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Vol Op - Wild Basin Workday

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 11:59:15 -0800

Start: 03/13/2010 - 08:30

End: 03/13/2010 - 12:00

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WildBasin Workday2nd Saturday of Each MonthLike to get dirty, work hard, and have fun? Then join volunteers for trail maintenance, invasive plant removal, revegetation, erosion control, and other land management projects on the second Saturday of each month. Date: 3/13/10Time: 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

Vol Op - Downtown Austin Farmers’ Market Zero Waste Initiative

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 14:47:23 -0800

Start: 03/13/2010 - 09:00

End: 03/13/2010 - 13:00

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.

Vol Op - Lower Bull Creek Greenbelt Workday

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:57:27 -0800

Start: 03/13/2010 - 09:00

End: 03/13/2010 - 12:00

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Lower Bull Creek Greenbelt Workday 3/13/2010 The season is changing the park. Bare limbs have little bumps on them, green is appearing, little critters scurry in the underbrush, and birds are having a ball! Come out and join volunteers as they concentrate on removing ligustrum. As the park greens up, ligustrum becomes less conspicuous so this will probably be the last time for several months that it will be easy to find.Volunteers did a super job on removing the giant cane (Arundo donax) in February, but removing standing material was just the first step. All the new shoots will also need to be cut. Hope you can join in the fun! Volunteers will meet at the paved parking lot at 9am. Volunteers may be working far from the parking lot, so plan to return there only at the end of the work period. Date: Saturday, March 13 Time: 9am-12pmLocation: 5304 Old Spicewood Springs Rd, 78731. Volunteers will meet at the parking lot Contact: George Innis at 340-9932 or gsnsj@sbcglobal.net

Vol Op - Brodie Wild Volunteer Day

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:43:47 -0800

Start: 03/13/2010 - 09:00

End: 03/13/2010 - 12:00

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Brodie Wild Volunteer Day3/13/2010 Come help out and keep Brodie looking wild, natural, and clean! There will be lot’s to do including; cleaning up trash, brush clearing, and invasive plant removal to restore the native savanna and help the native grasses, flowers, and other plants and critters. Please wear long pants and sturdy shoes. There is a seasonal creek area on the south side of the property, so if you want to work in that area bring rubber boots. Trash bags and some tools will be provided. Bring your own work gloves and tools like loppers and pruners. Park in one of the plazas around the corner and take the cross walk to Brodie Wild. See the web site at http://brodiewild.org/ for more information about Brodie Wild. Date: Saturday, March 13Time: 9am-12:00pmLocation: Brodie Wild (SW corner of Slaughter Lane and Brodie Lane, 78748)Contact: Jason at jason_spangler@texasprairie.org or 512-736-4199 (cell)

Vol Op - Mayfield Park and Preserve Workday

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 08:18:02 -0800

Start: 03/13/2010 - 10:00

End: 03/13/2010 - 13:00

Mayfield Park and Preserve Workday3/13/2010 Mayfield Park and Preserve has a workday the 2nd Saturday of every month to help tend the gardens, work on the ponds, and help out in the preserve. Please bring gloves and make certain children are attended by an adult. Individuals and groups are welcome. A group size of 20 or less people works best. If you have a group or if you would like to arrange special workdays other than these dates listed – please contact Nadene below. Date: Saturday, March 13th Time: 10am-1pmLocation: Mayfield Park and Preserve, 3505 W 35th St, AustinContact: Contact Nadene Morning with questions, ntmorning@hotmail.com, 467-8132

Vol Op - Downtown Austin Farmers’ Market Zero Waste Initiative

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 09:31:47 -0800

Start: 03/17/2010 - 15:00

End: 03/17/2010 - 19:00

Vol Op - West Bouldin Creek Greenbelt Cleanup and Invasive Species Removal

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:32:54 -0800

Start: 03/20/2010 - 08:30

End: 03/20/2010 - 13:00

West Bouldin Creek Greenbelt Cleanup and Invasive Species Removal3/20/2010Please join volunteers and help restore the natural health and vitality of the greenbelt. Volunteers will meet the third Saturday of every month through May of 2010. Coffee in the morning and refreshment at the end of the work session will be provided. Keep Austin Beautiful will loan volunteers some tools, but if you have handsaws, shovels or rakes, please bring those. Organizers also recommend wearing boots, long pants, long- sleeved shirt and gloves as protection against poison ivy. Date: Sat, March 20, 2010Time: 8:30am – 1:00pmLocation: South 6th Street entrance to the greenbelt. (Central Austin – 78704) Please meet at the park entrance in the 1200 block of South Sixth St. Note: if you see taverns & bars you are on the wrong Sixth Street.Contact: To confirm work days, or for questions, please contact: Ingrid Weigand at urpprods@earthlink.net or by phone: (512) 663-4632

Vol Op - Downtown Austin Farmers’ Market Zero Waste Initiative

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 14:49:20 -0800

Start: 03/20/2010 - 09:00

End: 03/20/2010 - 09:00

Vol Op - Bruning Green Butterfly Garden Maintenance

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:59:47 -0800

Start: 03/20/2010 - 14:00

End: 03/20/2010 - 16:00

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Bruning Green Butterfly Garden Maintenance 3/20/2010 Bruning Green is a green space maintained by the neighbors of Northfield. The butterfly-attracting plant beds need weeding, watering, mulching, and new plants to fill in the empty areas. Please wear gardening gloves and close-toed shoes. Great activity for novice and experienced gardeners alike; children are welcome if they can work alongside their parents.Date: Sat, March 20th Time: 2pm-4pmLocation: In the Northfield Neighborhood, please contact email below for more details.Contact: keeper@northfieldna.org

Vol Op - Downtown Austin Farmers’ Market Zero Waste Initiative

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 09:32:23 -0800

Start: 03/24/2010 - 15:00

End: 03/24/2010 - 19:00

Vol Op - EcoTexas Zilker Preserve Workday

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:02:35 -0800

Start: 03/27/2010 - 08:30

End: 03/27/2010 - 11:00

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EcoTexas Zilker Preserve Workday3/27/10Come out with EcoTexas and help remove various invasive species, including Nandina, Japanese Privet, and Chinaberry among other species. Once the species are removed using the respective removal methods, the City of Austin will help with planting native species to restore Zilker to its natural state!Want to continue the battle against invasive species around Central Texas? Visit www.ecotx.org and look for Upcoming Events.Date: Sat, March 27th Time: 8:30am-11amLocation: Zilker Preserve - We will meet in the parking lot near the Nature Center Preserve, which is located underneath the Mopac overpass across from 301 Nature Center Drive, Austin, 78746Contact: If you would like to attend, please RSVP to getinvolved@ecotx.org so that EcoTexas can update you about special circumstances.

Vol Op - Downtown Austin Farmers’ Market Zero Waste Initiative

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 14:52:28 -0800

Start: 03/27/2010 - 09:00

End: 03/27/2010 - 13:00

Vol Op - Ecological Literacy Workday

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:18:43 -0800

Start: 03/27/2010 - 09:00

End: 03/27/2010 - 13:00

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Ecological Literacy Workday3/27/10 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, December 27th 9am-1pmWhere: Hornsby Bend, 2210 South FM 973 (SE Austin – 78725)Contact: Kevin Anderson at Kevin.Anderson@ci.austin.tx.us or 512-972-1960

Vol Op - Downtown Austin Farmers’ Market Zero Waste Initiative

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 09:33:16 -0800

Start: 03/31/2010 - 15:00

End: 03/31/2010 - 19:00

Vol Op - Mary Moore Searight Park Off-Leash Nature Trail Project

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 08:10:09 -0800

Start: 04/03/2010 - 09:00

End: 04/03/2010 - 12:00

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Mary Moore Searight Park Off-Leash Nature Trail Project4/3/10Austin 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, April 3, 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

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 09:34:12 -0800

Start: 04/07/2010 - 15:00

End: 04/07/2010 - 19:00

Vol Op - Wild Basin Workday

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 12:00:22 -0800

Start: 04/10/2010 - 08:30

End: 04/10/2010 - 12:00

WildBasin Workday2nd Saturday of Each MonthLike to get dirty, work hard, and have fun? Then join volunteers for trail maintenance, invasive plant removal, revegetation, erosion control, and other land management projects on the second Saturday of each month. Date: 4/10/10Time: 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

Vol Op - Mayfield Park and Preserve Workday

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 08:19:36 -0800

Start: 04/10/2010 - 10:00

End: 04/10/2010 - 13:00

Mayfield Park and Preserve Workday4/10/2010 Mayfield Park and Preserve has a workday the 2nd Saturday of every month to help tend the gardens, work on the ponds, and help out in the preserve. Please bring gloves and make certain children are attended by an adult. Individuals and groups are welcome. A group size of 20 or less people works best. If you have a group or if you would like to arrange special workdays other than these dates listed – please contact Nadene below. Date: Saturday, April 10th Time: 10am-1pmLocation: Mayfield Park and Preserve, 3505 W 35th St, AustinContact: Contact Nadene Morning with questions, ntmorning@hotmail.com, 467-8132