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.