Alamo Park Workday12/13/2008 Alamo Park has been adopted!  Help volunteers make their first workday a huge success. Date: Saturday, December 13th   Time:  8:00am-5:00pmLocation:  Alamo Park , 2100 Alamo Street (East Austin – 78722)Register: st_dgolden01@yahoo.com 

Wild Basin Workday12/13/2008 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, December 13th  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 

Scofield Farms Park Workday12/13/2008 Projects will include clearing underbrush along the trail, removing invasive plant species (primarily chinaberry seedlings), and cleaning up litter.  Tools will be provided, but please bring your own workgloves and water in a refillable container.  Volunteers will gather on the north side of the park, just north of the bridge by a park bench. Date: Saturday, December 13th   Time:  8:30am-12:00pmLocation:  12901 Scofield Farms Drive (Central North Austin – 78727)Register: mbrindle@us.ibm.com   

Plant Acorns 12/13/2008 Plant red oak acorns in an effort to restore golden-cheeked warbler habitat.  Date: Saturday, December 13th   Time:  9:00am-12:30pmLocation:  directions will be sent upon registration, nr intersection of 620 & 2222 (Far West Austin)Register: daniel.dietz@ci.austin.tx.us  or call 263-6443 

Mayfield Park Workday12/13/2008 Join other friends of Mayfield Park & Preserve for a monthly garden workday.  Bring a trowel, garden clippers, and gardening gloves if you have them.   Date: Saturday, December 13th   Time:  10:00am-1:00pmLocation:  3505 West 35th Street (North Central Austin – 78703)Register: Barbara Watt 477-6031 or prskid3@aol.com    

Trail of Lights, Environmental Ambassadors12/14/2008 – 12/23/2008  This year the Solid Waste Services Department is partnering with the Parks and Recreation Department to make the 2008 Trail of Lights a 'Zero Waste'(or pretty darn close) event. The trail will run December 14th through December 23rd. As part of the city’s effort to reduce the waste at the Trail of Lights, volunteers are needed to serve as "Environmental Ambassadors" at the Trail of Lights. The primary role of the Environmental Ambassadors is to let the Trail of Lights guests know where recycling is available at the event. Volunteers will be stationed throughout the Trail of Lights to assist attendees in recycling. Date: December 14th  – December 23rd    Time:  5:15 pm to 10:15 pmLocation:  Zilker Park’s Trail of Lights   Registration: Rebecca Hays at rebecca.hays@ci.austin.tx.us or 974-7720 or Zakiya Larry at 512-974-6421 or Zakiya.Larry@ci.austin.tx.us.Please note that:*Groups must provide one adult volunteer for ever five volunteers ages 15-17.*Volunteers are hosts for the evening and their organization's name will be displayed at the Trail of Lights from 5:15 to 10:15 p.m.*Groups need to arrive by 5:15 and leave at 10:15 p.m. on their designated night to work.*Organizations will provide one liaison to work with Solid Waste Services and Parks and Recreation to assist with any communications.*Each volunteer will be provided with training and the necessary information to complete their volunteer assignment. If you think this is something your group might be interested in, please send an email to Zakiya.Larry@ci.austin.tx.us and include the following information:-Group Name-Number of Participants -Age Range of Participants-Point of Contact for the Group (please include: name, email, and phone number)-Dates Available- Dates for volunteering will be issued on a first come first serve basis so please respond as soon as possible to get your preferred time slot.**please note that the following time slots have been filled thus far: Thursday, December 18. To find out more about the Trail of Lights please go to: http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/tol/. For more information about how the City of Austin is working towards Zero Waste please link to: http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/sws/0waste.htm 

Trail of Lights, Environmental Ambassadors12/14/2008 – 12/23/2008  This year the Solid Waste Services Department is partnering with the Parks and Recreation Department to make the 2008 Trail of Lights a 'Zero Waste'(or pretty darn close) event. The trail will run December 14th through December 23rd. As part of the city’s effort to reduce the waste at the Trail of Lights, volunteers are needed to serve as "Environmental Ambassadors" at the Trail of Lights. The primary role of the Environmental Ambassadors is to let the Trail of Lights guests know where recycling is available at the event. Volunteers will be stationed throughout the Trail of Lights to assist attendees in recycling. Date: December 14th  – December 23rd    Time:  5:15 pm to 10:15 pmLocation:  Zilker Park’s Trail of Lights   Registration: Rebecca Hays at rebecca.hays@ci.austin.tx.us or 974-7720 or Zakiya Larry at 512-974-6421 or Zakiya.Larry@ci.austin.tx.us.Please note that:*Groups must provide one adult volunteer for ever five volunteers ages 15-17.*Volunteers are hosts for the evening and their organization's name will be displayed at the Trail of Lights from 5:15 to 10:15 p.m.*Groups need to arrive by 5:15 and leave at 10:15 p.m. on their designated night to work.*Organizations will provide one liaison to work with Solid Waste Services and Parks and Recreation to assist with any communications.*Each volunteer will be provided with training and the necessary information to complete their volunteer assignment. If you think this is something your group might be interested in, please send an email to Zakiya.Larry@ci.austin.tx.us and include the following information:-Group Name-Number of Participants -Age Range of Participants-Point of Contact for the Group (please include: name, email, and phone number)-Dates Available- Dates for volunteering will be issued on a first come first serve basis so please respond as soon as possible to get your preferred time slot.**please note that the following time slots have been filled thus far: Thursday, December 18. To find out more about the Trail of Lights please go to: http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/tol/. For more information about how the City of Austin is working towards Zero Waste please link to: http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/sws/0waste.htm 

 Registration for the Urban Forest Steward program is now open.  This four class series will cover a range of subjects and culminate in a public service project.  Expert instructors, materials, and supplies will be provided.  Registration and more information's available at www.austinparks.org/calendarofevents.php  Classes meet the 3rd Wednesday of each month, 1-5pm, starting January 21, 2009.

Trail of Lights, Environmental Ambassadors12/14/2008 – 12/23/2008  This year the Solid Waste Services Department is partnering with the Parks and Recreation Department to make the 2008 Trail of Lights a 'Zero Waste'(or pretty darn close) event. The trail will run December 14th through December 23rd. As part of the city’s effort to reduce the waste at the Trail of Lights, volunteers are needed to serve as "Environmental Ambassadors" at the Trail of Lights. The primary role of the Environmental Ambassadors is to let the Trail of Lights guests know where recycling is available at the event. Volunteers will be stationed throughout the Trail of Lights to assist attendees in recycling. Date: December 14th  – December 23rd    Time:  5:15 pm to 10:15 pmLocation:  Zilker Park’s Trail of Lights   Registration: Rebecca Hays at rebecca.hays@ci.austin.tx.us or 974-7720 or Zakiya Larry at 512-974-6421 or Zakiya.Larry@ci.austin.tx.us.Please note that:*Groups must provide one adult volunteer for ever five volunteers ages 15-17.*Volunteers are hosts for the evening and their organization's name will be displayed at the Trail of Lights from 5:15 to 10:15 p.m.*Groups need to arrive by 5:15 and leave at 10:15 p.m. on their designated night to work.*Organizations will provide one liaison to work with Solid Waste Services and Parks and Recreation to assist with any communications.*Each volunteer will be provided with training and the necessary information to complete their volunteer assignment. If you think this is something your group might be interested in, please send an email to Zakiya.Larry@ci.austin.tx.us and include the following information:-Group Name-Number of Participants -Age Range of Participants-Point of Contact for the Group (please include: name, email, and phone number)-Dates Available- Dates for volunteering will be issued on a first come first serve basis so please respond as soon as possible to get your preferred time slot.**please note that the following time slots have been filled thus far: Thursday, December 18. To find out more about the Trail of Lights please go to: http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/tol/. For more information about how the City of Austin is working towards Zero Waste please link to: http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/sws/0waste.htm 

 Registration for the Urban Forest Steward program is now open.  This four class series will cover a range of subjects and culminate in a public service project.  Expert instructors, materials, and supplies will be provided.  Registration and more information's available at www.austinparks.org/calendarofevents.php  Classes meet the 3rd Wednesday of each month, 1-5pm, starting January 21, 2009.

Trail of Lights, Environmental Ambassadors12/14/2008 – 12/23/2008  This year the Solid Waste Services Department is partnering with the Parks and Recreation Department to make the 2008 Trail of Lights a 'Zero Waste'(or pretty darn close) event. The trail will run December 14th through December 23rd. As part of the city’s effort to reduce the waste at the Trail of Lights, volunteers are needed to serve as "Environmental Ambassadors" at the Trail of Lights. The primary role of the Environmental Ambassadors is to let the Trail of Lights guests know where recycling is available at the event. Volunteers will be stationed throughout the Trail of Lights to assist attendees in recycling. Date: December 14th  – December 23rd    Time:  5:15 pm to 10:15 pmLocation:  Zilker Park’s Trail of Lights   Registration: Rebecca Hays at rebecca.hays@ci.austin.tx.us or 974-7720 or Zakiya Larry at 512-974-6421 or Zakiya.Larry@ci.austin.tx.us.Please note that:*Groups must provide one adult volunteer for ever five volunteers ages 15-17.*Volunteers are hosts for the evening and their organization's name will be displayed at the Trail of Lights from 5:15 to 10:15 p.m.*Groups need to arrive by 5:15 and leave at 10:15 p.m. on their designated night to work.*Organizations will provide one liaison to work with Solid Waste Services and Parks and Recreation to assist with any communications.*Each volunteer will be provided with training and the necessary information to complete their volunteer assignment. If you think this is something your group might be interested in, please send an email to Zakiya.Larry@ci.austin.tx.us and include the following information:-Group Name-Number of Participants -Age Range of Participants-Point of Contact for the Group (please include: name, email, and phone number)-Dates Available- Dates for volunteering will be issued on a first come first serve basis so please respond as soon as possible to get your preferred time slot.**please note that the following time slots have been filled thus far: Thursday, December 18. To find out more about the Trail of Lights please go to: http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/tol/. For more information about how the City of Austin is working towards Zero Waste please link to: http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/sws/0waste.htm 

 Registration for the Urban Forest Steward program is now open.  This four class series will cover a range of subjects and culminate in a public service project.  Expert instructors, materials, and supplies will be provided.  Registration and more information's available at www.austinparks.org/calendarofevents.php  Classes meet the 3rd Wednesday of each month, 1-5pm, starting January 21, 2009.

Trail of Lights, Environmental Ambassadors12/14/2008 – 12/23/2008  This year the Solid Waste Services Department is partnering with the Parks and Recreation Department to make the 2008 Trail of Lights a 'Zero Waste'(or pretty darn close) event. The trail will run December 14th through December 23rd. As part of the city’s effort to reduce the waste at the Trail of Lights, volunteers are needed to serve as "Environmental Ambassadors" at the Trail of Lights. The primary role of the Environmental Ambassadors is to let the Trail of Lights guests know where recycling is available at the event. Volunteers will be stationed throughout the Trail of Lights to assist attendees in recycling. Date: December 14th  – December 23rd    Time:  5:15 pm to 10:15 pmLocation:  Zilker Park’s Trail of Lights   Registration: Rebecca Hays at rebecca.hays@ci.austin.tx.us or 974-7720 or Zakiya Larry at 512-974-6421 or Zakiya.Larry@ci.austin.tx.us.Please note that:*Groups must provide one adult volunteer for ever five volunteers ages 15-17.*Volunteers are hosts for the evening and their organization's name will be displayed at the Trail of Lights from 5:15 to 10:15 p.m.*Groups need to arrive by 5:15 and leave at 10:15 p.m. on their designated night to work.*Organizations will provide one liaison to work with Solid Waste Services and Parks and Recreation to assist with any communications.*Each volunteer will be provided with training and the necessary information to complete their volunteer assignment. If you think this is something your group might be interested in, please send an email to Zakiya.Larry@ci.austin.tx.us and include the following information:-Group Name-Number of Participants -Age Range of Participants-Point of Contact for the Group (please include: name, email, and phone number)-Dates Available- Dates for volunteering will be issued on a first come first serve basis so please respond as soon as possible to get your preferred time slot.**please note that the following time slots have been filled thus far: Thursday, December 18. To find out more about the Trail of Lights please go to: http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/tol/. For more information about how the City of Austin is working towards Zero Waste please link to: http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/sws/0waste.htm 

 Registration for the Urban Forest Steward program is now open.  This four class series will cover a range of subjects and culminate in a public service project.  Expert instructors, materials, and supplies will be provided.  Registration and more information's available at www.austinparks.org/calendarofevents.php  Classes meet the 3rd Wednesday of each month, 1-5pm, starting January 21, 2009.

Trail of Lights, Environmental Ambassadors12/14/2008 – 12/23/2008  This year the Solid Waste Services Department is partnering with the Parks and Recreation Department to make the 2008 Trail of Lights a 'Zero Waste'(or pretty darn close) event. The trail will run December 14th through December 23rd. As part of the city’s effort to reduce the waste at the Trail of Lights, volunteers are needed to serve as "Environmental Ambassadors" at the Trail of Lights. The primary role of the Environmental Ambassadors is to let the Trail of Lights guests know where recycling is available at the event. Volunteers will be stationed throughout the Trail of Lights to assist attendees in recycling. Date: December 14th  – December 23rd    Time:  5:15 pm to 10:15 pmLocation:  Zilker Park’s Trail of Lights   Registration: Rebecca Hays at rebecca.hays@ci.austin.tx.us or 974-7720 or Zakiya Larry at 512-974-6421 or Zakiya.Larry@ci.austin.tx.us.Please note that:*Groups must provide one adult volunteer for ever five volunteers ages 15-17.*Volunteers are hosts for the evening and their organization's name will be displayed at the Trail of Lights from 5:15 to 10:15 p.m.*Groups need to arrive by 5:15 and leave at 10:15 p.m. on their designated night to work.*Organizations will provide one liaison to work with Solid Waste Services and Parks and Recreation to assist with any communications.*Each volunteer will be provided with training and the necessary information to complete their volunteer assignment. If you think this is something your group might be interested in, please send an email to Zakiya.Larry@ci.austin.tx.us and include the following information:-Group Name-Number of Participants -Age Range of Participants-Point of Contact for the Group (please include: name, email, and phone number)-Dates Available- Dates for volunteering will be issued on a first come first serve basis so please respond as soon as possible to get your preferred time slot.**please note that the following time slots have been filled thus far: Thursday, December 18. To find out more about the Trail of Lights please go to: http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/tol/. For more information about how the City of Austin is working towards Zero Waste please link to: http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/sws/0waste.htm 

 Registration for the Urban Forest Steward program is now open.  This four class series will cover a range of subjects and culminate in a public service project.  Expert instructors, materials, and supplies will be provided.  Registration and more information's available at www.austinparks.org/calendarofevents.php  Classes meet the 3rd Wednesday of each month, 1-5pm, starting January 21, 2009.

Trail of Lights, Environmental Ambassadors12/14/2008 – 12/23/2008  This year the Solid Waste Services Department is partnering with the Parks and Recreation Department to make the 2008 Trail of Lights a 'Zero Waste'(or pretty darn close) event. The trail will run December 14th through December 23rd. As part of the city’s effort to reduce the waste at the Trail of Lights, volunteers are needed to serve as "Environmental Ambassadors" at the Trail of Lights. The primary role of the Environmental Ambassadors is to let the Trail of Lights guests know where recycling is available at the event. Volunteers will be stationed throughout the Trail of Lights to assist attendees in recycling. Date: December 14th  – December 23rd    Time:  5:15 pm to 10:15 pmLocation:  Zilker Park’s Trail of Lights   Registration: Rebecca Hays at rebecca.hays@ci.austin.tx.us or 974-7720 or Zakiya Larry at 512-974-6421 or Zakiya.Larry@ci.austin.tx.us.Please note that:*Groups must provide one adult volunteer for ever five volunteers ages 15-17.*Volunteers are hosts for the evening and their organization's name will be displayed at the Trail of Lights from 5:15 to 10:15 p.m.*Groups need to arrive by 5:15 and leave at 10:15 p.m. on their designated night to work.*Organizations will provide one liaison to work with Solid Waste Services and Parks and Recreation to assist with any communications.*Each volunteer will be provided with training and the necessary information to complete their volunteer assignment. If you think this is something your group might be interested in, please send an email to Zakiya.Larry@ci.austin.tx.us and include the following information:-Group Name-Number of Participants -Age Range of Participants-Point of Contact for the Group (please include: name, email, and phone number)-Dates Available- Dates for volunteering will be issued on a first come first serve basis so please respond as soon as possible to get your preferred time slot.**please note that the following time slots have been filled thus far: Thursday, December 18. To find out more about the Trail of Lights please go to: http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/tol/. For more information about how the City of Austin is working towards Zero Waste please link to: http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/sws/0waste.htm 

 Registration for the Urban Forest Steward program is now open.  This four class series will cover a range of subjects and culminate in a public service project.  Expert instructors, materials, and supplies will be provided.  Registration and more information's available at www.austinparks.org/calendarofevents.php  Classes meet the 3rd Wednesday of each month, 1-5pm, starting January 21, 2009.

Riparian Restoration (Tree Planting)12/20/2008 Volunteers will be planting trees to restore a woodland corridor along Slaughter Creek.  Organizers will bring the shovels if you bring the muscle.  Date: Saturday, December 20th   Time:  9:00am-12:30pmLocation:  directions will be sent upon registration, SW AustinRegister: daniel.dietz@ci.austin.tx.us  or call 263-6443 

Trail of Lights, Environmental Ambassadors12/14/2008 – 12/23/2008  This year the Solid Waste Services Department is partnering with the Parks and Recreation Department to make the 2008 Trail of Lights a 'Zero Waste'(or pretty darn close) event. The trail will run December 14th through December 23rd. As part of the city’s effort to reduce the waste at the Trail of Lights, volunteers are needed to serve as "Environmental Ambassadors" at the Trail of Lights. The primary role of the Environmental Ambassadors is to let the Trail of Lights guests know where recycling is available at the event. Volunteers will be stationed throughout the Trail of Lights to assist attendees in recycling. Date: December 14th  – December 23rd    Time:  5:15 pm to 10:15 pmLocation:  Zilker Park’s Trail of Lights   Registration: Rebecca Hays at rebecca.hays@ci.austin.tx.us or 974-7720 or Zakiya Larry at 512-974-6421 or Zakiya.Larry@ci.austin.tx.us.Please note that:*Groups must provide one adult volunteer for ever five volunteers ages 15-17.*Volunteers are hosts for the evening and their organization's name will be displayed at the Trail of Lights from 5:15 to 10:15 p.m.*Groups need to arrive by 5:15 and leave at 10:15 p.m. on their designated night to work.*Organizations will provide one liaison to work with Solid Waste Services and Parks and Recreation to assist with any communications.*Each volunteer will be provided with training and the necessary information to complete their volunteer assignment. If you think this is something your group might be interested in, please send an email to Zakiya.Larry@ci.austin.tx.us and include the following information:-Group Name-Number of Participants -Age Range of Participants-Point of Contact for the Group (please include: name, email, and phone number)-Dates Available- Dates for volunteering will be issued on a first come first serve basis so please respond as soon as possible to get your preferred time slot.**please note that the following time slots have been filled thus far: Thursday, December 18. To find out more about the Trail of Lights please go to: http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/tol/. For more information about how the City of Austin is working towards Zero Waste please link to: http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/sws/0waste.htm 

 Registration for the Urban Forest Steward program is now open.  This four class series will cover a range of subjects and culminate in a public service project.  Expert instructors, materials, and supplies will be provided.  Registration and more information's available at www.austinparks.org/calendarofevents.php  Classes meet the 3rd Wednesday of each month, 1-5pm, starting January 21, 2009.

Trail of Lights, Environmental Ambassadors12/14/2008 – 12/23/2008  This year the Solid Waste Services Department is partnering with the Parks and Recreation Department to make the 2008 Trail of Lights a 'Zero Waste'(or pretty darn close) event. The trail will run December 14th through December 23rd. As part of the city’s effort to reduce the waste at the Trail of Lights, volunteers are needed to serve as "Environmental Ambassadors" at the Trail of Lights. The primary role of the Environmental Ambassadors is to let the Trail of Lights guests know where recycling is available at the event. Volunteers will be stationed throughout the Trail of Lights to assist attendees in recycling. Date: December 14th  – December 23rd    Time:  5:15 pm to 10:15 pmLocation:  Zilker Park’s Trail of Lights   Registration: Rebecca Hays at rebecca.hays@ci.austin.tx.us or 974-7720 or Zakiya Larry at 512-974-6421 or Zakiya.Larry@ci.austin.tx.us.Please note that:*Groups must provide one adult volunteer for ever five volunteers ages 15-17.*Volunteers are hosts for the evening and their organization's name will be displayed at the Trail of Lights from 5:15 to 10:15 p.m.*Groups need to arrive by 5:15 and leave at 10:15 p.m. on their designated night to work.*Organizations will provide one liaison to work with Solid Waste Services and Parks and Recreation to assist with any communications.*Each volunteer will be provided with training and the necessary information to complete their volunteer assignment. If you think this is something your group might be interested in, please send an email to Zakiya.Larry@ci.austin.tx.us and include the following information:-Group Name-Number of Participants -Age Range of Participants-Point of Contact for the Group (please include: name, email, and phone number)-Dates Available- Dates for volunteering will be issued on a first come first serve basis so please respond as soon as possible to get your preferred time slot.**please note that the following time slots have been filled thus far: Thursday, December 18. To find out more about the Trail of Lights please go to: http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/tol/. For more information about how the City of Austin is working towards Zero Waste please link to: http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/sws/0waste.htm 

 Registration for the Urban Forest Steward program is now open.  This four class series will cover a range of subjects and culminate in a public service project.  Expert instructors, materials, and supplies will be provided.  Registration and more information's available at www.austinparks.org/calendarofevents.php  Classes meet the 3rd Wednesday of each month, 1-5pm, starting January 21, 2009.

Trail of Lights, Environmental Ambassadors12/14/2008 – 12/23/2008  This year the Solid Waste Services Department is partnering with the Parks and Recreation Department to make the 2008 Trail of Lights a 'Zero Waste'(or pretty darn close) event. The trail will run December 14th through December 23rd. As part of the city’s effort to reduce the waste at the Trail of Lights, volunteers are needed to serve as "Environmental Ambassadors" at the Trail of Lights. The primary role of the Environmental Ambassadors is to let the Trail of Lights guests know where recycling is available at the event. Volunteers will be stationed throughout the Trail of Lights to assist attendees in recycling. Date: December 14th  – December 23rd    Time:  5:15 pm to 10:15 pmLocation:  Zilker Park’s Trail of Lights   Registration: Rebecca Hays at rebecca.hays@ci.austin.tx.us or 974-7720 or Zakiya Larry at 512-974-6421 or Zakiya.Larry@ci.austin.tx.us.Please note that:*Groups must provide one adult volunteer for ever five volunteers ages 15-17.*Volunteers are hosts for the evening and their organization's name will be displayed at the Trail of Lights from 5:15 to 10:15 p.m.*Groups need to arrive by 5:15 and leave at 10:15 p.m. on their designated night to work.*Organizations will provide one liaison to work with Solid Waste Services and Parks and Recreation to assist with any communications.*Each volunteer will be provided with training and the necessary information to complete their volunteer assignment. If you think this is something your group might be interested in, please send an email to Zakiya.Larry@ci.austin.tx.us and include the following information:-Group Name-Number of Participants -Age Range of Participants-Point of Contact for the Group (please include: name, email, and phone number)-Dates Available- Dates for volunteering will be issued on a first come first serve basis so please respond as soon as possible to get your preferred time slot.**please note that the following time slots have been filled thus far: Thursday, December 18. To find out more about the Trail of Lights please go to: http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/tol/. For more information about how the City of Austin is working towards Zero Waste please link to: http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/sws/0waste.htm 

 Registration for the Urban Forest Steward program is now open.  This four class series will cover a range of subjects and culminate in a public service project.  Expert instructors, materials, and supplies will be provided.  Registration and more information's available at www.austinparks.org/calendarofevents.php  Classes meet the 3rd Wednesday of each month, 1-5pm, starting January 21, 2009.

 Registration for the Urban Forest Steward program is now open.  This four class series will cover a range of subjects and culminate in a public service project.  Expert instructors, materials, and supplies will be provided.  Registration and more information's available at www.austinparks.org/calendarofevents.php  Classes meet the 3rd Wednesday of each month, 1-5pm, starting January 21, 2009.

 Registration for the Urban Forest Steward program is now open.  This four class series will cover a range of subjects and culminate in a public service project.  Expert instructors, materials, and supplies will be provided.  Registration and more information's available at www.austinparks.org/calendarofevents.php  Classes meet the 3rd Wednesday of each month, 1-5pm, starting January 21, 2009.

 Registration for the Urban Forest Steward program is now open.  This four class series will cover a range of subjects and culminate in a public service project.  Expert instructors, materials, and supplies will be provided.  Registration and more information's available at www.austinparks.org/calendarofevents.php  Classes meet the 3rd Wednesday of each month, 1-5pm, starting January 21, 2009.

 Registration for the Urban Forest Steward program is now open.  This four class series will cover a range of subjects and culminate in a public service project.  Expert instructors, materials, and supplies will be provided.  Registration and more information's available at www.austinparks.org/calendarofevents.php  Classes meet the 3rd Wednesday of each month, 1-5pm, starting January 21, 2009.

 Registration for the Urban Forest Steward program is now open.  This four class series will cover a range of subjects and culminate in a public service project.  Expert instructors, materials, and supplies will be provided.  Registration and more information's available at www.austinparks.org/calendarofevents.php  Classes meet the 3rd Wednesday of each month, 1-5pm, starting January 21, 2009.

 Registration for the Urban Forest Steward program is now open.  This four class series will cover a range of subjects and culminate in a public service project.  Expert instructors, materials, and supplies will be provided.  Registration and more information's available at www.austinparks.org/calendarofevents.php  Classes meet the 3rd Wednesday of each month, 1-5pm, starting January 21, 2009.

 Registration for the Urban Forest Steward program is now open.  This four class series will cover a range of subjects and culminate in a public service project.  Expert instructors, materials, and supplies will be provided.  Registration and more information's available at www.austinparks.org/calendarofevents.php  Classes meet the 3rd Wednesday of each month, 1-5pm, starting January 21, 2009.

Environmental Ambassadors @ First Night12/31/2008 The City of Austin's Solid Waste Services Department is looking for volunteers to serve as Environmental Ambassadors at First Night Austin this Wednesday night- New Years Eve. As part of the City of Austin's effort to reduce the waste, volunteers are needed to serve as "Environmental Ambassadors" at First Night Austin. The primary role of the Environmental Ambassador is to let the First Night Austin guests know where recycling is available at the event. Volunteers will be stationed throughout the First Night Austin area to assist attendees in recycling.  First Night Austin is a public celebration of the arts that revives the ancient tradition of marking the passage of time with art, ritual, and festivity. It is a family-friendly, affordable, and alcohol free New Year's Eve festival. On Wednesday, December 31, 2008, from 3 pm – 12 midnight, you're invited to play a creative role in transforming downtown Austin. The stage will be the city's plazas, parks, streets, storefronts, and building facades. Indoor venues will be settings for a palette of performing and visual arts. You too can help make all this happen by taking part and volunteering for a only a few hours. OpportunitiesHundreds of volunteers 18 years of age or older are needed each year to help weave a creative fabric in our downtown as we celebrate arts in the family friendly alcohol free event.TimingAverage shifts are 3 hours long, 2:30 – 5:30 pm, 5:30 – 8:30 pm, and 8:30 – 11:30 pm. You can help out and still have time to enjoy other plans for New Year’s Eve, or stay downtown and become part of the life of First Night. There will be grand procession at 6 pm, and a midnight fireworks show on Lady Bird Lake.Sign up to Volunteer: To sign up, or for more information, please email firstnightaustin@ci.austin.tx.us. Please put the words GREEN VOLUNTEER in the subject line and cc rebecca.hays@ci.austin.tx.usIn your email, please include:1) Your name2) Your contact information, including phone (cell preferred) and email address3) Environmental Ambassador4) Your availability5) Any other important information such as physical limitations or special needs that we should know.