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The Year of the Plushy!
What a year our toy buyer Audrey has had! The world of plush toys has exploded with so many new, exciting and unexpected choices. Yes, we do have traditional Teddy Bears and Tigers who are ready to be a child's new best friend. And we also have surprising choices like Axolotls, Cacti, or a bowl of Ramen for a child or the child at heart that may have a different vision for a beloved toy.
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Posted on Nov 22, 2024 by Whole Earth
What is Banff?
Whole Earth has hosted the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour in Austin for seventeen years! If you haven't had a chance to attend in the past, we hope you'll join us in 2025 for a fun-filled day of films featuring mountain culture and heart-pounding adventure.
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Posted on Nov 22, 2024 by Whole Earth
A Tradition of Giving Back
Whole Earth Provision Co. has been giving back to our community and beyond for over 50 years. We've sponsored events and fundraisers in all of our cities. The generosity of our customers through the years has been truly inspiring and has helped to make life better for generations of Texans. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
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Posted on Nov 19, 2024 by Whole Earth
New Toy and Kids' Book Drive 2024
For the 13th year, Whole Earth Provision Co. is sponsoring the New Toy and Kids’ Book Drive. We’ve been collecting new toys and books for children who, through no fault of their own, might not receive gifts for the holidays. Your generosity has provided children in Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio with presents to brighten their day. The charitable organizations that distribute the gifts are very grateful for the donations.
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Posted on Nov 7, 2024 by Whole Earth
Travel Like a Pro with ExO!
Do you travel like a pro? If so, when you pack, you probably include a few pairs of ExOfficio underwear in your bag. Travelers know that having comfortable underwear that can be washed out in the sink at night and is ready to go the next day saves space and helps them to travel light.
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Posted on Nov 6, 2024 by Whole Earth
Merrell Gives Back to the Texas Land Conservancy in 2024
Whole Earth is excited to announce that Merrell, for the sixth year, has stepped up to sponsor a giveback event for the Texas Land Conservancy! From Friday, November 1st through Wednesday, November 20th, when you purchase a pair of adult Merrell shoes, regular or sale price, at Whole Earth Provision Co., Merrell will donate $10 to the Texas Land Conservancy!
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Posted on Oct 24, 2024 by Whole Earth
Explore Something New - Upgrade Your S'mores!
Have you noticed something new at your fall campfires? S'mores have a new look! They now come in both sweet and savory and the list of potential ingredients has greatly expanded.
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Posted on Oct 16, 2024 by Whole Earth
Hiking and Camping with Dogs
We love hiking and camping with our friends and family, and that includes our canine family members as well. Whenever we decide to hike or head out for a camping trip, we plan ahead. We’ll research trails and campgrounds, make lists of the gear and food we’ll need, and have alternative plans in case of bad weather or other unforeseen events. We use the same process when we bring the pup along on our outdoor adventures.
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Posted on Oct 7, 2024 by Whole Earth
Join Us at Patagonia Film Night and Support Austin Sunshine Camps!
Bring your camp chairs and outdoor blankets for an evening of Patagonia films under the stars. And in keeping with tradition for a Patagonia - Whole Earth Film Night, there will be philanthropic FUN in support of the Austin Sunshine Camps!
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Posted on Oct 6, 2024 by Whole Earth
Explore Something New at Thunder Horse Outfitters
Fall is finally here which means it’s time to get outside and soak up the crisp weather and beautiful Texas scenery. What better way to do that than from a new perspective; horseback!
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Posted on Sep 30, 2024 by Whole Earth
Celebrate Austin's Legacy Businesses in October!
Preservation Austin has created a fun program to encourage firsthand experience of classic Austin businesses. Starting October 1st, you can pick up your free Legacy Business Month Passport at our Whole Earth store at 1014 North Lamar.
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Posted on Sep 29, 2024 by Whole Earth
Fall Festival Checklist!
Fall Festival season is here at last! Austin City Limits, Oktoberfest and the Renaissance Festival, to name only a few, will be opening their gates once again in the coming days. Here are some suggestions to help make the festival one to remember, for all the right reasons.
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Posted on Sep 23, 2024 by Whole Earth
The Austin Oboz Trail Experience 2024
While we're waiting for cooler weather to set in, we have a suggestion for those of you who live in the Austin area and can't wait to get back on the trail this fall. Sign up for the Oboz Trail Experience! Register in September and hike in October.
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Posted on Aug 28, 2024 by Whole Earth
Put to the test in the Bob Marshall Wilderness!
A group of Latino Outdoors Program Coordinators took part in a Community Science Project in the mountains of Montana. They volunteered for a research project that collected DNA samples from streams in the Bob Marshall Wilderness. During the trip they backpacked up to 10 miles a day in the remote wilderness. What they weren't expecting was constant rain.
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Posted on Aug 25, 2024 by Whole Earth
Everyday Carry for Back to School
School is looming on the horizon. Whether you're heading back in a week or two or after Labor Day, this could be a good time to assess how your pack and other items you use on a daily basis are holding up. Is anything worn out and in need of replacement? Are there new items you would like to add to your Every Day Carry? And even if your school days are in the rearview mirror, consider EDC for work and any changes you might like to make.
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Posted on Jul 12, 2024 by Whole Earth
Keep Cool Outdoors in Summer Heat!
The summer heat dome has arrived in Texas a bit early this year. Our hearts go out to everyone to the north and east who had to keep company with it last week. At least we're more-or-less prepared for it here. The return of the heat dome sent us off to liberate some of our hot weather gear from the closet, and we thought we'd share some of these items with you in case you're looking for ways to cope.
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Posted on Jun 26, 2024 by Whole Earth
Supporting Life Outdoors and Our Texas State Parks
From its earliest days, Whole Earth Provision Co. has encouraged everyone to enjoy life outdoors. Our founders spent their youth exploring, camping, and traveling. From the borderlands of Texas and California, the Sierra Nevada, and time spent living north of the border in Canada, they experienced firsthand the joys of time spent in nature, the discovery of new places, and sharing adventures with friends. Their zest for living permeated the culture of Whole Earth and helped to make us the company we are today.
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Posted on Jun 13, 2024 by Whole Earth
From Denton to Damascus - An Appalachian Trail Days Weekend
Like many of us, I have had a romantic fascination with the Appalachian Trail since I first picked up A Walk in The Woods over 20 years ago. Bill Bryson’s tale of exploring this great American wilderness has lit a fire in the lives of many potential hikers, challenging us to get out there and embrace the outdoors.
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Posted on Jun 3, 2024 by Whole Earth
Try Something New - Foraging!
Our Try Something New for this summer is Foraging! Just by virtue of being alive, you have had ancestors who successfully foraged many thousands of years ago. And in more recent times, foraging has been a way to find food in lean times or for us today to add some variety to our everyday meals.
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Posted on May 29, 2024 by Whole Earth
We're Having a Party! You're Invited!
We're celebrating the launch of our new Texas mural at our Central Austin Whole Earth store. The party is on Saturday, June 8th from 10am to 2pm. There'll be photo opportunities, prize drawings, Maudie's chips and queso and drinks, Whole Earth swag, and thanks to HAAM, live music!
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Posted on May 28, 2024 by Whole Earth
Upgrades for Earth Day 2024
Earth Day, the 54th, is almost here! While our love for the planet is stronger than ever, the problems facing us today are in some ways quite different from those of 1970. Climate change and the explosion of plastic and other waste were on the radar then, but top today's list. We have a few suggestions for everyday eco-upgrades that can help us make a difference now.
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Posted on Apr 3, 2024 by Whole Earth
Founder Girls Movie Night in Austin!
Join Black Outside Inc and Whole Earth on April 8th at 6pm at our store at 1014 North Lamar for a screening and discussion of the film "Founder Girls." The film traces the history of Camp Founder Girls in San Antonio back to its origin in 1924.
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Posted on Mar 20, 2024 by Whole Earth
Totality is Coming Soon to Texas!
April 8th is the big day for the total solar eclipse in Texas, and folks are coming from all over the country for the experience. This rare event won't be seen here in Texas again until 2044.
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Posted on Mar 15, 2024 by Whole Earth
Our 2024 Fiesta Medal benefits Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation!
Our 2024 Fiesta Medal benefits Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation, an organization that has been saving lives since 1977 - 47 years! The medal itself highlights an armadillo and the iconic smokestacks at our Alamo Quarry Market store. This year's Fiesta medal is $25, and you'll find them exclusively at our San Antonio store. Supplies are limited so don't wait to add it to your collection!
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Posted on Feb 1, 2024 by Whole Earth
