Nerd Nite Austin 157: The Delights of Nature

Thursday, April 25th, 7:30pm at Barrel O’ Fun and on Twitch

April is almost over, which means it’s time for Nerd Nite Austin’s April show!

 

“Tomato Gardening! Everything You Need To Know” by Austin Davenport

We’ll review growing practices, varieties, culinary tips, and so much more! This talk is centered for “black thumbs” to seasoned veterans and anyone in between.

Austin, from Austin, is a long time gardener and farm nerd in the central Texas scene. Through volunteer farming and engaging in outreach he actively pursues ways to improve the local food system with the aim of cultivating community. He also offers services including home consultation and installs, lecture based or hands on workshops, or community event coordination efforts.

“More Green Time, Less Screen Time” by Sarah Nielsen, M.Ed., NBC-HWC

Direct exposure to nature has been proven to be extremely beneficial for our physical and emotional wellbeing. As a result, calls for the public to balance out their Screen Time with Green Time have been increasing, but it’s worth noting that we can know nature is good for us, and still find it challenging to put it into practice. By creating new behaviors around refocusing our attention, we can reconnect with nature in technology-free ways, leading to sustainable habits around getting more green time, less screen time, and improved wellbeing.

Dr. Molly Roy is the Performing Arts Librarian at UT Austin. She is a performance scholar-artist, eduSarah Nielsen specializes in facilitating experiences in nature that enhance physical and emotional wellbeing. She holds a Masters in Health Education, and is both a Board Certified Health & Well-being Coach and a registered ParkRx provider. Sarah operates her private practice out of Austin, TX, and is a regular volunteer at Este Garden.

We have a new venue!


the bar inside the
Alamo Drafthouse Mueller

  • Shows are the last Thursday of every month at 7:30pm.
  • The Barrel opens at 4pm. The show is free, so arrive early to get a good seat.
  • They have a full bar including beers on tap and a great food menu.
  • There’s parking in the garage behind the Alamo Mueller along McBee street. Barrel O’ Fun will validate parking for up to 4 hours. Simply bring your ticket with you to the bar.
  • The Barrel O’ Fun website has menus, map and more.