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

Wild Basin Workday2nd Saturday of Each Month01/10/2009 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, January 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: Bright Leaf Preserve Workday
Start: 8:30 am
End: 10:30 am

Bright Leaf Preserve Workday  01/10/2009   Join EcoTexas volunteers for a workday at Bright Leaf Preserve to remove invasive plants like bamboo and nandina.  These invasives threaten to choke out native species which are essential to the well-being of the entire ecosystem through their rapid and widespread proliferation. Water and tools will be provided, bring only a good attitude.  Date: Saturday, January 10 Time:  8:30am-10:30am Location:  Bright Leaf Preserve, 4400 Crestway Drive (West Austin – 78731)Contact:  Jordan at 512 695 2768 or email getinvolved@ecotx.orgNote: More information’s available at ecotx.org

Vol Opp: Recycle @ LEGO Championship
Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:00 pm

FIRST LEGO League Championship 01/10/2009   FIRST LEGO League (FLL) is an international program that introduces children to the fun experience of solving real-world problems by applying math, science, and technology. Guided by adult mentors and their own imaginations, FLL participants solve real-world engineering challenges, develop important life skills, and learn to make positive contributions to society. For the Championship Tournament, we need volunteers to keep the recycling collection running smoothly.    Date: Saturday, January 10 Time:  8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (shifts from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Location:  Rouse High School         1501 CR 271, Leander, TX 78641 Parking:  parking available in school lots Contact:  lacy.rohre@ni.com or 512-683-6376 Note:  For more information about the event, please visit www.centraltexasfll.org
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Vol Opp: MLK Day Tree Planting and Preserve Cleanup
Start: 8:30 am
End: 12:00 pm

MLK Day Tree Planting and Cleanup01/17/2009 American Youthworks Environmental Corps is partnering with PODER and Treefolks to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 17th. This service day will take place at 3 different sites around Austin. Service performed at Oak Springs preserve will focus on park clean up and some native plant and tree planting. Service performed at Ponciana and Franklin Park will focus on the planting of 226 trees. Breakfast and t-shirts will be provided to volunteers. Service will begin at 8:30am with breakfast and sign in and will end 11:30 with cleanup and a speaker. Additionally, there will be a cob bench kick off which will occur at the American Youthworks South Campus.  Paul Moncus's art class will be leading this project throughout the semester with the assistance of Sara Schmidt, a master cob builder.   Date: Saturday January 17th, 2009Time: 8:30 Sign-In to 12:00Locations:-Oak Springs Preserve is located at 3101 Oak Springs.-Ponciana Park is located at 5101 Freidrich Lane.-Franklin Park is located at 4800 Copperbend Blvd.Registration:http://my.mlkday.gov/s/environmentalcorps/index.aspx or by emailing tterlik@americanyouthworks.org or calling 512-744-1925 

Vol Opp: Paint a Chimney Swift Tower
Start: 9:00 am
End: 1:00 pm

Convict Hill Quarry Park Workday01/17/2009 Painting Day!  Volunteers are needed to paint the newly installed chimney swift tower to protect against any rain or harsh weather.  Friends of Convict Hill Quarry Park have the paint and rollers, and just need people-power.  After painting, the builders can install the kiosk panel backings.  Friends of Convict Hill Quarry Park also need help designing the panels and raising funds for their creation.   Date: Saturday January 17th, 2009Time: 9am-1pmLocation: Convict Hill Quarry Park, 6511 Convict Hill Road (SW Austin – 78749)Registration:  drjet@austin.rr.com or gdanderson@austin.rr.com 

Vol Opp: MLK Day of Service
Start: 11:00 am
End: 3:00 pm

MLK Day of Service 200901/17/2009 Join hundreds of volunteers and spend a few hours volunteering and remembering just how true the words “Everybody can be great, because everybody can serve” are. The MLK Day of Service volunteer projects and activities will help you understand how you can use Dr. King’s blueprint for civic and social activism to affect social change in your community.  Projects include painting benches for placement in public spaces, cleaning up streets and greenbelts, and sprucing up a community garden.  More information and registration’s available at: www.handsoncentraltexas.org/specialevents/viewSpecialEvent.php?_mode=eventDetail&_action=eventDetail&ixSpecialEvent=23  Date: Saturday, January 17th Time:  volunteer checkin – 9am to 10am, “Reflecting on the Dream” – 10am to 11am, Service Projects – 11am to 3pmLocation:  locations vary.  Please see registration website for details on each projectRegistration: www.handsoncentraltexas.org/specialevents/viewSpecialEvent.php?_mode=eventDetail&_action=eventDetail&ixSpecialEvent=23  
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Vol Opp: Tree Planting
Start: 8:30 am
End: 12:00 pm

Tree Planting  01/24/2009   Volunteers will be planting native hardwoods to promote the re-establishment of native vegetation and improve habitat value to an area impacted by previous land use practices.Please bring shovels, gloves, and drinking water.  Sturdy footgear, sun block and hats are recommended. No pets are permitted within the preserve.  Date: Saturday, January 24Time:  8:30am-12:00pmLocation:  Near intersection of RR 620 and FM 2222 in NW Austin.  Contact laura.zebehazy@co.travis.tx.us to register and receive directions. Registration:  laura.zebehazy@co.travis.tx.us 

Vol Opp: Highland Park Elementary Workday
Start: 9:00 am
End: 11:00 am

Highland Park Elementary Workday  01/24/2009   Join EcoTexas volunteers for a workday at Highland Park Elementary to remove invasive plants like bamboo and nandina.  These invasives threaten to choke out native species which are essential to the well-being of the entire ecosystem through their rapid and widespread proliferation. Water and tools will be provided, bring only a good attitude.  Date: Saturday, January 24Time:  9:00am-10:30am Location:  Highland Park Elementary, 4900 Fairview Dr (West Austin – 78731)Contact:  Jordan at 512 695 2768 or email getinvolved@ecotx.orgNote: More information’s available at ecotx.org

Vol Opp: Garden @ French Legation
Start: 9:00 am
End: 1:00 pm

French Legation Workday  01/24/2009   Help beautify the historic French Legation gardens on January 24th by removing the entangled nandina in the beds at the northern end of the house and working on the bed to the Eastern of the house, along the mazes going toward the San Marcos Street formal entrance.  Volunteers knowledgeable about native/invasive plants and gardening are especially needed to help as supervisors.     Date: Saturday, January 24Time:  9:00am-1pm Location:  French Legation, 802 San Marcos Street (East Austin – 78702)Contact:  Dale Bulla at dale-bulla@pobox.com Note: lunch provided please rsvp to Dale Bulla
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Vol Opp: Ecological Literacy Workday
Start: 9:00 am
End: 1:00 pm

Ecological Literacy Workday01/31/2009     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 - 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, January 31st   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 

Vol Opp: 360 Bridge Cleanup
Start: 9:00 am
End: 1:00 pm

360 Bridge Cleanup01/31/2009     Join Central Texas Mountaineers (CTM) and Keep Austin Beautiful to help clean up the Loop 360 Bridge. Volunteers will be rappelling down the side of the cliff next to the bridge to clean up bottles, cans, and other trash to help keep one of Austin's favorite views beautiful. So, if you are a climber and have experience rappelling, we need your skills!  Non-climbers are also needed to help consolidate the full bags of trash.Climbers please bring:

  • Climbing harness and belay device,
  • plus a spare carabiner to clip a trash bag.
  • Long sleeve shirt, long pants, and work gloves.

Date:  Saturday, January 31st Time:  9am-1pmWhere:  north shore of the 360 bridge that goes over Lake AustinClimbers’ Registration: Gary Ellis at reimerclimber@gmail.comNon-climbers’ registration: Stephen Finos at stevfino@yahoo.com  
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Vol Opp: Invasive Plant Removal @ Emma Long
Start: 9:30 am
End: 1:00 pm

Invasive Species Removal  02/01/2009   February is the shortest month, and for the invasive ligustrum plants growing along Turkey Creek, it will be even shorter.  Come help us remove these plants before they spread further.   Date: Sunday, February 1st Time:  9:30am-1:00pmLocation:  Emma Long Park, Turkey Creek, NW Austin near intersection of FM 2222 and City Park Rd.  Directions will be sent upon registration.Registration:  daniel.dietz@ci.austin.tx.us or call 263-6443.

Vol Opp: North Austin Creek Cleanup
Start: 3:00 pm
End: 4:30 pm

Creek CleanupFebruary 1st, 2009 Join the North Austin Civic Association Sojourners for a cleanup of the creek and retention pond by the HEB on Rutland.  All cleanup supplies will be provided and this is a great chance to meet some fun and involved north Austin neighbors. Date: Sunday, February 1st 2009Time:  3pmMeeting Location:  NW corner of the HEB Parking Lot in the back of the store.  9414 North Lamar – 78753Contact:  Susie Milam – smilam1211@earthlink.net  
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Vol Opp: Revegetation of former road - Reicher
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm

 Wildland Conservation Volunteer Stewardships Days02/03/2009   Revegetation of former road – Reicher About 200 feet of asphalt roadway has been removed.  The soil has been prepared, and now we need your help to plant seeds, rake them in, and cover them with an erosion control mat.  More information at: http://convicthillquarrypark.blogspot.com   Date:  Tuesday, Feb. 3rd Time:  1am-5pm Location: Near Intersection of RR 620 and Hwy 71 Bee Caves.  Directions sent upon registration Contact: Daniel Dietz, daniel.dietz@ci.austin.tx.us or 263-6443 

Vol Op - Downtown Austin Farmers’ Market Zero Waste Initiative
Start: 3:00 pm
End: 7:00 pm

Downtown Austin Farmers’ Market – Zero Waste InitiativeEvery Saturday and Wednesday Like landfills? If that’s a big no, come be a part of a momentous zero-waste project at two fun-filled Austin Farmers’ Market (AFM) locations. Help assist customers with recycling, compost, and landfill material and help the market achieve its zero-waste goal! Date and Time:  Six volunteers needed every Saturday at the downtown AFM (3 volunteers 9am-11am and 3 from 11am-1pm) and 4 volunteers needed every Wednesday at the Triangle AFM (2 volunteers from 3pm-5pm and 2 more from 5pm-7pm).Location: Downtown Austin Farmers’ Market 4th & Guadalupe (78701) and the Triangle Austin Farmers Market 45th and Lamar (78798)  Contact Rebecca Saltsman below for detailsContact: Rebecca Saltsman email: debi@sustainablefoodcenter.ccsend.com.   Let Rebecca know which shift you'd like and how many times a month you can participate. 
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