- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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10 people are interested
CityShade Tree Planting at Colony Park
ORGANIZATION: TreeFolks
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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10 people are interested
Join us to plant 120 trees in the new Colony Park. We plant native 5 and 15 gallon trees to beautify, provide shade and wildlife habitat, to reduce water runoff, and improve the quality of life in Austin neighborhoods. You will learn the importance of urban forest stewardship and how tree planting helps Austin's environment and its citizens thrive. Planting native trees will enable us to restore tree and shrub diversity during drought as well as retain water and improve water quality in Austin's waterways.
Water, coffee, light refreshments, gloves and tools are provided. Wear long pants and closed toe shoes, as we will work with shovels and rakes. Bring a water bottle, hat, sunblock, and dress appropriately for the weather.
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About TreeFolks
Location:
P.O. Box 704, 10803 Platt Lane, Austin, TX 78767, US
Mission Statement
TreeFolks is a non-profit organization dedicated to growing the urban forest of Central Texas. Each year we plant more than 10,000 trees and provide classes and community outreach to help central Texans increase their awareness of the benefits provided by the urban forest and learn simple steps they can take to increase tree canopy.
We invite community groups, schools, government, and individuals to join us in creating a healthier environment and enhancing the quality of urban life.
Description
TreeFolks has a strong citizen volunteer base of thousands from the greater Austin metropolitan area who have participated in tree plantings and educational programs. TreeFolks mission is achieved by hosting volunteer tree plantings in parks, along medians, at schools and in other public areas.
Education is a major emphasis of TreeFolks. We stress the importance of planting and care of our valuable urban forest by planting trees with school children, publishing a tree growing guide, teaching classes and workshops, publishing a monthly e-newsletter, and staffing information booths.
Since 2008 when Hurricane Ike struck the Galveston coast, TreeFolks has been a part of disaster relief efforts. The devastating drought and wildfires of 2011 have allowed us to work closer to home in Bastrop, Oak Hill and Spicewood.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Colony Park7201 Colony Loop DrAustin, TX 78724
DATE POSTED
October 22, 2014
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
N/A