Friends of the Forest Foundation

04/29/2026

What truly makes Austin "weird?" Tomorrow at the LBJ Library you'll hear from a panel of long time Austinites as they discuss the topic.

Hear from one of our trustees, Les Carnes!

The City of Austin and its identity have evolved rapidly over the past 20 years, and the rate of growth brings challenges that implicate our collective culture.

07/15/2025

Tiny Talks is back, August 5th, for its 8th Volume! ❤️ Our President, Heather Hampton, will be one of the many amazing speakers at the event.

Hear about Eeyore's history, how the event has evolved, and how you can be a part of the magic. Tiny Talks is Austin’s quirkiest social event where 7-8 locals give short “show & tell” style presentations.

Tickets sell out fast! Use code speakerfandf for 10% off.

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02/21/2025

The Medical team could use some volunteers this year, I believe they have volunteer spots available for both certified and non certified volunteers:

eeyores.org/medics

04/19/2024

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Medical Volunteers Welcome! Eeyore’s birthday will be held in Austin, Texas on April 27th, 2024. We are very pleased that you have chosen to volunteer your time for a great cause and a great tradition. As medical volunteers, your talent and skill is a great asset. Every year over a thousand people...

11/20/2023

The Friends of the Forest Foundation puts on Austin's most famous annual city-wide event: Eeyore's Birthday Party.

Our basic premise: put on a safe, free, and fun all-ages event this year and make enough money to put on a safe, free, and fun all-ages event next year.

Shout out to our volunteers who gathered this weekend to write checks, stuff envelopes, lick stamps, and ship off this year's donations 📪

We can't wait to continue this tradition and see you at Eeyore's 59th Birthday Party {OFFICIAL}

09/05/2023

Eeyore's wouldn't be a party without the help of volunteers and conservation of the beautiful Pease Park.

05/05/2023

VOTE FOR US. VOTE FOR US

05/02/2023

Today, Austinities celebrated the Annual Eeyore's Birthday party event in Austin'sPease District Park.Eeyore's Birthday began in the 1960's when a group of U

05/01/2023

See photos from the 58th annual Eeyore's Birthday Party at Pease Park in Austin.

04/29/2023

This Saturday is the 58th anniversary of the party. To mark the occasion, K*T put down the turkey leg to bring you some little-known history about one of Austin's most popular festivals.

04/28/2023

Check out this great spotlight about Eeyore's and what it means for the community!

For nearly six decades, Eeyore's Birthday Party has served as a place where creative Austinites can get together and express themselves.