Tree of the Year 2009 Nominations06/30/2009 It’s time to send in your pick for “Tree of the Year 2009.” Nominations are due June 30th.  Each year, one large and one small tree within the Austin city limits will be recognized. Look for trees that are native, healthy and beautiful. A nomination form may be found at www.cityofaustin.org/treeoftheyear. A form may also be picked up at local plant nurseries or the Zilker Garden Center.The winners will be chosen by a committee that includes representatives from Austin Energy, Parks and Recreation, Watershed Protection and Development Review, the University of Texas and the community.Date:  Nominations are due June 30th, 2009Contact:  www.cityofaustin.org/treeoftheyear or call (512) 482-5342

Clean Lady Bird LakeJune 6, 2009 Love Lady Bird Lake but hate the styrofoam washed up along its shoreline?  Join Keep Austin Beautiful and the Trail Foundation in an increased effort to put the finishing touches on this beautiful asset to our community.  Volunteers will have a rewarding morning as they search high and low for every last bit of trash and get to know other lake enthusiasts.  There are four starting locations for shoreline volunteers, and on-the-water volunteer will leave from the Texas Rowing Center, Zilker Boat Rentals, and volunteers with their own boats will launch from the boat ramp on the NW corner of the lake and I-35 (see registration link below for more details).   Date: Saturday, June 6thTime:  9am-11amLocation: all around Lady Bird LakeRegistration:  closed but CLICK HERE to see fun photos from this eventWebsite: www.KeepAustinBeautiful.org/LadyBirdLakeVolunteer Appreciation Prizes Provided By: Austin Java, Eastside Cafe, Leaf, Dominican JoeSnacks Provided by: Newflower Farmers Market & Dominican Joe This program is made possible thanks to generous donations from The Trail Foundation and Watershed Protection Development Review.   CLICK HERE to see fun photos from this event.

 Quilombo Community Garden Workday06/06/2009  Quilombo, a community garden on the east side, is looking for help in making this season a bountiful one! Quilombo is entirely volunteer run, and works with a minimum of funds.  Please join volunteers on Saturdays, to come together four hours before sunset and put energy into the garden in exchange for vegetables. Find out more at www.quilombogardens.org. Date:  Saturday, June 6th Time:  Four hours before sunset (approx. 4:00pm -8:00pm) Location: 5606 Harold Court Austin, TX 78721 Contact: Julia Bonnheim ( 214-998-9449) or Megan Barbour (512-422-6327)