A Special West Bouldin Creek Greenbelt Clean-up & Invasive Species Removal12/05/09  This very special clean up of the West Bouldin Creek Greenbelt is in accordance with the University of Texas, Lady Bird Wildflower Center Environmental Assessment Report wherein it was established that non-native species of trees and shrubs are negatively affecting the health of the greenbelt. In order to protect and conserve valuable native trees and shrubs such as elms, oaks, pecans and other valuable under story plants, the first step to remove invasive foliage removal is planned. Invasive plants crowd out the slower growing natives and rob them of valuable nutrients and water. In addition, stream bank stabilization and flood control will be aided with the removal of trash & debris along and in the creek channel. All volunteer work is being closely supervised by the City of Austin Parks & Recreation Department Forestry Division. Date: Saturday, December 5thTime:  8:30am-1pmLocation: Western side of South Sixth St. between 1210 and 1100 South Sixth St. along the parks greenbelt easement.Contact: Ingrid Weigand, BCNA Park Committee Chair, e-mail: urpprods@earthlink.net Special Note: In order to facilitate the smooth and safe removal of trash and unwanted foliage, please do not park on the west side of South Sixth Street along the greenbelt during the work session time. 

Clean Lady Bird LakeDecember 5, 2009 Love Lady Bird Lake but hate the styrofoam washed up along its shoreline?  Join hundreds of volunteers 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 five starting locations for shoreline volunteers, and on-the-water volunteer will have boats provided by Texas Rowing Center, Zilker Boat Rentals, and Rowing Dock. Volunteers who’d like to bring their own boats may join the Sierra Club cleanup starting at the NW corner of the lake/I-35 or join KAB volunteers launching from the International Youth Hostel, 2200 South Lakeshore Blvd.   (See registration link below for more details).  On-the-Water volunteers for most of the sites should be 16 years or older (on-the-water volunteers with LCRA should be 18 or accompanied by an adult guardian).    After a semester of learning about water testing, pollution solutions, and trash students from KAB’s Green Teens program are ready to wow you with their knowledge. Join students and tap into your science-sense at one of the two student-led education stations located at Auditorium Shores and the north shore of Lady Bird Lake meeting underneath Mo-pac. Date: Saturday, December 5thTime:  9am-11amLocation: all around Lady Bird LakeRegistration:  CLICK HERE to registerWebsite: www.KeepAustinBeautiful.org/LadyBirdLakePrizes and refreshments provided by:  Austin Rowing Club, Baby Acapulco, Docs Motorworks, Dominican Joe, Four Seasons, & Lift Cafe    If you'd like to donate a prize for our fantastic volunteers please email Jessica@KeepAustinBeautiful.org   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 the last large scale lake cleanup.