Seven years ago Bill Oliver had a vision to bring music, puppet shows, murals, interactive booths with games, art, environmental interaction, local wildlife, and youngsters together to create Mother Earth Day at the Springs.  This would be an "earth day" specifically for and about Barton Springs, Barton Creek, and this special watershed in and around Austin.

Friday, May 9, 2008, 9am-1pm
(Rain Date is May 16)

Zilker Park, directly across from Zilker Hillside Theater

Produced by Bill Oliver for Austin area schools!

Contact Bill Oliver at MrHabitat@aol.com
or phone 512.350.4110
for more information regarding the event.



Bill Oliver & the Otter Space Band

Turtles of Lady Bird Lake & Barton Creek

Splash! Into the Edwards Aquifer in the Splash! Exhibit

Barton Creek Clean-Up and Canoe Trip
(by and for E-Corp volunteers and Zilker Park Boat Rentals)

Nature Mural, Barton Creek Salamander puppets,
and other art activities.

Watershed and Aquifer Interactive Models

Maypoles, Hula Hoops, & Music!


Permaculture Display

All Solar! Powered by Austin Energy Solar Trailer

Turtles of Lady Bird Lake & Barton Creek

Barton Springs Puppet Show

TreeFolks’ Mascot "Barkley" Event



Concert by Bill Otter & The Otter Space Band

Songs and stories by Sue Young

Puppets and music from Purple Palace Puppets!

Presentations by
Austin Watershed Protection Department

Face Painting: Endangered species
of Barton Creek