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 

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!

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