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March 2010

Wednesday, February 24, 2010  -  Tuesday, March 2, 2010
      This event requires an RSVP It's My Park Day packet stuffing 2010

It's My Park Day

Volunteers needed for 3 hour shifts to help fold tee shirts and sort supplies for It's My Park Day, coming up March 6. We'll have coffee and beverages and everyone gets to take home a shirt. This is a fun, indoor volunteer opportunity which will give you plenty of opportunity to chat w/your fellow volunteers. We have room for up to 6 people per shift. Bring your friends!



Thursday, March 4, 2010
      This event requires an RSVP It's My Park Day Supply Distribution 12:00 PM
 We will be carrying a million boxes of shirts down to a truck, then setting up in the REI parking lot, sorting supplies, and distributing them to volunteer project leaders. You don't have to be brawny, but you do need to be well organized, good at working in a team, and ready to move quickly. We will ask a couple of people to stay until 6 PM, others will be released as the project progresses. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Volunteers get an It's My Park Day shirt.

Saturday, March 6, 2010
      It's My Park Day 2010 at All Parks 9:00 AM

Join us for our annual citywide volunteer workday in parks. We hope to beat our 2009 record of 2,500 volunteers at 60 park improvement projects. Call for projects in January, volunteer sign-ups in February!



      It's My Park Day 2010 at Veloway 9:00 AM

See www.austinparks.org/itsmypark.html




April 2010

Saturday, April 10, 2010
      Keep Austin Beautiful's Clean Sweep 9:00 AM

Clean Sweep is Keep Austin Beautiful's annual citywide cleanup that takes place all over Austin.  The first 4,000 volunteers to register get a free event t-shirt and it’s followed by an awesome Volunteer Party and Environmental Fair at Waterloo Park which includes: free lunch, live music, kid’s environmental activities, recycled art, door prizes and more!  Last year more than 4,000 volunteers registered to cleanup 120+ sites!

KAB’s 25th CLEAN SWEEP IS ON APRIL 10TH, 2010

  • Cleanup: 9:00AM – 11:00AM
  • Volunteer Party: 11:30AM – 1:30PM

Sign up to volunteer at www.keepaustinbeautiful.org/cleansweep



      Radical Reels Film Tour 8:00 PM

Whole Earth is very pleased to announce that the Banff Mountain Film Festival will return to the Paramount Theatre in Austin this spring. It will be a two night affair on the weekend of April 10 and 11. Proceeds will benefit Austin Parks Foundation.

Banff Mountain Film Festival focuses on mountain culture - whether that of adventure sports such as snowboarding and rock climbing, or the evolving societies of Nepal, Peru, and other high altitude locals. On Saturday night at 8:00 pm, the Radical Reels action and adventure lineup will play and on Sunday evening at 6:00 pm the World Tour for 2010 will be screened.

Tickets are $20 for a single night or $35 for both nights. Tickets will be available about March 1st at all three Austin Whole Earth locations, at the Paramount box office, and through ProTix.com (866.9protix).

Be sure to come early – doors open one and a half hours prior to show time – and browse the various displays. Several of our gear and clothing manufacturers have their latest products to examine, and very often they have free stuff for you. In addition we’ll have interesting local non-profit organizations present to discuss their projects and missions.

The main attraction remains the incredible films: beautiful photography, thrilling action, and intriguing cultures from around the world.



Sunday, April 11, 2010
      Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour 6:00 PM

Whole Earth is very pleased to announce that the Banff Mountain Film Festival will return to the Paramount Theatre in Austin this spring. It will be a two night affair on the weekend of April 10 and 11. Proceeds will benefit Austin Parks Foundation.

Banff Mountain Film Festival focuses on mountain culture - whether that of adventure sports such as snowboarding and rock climbing, or the evolving societies of Nepal, Peru, and other high altitude locals. On Saturday night at 8:00 pm, the Radical Reels action and adventure lineup will play and on Sunday evening at 6:00 pm the World Tour for 2010 will be screened.

Tickets are $20 for a single night or $35 for both nights. Tickets will be available about March 1st at all three Austin Whole Earth locations, at the Paramount box office, and through ProTix.com (866.9protix).

Be sure to come early – doors open one and a half hours prior to show time – and browse the various displays. Several of our gear and clothing manufacturers have their latest products to examine, and very often they have free stuff for you. In addition we’ll have interesting local non-profit organizations present to discuss their projects and missions.

The main attraction remains the incredible films: beautiful photography, thrilling action, and intriguing cultures from around the world.



  

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Monthly Events

Monthly Gardening Project at Mayfield Park and Preserve
Thursday, February 11, 2010

Workday every second Saturday of the month from 10am to 1pm.

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. Individuals and groups are welcome. Children need to be attended by an adult.

If you have a group please contact us in advance so we can put together a nice project. A group size of 20 or less people works best for us. We can also put together special workdays for dates other than these. Please bring gloves. Contact Nadene Morning with questions, ntmorning@hotmail.com, 467-8132.

Volunteer at Oakwood Cementery
Thursday, February 11, 2010

Headstone Photo-Documentation with SAC on the first Saturday of the month

Time may vary from this listing. We usually meet from 1 to 3 pm. Join this event with Save Austin's Cemeteries and help preserve history. Bring your digital camera, along with your USB cord. If you don't have a digital camera, come along anyway and we'll pair you up with a camera-toting volunteer. At the end of the session, we'll download your fabulous digital pics onto a laptop to be archived. Hours and meeting point vary monthly, so check www.sachome.org for details.

Cleanup and Invasives Removal at West Bouldin Creek Greenbelt
Monday, January 25, 2010
By: Rosie Weaver

Every third Saturday of the month from 8:30am to 1pm

Please join us and help restore the natural health and vitality of the greenbelt. We will meet every third Saturday. Coffee in the morning and refreshment at the end of the work session will be provided.If you have handsaws, shovels or rakes, please bring those. We also recommend wearing boots, long pants, long-sleeved shirt and gloves as protection against poison ivy.  Meet at South 6th Street entrance to the greenbelt. We usually work from 8:30am to 1pm To confirm work days, or for questions, please contact: Ingrid Weigand (512) 663-4632.

Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities and Events

Support Farmers at the Austin Farmers' Market

Volunteers are needed for a wide variety of Market tasks on Saturdays. Visit www.austinfarmersmarket.org for more information.

Make a Move for Giant Chess

Knee-High Chess is available for public use at Wooldridge Square on Saturdays, from 12:30pm-3:30pm(subject to availability of the park). Volunteers are needed for set-up and monitoring on an ongoing basis (chess skills not required, but welcome!). To volunteer or find out more, contact Scott Johnson (447 - 4595) or Chris Riley

Be a Land Manager - or Just Look Like One!

If you or a group you belong to would like to volunteer on Balcones Canyon Land Preserve or Water Quality Protection Lands (Prop2 lands) contact Austin Water Utility's Wildland Conservation Division volunteer coordinator at 263-6437.

Get to Know the Animals at Austin Nature and Science Center

Volunteers are needed year round for the Austin Nature and Science Center. Volunteer Opportunities at the ANSC include working with the horticulturist on the ANSC's 15 acre site and assisting with care and feeding of the animals. Call or email Kathy Maddox at 327-8181 to sign up. Visit the City of Austin Parks & Recreation Department's Austin Nature and Science Center home page for more information.

 

Escape from Your Desk (and See Your Boss Sweat)

Did you know Austin Parks Foundation offers park volunteer days for corporate and civic groups? Give us a call and we'll set up a weekday or weekend workday for you and your closest friends  coworkers. Ask for Rosie or Charlie at 477-1566. Get some fresh air and make a difference for Austin's parks. Weekday events are available October through December. Call early for best availability!

Be a Park Superhero!

Want to be a superhero? You don't have to be bitten by a radioactive spider to get started! We're looking for individuals with the skills and motivation to:
  • Adopt one of Austin's 209 parks
  • Provide on-site guidance to neighborhood or community groups working on their neighborhood parks

Ready to get started ? Call us at 477-1566 to talk park power.

Preserve Preserves!

Volunteer opportunities at 15 different preserve areas include: ecological restoration, construction of trails, invasive species research and suppression, educational programs, biodiversity research, wildlife and habitat monitoring, native plant propagation and native plant rescues. To learn more, contact Rene Barrera or visit http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/cepreserves/volunteer.htm

Volunteer at Texas State Parks

A list of upcoming volunteer opportunities at State Parks can be found on the Texas Parks and Wildlife website.