Join us for an evening of community and celebration as we mark 35 years of Austin Youth River Watch!
What started in the 1990s as a small effort to connect young people to their local waterways has grown into a community of students, alumni, families, staff, and partners working together to care for Austin’s creeks and rivers. This event is a chance to celebrate that shared work and the people who make it possible.
During the evening, we will gather for a special moment as the City of Austin presents an official proclamation declaring River Watch Day. We will also get to see the Colorado River at sunset during our guided evening hike along the Colorado River Trail, one of Austin’s hidden gems.
Sabor Mexicano will be on site with tacos available for purchase, and we will have free drinks from Maine Root Sodas and Bawi Agua Frescas. There will also be lawn games, music, and plenty of time to just hang out and enjoy being together.
This is an open house. Come by when you can, stay as long as you’d like, and bring your people. It’s all ages, and the more the merrier.
What to expect:
- City of Austin proclamation announcing River Watch Day
- Guided evening hike along the Colorado River Trail
- Tacos from Sabor Mexicano available for purchase
- Free drinks from Maine Root Sodas and Bawi Agua Frescas
- Lawn games and music
- 90s themed celebration - feel free to come in your favorite 90s outfit!
- Raffle with exciting prizes
We’ll also be hosting an online silent auction from May 9 through May 16 featuring:
- 2025 MLS All-Star Authentic Jersey
- Two night stay at Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa
- Two tickets to Jack Johnson at Germania Insurance Amphitheater on August 29, 2026
This event is free and open to all ages. If you’re able, donations are appreciated and help sustain year-round programming for students.
Whether you’ve been part of River Watch for years or are just getting to know us, we’d love to have you there.
