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  

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  

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  

Tree Re-Potting 03/13/2008 Tree Folks (another great local non-profit…www.treefolks.org) has some bare root trees left over from their tree sale last Saturday that they plan to put them into containers to keep growing next Thursday, March 13.  Need a fun, dirty activity for the kids on spring break?  Send an e-mail at admin@treefolks.org for details! 

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  

Smith Creek Cleanup03/14/2008 4-H AmeriCorps will be teaming up with community neighbors over AISD spring break in order to clean up Smith Creek.  The first creek clean up occurred over MLK Day and the mess we found in the creek was disgusting; approximately 2 tons of trash, used oil filters, a refrigerator, dozens of tires, and more. We are looking for as much help as we can get! Food and beverages will be provided.  For more information on volunteering contact Nora Frank at eefrank@ag.tamu.edu Date: March 14th Time:  9am-3pmLocation:  1600 Smith Rd (East Austin – 78721) near 183 and Bolm Rd.Contact:  Nora Frank at eefrank@ag.tamu.edu 

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  

Race Recycling03/15/2008  On March 15th at 8:00 AM, the Austin Runners Club's will be hosting the Daisy 5K benefiting the Marathon Kids program.  Following the 5K is the TNT 2 mile race to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.  It should be a great day of racing, but it will also generate a lot of plastic bottles that we would like to recycle.  Volunteers interested in helping out the recycling effort can register at http://daisy.austinrunners.org/ARCDaisyVolunteer.html  Please list that you’d like to help with recycling in the comment box. Date: March 15th  Time:  8am Location:  http://daisy.austinrunners.org/daisy2008coursemap.pdf (East Austin - 78702)Vol Registration:  http://daisy.austinrunners.org/ARCDaisyVolunteer.html 

REI AUSTIN & WHOLE FOODS MARKET PRESENT…THE SHOAL CREEK TRASH HUNT: Saturday, March 15th 8:00 AM-12:00 PM:  Shoal Creek Greenbelt at 9th St. Can you…spot a cigarette butt from a mile away? decipher aluminum from plastic? pick up trash faster that you can say, "Pollution?"  If you answered, “Yes,” to any of these questions, then you are qualified for the Shoal Creek Trash Hunt!   Join Enviro-Girl, REI Austin's Trail Rangers, and Whole Food Market's Green Team for our March workday along the Shoal Creek Greenbelt.  We'll pick up trash as far north as 12th St. and south to Lady Bird Lake.  Wear sturdy shoes and bring work gloves.  Poison ivy is prevalent along the trail: please dress accordingly.  We'll provide trash claws, trash/recycling bags, water, coffee, and snacks. Meet at the Shoal Creek entrance just south of 9th and Henderson near REI Austin Downtown (6th & Lamar).  To sign up, please contact REI Austin Downtown Customer Service at (512) 482-3357. RAIN PLAN:  In the case of questionable weather/work conditions, workday cancellations will be posted on the REI Downtown events website under the workday listing by 5:00 p.m. on the Friday prior to the clean up.  Date: March 15th Time:  8am-12pmLocation:  Shoal Creek entrance just south of 9th and Henderson (Central Austin – 78701)Contact:  To sign up, please contact REI Austin Downtown Customer Service at (512) 482-3357. 

Brodie Wild Workday03/15/2008 Come help keep Brodie looking wild, natural, and clean too! The Native Plant Society is continuing to restore the native savanna--hopefully this recent rain event will trigger some spring growth and flowers.Volunteers will be moving brush piles closer to the street, so that the City can come haul away some of the stuff that has been cut down lately. The grass can be tall and lush and there aren't many trails, so wear long pants and sturdy shoes. There is a seasonal creek area, so rubber boots are not a bad idea.  Bring your own work gloves and tools like loppers and pruners. Drinks and snacks will be provided. Park in one of the plazas around the corner and take the cross walk to Brodie Wild.Date: March 15th  Time:  9am-11amLocation:  Brodie Wild, SW corner of Slaughter Lane and Brodie Lane (S Austin – 78745)Contact: kirstiharms@att.net or 512-296-9160More Info: http://brodiewild.org/ 

Butterfly Garden Workday03/15/2008 Please join the Austin Butterfly Forum from 9 am - noon to help make sure the Blachly Butterfly Trail at Zilker Botanical Garden Center will be in prime shape for spring butterflies and for the Zilker Garden Festival (http://www.zilkergarden.org/) . After some hands-on work in the flower beds,there will have a short Butterfly Walk at noon to practice butterfly and caterpillar identification skills in the garden. Date: March 15th  Time:  9am-noonLocation:  Zilker Botanical Garden, 2220 Barton Springs Rd (Central Austin – 78746)For more information see: http://www.austinbutterflies.org/calendar 

Weed Beds/Cleanup Neighborhood Green03/16/2008 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: March 16th   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. 

Red Bud Isle Maintenance Workday03/22/2008CANCELLED DUE TO LOW RSVPs  Please join us at Red Bud Isle Park, Austin’s only island dog park!  Our workdays are dog and kid friendly.  Activities will include the following: 

• Installation of small lost and found basket (on kiosk)
• Installation of small dog ball/toy box (on kiosk)
• Trash and poop pickup
• Removal of cane root
• Clipping honeysuckle vine

 Date: Saturday, March 22nd; Time:  9am – 12pmLocation: 3401 Red Bud TrailParking:  Fees, residential area, limited parking spaces…Contact: berna@austin.rr.com 

“Beautification is Education!”:  Bamboo Logic Offers Free Workshop at Town Lake Bamboo Grove Shooting season is about to begin for “Golden Bamboo”--the invasive giant grass which has plagued many Central Texas homeowners.  Bamboo Logic offers its free monthly workshop on Saturday, March 22, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, at the Town Lake Bamboo Grove (east side of Barton Creek, near the bridge).  Learn how to contain running bamboo to prevent its spread, how to prune bamboo for optimal health, and how to build a bamboo fence.  Participants will also be introduced to the non-invasive “clumping” species of bamboo, many of which thrive in Central Texas.  Meet and greet old and new friends, while beautifying the Town Lake Hike & Bike Trail, and learning about bamboo! There is ample parking along Toomey Road.  The first 10 participants to register (www.bamboo-logic.net) receive a free t-shirt or cookbook.  Handouts, snacks, and water provided.   This free event is open to the public.  For more information and details contact Jinji Willingham at bamboologic@mac.com, 350-8505 or visit www.bamboo-logic.com.  For directions to Toomey Road visit www.casadeluz.org. 

Dig-In03/29/08Join 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 

Slaughter Creek Trail Building03/29/2008 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, March 29th      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 Workday03/29/2008 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, March 29th   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 

Dig-In03/30/08Join 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 

Slaughter Creek Trail Building03/30/2008 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 30th       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

Sow Native Grasses 03/30/2008 Sow native grass seeds in some areas that were disturbed when juniper were removed this winter. For more information and/or to volunteer contact daniel.dietz@ci.austin.tx.us or call 263-6443. Date: Sunday, March 30th Time:  9:30am-12:30pmLocation:  Edwards crossing tract, just west of Shady Hollow.  Directions will be sent upon registration. Contact: daniel.dietz@ci.austin.tx.us or call 263-6443. 

RESTORE East Slaughter Lane 03/30/2008 Emmaus Austin with Keep Austin Beautiful is sponsoring another East Slaughter Lane Clean Up.  To see pictures and learn more about our last even go to http://emmausaustin.com/Emmaus_Austin/News_and_Photos/Entries/2008/2/17_restore%3A_slaughter_lane.html Emmaus Austin would like to team up with the citizens of South Austin to help make our corner of the City a more beautiful are to live in and be proud of.  Volunteers will be spending 3 hours on Sunday the 30th picking up the trash that haunts East Slaughter Lane, please join us, our city needs our care! Date: Sunday, March 30th Time:  9:30am-12:30pmLocation:  At the corner of East Slaughter and Narrow Glen - East of I-35Parking:  You can park inside the Crossing at Onion Creek Subdivision.Contact:  Matthew Hansen email at Mdh1199@gmail.com or you can call him at512.652.8793Note:  Emmaus Austin needs your help in Making South Austin a More beautiful place to live!  And don't forget to bring gloves if you have them! 

New Plantings/Mulch Beds Neighborhood Green03/30/2008 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: March 30th 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.