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Vol Opp: Casey Elementary School Beautification
Start: 8:00 am
End: 2:00 pm

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Casey Elementary School Beautification 10/02/10   Casey Elementary School in Southwest Austin will be planting new trees given to us in a KAB grant on Saturday, Oct. 2nd. The tree planting will be from 8 am to 2 pm with lunch and drinks provided to volunteers. Volunteers will also walk around campus collecting litter,  spreading mulch around new and young trees, and spreading mulch in many dirt areas on campus. Interested individuals may call or email Monica Sanchez at 512/ 284-5984 or mlosan@yahoo.com. Casey Elementary is located at 9400 Texas Oaks Drive, Austin 78748.   Date: Saturday, October 2nd Time:  8am-2pm Location: Casey Elementary School, 9400 Texas Oaks Drive – 78748 (SW Austin) Contact: mlosan@yahoo.com  

Vol Opp: Help Build Armadillo Park
Start: 8:00 am
End: 12:00 pm

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The Woodhue Community Neighborhood Watch Group is clearing underbrush from the 3-acre, undeveloped Armadillo Park. Armadillo Park will become a woodland park designed for pedestrians, bikers, and neighbors. Volunteers are digging up Chinaberry, Nandina, and Ligustrum Trees and Sunflowers, and they need help moving and ranking piles of mulch around the trees on site. Shovels, heavy rakes, picks, and work gloves are our primary tools.   Drinking water, insect repellant and long pants/ shirts are recommended. For questions or to RSVP—contact Marcy at woodhue.watch@gmail.com or 906-2939   Date: Saturdays Time: 8:00am Location: 910 Armadillo Road 78745, west of Cooper Lane and north of William Cannon Register: Marcy at woodhue.watch@gmail.com or 906-2939

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 Project10/2/10Austin 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, October 2, 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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Vol Op - Downtown Austin Farmers’ Market Zero Waste Initiative
Start: 3:00 pm
End: 7:00 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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Vol Op - Wild Basin Workday
Start: 8:30 am
End: 12:00 pm

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: 10/9/10Time:  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 Opp: Butterfly Garden
Start: 9:00 am
End: 12:00 pm

Southwood Butterfly Garden10/09/2010The Southwood Neighborhood Association, http://www.main.org/southwood will be working on their butterfly garden: weeding, removing or cutting back dead plants, placing down/watering layers of newspaper and adding mulch to 2 garden beds we have at this greenbelt park, and maybe  planting a couple of donated plants, too. Date/Time: Saturday, October 9th from 9am-12pmLocation: Williamson Creek Greenbelt, 5120 South 1st StreetNeeded: Up to 20 people. Volunteers should please wear pants, hat, work shoes, sunscreen, and mosquito repellant. RSVP: Jennifer Thomas at southwoodofficers@gmail.com. 

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. 

Vol Opp: Blair Woods Volunteer day in East Austin
Start: 9:00 am
End: 12:00 pm

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Join the Travis Audubon Society for a community project to protect the natural areas of the east side! Activities will include non-native plant removal, native planting and trail maintenance. Ages 14 and up only. Water and snacks provided. Contact the Travis Audubon Society to register at 512-300-BIRD or email nancy@travisaudubon.org    Date: Saturday, October 9, 2010 Time: 9:00am-12:00pm Location: Blair Woods, 5401 E. Martin Luther King Blvd. Register: Contact the Travis Audubon Society to register at 512-300-BIRD or email nancy@travisaudubon.org 

Vol Op - Mayfield Park and Preserve Workday
Start: 10:00 am
End: 1:00 pm

Mayfield Park and Preserve Workday 10/09/2010 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, October 9th Time:  10am-1pm Location: Mayfield Park and Preserve, 3505 W 35th St, Austin Contact: Contact Nadene Morning with questions, ntmorning@hotmail.com, 467-8132 
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Vol Op - Downtown Austin Farmers’ Market Zero Waste Initiative
Start: 3:00 pm
End: 7:00 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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Vol Opp:Bouldin Creek Greenbelt Cleanup & Invasive Removal
Start: 8:30 am
End: 1:00 pm

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 West Bouldin Creek Greenbelt Cleanup and Invasive Species Removal Third Saturday of Every month Please join volunteers and help restore the natural health and vitality of the greenbelt.  The Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Association started a restoration effort in the West Bouldin Creek Greenbelt and cleared almost 2 acres with volunteer labor between December ‘09 and May ‘10.   The project includes the removal of non-native species to make room for native ones that are better adapted to our climate and that provide habitat for native wildlife. We took a break this summer when it got too hot to continue, but are now ready to start up again.   Our work days will be every third Saturday of the month Volunteers will meet the third Saturday of every month through May of 2011. 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: Every Third Saturday of the Month Time: 8:30am – 1:00pm Location: 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 Opp: Bull Creek Greenbelt
Start: 9:00 am
End: 12:00 pm

 Bull Creek Workday10/16/2010  The September 8-9 mega flood along Bull Creek wreaked havoc with on the creek, greenbelt, and trails. The creek got to 600 feet wide and 20 feet deep and took out huge trees all along its path.  The raging waters moved massive boulders, created new features along the creek and blocked trails with debris. Volunteers will concentrate on trash and debris removal, restoring the riparian area along the trails and creek, repair creek crossings and erosion.   Wear closed toe shoes, long pants, a hat, sunscreen. Bring a water bottle and gloves. The Bull Creek Foundation will provide tools, extra gloves, water and snacks. Bull Creek Foundation is an all volunteer non profit doing community service projects in the 32 square mile Bull Creek watershed in NW Austin, which is bounded roughly by highways 2222, 620, 183 and Mesa Drive. Date: Saturday, October 16Time: 9am-noonLocation: 5340 Old Spicewood Springs Rd Austin, TX 78731 (The Google map location is http://tinyurl.com/ydtuurj)RSVP: email a few days ahead  to George Innis at gsnsj@sbcglobal.net . For more details visit www.bullcreek.net, or call Skip Cameron, President of Bull Creek Foundation at (512) 794-0531.

Vol Opp: Eilers Park Gardening
Start: 9:00 am
End: 12:00 pm

 Eilers Park Workday10/16/2010   Eilers Park, home to Deep Eddy Pool and Community Garden, needs your help to make our gardens ready for winter and for the installation of a new irrigation system. Volunteers will be clearing beds and around trees and spreading mulch. Date:  Saturday, October 16th Time:   9am-12pm Location: Eilers Park, 401 Deep Eddy Ave., (Central Austin – 78703) RSVP: Pat at 512/769-5913 or pathadden@austin.rr.com Notes:  up to 20 volunteers are needed.  Long pants and sturdy shoes recommended. Bring water bottle. Organizers will have a jug of iced water, tacos from Maudie's, and coffee from Texenza. Website: www.friendsofeilerspark.org

Vol Opp: McKinney Falls State Park Cleanup
Start: 9:00 am
End: 12:00 pm

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McKinney Falls State Park Cleanup 10/16/2010   Join Friends of McKinney Falls as they take care of one of Austin’s natural treasures, our very own state park complete with waterfalls.  Onion Creek and Williamson Creek flow through the park providing water to the waterfalls, but September’s heavy rains they also brought a lot of trash to these beautiful areas.  Extra helping hands are needed to bring beauty back to the falls and make the sure the first thing park visitors notice is the natural beauty, not the floating Styrofoam.  Park entrance fees will be waived for all volunteers who rsvp, so sign up today!         Date:  Saturday, October 16th Time:  9am Location: McKinney Falls State Park, 5808 McKinney Falls Parkway, Smith Visitors Center (South Austin – 78744) RSVP: mckinneyfalls@yahoo.com Notes:  Please wear comfortable clothing, bring a reusable bottle of water, and meet at the park’s Smith Visitors Center at 9am. 

Vol Opp: Austin Community Trees Event
Start: 9:00 am
End: 2:00 pm

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Austin Community Tree Event 10/16/10     Austin Community Trees (ACT) is seeking volunteers to help distribute and plant free trees in the Montopolis neighborhood. The program is funded by Austin Energy's Urban Heat Island Fund in an effort to shade sidewalks and/or streets and cool down the area. Trees are planted on private property and the property owners are responsible for watering and maintaining the trees for 2 years. The program has been in existence for 4 years and has given away over 2000 trees to 8 different neighborhood planning areas.   Date: Saturday, 10/16/10 Time: 9am-2pm Location: Allison Elementary School, 515 Vargas Rd. and Ponca St., Austin 78741 Parking: Along neighborhood streets Contact: Laura Patlove, laura.patlove@ci.austin.tx.us Note: Bring gloves - shovels will be provided by KAB and PARD 

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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Native Plant Week
Start: 8:00 am
Start: 10/18/2010 - 08:00
End: 10/24/2010 - 00:00

 TEXAS NATIVE PLANT WEEK OCTOBER 18-24, 2010 “Keep Austin Wild, Plant Central Texas Natives” Celebrate native plants and make a difference by using natives in your landscape this fall. Planting native trees, shrubs and flowers helps conserve water, improve water quality, provide habitat and KEEPS AUSTIN WILD! For more information about native plant special events, educational and volunteer opportunities, demonstration gardens, resources and more, please visit the  Green Garden Initiative at www.cityofaustin.org/greengarden.           
10 / 19
Native Plant Week
(all day)
Start: 10/18/2010 - 08:00
End: 10/24/2010 - 00:00

 TEXAS NATIVE PLANT WEEK OCTOBER 18-24, 2010 “Keep Austin Wild, Plant Central Texas Natives” Celebrate native plants and make a difference by using natives in your landscape this fall. Planting native trees, shrubs and flowers helps conserve water, improve water quality, provide habitat and KEEPS AUSTIN WILD! For more information about native plant special events, educational and volunteer opportunities, demonstration gardens, resources and more, please visit the  Green Garden Initiative at www.cityofaustin.org/greengarden.           
10 / 20
Native Plant Week
(all day)
Start: 10/18/2010 - 08:00
End: 10/24/2010 - 00:00

 TEXAS NATIVE PLANT WEEK OCTOBER 18-24, 2010 “Keep Austin Wild, Plant Central Texas Natives” Celebrate native plants and make a difference by using natives in your landscape this fall. Planting native trees, shrubs and flowers helps conserve water, improve water quality, provide habitat and KEEPS AUSTIN WILD! For more information about native plant special events, educational and volunteer opportunities, demonstration gardens, resources and more, please visit the  Green Garden Initiative at www.cityofaustin.org/greengarden.           

Vol Op - Downtown Austin Farmers’ Market Zero Waste Initiative
Start: 3:00 pm
End: 7:00 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. 
10 / 21
Native Plant Week
(all day)
Start: 10/18/2010 - 08:00
End: 10/24/2010 - 00:00

 TEXAS NATIVE PLANT WEEK OCTOBER 18-24, 2010 “Keep Austin Wild, Plant Central Texas Natives” Celebrate native plants and make a difference by using natives in your landscape this fall. Planting native trees, shrubs and flowers helps conserve water, improve water quality, provide habitat and KEEPS AUSTIN WILD! For more information about native plant special events, educational and volunteer opportunities, demonstration gardens, resources and more, please visit the  Green Garden Initiative at www.cityofaustin.org/greengarden.           
10 / 22
Native Plant Week
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Start: 10/18/2010 - 08:00
End: 10/24/2010 - 00:00

 TEXAS NATIVE PLANT WEEK OCTOBER 18-24, 2010 “Keep Austin Wild, Plant Central Texas Natives” Celebrate native plants and make a difference by using natives in your landscape this fall. Planting native trees, shrubs and flowers helps conserve water, improve water quality, provide habitat and KEEPS AUSTIN WILD! For more information about native plant special events, educational and volunteer opportunities, demonstration gardens, resources and more, please visit the  Green Garden Initiative at www.cityofaustin.org/greengarden.           
10 / 23
Native Plant Week
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End: 10/24/2010 - 00:00

 TEXAS NATIVE PLANT WEEK OCTOBER 18-24, 2010 “Keep Austin Wild, Plant Central Texas Natives” Celebrate native plants and make a difference by using natives in your landscape this fall. Planting native trees, shrubs and flowers helps conserve water, improve water quality, provide habitat and KEEPS AUSTIN WILD! For more information about native plant special events, educational and volunteer opportunities, demonstration gardens, resources and more, please visit the  Green Garden Initiative at www.cityofaustin.org/greengarden.           

Vol Opp: Gullet Elementary Habitat Workday
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 Gullet Elementary Habitat Workday 10/23/2010   Gullett Elementary School is a school that is known as an exemplary academic school and one that incorporates a "living experience" in their teaching approach.  They have created many opportunities for children to learn about gardening, animals and insects and have a vegetable garden, a pond and two areas devoted to plants that attract butterflies.   One of those areas, the second grade ramp, has just been re-designed and it now includes a snake path, butterfly gardens, pergola, outdoor seating, a bunny run, turtle enclosure and a teaching area.  This space transformation was all made possible through dedicated parents, volunteers and the help of wonderful donors.   Volunteer to help keep this learning area beautiful for the children by participating in their Grounds Work Day, scheduled for October 23rd, from 9am-4pm.  At that time volunteers are needed to prune and remove weeds and invasive plants from the gardens.  For those interested, there is also an opportunity to work on their Greenhouse.     The school is located at 6310 Treadwell Blvd and volunteers should meet near the vegetable garden, (which faces Hunt Trail).  For those that can make it, bring gloves and your tools-of-choice and be there at 9:00 or whenever you can. Even a few hours of your time is very much appreciated.   Date: Saturday, October 23rd Time:  9am-4pm (any amount of time you can volunteer is appreciated) Location:  6310 Treadwell Blvd (NW Austin - 78757) RSVP:  Kris at 512-426-2899 or krramm@aol.com 

Vol Opp: Beautify Bartholomew Park, Part 1
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Beautify Bartholomew Park 10/23/10   This is part one of a five-part project to beautify the area of Bartholomew Park around the new splash pad.   Part 1: Prepare and plant a hedge along the parking lot.   Volunteers just need to bring water. If you have gardening tools for planting then that would be great. We will meet at the splash pad which is closest to Greenbrook and Berkman. Questions or to RSVP, contact Cherie Simpson, roohut@aol.com.   Additional dates: Oct 30 Prep and plant the flower beds for the mural and the pump house Nov 6th is tree planting (20 trees) Nov 13th build butterfly garden Nov 20th plant butterfly garden   Date: Saturday, October 23, 2010 Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: 5201 Berkman Dr. RSVP: Questions or to RSVP, contact Cherie Simpson, roohut@aol.com. 

Vol Opp: Caraway Elementary Habitat Workday
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 Caraway Elementary Habitat Workday 10/23/2010   Caraway Elementary is having a Habitat Workday on Saturday, October 23, from 9am-12pm. In celebration of Native Plants Week, we will be planting new natives and transplanting a few others around, as well as helping kids spread seeds and water, and there are a handful of invasives we need to tackle, too. We definitely could use some volunteer help, and there will be food and raffles for those who attend.   Date: Saturday, October 23 Time: 9am-12pm (some of us will be there as early as 8am, if that time works better for you) Location: Caraway Elementary, 11104 Oak View Drive  (near 183 and Oak Knoll, just a few minutes from the Arboretum) RSVP: MMLN@austin.rr.com Notes: We’ll be on the Carlwood side of the school. From Oak Knoll, turn right onto Fireoak. Stay on Fireoak past Oak View and Danwood until you see Carlwood on your left. Take a left onto Carlwood, and it will lead you right into the parking lot. Bring gloves and a water bottle (possibly a hat and/or sunscreen, though we’ll be working primarily on the shady side of the school). We’ll have tools available, but if you have a favorite tool, do consider bringing it. 

Vol Opp: Montopolis Community Garden
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Montopolis Community Garden 10/23/10   The Montopolis Community Garden is in need of  10+ volunteers to install landscape timbers in effort to raise 10 garden beds, and to shovel in soil.  Any assistance will be greatly appreciated. Wear work clothes and bring your own gloves. Shovels, supplies and water will be provided.     Date:  October 23rd or October 30th (either date can be picked by interested volunteers or the project can be split over the two dates) Time:  9am-1pm Location: 1416 Montopolis Drive – 78723 (East Austin)  When: Oct. 23 or Oct. 30 (flexible on dates) or can do it over the two dates Needed: saw or cutting device to shorten timbers Please RSVP by October 15th: Yvonne Martinez, 512.972.6847 or yvonne.martinez@ci.austin.tx.us  

Vol Opp: Williamson Creek Cleanup
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Williamson Creek Cleanup 10/23/10   Join volunteers from the Battle Bend Neighborhood Association as they take care of the Williamson Creek Greenbelt.  Volunteers will pick-up litter and debris, as well as, remove invasive plant species.   Date:   Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010 (in case of rain it will be the following weekend) Time:  9:00am – 12:00pm, Where: 805 Battle Bend Blvd. – 78745 (South Austin) Note: Please park on the street.  Wear long pants and closed toe shoes and appropriate sun ware.  Children under 14 must be accompanied by adults 

Vol Opp: Austin Arbor Day
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Austin Arbor Day10/23/10 Please join Tree Folks in celebration of Austin’s Arbor Day by planting trees at Longhorn Shores. As always, Tree Folks will provide trees, tools and refreshments. All that is needed in you in work clothes, and close-toed shoes! Please RSVP to scott@treefolks.org  Date: Saturday, October 23rdTime: 9am- noon Location: Longhorn Shores, 60 South Pleasant Valley Rd.Contact: Scott at scott@treefolks.org    

Vol Op - Downtown Austin Farmers’ Market Zero Waste Initiative
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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. 

Vol Opp: Tree Planting
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Tree planting10/23/10 The Trail Foundation along with the Urban Forestry Program of the Parks and Recreation Department, are planting trees as part of an Arbor Day celebration and need volunteers! Volunteers help is needed from from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. as they plant close to 200 trees on the east side of the Trail and would like your help.   These trees will grow to shade, beautify, and add diversity to the Trail.    Date: Saturday, October 23rdTime: 9:30am-11:30amContact: Please preregister  by emailing info@thetrailfoundation.org to let them know whether you'd like to plant oaks, pecans, Texas mountain laurels and more.  But hurry ---registration is limited to 100 volunteers, so preregister now! 
10 / 24
Native Plant Week
End: 12:00 am
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End: 10/24/2010 - 00:00

 TEXAS NATIVE PLANT WEEK OCTOBER 18-24, 2010 “Keep Austin Wild, Plant Central Texas Natives” Celebrate native plants and make a difference by using natives in your landscape this fall. Planting native trees, shrubs and flowers helps conserve water, improve water quality, provide habitat and KEEPS AUSTIN WILD! For more information about native plant special events, educational and volunteer opportunities, demonstration gardens, resources and more, please visit the  Green Garden Initiative at www.cityofaustin.org/greengarden.           

Vol Opp: Fire Station #16 Habitat Garden
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Fire Station #16 Habitat Garden 10/24/10    Volunteers are needed on Sunday, Oct. 24th from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm at Fire Station #16 at 7000 Reese Ln. 78757 to mulch the garden and plant 9 trees.   Date: Sunday, October 24th Time:  8:30am-12:30pm Location:  Fire Station #16, 7000 Reese Lane (NW Austin - 78757) RSVP:   contact Emily at pamelagrierrocks@yahoo.com 
10 / 25
10 / 26
10 / 27
Vol Op - Downtown Austin Farmers’ Market Zero Waste Initiative
Start: 3:00 pm
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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. 
10 / 28
10 / 29
10 / 30
Vol Opp: Republic Square Weed N' Feed
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Republic Square Park Weed N’ Feed 10/30/10   Visit the Farmers' Market and then do some weeding! Enjoy live music while you volunteer at Republic Square Park. This event occurs on alternate Saturdays. No RSVP is required, but email Daniel Woodroffe with any questions.   Date:  Saturday, October 30th Time:  9am- 11am Location: Republic Square Park, 4th & Guadalupe, Austin TX 78701 Contact: Daniel, dwoodroffe@studiodwg.com  

Vol Opp: Pease Park Workday
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Pease Park Workday 10/30/10   The Friends of Pease Park are hosting a number of volunteer workdays this fall that will consist of mulching, invasive removal, and trash pickup. If you or your group is interested in volunteering, please contact Richard Craig at richardcraig2004@yahoo.com .   Date:  Saturday, October 30th Time:  9am- noon Location: Pease Park, 1100 Kingsbury St. Austin TX 78703 RSVP: Richard, richardcraig2004@yahoo.com . 

Vol Opp: Beautify Bartholomew Park, Part 2
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Beautify Bartholomew Park 10/30/10   This is part two of a five-part project to beautify the area of Bartholomew Park around the new splash pad.   Part 2: Prep and plant the flower beds for the mural and the pump house   Volunteers just need to bring water. If you have gardening tools for planting then that would be great. We will meet at the splash pad which is closest to Greenbrook and Berkman. Questions or to RSVP, contact Cherie Simpson, roohut@aol.com.   Additional dates: Nov 6th is tree planting (20 trees) Nov 13th build butterfly garden Nov 20th plant butterfly garden   Date: Saturday, October 30, 2010 Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: 5201 Berkman Dr. RSVP: Questions or to RSVP, contact Cherie Simpson, roohut@aol.com. 

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

Downtown Austin Farmers’ Market—Zero Waste Initiative Every Wednesday and Saturday   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 from 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 & Lamar (78798) Contact Rebecca Saltsman below for details Contact: Register with Rebecca Saltsman, email rebecca@sustainablefoodcenter.org. Let Rebecca know which shift you would like and how many times a month you can participate.

Vol Opp: Ecological Literacy Workday
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End: 1:00 pm

 Ecological Literacy Workday10/30/2010     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. Date:  Saturday, October 30th   Time:  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

KAB Vol Opp: Clean Lady Bird Lake
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 Trash & Treasure Cleanup, Let’s Scare Up Some TrashOctober 30, 2010 If you thought the September floods were scary then once you see the amount of trash that was washed into the lake it will make your skin crawl. Join hundreds of volunteers on October 30th to scare up some trash and remove debris of all varieties from Lady Bird Lake.  Bicycles, tires, fast food containers, plastic water bottles, and aluminum cans are not the only treasures participants find.  Sponsors donate gifts that organizers hide in various spots along the Trail and on-the-water volunteers can compete for a prize for the most unusual object found.  In addition to feeling great while you admire the immediate results of your hard work, you’ll also have the chance to win prizes and it’s not unusual for trail users to thank all of the outstanding volunteers. There are multiple starting locations for shoreline and on-the-water volunteers (see registration link for details). On-the-Water volunteers should be 16 years or older and 18 or older for the LCRA site.   Date: Saturday, October 30th  Time: 9am-11am Location: all around Lady Bird LakeRegistration: CLICK HEREWebsite: www.KeepAustinBeautiful.org/LadyBirdLakeContact: Jessica@KeepAustinBeautiful.org or 512.391.0622 Cleanup Sites Led by Fantastic Folks From: Austin Standup Paddleboarders, Capital Cruises, Colorado River Foundation, Expedition School, Green Feet Fitness, LCRA, Sierra Club, The Surfrider Foundation, & The Trail Foundation In-Kind Donations to support volunteers:  Capital Cruises, Expedition School, Honest Tea, LCRA, Rowing Dock, Texas Rowing Center, Zilker Boat Rentals. This program is made possible thanks to generous donations from The Trail Foundation and the Watershed Protection Department.    

Vol Opp: Montopolis Community Garden
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 Montopolis Community Garden10/30/10 The Montopolis Community Garden is in need of 10+ volunteers to install landscape timbers in effort to raise 10 garden beds, and to shovel in soil.  Any assistance will be greatly appreciated. Wear work clothes and bring your own gloves. Shovels, supplies and water will be provided.   Date:  October 23rd or October 30th (either date can be picked by interested volunteers or the project can be split over the two dates)Time:  9am-1pmLocation: 1416 Montopolis Drive – 78723 (East Austin) When: Oct. 23 or Oct. 30 (flexible on dates) or can do it over the two datesNeeded: saw or cutting device to shorten timbers Please RSVP by October 15th: Yvonne Martinez, 512.972.6847 or yvonne.martinez@ci.austin.tx.us

Vol Opp: Austin Hostel Beautification Project
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Austin Hostel Beautification Project10/30/2010 Hostelling Intnerational-Austin, the only hostel in the Live Music Capital of the World, provides safe and affordable lodging to over 12,000 travelers per year. The hostel is located on the beautiful Lady Bird Lake and has two patio spaces that are in need of beautification. The hostel won a 2010 Neighborhood Beautification Grant (www.keepaustinbeautiful.org/nbg) from Keep Austin Beautiful and their beautification project will include sprucing up the community garden and planting winter veggies, trash pick up, installing a rain barrel system, removing unwanted plants and weeds, planting plants around patio area, creating a community mural to place on side wall of patio, and other general maintenance.  Date: Saturday, Oct. 30th Time:  9:00 am - 2:00 pm Location:  2200 S. Lakeshore Blvd., Austin 78741 (from IH-35, S. Lakeshore is just off of E. Riverside) Parking:  Parking available in the front lot of the hostel, or street parking is available on S. LakeshoreContact:  Kassi Darakhshan, Executive Director at director@hiaustin.org or 512-680-1968 (cell)Note: Please bring your own gloves and water bottle. The hostel will have water to refill bottles on site and will also provide coffee, tea, breakfast and lunch snacks. Organizers are also in need of artists to help with the community mural.  

Vol Opp: Help Build Armadillo Park
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Help Build Armadillo Park 10/30/10   The Woodhue Community Neighborhood Watch group is clearing underbrush from the three-acre, undeveloped Armadillo Park. Armadillo Park will become a woodland park designed for the pedestrians, bikers and neighbors.  We are digging up china berry trees, nandina trees, ligustrum trees and sunflowers. We need help moving and raking piles of mulch around the trees on the site. Shovels, heavy rakes, picks and work gloves are our primary tools. Drinking water and insect repellant, long pants/shirts are recommended. Questions or to RSVP - contact Marcy at marciehamlen@gmail.com or 906-2939.   Date: Saturday, October 30, 2010 Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Armadillo Rd., just west of Cooper Ln. – 78745 RSVP: Questions or to RSVP - contact Marcy at marciehamlen@gmail.com or 906-2939.
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