Zilker Preserve Restoration9/05/09 EcoTexas is hosting upcoming workdays at the Zilker Preserve removing various invasive species, including Nandina, Japanese Privet, and Chinaberry among other species. Once the species are removed, the City of Austin will help with planting native species to restore Zilker to its natural state!  If you have any questions about the Zilker project, you can refer to the website www.zilker.ecotx.org.Dates:  Saturday, September 5th Time:  8:30am-11amMeeting Spot: We will meet in the parking lot near the Nature Center Preserve, which is located underneath the Mopac overpass.  See website for detailed directionsContact: please RSVP to getinvolved@ecotx.org

 North Loop Neighborhood Green08/08/2009  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.  Volunteers are needed to help mulch the trees to prevent ground compaction and help retain water.    Date: Saturday, August 8th    Time:  9am-10am Location:  Bruning Green @ 52nd, Evans, and Bruning Avenue (N. Central Austin - 78751) Parking:  along neighborhood streets, please be courteous of neighbors and do not block driveways Contact:  Cindy Black at cindy@rickblack.net to volunteer Note:  bring gloves and your weeding tool of choice