Welcome to theAustin Pond Society |
Who we are
Our organization is composed of people from all walks of life and all ages who are interested in backyard ponds and related items: fountains, waterfalls, koi, goldfish, plants and all of the things that it takes to create a little bit of paradise in your own backyard. This organization of water gardening enthusiasts meets at the Zilker Botanical Garden Clubhouse in Austin at 6:30 on the third Monday of each month, every month except December. We normally have a light snack and drinks available. We also have speakers, special member events, volunteer opportunities and parties throughout the year. Feel free to come to our meetings; we'd love to meet you and help answer any water gardening, ponding or fish questions you may have! |
Upcoming Events / MEETIngs/UPDATES
AUSTIN POND SOCIETY AUGUST MEETING! August 18th, 2025 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm @ Zilker Botanical Gardens (Auditorium),2220 Barton Springs Road Special Guest Speaker, Valerie Bugh, "Aquatic Insects & Other Arthropods of Ponds & Streams" Valerie is a local naturalist specializing in the arthropods of the Austin area, with interests in taxonomy and photography. She runs the Fauna Project at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and is author of pocket guides to "Butterflies of Central Texas," "Spiders of Texas" and "Unusual Insects of Texas!! Refreshments & snacks available Salads & Desserts to pass ~ graciously accepted! Join, renew membership or sponsor: Austin Pond Society - Join us Refreshments & snacks available
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InformationCome join us for our Monthly Meetings with great speakers, discussions and sharing at the Zilker Botanical Gardens Auditorium. We meet every third Monday of the month except December. See our calendar page for meetings and events. Feel free to post and share your pond photos & videos on our new group Facebook page or join the ponding, plant and fish conversations & discussions. | Join usThe cost of Membership is $30 for an Individual/family. To be a Sponsor, pay $200 before the end of February or $225 March 1st and later in the year. Learn More |
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The Austin Pond Society, established in 1991, is a nonprofit organization made up of more than 100 members dedicated to increasing awareness of water gardening and distributing information on pond construction, maintenance, water lilies, lotus, bog plants, goldfish and koi keeping.
In the past, proceeds from the annual pond and garden tour have benefited organizations such as:
Austin Police Operation Blue Santa
Austin Independent School District
Bastrop State Park
Dell Children’s Medical Center
Down Home Ranch
KLRU, Central Texas Gardener
Safe Place
Wright House
Zilker Botanical Gardens