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

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National Trails Day 06/06/2009 Join volunteers at the Barton Creek Greenbelt to begin work for the much anticipated National Trails Day Service Project.  Central Texas Trail Tamers will be providing some crew leaders and volunteers.Be prepared to work through the morning.  At mid-day, all volunteers will converge at Barton Springs Pool for a free swim and free BBQ provided by the Salt Lick, free TShirt commemorating the event, live music, and other surprises.  The event is being sponsored and organized by REI, Hill Country Conservancy and the Austin Parks Foundation and American Youthworks E-Corps.  Sign up at the Austin Parks Foundation website below.  THIS EVENT IS GOING TO FILL UP FAST SO YOU NEED TO ACT NOW TO SIGN UP AND RESERVE YOUR SPOT! Date:  Saturday, June 6th Time:  8:30am -12:00pmLocation: Various locations – see websiteContact: Register at http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/1205/t/4029/event/search.jsp?distributed_event_KEY=498&postal_code=78701&radius=3For more volunteer opportunities on this day you can also contact Mary Arnett (512-464-1205, ext 3) or president@trailtamers.org 

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.

Homewood Heights Community Garden06/06/2009 An urban community garden in East Austin sustained by neighborhood volunteers invites you to join in the gardening fun.  The garden is in full bloom and could use a hand!  Projects for this workday include digging holes and planting, pulling weeds, & building a trellis for black eyed peas, bitter melon, and Italian pole beans. Date: Saturday, June 6thTime:  9am until it heats up (all volunteers will be invited back for a bbq/potluck at the garden that evening)Location: 2606 Sol Wilson (Central East Austin – 78702)Contact:  Amber at ambermburks@yahoo.com 

 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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Juneteenth06/13/2009On Juneteenth, Austinites commemorate the end of slavery in the United States.  The celebration is kicked off by a parade in the morning and continues on with entertainment and games in Rosewood Park.  Austin Zero Waste needs volunteers to serve as Environmental Ambassadors for this event.  Environmental Ambassadors will be stationed throughout the event to inform and assist the attendees with recycling and to educate them on the importance of diverting waste to help Austin move towards a more sustainable future.  Date:  Friday, June 19th Time:  8:00am -8:30pmLocation: Rosewood Park Pavillion, 1182 North Pleasant Valley Drive (Central East Austin – 78702) Parking:  Volunteers who register by June 5th will receive parking vouchersRegister: Rebecca Hayes (512-974-7720) rebecca.hays@ci.austin.tx.us  or Dee Nguyen (512-974-9442)) dee.trang.nguyen@gmail.comNote:  Volunteers shifts are as follows.  Choose the top 3 time slots that they want to work and contact either Rebecca Hayes or Dee Nguyen.  Shifts are assigned on a "first-come, first serve" basis.Shift 1:            8am -10:30amShift 2:            10am -12:30pm          Shift 3:            12pm -2:30pmShift 4:            2pm -4:30pmShift 5:            4pm -6:30pmShift 6:            6pm -8:30pm 

 WildBasin Workday2nd Saturday of Each Month   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 Time:  8:30am-12:00pm Location:  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

Friends of Pease Park Workday06/13/2009 Come enjoy a wonderful day of removing invasive plants from Pease Park!  Plan on a short morning of cutting brush and trees and hauling them to a central location where the Austin Parks Department's chipper can turn them into mulch for use at Pease Park. Bring work gloves, water and any saws or loppers that you have.  Dress for the weather, wear sun block and protective clothing and bring extra water. "Trees for Pease" t-shirts will be available to volunteers who show up to work in the heat! Date: Saturday, June 13thTime:  9:00am-12:00pmLocation: Meet at the picnic tables at 1100 Kingsbury at the south end of Pease ParkContact:  If you have any questions contact Richard Craig at 925-5306 orRichardcraig2004@yahoo.com  

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Friends of Pease Park Workday06/13/2009 Come enjoy a wonderful day of removing invasive plants from Pease Park!  Plan on a short morning of cutting brush and trees and hauling them to a central location where the Austin Parks Department's chipper can turn them into mulch for use at Pease Park. Bring work gloves, water and any saws or loppers that you have.  Dress for the weather, wear sun block and protective clothing and bring extra water. "Trees for Pease" t-shirts will be available to volunteers who show up to work in the heat! Date: Saturday, June 13thTime:  9:00am-12:00pmLocation: Meet at the picnic tables at 1100 Kingsbury at the south end of Pease ParkContact:  If you have any questions contact Richard Craig at 925-5306 or Richardcraig2004@yahoo.com 

 Quilombo Community Garden Workday06/13/2009   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 13th 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)

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

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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

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

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

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

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

 Quilombo Community Garden Workday06/20/2009   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 20th 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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ecological Literacy Workday 06/27/09       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, June 27th  9am-1pm Where:  Hornsby Bend, 2210 South FM 973 (SE Austin – 78725) Contact:  Kevin Anderson at Kevin.Anderson@ci.austin.tx.us or 512-972-1960  

Poop Patrol06/27/2009 Friends of Red Bud Isle are going to conduct another quick sweep of the park for wayward poops. The last Poop Patrol was a great success and much appreciated by park users. Please join volunteers for an hour on Saturday, June 27th before the real heat kicks in to keep the park healthy.  RSVP with shirt size. Volunteers will meet at 9am at the kiosk. Bring your own poop scooper. Trash bags and (in an unrelated capacity) kolaches will be provided. This is a fido and kiddo friendly event.  Date:  Saturday, June 27th Time:  9am-10amLocation: Red Bud Isle,   3401 Red Bud Trail (Central Austin – 78703)Contact: berna@austin.rr.com Note: RSVP with t-shirt size 

 Quilombo Community Garden Workday06/27/2009   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 27th 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)

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

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

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

 Keep Austin Beautiful Beautification GrantsDue 7/10/09 Applications for the 2009 KAB Neighborhood Beautification Grants are being accepted until 5pm on Friday, July 10th so if you want to win apply today! Grants range from $500-$2,500 and funding supports public space improvement projects like butterfly gardens, creek restoration, pond/habitat garden installations, and more.  Information and forms are available, see contact information below. Contact:  www.KeepAustinBeautiful.org/NBG               Jessica@KeepAustinBeautiful.org or 512.501.3633