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« November 08, 2008 - December 08, 2008 »
 
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Vol Opp: Wild Basin Workday
Start: 8:30 am
End: 12:00 pm

Wild Basin Workday11/08/2008 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, November 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 

Vol Opp: Eilers Park Improvements
Start: 9:00 am
End: 11:00 am

Eilers Park Workday11/08/2008 Join Friends of Eilers Park as they mulch new plants and spruce up the park.  Everyone’s welcome! Date: Saturday, November 8  Time:  9am-11amMeeting Point:  Eilers Park, 400 Deep Eddy Ave (Central Austin – 78703)Register:  info@friendsofeilerspark.org 

Vol Opp: St. Edward's Park Workday w/ REI
Start: 9:00 am
End: 12:00 pm

REI @ Bull Creek11/08/2008 Join one of KAB’s Adopt-a-Creek groups, REI, on a project led by REI Outreach coordinator Beth Waters Contact Beth to register. Volunteers will be doing erosion control and other trail maintenance projects. Date: November 8  Time:  9am-noon Meeting Point:  St. Ed's Park, 7281 Spicewood Springs Rd (NW Austin – 78759)Register:  bwaters@rei.com  

Vol Opp: Veteran's Day Tree Planting
Start: 9:00 am
End: 11:00 am

Veteran’s Day Tree Planting11/08/2008 Please join TreeFolks and the Asutin Parks and Recreation Department for the second annual Veterans Day tree planting ceremony.  This year we will plant 170 trees in Rosewood Park.  The program will begin with a ceremony recognizing the great service and sacrifice of our military veterans. Date: November 8  Time:  9am Meeting Point:  Rosewood Park, 2300 Rosewood Ave (East Austin – 78702)Register:  admin@treefolks.org  

Vol Opp: Garden at Mayfield Park
Start: 10:00 am
End: 1:00 pm

Mayfield Park11/08/2008 Enjoy beautiful Mayfield Park and help keep the garden in tip-top shape at monthly volunteer days.  Bring a trowel, gloves, and garden clippers if you have them.   Date: Saturday, November 8  Time:  10am-1pmMeeting Point:  Mayfield Park, 3505 West 35th Street (Central Austin – 78703)Register:  477-6031 or prskid3@aol.com  
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Vol Opp: Weed & Mulch Beds @ Neighborhood Green
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 1:00 pm

Weed & Mulch Beds @ Neighborhood Green11/09/2008 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: November 9th        Time:  12pm-1pmLocation:  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. 
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Vol Opp: Shoal Creek Cleanup
Start: 4:30 pm
End: 6:30 pm

Mid-Week Shoal Creek Cleanup11/12/2008 Need an extra boost to get you through the week?  Unleash your inner do-gooder and give back to Austin’s green space!  Volunteers will remove invasive and overgrown plants from 9th St. to Lady Bird Lake.  For those volunteers looking for lighter work, there will also be a trash pick up project.  Wear sturdy shoes and gaiters (if you have them) and bring work gloves and a water bottle.  Poison ivy is prevalent along the trail: please dress accordingly.  REI’ll provide tools, trash claws, water, and snacks.  Meet at the Shoal Creek entrance just south of 9th and Henderson near REI Austin Downtown (6th & Lamar).  3-hour parking is available in the REI/BookPeople parking lot and garage.  To sign up, call REI Austin Downtown Customer Service at (512) 482-3357 or e-mail cjeffri@rei.com.  RAIN PLAN:  In the case of questionable weather conditions, a workday cancellation notice and rain date will be posted on the REI Downtown events website under the workday listing by 5:00 p.m. on the Tuesday prior to the clean up Date: November 12th     Time:  4:30pm-6:30pmLocation:  Shoal Creek entrance just south of 9th and Henderson (Central Austin – 78702)Parking:  3-hour parking is available in the REI/BookPeople parking lot and garageRegister: (512) 482-3357 or e-mail cjeffri@rei.com 
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Vol Opp: Rosewood Tree Planting
Start: 8:00 am
End: 10:00 pm

Rosewood Tree Planting11/14/2008 Plant trees for a healthy ecosystem and a healthier community.  Austin Community Trees (ACT) is a volunteer based program and volunteer help is needed for it to be successful.  Please consider volunteering to help on November 14th to prepare for Saturday’s workday.  Friday volunteers will unload and group trees after they’re delivered.  Volunteers are encouraged to bring gloves and must be able to lift a minimum of 30 lbs.   Date: November 14th  Time:  8am-10pm (shifts vary)Location:  Mt Zion Baptist Church, 2938 E 13th St., (East Austin- 78702)Register:  Donylle Seals with the Air Quality Program at 482-5364 or send an email to donylle.seals@austinenergy.com 
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KAB Vol Opp: Garden Workday at Ojeda Middle School
Start: 9:00 am
End: 12:00 pm

Join teachers and students at Ojeda Middle School to spruce up the school garden. Individuals and groups welcome to register. Projects will include weeding and maintaining 6 raised bed gardens. Location: Ojeda Middle School, 4900 McKinney Falls Parkway Time: 9am to noonFor questions contact: Monica Magee at monica@keepaustinbeautiful.org or at 512.391.0619To register visit: http://forms.keepaustinbeautiful.org.s27.dotnetsql.com/Forms/EventVolunt...Note: All tools, sunscreen, and water provided. Please bring a water bottle and work gloves. 

Vol Opp: Convict Hill Quarry Park
Start: 9:00 am
End: 1:00 pm

Convict Hill Quarry Park11/15/2008 Join Friends of Convict Hill Quarry Park for another great park improvement day! Date: Saturday, November 15th  Time:  9am-1pmLocation:  Convict Hill Quarry Park, 6511 Convict Hill Road (South Austin)Contact:  Jim Turney, drjet@austin.rr.com or 301-7388 

Vol Opp: Rosewood Tree Planting
Start: 9:00 am
End: 12:30 pm

Rosewood Tree Planting11/15/2008 Plant trees for a healthy ecosystem and a healthier community.  Austin Community Trees (ACT) is a volunteer based program and volunteer help is needed for it to be successful.  Volunteer your truck and driving skills by transporting trees, ride along and help deliver trees, or transport and plant trees for the elderly or disabled.   Anyone using their vehicle for transport will have to show proof of auto insurance, and all volunteers will be asked to sign a liability release form.   Volunteers are encouraged to bring gloves and must be able to lift a minimum of 30 lbs.     Date: November 15th  Time:  9am-12:30pmLocation:  Mt Zion Baptist Church, 2938 E 13th St., (East Austin- 78702)Register:  Donylle Seals with the Air Quality Program at 482-5364 or send an email to donylle.seals@austinenergy.com 

Vol Opp: Garden @ Girl Scout Kodosky Cntr
Start: 9:00 am
End: 12:00 pm

Garden @ Girl Scout Kodosky Program Center  11/15/2008 Help spruce up the Girl Scout Kodosky Program Center  12012 Park 35( n IH 35 and Yager LN) by mulching the trees and beds.  Bring gloves if you have them.  Wheelbarrows and pitchforks/spading forks are also welcome.   RSVP to KarenS@gsctx.org  or 490-2346   Date: Saturday, November 15th   Time:  9am-12:00pmLocation:  12012 Park 35, north IH-35 & Yager Lane (Northeast Austin - Register:  Karen Stewart, KarenS@gsctx.org  490-2346   

Vol Opp: Mainspring Schools Garden & Park Workday
Start: 9:00 am
End: 2:00 pm

Mainspring Schools Garden & Park Workday11/15/2008 Join Mainspring Schools volunteers for a workday to spruce up the garden and Ricky Guerrero Park.  Breakfast and lunch will be provided as a thank you to all volunteers.     Date: Saturday, November 15th  Time:  9am-2pmLocation:  Mainspring Schools, 1100 West Live Oak (Central Austin – 78704)Register:  Nadine@mainspringschools.org or 512.442.2301 

Home Slice-O-Rama Pizza Carnival (a benefit for KAB)
Start: 9:15 am
End: 8:00 pm

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To celebrate its 3rd anniversary, and give back to the community, Home Slice Pizza will hold its Home Slice-O-Rama Pizza Carnival on November 15, 2008.  Carnival proceeds and 100% of pizza profits will be donated to Keep Austin Beautiful.   Help support KAB by attending the Carnival on November 15th.  Volunteers are needed for 3-hour shifts on November 15th, to help with contests, game booths, fun for the kids, and MUCH more! All volunteers get an event t-shirt and pizza!!!  Shifts:  9:15AM to NOON (FULL)              NOON to 3PM (FULL)                         3PM to 6PM (FULL)           6PM to 8PM (FULL) Date: Saturday, November 15, 2008 Location: Home Slice, 1415 South Congress Avenue  To Volunteer or for more information: contact Alanna @ alanna@keepaustinbeautiful.org or call 391-0622

Vol Opp: Plant Conservation
Start: 10:00 am
End: 2:00 pm

Plant Conservation11/15/2008 Help out the Millennium Seed Bank Project at the Wildflower Center by cleaning seeds for storage at the Royal Botanic Garden, Kew, the National Center for Genetic Resources Preservation, and the Wildflower Center. Great project, fun company, and pizza lunches. Date: November 15th  Time:  10am-2pmLocation:  Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower CenterContact:  Flo Oxley at 512/232-0160 or oxley@wildflower.org 

Vol Opp: Blair Woods Workday
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm

Blair Woods Preserve Workday11/15/08Join the Travis Audubon Society for a community workday at Blair Woods Preserve as they remove non-native plant species, cleanup trash, cut trails, plant natives, etc.Date:  November 15, 2008Time:  1pm-5pmLocation:  East Austin near MLK & 183 (Transportation will be provided from a nearby location to the site)Contact:  512.300.2473 for information and to sign up to volunteer (pre-registration is required)  
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Vol Opp: TX Recycles Day
Start: 7:00 am
End: 4:00 pm

TX Recycles DayNovember 18th  On Tuesday, November 18th, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., TxDOT will hold a special recycling event at Camp Hubbard and the Riverside Campus.  In celebration of Texas Recycles Day, TxDOT, Goodwill Industries, and Keep Texas Beautiful have again teamed up to host TxDOT's 5th annual Reuse Roundup, a statewide event to raise employee and public awareness about the benefits of reuse, recycling and conservation. We want to make donating as convenient as possible by bringing the collection center to you. Everyone is encouraged to participate by cleaning out your closets, garages, sheds and storage units and bring your clean goods for reuse. Goodwill will accept personal items such as electronics, small appliances, clothes, toys, sports equipment, books, tapes and CDs.  In addition, Goodwill is now accepting computers and accessories such as keyboards, mice, and CDs. IMPORTANT: No state owned or surplus property can be donated, only personal property from home can be donated. Bringing Goodwill to TxDOT offices helps reduce your driving destinations, traffic, travel time and gas usage.  In addition, your donations will reduce materials sent to the landfill and provide training and employment for Texans with disabilities or other disadvantaging conditions. By donating at the Reuse Roundup, you will. . . 1) Help stress the importance of reuse and recycling at home and work.2) Feel good about helping those in need.3) Better organize your homes, and4) Save money, as the attendant will be happy to issue a receipt for your 2008 tax purposes. Last year, 20 TxDOT offices participated and collected a total of 44,681 pounds of clean reusable goods last year. Check out these results and photos from the 2007 Reuse Roundup event at http://crossroads/org/gsd/Recycling/reuseresults3.htm. Volunteers are needed - Signing up for 30 minutes or whatever amount of time you can give would be greatly appreciated. Call Sam Reyes at 302-2424 or Brandi Rountree at 302-2423 to sign up on the volunteer list! 

Vol Opp: Pond Planting
Start: 8:00 am
End: 12:00 pm

Pond Planting11/18/2008 The nature center pond recently got a new liner and re-vegetation is underway. Volunteers are needed to plant perennials, shrubs and trees around the pond's edge. Please bring your trowel, shovel if you have one, gloves and a water bottle. Please wear closed toed shoes and dress comfortably and for the weather of the day.  A water cooler and light snacks will be available for refueling.  Please be prepared to fill out a City of Austin volunteer waiver form upon arrival. Date: Tuesday, November 18th   Time:  8am-12pmLocation:  Austin Nature & Science Center, 301 Nature Center Drive (Central Austin - 78746)Contact:  Please contact Habitat Steward and Landscaper, Ruth Herzberg with Parks & Recreation, to confirm your participation at ruth.herzberg@ci.austin.tx.us or cell # 426-8074. 
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Vol Opp: Alma's Garden Workday
Start: 10:00 am
End: 2:00 pm

Alma’s Garden Workday11/22/2008     There are many beautiful changes at Alma de Mujer this autumn. The xeroscape garden designed by Steven Spears and the students from UT last spring is beautiful. This year, volunteers will be making a medicine wheel inside the garden!  Based on Mexica indigenous concepts, the medicine wheel will serve to strengthen the garden as a healing garden.  It's so exciting.  As volunteers prepare for setting the design, Sustainable Food Center is looking for volunteers to help: re-pot plants, clear paths and beds.  Join SFC this Saturday, November 22, from 10am - 2pm and come learn about the medicine wheel design that will be put into place.  Please join SFC, bring any garden tools you may have and a bag lunch so that together we can share time together over a meal. When:  Saturday, November 22nd 10am-2pmWhere:  Alma de Mujer, 13621 FM 2769 (East Austin – 78726)Contact:  Emily@sustainablefoodcenter.org

Vol Opp: Acorn Planting
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm

Acorn Planting11/22/2008 Plant red oak acorns underneath juniper trees with small hand tools to improve golden-cheeked warbler habitat. Date: Saturday, November 22nd    Time:  1:00pm-5:00pmLocation:  Cortana tract near intersection of RR 620 and FM 2222.  Direction sent upon registration.Registration: daniel.dietz@ci.austin.tx.us or call 263-6443 
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Vol Opp: Ecological Literacy Workday
Start: 9:00 am
End: 1:00 pm

Ecological Literacy Workday11/29/2008     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, November 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 
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Vol Opp: PARD Habitat Garden
Start: 9:00 am
End: 12:00 pm

PARD Habitat Garden12/03/2008     Come help PARD gardeners install plants at the Main Office demonstration habitat!  The Parks and Recreation Department's HQ is leading by example by installing a habitat garden that shows the public how easy it is to bring in butterflies, hummingbirds and songbirds with the right native plants.  Please bring your own gloves.  All other tools and supplies will be provided. Date:  Wednesday, December 3rd Time: 9am-12pmWhere:  Parks and Recreation Department’s Main Office, 200 South Lamar (Central Austin – 78704)Contact:  Alice Nance, 512-327-8181 ext. 29 or alice.nance@ci.austin.tx.us  
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Event: Sony Take Back Recycling Event
Start: 8:00 am
End: 4:30 pm

Sony Take Back Recycling12/06/2008 A free community e-waste recycling event sponsored by Sony Electronics and Waste Management - residential recyclers can bring their old or broken electronics for free recycling. The hope is to build awareness for the importance of proper e-waste recycling and come closer to its goal of recycling one pound of old consumer electronics for every pound of new product sold. Around 3,000 participants are anticipated!  Date: Saturday, December 6th   Time:  8am-4:30pmLocation:  Travis County Expo Center, 7311 Decker Lane (East Austin – 78724) 

Vol Opp: Convict Hill Quarry Park
Start: 9:00 am
End: 1:00 pm

Convict Hill Quarry Workday12/06/2008 Join the Friends of Convict Hill Quarry Park for another rewarding workday!  Love playing with paint?  Well come on out and help paint a chimney swift tower.  Now how many people do you know who’ve done that? Date: Saturday, December 6th   Time:  9:00am-1:00pmLocation:  Convict Hill Quarry Park, 6511 Convict Hill Road (South Austin – 78749)Registration: drjet@austin.rr.com or 512.301.7388                                    

Vol Opp: Shoal Creek Workday
Start: 9:00 am
End: 12:00 pm

Shoal Creek Workday12/06/2008 Join the Austin Parks Foundation for an ecological restoration project along Shoal Creek in Pease Park.  Volunteers will be cutting and hauling big piles of invasive trees from Pease Park to Duncan Park.  Lots of volunteers are needed: cutters, draggers, haulers, etc.  Great workout guaranteed! Date: Saturday, December 6th   Time:  9:00am-12:00pmLocation:  Kingsbury Street (Central Austin – 78705) rsvp for detailsRegistration: http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/1205/t/4029/event/index.jsp?event_KEY=45062 
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