Coordinator and learn about native plant care in Pease Park while building community!
Open to individuals 13+
Garden Care Saturday in Kingsbury
Join the Conservancy's Park Operations Team and help keep Kingsbury Commons clean and healthy for all to enjoy. Projects vary, but could include weeding, mulching, planting, watering, litter pick-up and more!
Children welcome with adult supervision
Operations Sunday in Kingsbury
Join the Conservancy's Park Operations Team and help keep Kingsbury Commons clean and healthy for all to enjoy. Projects vary, but could include weeding, mulching, planting, watering, litter pick-up and more!
Children welcome with adult supervision
Litter Pick-Up Monday in Kingsbury
Start your week with a relaxing self-paced walk through Kingsbury Commons and help the Conservancy collect litter left from the weekend.
Children welcome with adult supervision
Tree Care Tuesday in Live Oak
Help our Conservation and Park Operations Teams care for developing trees by ensuring they stay hydrated during the intense Texas summer.
Open to individuals 13+
Thirsty Thursday (Various Places)
Help our Conservation and Park Operations Teams care for developing trees by ensuring they stay hydrated during the intense Texas summer.
Open to individuals 13+
Flow Friday in Kingsbury
Help our Conservation and Park Operations Teams care for developing trees by ensuring they stay hydrated during the intense Texas summer.
Open to individuals 13+
In Case You Missed It
Diving Into Mental Health Awareness Month
For many of us, May is one of the most hectic months of the year. It brings finals, deadlines, gatherings, and transitions. Taking care of your mental health can fall by the wayside when you have a lot going on; but without some intentional self-care, our health, relationships, and productivity can suffer.
A Beacon of Moth Lights by Dr. Curtis Eckerman
Dr. Curtis Eckerman, Department Chair of Biology at Austin Community College, is a friend of Pease Park and an expert in moths. Each semester he leads his students in moth studies in Kingsbury Commons and wishes to share this passion with others.
As our featured April blogpost in our series (Conversations in Conservation), he has given us a sneak peek into the magic of mothing.
Support Austin’s First & Oldest Park
A donation today is a future gift to the generations to come
Pease Park Conservancy celebrates the diverse ecology and history that make Austin’s first public park valuable and unique. We work to restore, enhance and maintain this 84-acre public green space for the sustainable use and enjoyment of all.
Consider donating today to support Austin’s first and oldest park for generations to come!
Featured Wellness Programming
Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month Outside
