Skip to Main Content

Origins of a Green Identity: Austin's Conservation Pioneers

Special | 56m 56sVideo has Closed Captions

Explores Austin’s challenges from 1950-1970 to create a City with nature at its core.

Origins of a Green Identity: Austin's Conservation Pioneers is a 57-minute documentary film. Narrated by Austin novelist, Sarah Bird, the film explores Austin’s early efforts to preserve Barton Springs and Barton Creek, and ultimately to develop a city with publicly-accessible green spaces along Austin’s waterways.

12/29/2020 | Expired 12/30/2022

Problems playing video?   | Closed Captioning Feedback

Report a Problem

Before you submit an error, please consult our Video Help page.

Problems playing video?   | Closed Captioning Feedback

Report a Problem

Before you submit an error, please consult our Video Help page.

Austin PBS Presents is a local public television program presented by Austin PBS

Origins of a Green Identity: Austin's Conservation Pioneers

Special | 56m 56sVideo has Closed Captions

Origins of a Green Identity: Austin's Conservation Pioneers is a 57-minute documentary film. Narrated by Austin novelist, Sarah Bird, the film explores Austin’s early efforts to preserve Barton Springs and Barton Creek, and ultimately to develop a city with publicly-accessible green spaces along Austin’s waterways.

12/29/2020 | Expired 12/30/2022

Problems playing video?   | Closed Captioning Feedback

Report a Problem

Before you submit an error, please consult our Video Help page.

How to Watch Austin PBS Presents

Austin PBS Presents is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Tablet, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, and Vizio.

Support for PBS provided by:

Austin PBS Presents is a local public television program presented by Austin PBS

or

By creating an account, you acknowledge that PBS may share your information with our member stations and our respective service providers, and that you have read and understand the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

Discover More from PBS

Watch Without WOSU Passport

  • Watch new specials and currently airing PBS shows
  • Enjoy Live TV from WOSU

Watch MORE with WOSU Passport

Donate $5 per month or $60 per year and:

  • Get extended access to past seasons of PBS shows
  • Stream early releases of new series
  • Binge watch your favorite PBS shows

Your donation goes to your local station!

Get Passport

Are you sure you want to remove null from My List?