Like to get dirty, work hard, and have fun? Then join us for trail maintenance, invasive plant removal, revegetation, erosion control, and other land management projects on the second Saturday of each month.  Date: 2nd Saturday of every month, February 9th Time:  8:30am-12:00pmLocation:  Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve, 805 N. Capitol of TX Hwy (West Austin-78746)  Contact:  For more details, email hike@wildbasin.org or call 512-327-7622, ext 17.Note: Wear hiking boots or sturdy shoes and long pants with a long-sleeved shirt; bring bottled water and gloves, plus a day/fanny pack to carry personal items. You need your hands free! Dress for the weather: hat & sunscreen for solar protection; raincoat/light jacket if it's chilly or raining lightly. We don't go out in thunderstorm conditions.Website: www.wildbasin.org

Red Bud Isle Sand Bagging02/09/2008 Friends of Red Bud Isle are having a workday this Saturday the 9th from 9am – 1pm to fill and stack sandbags in preparation for the shoreline erosion and dog water access improvement project to be done later this month by Environmental Corps.  They would like to do this work now rather than as originally anticipated later this month because we can take advantage of the lowered water levels.  LCRA is scheduled to refill the lake to normal levels starting this weekend, but it will take a few days to rise to the work area.  Work will entail filling large sand bags and stacking them along the shoreline.   You do not have to be a hulk to participate, as filling sand bags is part of the work, which requires little more than basic shovel talent. Date: February 9th    Time: 9am-1pmLocation: Red Bud Isle Park, 3401 Red Bud Trail, Austin TxParking:  Parking lot at entranceContact:  Bern Abplanalp at berna@austin.rr.com to volunteer.Note: Bring work gloves and sturdy shoes.  We will be working on the far end of the park at a water access point.  Follow either nature trail to the end of the island and look for the people playing with sand. 

   The Greenbelt Guardians are planning another work day on the Barton Creek greenbelt on Saturday, February 9, from 9:00 – 1:00. We will be working on two different trails: Gus Fruh trail, at 2642 Barton Hills Drive, and Homedale trail, at 2010 Homedale Drive.   For those interested in trail repair and maintenance, please come help at the Gus Fruh trail. We will be resurfacing eroded portions of the switchback trail with a new, longer-lasting surface consisting of granite mixed with a polymer hardening agent. We will need  lots of strong hands and backs to haul the materials down the trail and spread, grade, and pack it. We anticipate this new surface will last many years without rutting or eroding. Come prepared with work shoes and gloves, and if you have a wheelbarrow to share, we need extra ones. Otherwise, we provide all of the work tools.   For those interested in invasive species removal and revegetation planting and seeding, we need your help at the Homedale trail. We will also be removing some old barbed wire fencing that snakes through our newly Ligustrum-cleared area. The wire is a remnant of Texas ranch history, there so long that it is growing through the middle of a large tree. Bring your  work gloves and wear work shoes for scrambling in vine-tangled areas. We will provide all of the other tools and supplies.   Please RSVP so we can be properly prepared. When you RSVP, indicate which trail you want to work on. There will be sign-in tables at both trail heads, and team leaders to provide guidance. Let’s all think “clear and sunny” for the work day!  IF we have a rainy, cold day on February 9, our back-up work day will be Saturday, February 16. We look forward to working with you.   Date: February 9, 2008 Time:  9am-1pm Location:  2642 Barton Hills Drive & 2010 Homedale Drive (Central Austin – 78704) Contact:  Glee Ingram – Greenbelt Guardian Coordinator, gleeful@earthlink.net 

Garden @ Mayfield02/09/2008Enjoy beautiful Mayfield park and help keep the gardens in tip-top shape.  Bring a trowel, garden gloves, and clippers if you have them.  Date: February 9th    Time: 10amLocation: Mayfield Park & Preserve, 3505 West 35th Street (West Austin- 78703)Contact:  Contact Barbara Watt at 477-6031 or prskid3@aol.com if you have any questions. 

Prune Plants/Cleanup Neighborhood Green02/10/2008 Bruning Green is a neighbor-maintained green space that was established in 2001 and has been developed into a beautiful little public space with a butterfly bed, path, stone seating walls, and bench. It is very precious to the neighborhood and needs regular maintenance to keep it in top condition.  Please bring work gloves, a pitchfork if you have one, and bottled water for yourself. Contact keeper@northfieldna.org to sign up for one of the work days Date: February 10th    Time:  4pm-5pmLocation:  Bruning Green @ 52nd, Evans, and Bruning Avenue (N. Central Austin - 78751)Parking:  along neighborhood streets, please be courteous of neighbors and do not block drivewaysContact:  keeper@northfieldna.org to volunteerNote:  Please bring work gloves, a pitchfork if you have one, and bottled water for yourself. 

Black-capped Vireo Habitat Maintenance (juniper lopping)02/16/2008 The endangered black-capped vireo does not like juniper encroaching into its habitat, so we will remove them (the juniper, not the birds) with loppers and handsaws.  For more information and/or to volunteer, contact daniel.dietz@ci.austin.tx.us or call 263-6443. Date: Saturday, February 16th Time:  9am-12:30pmLocation:  Cortana tract, near the intersection of RR 620 and FM 2222.  Directions will be sent upon registration.Contact: daniel.dietz@ci.austin.tx.us or call 263-6443 

Plant 45 Trees02/16/2008 Come help Tree Folks plant 45 trees at Stacey Park and Mabel Davis Park!  Planting will start at Stacey.  Trees, tools and refreshments will be provided.  All you need to bring is yourself (and maybe some friends?) in comfortable clothes and, especially, closed-toe shoes.  Please arrive in time to be signed in by 9:00AM.  Send questions or RSVP to admin@treefolks.org. Date: February 16thTime: 9am-noonLocation: Stacey Park, 700 East Live Oak Street (Central Austin – 78704)Contact:  admin@treefolks.org 

St. John Neighborhood Clean-Up02/16/2008  POSTPONED due to weather forecast, information on the new date will be posted as soon as it is available The St. John Neighborhood in east Austin has been working hard to clean-up over the past three years by sponsoring quarterly neighborhood clean-ups. The neighborhood has many low-income and elderly residents, and a group effort really helps! On Feb. 16, the neighborhood association will be focusing on our newly adopted St. John's Avenue, as well as Buttermilk Creek behind Pickle Elementary and some hot spots along the side streets. Come join us at 10 am and then stick around for a neighborhood block party from 12:30 to 3 pm. Both the clean-up and party are very kid friendly . . . Pickle Elementary will be working with parents along Buttermilk Creek. If you have a gas-powered trimmer or rake, bring them along. Date: Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008 - POSTPONEDTime:  10 am - 12 pm with block party from 12:30-3 pmLocation:  St. John Community Center, 7500 Blessing Ave., (NE Austin - 78752) Parking:  Plenty of parkingContact:  aweeks@austin.rr.com    512-653-4935Note: Please let Allen Weeks know if you have a group of volunteers coming so that they can plan for food. Thanks! 

Slaughter Creek Trail Building02/17/2008 Hosted by the Austin Ridge Riders Mountain Bike Club (This Event Is Eligible For Pay Dirt Hours).  The proposed target date for completing and opening the Slaughter Creek Trail is March /April 2008, so come on out and lend a hand.   Date: Sunday, February 17th Time:  9am-1:00pmLocation:  9901 Camp Ben McCullough Rd. (aka: FM1826) at Slaughter Creek, (SW Austin-78737) What to Bring: sturdy shoes or boots, sun block, bug repellent, work gloves, eye protection, WATER, & food (i.e., energy bars and/or sandwich).  Directions:

• From Austin, go to the Y in Oak Hill.  Continue west on Hwy 290 and turn left onto  Camp Ben McCullough Rd./FM1826 (third traffic light after the Y). Drive approximately 2 miles, cross the low water bridge over Slaughter Creek and the property/gate entrance will be on your left.  Drive up the driveway to the parking lot.
• From Circle C and other areas in South Austin, take Slaughter Lane to Camp Ben McCullough Rd./FM1826. Turn left on Camp Ben/1826. Drive approximately 1 mile. Cross the low water bridge over Slaughter Creek and the property/gate entrance will be on your left.  Drive up the driveway to the parking lot.

Contact: Britt Jones at bikejones2426@yahoo.com or call 512-423-0889

Plant Rescue02/21/2008  The pond at the nature center is getting a new liner and there are lots of plants that need to be relocated to other sites. Plants will be stored at the Austin Biodiversity Greenhouse for future spring plantings. Some plants will go to the Zilker Botanical Gardens and others will be transplanted on the nature center grounds and used to restore the nature preserves. This rescue will earn the city 5 points towards National Wildlife Federation's Community Wildlife Habitat certification!  Please register by Wednesday, February 20th.   Date: Thursday, February 21st Time: 2pm-5pm Location: Austin Nature and Science Center, 301 Nature Center Drive (Central Austin – 78746)Parking:  under Mo Pac Bridge on Stratford Drive Contact:  alice.nance@ci.austin.tx.us or 512-327-8181 ext. 29 (Please register by Wednesday, February 20th)Useful Info:  http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/parks/wildlifehabitat.htm 

Invasive Plant Removal02/22/2008 We will be pulling and cutting down invasive plant species in a remote area of Bull Creek Preserve.  Rough terrain, but a beautiful area..plus there will be a historical re-enactment.   For more information and/or to volunteer, contact daniel.dietz@ci.austin.tx.us or call 263-6443. Date: Friday, February 22nd  Time:  9am-1:00pmLocation:  Bull Creek Preserve, near the entrance at the northern end of Jester Blvd.  Directions will be sent upon registration.Contact: daniel.dietz@ci.austin.tx.us or call 263-6443 

   Warbler Workday02/23/2008Rescheduled from 2/16/08 due to weather, please email the project leader so if the project is postponed again she can let you know. Help with trail repair and definition in certain spots, cutting some brush, and blocking some of the "renegade" trails. Volunteers are also need to clean up some of the crossings in preparation for Spring rains. Please put it on your calendar now and e-mail Kristy at kcarpenter@austin.rr.com if you are planning to attend. Tools and water will be provided, but you should bring your own work gloves.  Meet in the parking area at 9:00am and divide and conquer! Date: February 23rdTime: 9am-1pmLocation: Turkey Creek at Emma Long Park, 1600 City Park Road (West Austin - 78730)Contact:  kcarpenter@austin.rr.com 

Slaughter Creek Trail Building02/23/2008 Hosted by the Austin Ridge Riders Mountain Bike Club (This Event Is Eligible For Pay Dirt Hours).  The proposed target date for completing and opening the Slaughter Creek Trail is March /April 2008, so come on out and lend a hand.   Date: Saturday, February 23rd  Time:  9am-1:00pmLocation:  9901 Camp Ben McCullough Rd. (aka: FM1826) at Slaughter Creek, (SW Austin-78737) What to Bring: sturdy shoes or boots, sun block, bug repellent, work gloves, eye protection, WATER, & food (i.e., energy bars and/or sandwich).  Directions:

• From Austin, go to the Y in Oak Hill.  Continue west on Hwy 290 and turn left onto  Camp Ben McCullough Rd./FM1826 (third traffic light after the Y). Drive approximately 2 miles, cross the low water bridge over Slaughter Creek and the property/gate entrance will be on your left.  Drive up the driveway to the parking lot.
• From Circle C and other areas in South Austin, take Slaughter Lane to Camp Ben McCullough Rd./FM1826. Turn left on Camp Ben/1826. Drive approximately 1 mile. Cross the low water bridge over Slaughter Creek and the property/gate entrance will be on your left.  Drive up the driveway to the parking lot.

Contact: Britt Jones at bikejones2426@yahoo.com or call 512-423-0889

 Ecological Literacy Workday02/23/2008     Combining volunteer work with learning about local ecology, the Ecological Literacy Day at Hornsby Bend begins with several hours of outdoor work - ranging from trail maintenance to habitat restoration to work in the native plant nursery - and ends with at least an hour of learning about local ecology - birds, bugs, and more! Wear boots and work clothing, and be sure to bring your binoculars. When:  Saturday, February 23rd   9am-1pmWhere:  Hornsby Bend, 2210 South FM 973 (SE Austin – 78725)Contact:  Kevin Anderson at Kevin.Anderson@ci.austin.tx.us or 512-972-1960 

Learn how to groom and contain invasive bamboo at the Town Lake Grove Seminar and Workshop. Shooting season for “Golden Bamboo”--the invasive giant grass which has plagued many Central Texas homeowners--is nearly upon us.  Beginning in March and continuing through April, Phyllostachys aurea--the local “bad boy” of bamboos, notorious for its rhizomes that can spread up to 30 feet in one growing season, will begin “shooting season.”  Not wabbits, but dozens of similarly pesky bamboo culms! Bamboo Logic and Casa de Luz will be holding a Bamboo Seminar and Grove Grooming Workday in the Town Lake Bamboo Grove which the two organizations have co-adopted and co-manage.  The seminar and workshop will take place on Saturday, February 23rd, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, at the Town Lake Bamboo Grove, on the east side of Barton Creek, near the bridge.  There is ample parking along Toomey Road.   In addition to learning how to thin and prune a grove for optimal health, participants will learn how to contain running bamboo by installing a rhizome barrier to prevent its spread, enabling homeowners who appreciate the esthetic and practical screening bamboo provides to control its spread.  Participants will also be introduced to the non-invasive “clumping” species of bamboo, many of which thrive in Central Texas, and the workshop will involve building a bamboo fence.  The first 25 participants to register will receive a free t-shirt or cookbook.  Handouts, snacks, and water provided.   This event is free and open to the public. For more information and details contact Casa de Luz Bamboo Curator Jinji Willigham at bamboologic@mac.com, 350-8505 or visit www.bamboo-logic.com.  For directions to Toomey Road visit www.casadeluz.org. 

Create a Park02/23/2008     The Northfield neighborhood has been given the right to create a park-like space for kids on a lot that belongs to the City.  This will be the neighborhood's first real public open space. Until now parents had to drive or cross busy streets to reach a place where their kids could play. The neighborhood’s very excited for this great and much-needed addition to the neighborhood. The site cleanup on 2/23/08 will be the first very important step in making this pocket park a reality! Please come out to support this worthwhile effort.  Date:  Saturday, February 23rd   Time:  10am-2pmWhere:  On W 551/2 (just south of Koenig) Between Guadalupe and Chesterfield. Its the lot on the North side by the creek. (Central Austin – 78751)Parking: Park along the street (carpool or walk to site if possible)Contact:  Jody @ jodyhorton@mac.com or 694-6649 the day ofNote:  Wear long sleeves, jeans and sturdy shoes. And bring work gloves if you have them. 

Native/Deer Resistant Landscaping 02/23/2008     The purpose of this project is to help install native landscape around the Jacque Arnold Education Center. This will serve as an informational display for the Baker Open House in March and, of course, attract appropriate birds and bugs!  Since Volunteers will be working with dirt and such, it is wise to wear funky clothing and dress warmly. If you can help this Saturday, that would be fantastic.  There are composting toilet type restrooms at the Jacque Arnold Education Center but no running water. So, volunteers will want to bring bottled water to drink. Date:  Saturday, February 23rd   Time:  2pm-5pmWhere:  http://www.travisaudubon.org/Bakersanctuaryevents.html (Leander - 78641)Contact:  lauriefoss@gmail.com 

 Each year Keep Austin Beautiful partners with The University of Texas Volunteer and Service Learning Center to host the UT Project. The event has become one of the largest one-day student and community run service events in the nation. The goal of the project is to promote community service among UT students, faculty and staff while building a strong relationship with schools and community leaders to develop work that will best impact the neighborhood.This year Project 2008 will be held on February 23, 2008. The UT Project is a volunteer event for UT students, faculty and staff. If this applies to you and you are interested in learning more about this event visit or registering visit:  http://www.utexas.edu/diversity/ddce/vslc/project.php.Click here for information on past UT Projects.

Invasive Plant Removal @ Emma Long02/24/2008 Our last invasive plant workday at Turkey Creek before the Golden-cheeked warbler arrives and we postpone our activities until fall.  Thanks to Keep Austin Beautiful and the Bull Creek Foundation for lending their weed wrenches.  For more information and/or to volunteer, contact daniel.dietz@ci.austin.tx.us or call 263-6443. Date: Sunday, February 24th Time:  9am-12:30pmLocation:  Emma Long Park’s Turkey Creek in northwest Austin.  Directions will be sent upon registration.Contact: daniel.dietz@ci.austin.tx.us or call 263-6443 

Slaughter Creek Trail Building02/24/2008 Hosted by the Austin Ridge Riders Mountain Bike Club (This Event Is Eligible For Pay Dirt Hours).  The proposed target date for completing and opening the Slaughter Creek Trail is March /April 2008, so come on out and lend a hand.   Date: Sunday, February 24th  Time:  9am-1:00pmLocation:  9901 Camp Ben McCullough Rd. (aka: FM1826) at Slaughter Creek, (SW Austin-78737) What to Bring: sturdy shoes or boots, sun block, bug repellent, work gloves, eye protection, WATER, & food (i.e., energy bars and/or sandwich).  Directions:

• From Austin, go to the Y in Oak Hill.  Continue west on Hwy 290 and turn left onto  Camp Ben McCullough Rd./FM1826 (third traffic light after the Y). Drive approximately 2 miles, cross the low water bridge over Slaughter Creek and the property/gate entrance will be on your left.  Drive up the driveway to the parking lot.
• From Circle C and other areas in South Austin, take Slaughter Lane to Camp Ben McCullough Rd./FM1826. Turn left on Camp Ben/1826. Drive approximately 1 mile. Cross the low water bridge over Slaughter Creek and the property/gate entrance will be on your left.  Drive up the driveway to the parking lot.

Contact: Britt Jones at bikejones2426@yahoo.com or call 512-423-0889

Prune Trees @ Neighborhood Green02/24/2008 Bruning Green is a neighbor-maintained green space that was established in 2001 and has been developed into a beautiful little public space with a butterfly bed, path, stone seating walls, and bench. It is very precious to the neighborhood and needs regular maintenance to keep it in top condition.  Please bring work gloves, a pitchfork if you have one, and bottled water for yourself. Contact keeper@northfieldna.org to sign up for one of the work days Date: February 24th  Time:  4pm-5pmLocation:  Bruning Green @ 52nd, Evans, and Bruning Avenue (N. Central Austin - 78751)Parking:  along neighborhood streets, please be courteous of neighbors and do not block drivewaysContact:  keeper@northfieldna.org to volunteerNote:  Please bring work gloves, a pitchfork if you have one, and bottled water for yourself. 

Garden Workday @ Hillcrest Elementary School3/1/2008 Hillcrest Elementary School is active recycling and hosting cleanups and is ready to extend their greening efforts to a campus garden. KAB in partnership with Watershed Protection Department will be building raised garden beds for vegetable and native gardening. We will also be setting up an outdoor compost bin. Teachers and students will be using the garden beds as a teaching opportunity this spring – join us to kick start their efforts.   Date: Saturday, March 1, 2008Time:  9:00am-12:00pmLocation:  Hillcrest Elementary School 6910 E. William Cannon Drive (East Austin-78744)  Contact:  Monica Magee: Monica@keepaustinbeautiful.org or 512-391-0619.Note: bring water bottle and gardening gloves. All tools, sunscreen, water, and some work gloves provided. 

Invasive Plant Removal03/01/2008 Help remove invasive plants during the Great Hills Park workday. Date: March 1st   Time:  9am-12:00pmLocation:  Great Hills Park Playscape, 10801 Sierra Oaks (NW Austin – 78759)Contact: mlaing@wt.net 

Dig-In03/01/08Join the Green Corn Project (www.greencornproject.org) during the 2008 Spring Dig-In!  Volunteers will build organic vegetable gardens for families, at schools, and in community centers all over town. Dig-In dates this season, March 1st, 2nd, 8th, 29th, and 30th. Volunteers are also needed who are interested in the following opportunities to get more involved with GCP and ensure success in bringing healthy, affordable to food to folks in Austin!*Become a Dig-In Leader (see training requirements below)*Mentor a new gardener (no experience necessary; approximately 4 hrs/month)*Deliver compost, seeds, and starts to garden sites before the Dig-ins (owning a truck is very helpful!)*Help put together garden packets on the Wednesdays before the Dig-insPlease email greencornproject@usa.net with the following information:*Your full name, address, phone number, and preferred email*What opportunities you are interested in*What SPECIFIC dates you are available Dates: March 1st, 2nd, 8th, 29th, and 30th  Time:  9am-2pmContact:  greencornproject@usa.net 

Help Plant 30 Trees03/01/2008 Come help Tree Folks plant 30 trees at Balcones District Park!  Trees, tools and refreshments will be provided.  All you need to bring is yourself (and maybe some friends?) in comfortable clothes and, especially, closed-toe shoes.  Please arrive in time to be signed in by 9:00AM.  Send questions or RSVP to admin@treefolks.org. Date: March 1st Time: 9am-noonLocation: Balcones District Park, 12017 Amherst Drive (NW Austin – 78727)Contact:  admin@treefolks.org 

 Stephenson Preserve Neighborhood CleanupMarch 1, 2008 Help spruce up Stephenson Nature Preserve by recycling brush materials, giving native plants a start, and establishing a stone path entrance to the Stephenson Nature Preserve at the end of Harleyhill Dr. Date: Saturday, March 1Time:  9am-noonLocation:  the end of Harleyhill Dr, (South Austin- 78745)Parking:  residential area, no fees, please try to walk or ride your bike if you live in the neighborhood, carpooling is encouraged for those who will be driving Contact:  Stephen, Fuzzycranium@gmail.comNote:  Refreshments provided

Dig-In03/02/08Join the Green Corn Project (www.greencornproject.org) during the 2008 Spring Dig-In!  Volunteers will build organic vegetable gardens for families, at schools, and in community centers all over town. Dig-In dates this season, March 1st, 2nd, 8th, 29th, and 30th. Volunteers are also needed who are interested in the following opportunities to get more involved with GCP and ensure success in bringing healthy, affordable to food to folks in Austin!*Become a Dig-In Leader (see training requirements below)*Mentor a new gardener (no experience necessary; approximately 4 hrs/month)*Deliver compost, seeds, and starts to garden sites before the Dig-ins (owning a truck is very helpful!)*Help put together garden packets on the Wednesdays before the Dig-insPlease email greencornproject@usa.net with the following information:*Your full name, address, phone number, and preferred email*What opportunities you are interested in*What SPECIFIC dates you are available Dates: March 1st, 2nd, 8th, 29th, and 30thTime:  9am-2pmContact:  greencornproject@usa.net 

Slaughter Creek Trail Building03/02/2008 Hosted by the Austin Ridge Riders Mountain Bike Club (This Event Is Eligible For Pay Dirt Hours).  The proposed target date for completing and opening the Slaughter Creek Trail is March /April 2008, so come on out and lend a hand.   Date: Sunday, March 2nd   Time:  9am-1:00pmLocation:  9901 Camp Ben McCullough Rd. (aka: FM1826) at Slaughter Creek, (SW Austin-78737) What to Bring: sturdy shoes or boots, sun block, bug repellent, work gloves, eye protection, WATER, & food (i.e., energy bars and/or sandwich).  Directions:

• From Austin, go to the Y in Oak Hill.  Continue west on Hwy 290 and turn left onto  Camp Ben McCullough Rd./FM1826 (third traffic light after the Y). Drive approximately 2 miles, cross the low water bridge over Slaughter Creek and the property/gate entrance will be on your left.  Drive up the driveway to the parking lot.
• From Circle C and other areas in South Austin, take Slaughter Lane to Camp Ben McCullough Rd./FM1826. Turn left on Camp Ben/1826. Drive approximately 1 mile. Cross the low water bridge over Slaughter Creek and the property/gate entrance will be on your left.  Drive up the driveway to the parking lot.

Contact: Britt Jones at bikejones2426@yahoo.com or call 512-423-0889

SCOOP THE POOP for a cleaner, healthier Bull Creek03/07/2008 Recent water quality data collected by the City of Austin show that bacteria levels in the off-leash pet area are significantly higher than other areas of Bull creek park and exceed TCEQ standard for contact recreation.   The City is holding a press conference addressing the issue on March 7 and needs volunteers to help "Scoop the Poop" to help improve the park.  Please join us at 9:30am at 6701 Lakewood Dr. Meet at the parking lot near the restroom facility.  For more information please contact Sara Heilman at 974-3540  Date:  Friday, March 7th Time:  9:30amLocation:  6701 Lakewood Drive (West Austin – 78731)Map:  http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/parks/parkmaps/images/bull_creek_park.jpgContact:  Sara Heilman at 974-3540 with any questionsRegister:  click here to sign-upMore Information on Scoop the Poop: www.cityofaustin.org/watershed/wq_scoop.htm  

 Green Event @ Whole Foods Market03/07/2008 On March 7th, all of the Whole Foods Market (WFM) store leaders from every store in the company will gather at the WFM world headquarters.  Volunteers are needed to showcase how the Austin community is a leader in green events and recycling.  Volunteers will assist with recycling plastic, aluminum, glass, paper products, and even compostables.  Volunteers are invited to enjoy event food and will receive a free t-shirt and WFM gift certificate. Date: Friday March 7, 2008Shifts:  3:00pm-7:00pm or 7:00pm-11:00pmLocation:  Whole Foods Market Downtown, 525 North Lamar (Central Austin – 78703)Contact:  Susan.Schneider@wholefoods.com Incentives: Volunteers will receive a free t-shirt, gift certificate to WFM, and get to enjoy great food prepared by WFM chefs.  Note:  Please include which shift you’d like to sign up for and how many volunteers you’re registering in your message to Susan. 

 Green Event @ Whole Foods Market03/07/2008 On March 7th, all of the Whole Foods Market (WFM) store leaders from every store in the company will gather at the WFM world headquarters.  Volunteers are needed to showcase how the Austin community is a leader in green events and recycling.  Volunteers will assist with recycling plastic, aluminum, glass, paper products, and even compostables.  Volunteers are invited to enjoy event food and will receive a free t-shirt and WFM gift certificate. Date: Friday March 7, 2008Shifts:  3:00pm-7:00pm or 7:00pm-11:00pmLocation:  Whole Foods Market Downtown, 525 North Lamar (Central Austin – 78703)Contact:  Susan.Schneider@wholefoods.com Incentives: Volunteers will receive a free t-shirt, gift certificate to WFM, and get to enjoy great food prepared by WFM chefs.  Note:  Please include which shift you’d like to sign up for and how many volunteers you’re registering in your message to Susan. 

Wild Basin Workday03/08/2008 Like to get dirty, work hard, and have fun? Then join us for trail maintenance, invasive plant removal, revegetation, erosion control, and other land management projects on the second Saturday of each month.  Date: 2nd Saturday of every month, March 8th  Time:  8:30am-12:00pmLocation:  Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve, 805 N. Capitol of TX Hwy (West Austin-78746)  Contact:  For more details, email hike@wildbasin.org or call 512-327-7622, ext 17.Note: Wear hiking boots or sturdy shoes and long pants with a long-sleeved shirt; bring bottled water and gloves, plus a day/fanny pack to carry personal items. You need your hands free! Dress for the weather: hat & sunscreen for solar protection; raincoat/light jacket if it's chilly or raining lightly. We don't go out in thunderstorm conditions.Website: www.wildbasin.org  

Dig-In03/08/08Join the Green Corn Project (www.greencornproject.org) during the 2008 Spring Dig-In!  Volunteers will build organic vegetable gardens for families, at schools, and in community centers all over town. Dig-In dates this season, March 1st, 2nd, 8th, 29th, and 30th. Volunteers are also needed who are interested in the following opportunities to get more involved with GCP and ensure success in bringing healthy, affordable to food to folks in Austin!*Become a Dig-In Leader (see training requirements below)*Mentor a new gardener (no experience necessary; approximately 4 hrs/month)*Deliver compost, seeds, and starts to garden sites before the Dig-ins (owning a truck is very helpful!)*Help put together garden packets on the Wednesdays before the Dig-insPlease email greencornproject@usa.net with the following information:*Your full name, address, phone number, and preferred email*What opportunities you are interested in*What SPECIFIC dates you are available Dates: March 1st, 2nd, 8th, 29th, and 30th.Time:  9am-2pmContact:  greencornproject@usa.net 

Friends of Convict Hill Quarry Park03/08/2008 The weather has been wonderful for outside work, and there’s still plenty to be done at Convict Hill Quarry Park.  Join Friends members for a workday to spruce up the trails and move some rocks up to the front rock wall.  More information at: http://convicthillquarrypark.blogspot.com Date:  Saturday, March 8th Time:  9am-1pmLocation: Convict Hill Quarry Park, 6511 Convict Hill Rd. (SW Austin – 78749)Contact: Jim Turney, drjet@austin.rr.com or 301-7388 

St. John Neighborhood Clean-UpSaturday, March 8, 2008 The St. John Neighborhood in east Austin has been working hard to clean-up over the past three years by sponsoring quarterly neighborhood clean-ups. We have many low-income and elderly residents, and a group effort really helps! On March 8, we will be focusing on our newly adopted St. John's Avenue, as well as Buttermilk Creek behind Pickle Elementary and some hot spots along the side streets. Come join us at 9:30 am and then stick around for a neighborhood block party from 12:30 to 3 pm. Both the clean-up and party are very kid friendly . . . Pickle Elementary will be working with parents along Buttermilk Creek. If you have a gas-powered trimmer or rake, bring them along. Date: Saturday, March 8, 2008Time:  9:30 am - 12 pm with block party from 12:30-3 pmLocation:  St. John Community Center, 7500 Blessing Ave., 78752 in the St. John NeighborhoodParking:  Plenty of parkingContact:  aweeks@austin.rr.com    512-653-4935Note: Please let us know if you have a group of volunteers coming so that we can plan for food. Thanks!

Garden @ Mayfield03/08/2008Enjoy beautiful Mayfield park and help keep the gardens in tip-top shape.  Bring a trowel, garden gloves, and clippers if you have them.  Date: March 8th     Time: 10amLocation: Mayfield Park & Preserve, 3505 West 35th Street (West Austin- 78703)Contact:  Contact Barbara Watt at 477-6031 or prskid3@aol.com if you have any questions. 

Water Quality Education03/08/08 – 03/15/08 The City of Austin is seeking volunteers from March 8-March 15 to help with a dog waste campaign at Bull Creek district Park.  Bacteria, particularly that associated with pet feces, has become a problem in Bull Creek.  In order to be able to maintain the off-leash pet area and all uses of the park, including swimming and wading, the city needs your help.Volunteers will help distribute 8educational information (March 8-15).   For more information please contact sara.heilman@ci.austin.tx.us or 974-3540  Dates: March 8th – March 15th, distribute educational information Time:  flexibleContact:  sara.heilman@ci.austin.tx.us or 974-3540  

Water Quality Education03/08/08 – 03/15/08 The City of Austin is seeking volunteers from March 8-March 15 to help with a dog waste campaign at Bull Creek district Park.  Bacteria, particularly that associated with pet feces, has become a problem in Bull Creek.  In order to be able to maintain the off-leash pet area and all uses of the park, including swimming and wading, the city needs your help.Volunteers will help distribute 8educational information (March 8-15).   For more information please contact sara.heilman@ci.austin.tx.us or 974-3540  Dates: March 8th – March 15th, distribute educational information Time:  flexibleContact:  sara.heilman@ci.austin.tx.us or 974-3540  

Slaughter Creek Trail Building03/09/2008 Hosted by the Austin Ridge Riders Mountain Bike Club (This Event Is Eligible For Pay Dirt Hours).  The proposed target date for completing and opening the Slaughter Creek Trail is March /April 2008, so come on out and lend a hand.   Date: Sunday, March 9th   Time:  9am-1:00pmLocation:  9901 Camp Ben McCullough Rd. (aka: FM1826) at Slaughter Creek, (SW Austin-78737) What to Bring: sturdy shoes or boots, sun block, bug repellent, work gloves, eye protection, WATER, & food (i.e., energy bars and/or sandwich).  Directions:

• From Austin, go to the Y in Oak Hill.  Continue west on Hwy 290 and turn left onto  Camp Ben McCullough Rd./FM1826 (third traffic light after the Y). Drive approximately 2 miles, cross the low water bridge over Slaughter Creek and the property/gate entrance will be on your left.  Drive up the driveway to the parking lot.
• From Circle C and other areas in South Austin, take Slaughter Lane to Camp Ben McCullough Rd./FM1826. Turn left on Camp Ben/1826. Drive approximately 1 mile. Cross the low water bridge over Slaughter Creek and the property/gate entrance will be on your left.  Drive up the driveway to the parking lot.

Contact: Britt Jones at bikejones2426@yahoo.com or call 512-423-0889

Plant Rescue03/09/2008 On Sunday, March 9, 2008, the Native Plant Society along with Trammel Crow Residential, the City of Austin and 2222 CONA will sponsor a plant rescue at the Vaught Ranch location at 7201 RM 2222. In case of rain, the following Sunday, the 16th, will be the alternate date. The rescue will be from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM only. Regretfully we cannot accommodate other dates or times. We ask rescuers to dig some plants which will be donated for placement in Austin parks and preserves. In addition, rescuers may then dig plants for school yards, church grounds or your own personal use but please bring your own pots for those. Don’t forget your shovels, gloves, etc.  Date: March 9th   Time:  10am-2pm (vols welcome for any amount of time)Location:  Vaught Ranch, 7201 RM 2222 (W Austin - 78730)Parking: You may park only on the paved areas after you cross the bridge at the traffic light intersection at Jester Blvd. The property is located on the west side of 2222 at the intersection of Jester Blvd. If for some reason it is too crowded, you may park across the street at the Jester Village shopping center and walk across 2222be careful.Note: If you need to bring children along, please call and discuss prior; this site may not be best suited for young children.  All "rescuers" must register on-site before you begin!Contact:  Pat and Dale Bulla, 345-9528 or dale-bulla@pobox.com 

Water Quality Education03/08/08 – 03/15/08 The City of Austin is seeking volunteers from March 8-March 15 to help with a dog waste campaign at Bull Creek district Park.  Bacteria, particularly that associated with pet feces, has become a problem in Bull Creek.  In order to be able to maintain the off-leash pet area and all uses of the park, including swimming and wading, the city needs your help.Volunteers will help distribute 8educational information (March 8-15).   For more information please contact sara.heilman@ci.austin.tx.us or 974-3540  Dates: March 8th – March 15th, distribute educational information Time:  flexibleContact:  sara.heilman@ci.austin.tx.us or 974-3540