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« Saturday February 06, 2010 »
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Ed: Get Growing and Keep Going Conference
Start: 10:00 am
End: 4:30 pm

Get Growing and Keep Going ConferenceMark your calendars for the Get Growing Keep Going school garden conference on February 6th. Signup for a KAB’s green gardening or soil workshop or for one of the many sessions to discover how to green your school. This is a great opportunity to connect with local organizations and identify resources for building sustainable school gardens. Feb. 6, 2010 - 8am - 4pmGarza Independence High School1600 Chicon St., Austin, TX Questions contact: Martha Cason, martha_cason@yahoo.com 
www.austinsgn.org
KAB Sessions at the Get Growing Keep Going Conference  Green GardeningDiscover how native plants make for easy gardens and the important role native plants play in filtering pollutants. Join us to find out how naturally occurring plants improve soil health, protect groundwater and diversify habitats. Models will demonstrate surface runoff versus infiltration and hands-on activities will emphasize building a native garden bed and the roles of natives.  The Dirt on SoilYou may be surprised to know that soil is not a necessity of plants but it does help plants meet basic needs by giving them a place to anchor their roots and take in water and minerals. Join us to discover explore the science of soil, make soil observations, and learn how to build your garden from the ground up with the right soil structure and composition.

Vol Op - It’s My Park Day
Start: 8:00 am
End: 8:00 pm

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It’s My Park Day 3/6/2010 Last year, 2,500 volunteers attended more than 60 projects at parks all over town. Projects, led by neighborhood groups, individuals, and organizations, ranged from simple pruning and painting to highly technical drainage control improvements. Some groups attracted additional volunteers by including live music, an educational component, a picnic, or other activities. It’s My Park Day has three major purposes:

  • To get much needed park work done
  • To expand the volunteer base for future projects at your park and others
  • To grow park leaders by providing an accessible way to get started

Lead a Project:All It’s My Park Day projects are led by volunteers.  Guidance, volunteer recruitment, tools, and tee shirts will be provided. You provide the enthusiasm and ideas. Date and Time: All day on Sat, March 6th Location: Parks throughout AustinContact:  You’ll find all the volunteer information at: http://connect.austinparks.org/site/GetTogether?gettogether=activity_splash&cal_activity_id=1020

Vol Op - Mary Moore Searight Park Off-Leash Nature Trail Project
Start: 9:00 am
End: 12:00 pm

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Mary Moore Searight Park Off-Leash Nature Trail Project2/6/10Austin Parks Foundation has provided a grant for ecological restoration in the north end of Mary Moore Searight Park.  This project will include tree installation, and seeding of native grasses and wildflowers in the open areas.  Many decaying ash junipers have already been removed and mulched by a forestry mower.  Volunteers will be needed to transplant seedlings of tree species from the adjacent forest that are not available from local nurseries.  A very exciting addition to the project will be the installation of a solar powered irrigation system to get the new trees established.  Date:  Saturday, Febuary 6, 2010Time:  9am-12pmLocation: 907 Slaughter Ln., 78748. Enter the trail from 1st street, just south of Slaughter Lane, on the right side of the street, where the trees begin.  You can Google the location using 10000 South 1st Street, Austin, TX 78748.  It should show a spot on the Northeast side of Mary Moore Searight Park.Contact: Please RSVP to Claire Sorenson, csorenson1@austin.rr.com or on the Facebook site listed below http://sites.google.com/site/slaughtercreektrails/HomeBecome a member, sign up for events, even RSVP at our Facebook site: http://www.facebook.com/groups.php?ref=sb#/group.php?gid=176873979247

Vol Op - Downtown Austin Farmers’ Market Zero Waste Initiative
Start: 9:00 am
End: 1:00 pm

Downtown Austin Farmers’ Market – Zero Waste InitiativeEvery Saturday and Wednesday Like landfills? If that’s a big no, come be a part of a momentous zero-waste project at two fun-filled Austin Farmers’ Market (AFM) locations. Help assist customers with recycling, compost, and landfill material and help the market achieve its zero-waste goal! Date and Time:  Six volunteers needed every Saturday at the downtown AFM (3 volunteers 9am-11am and 3 from 11am-1pm) and 4 volunteers needed every Wednesday at the Triangle AFM (2 volunteers from 3pm-5pm and 2 more from 5pm-7pm).Location: Downtown Austin Farmers’ Market 4th & Guadalupe (78701) and the Triangle Austin Farmers Market 45th and Lamar (78798)  Contact Rebecca Saltsman below for detailsContact: Rebecca Saltsman email: debi@sustainablefoodcenter.ccsend.com.   Let Rebecca know which shift you'd like and how many times a month you can participate. 
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