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Vol Opp: Wild Basin Workday
Start: 8:30 am
End: 12:00 pm

Wild Basin Workday05/10/2008 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, May 10th 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 

Vol Opp: Nicholas Dawson Park Workday
Start: 9:00 am
End: 12:00 pm

Nicholas Dawson Park Workday05/10/2008 Join volunteers from the Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Association for a fun morning of garden work in Nicholas Dawson Park.  More info about the group’s work at www.keepaustinbeautiful.org/nbg2007bcna  Date: Saturday May 10th Time:  9:00am – 12:00pmLocation:  Nicholas Dawson Park, 614 Gibson Street (Central Austin – 78704)Contact:  mattcold@sbcglobal.net 

Vol Opp: Tree Planting
Start: 9:00 am
End: 11:00 am

Tree Planting at Eilers Park05/10/2008 Friends of Eilers Park will be planting five beautiful new trees (more info at www.keepaustinbeautiful.org/trees08) in the park on Saturday, May 10th. In addition landscape installation on the terrace will begin. The terrace was cleared and mulched on It's My Park Day! in preparation for this. Come join in! Date: Saturday May 10th Time:  9:00am -11:00amLocation:  Eilers Park - west of Deep Eddy Pool by the picnic area, 400 Deep Eddy Ave (Central Austin – 78703)Contact:  Brenda McGahagin at info@friendsofeilerspark.orgMore Info:  www.friendsofeilerspark.org 

Vol Opp: Recycle @ March for Babies
Start: 10:00 am
End: 1:00 pm

Recycle @ March for Babies05/10/2008 The March of Dimes is renaming its premier fundraising event from WalkAmerica to March for Babies. The name change leaves no question about why people areparticipating in the event – for the health of all babies.  By engaging more people in themission, and educating more pregnant women and moms about healthy babies we hopeto reach our goal of giving every baby a healthy start that much sooner. About 7,000walkers in 2007, including individuals and participants from many of Austin’s largestcompanies, joined us at our event.  Event organizers expect around 8,000 to join themfor food, music, great company and a great cause this year! Babies and children arewelcome (and expected!!).   Volunteer help is needed to make sure as much waste isrecycled as possible. Date: Saturday May 10th Time:  10:00am -1pmLocation:  Auditorium Shores (Central Austin – 78704)Parking:  in Palmer events centerContact:  Susie Carr scarr@marchofdimes.com 477-3221 
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