- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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4 people are interested
Native Seed Harvesting on the Water Quality Protection Lands
ORGANIZATION: City of Austin - Wildland Conservation Division
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
-
4 people are interested
Thanks for wanting to volunteer! To attend this event, you must register for the event at austintexas.gov/wildlandevents.
Help us restore strong, native grasslands on the Water Quality Protection Lands!
Join biologist Devin Grobert and our wonderful team of volunteer Land Stewards to work to establish strong, native grasslands that improve water quality and quantity in the Barton Springs recharge zone.
This activity involves walking off-trail over uneven terrain in hot or cold weather. Please come prepared for a rugged wilderness experience with a water bottle, sturdy boots, long sleeves, and long pants.
About the WQPL Land Steward volunteer workdays:
Land Stewards help with seed collection, seeding, and brush management to improve water quality and quantity on the Barton Springs recharge zone and restore the historic savanna habitat of the beautiful Texas Hill Country.
*****Directions will only be emailed to participants who sign up directly on our website at www.austintexas.gov/wildlandevents ******
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About City of Austin - Wildland Conservation Division
Location:
3621 Ranch Road 620 South, Austin, TX 78738, US
Mission Statement
Austin Water's Wildland Conservation Division manages land for groundwater and endangered species through two programs: the Water Quality Protection Lands and the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve.
Description
Austin Water's Wildland Conservation Division manages two programs: The Balcones Canyonlands Preserve and the Water Quality Protection Lands.
The Balcones Canyonlands Preserve, managed in partnership with Travis County and other public and private partners, is a 31,000-acre system of preserves that mitigates for the development of endangered species habitat in western Travis County. It is home to 7 endangered species and 27 species of concern. The BCP includes some of Austin's favorite natural spaces, including Mt. Bonnell, the Barton Creek Greenbelt, Emma Long Park, Hamilton Pool, and Wild Basin. Volunteers help with habitat restoration, conduct animal and plant surveys, and lead guided hikes on areas of the preserve that may only be open to the public through volunteer events and guided hikes.
The Water Quality Protection Lands includes 28,000 acres of land managed to produce the optimum level of clean, high quality water to recharge the Barton Springs segment of the Edwards Aquifer. The WQPL includes the Slaughter Creek Trail and many acres of land that are only accessible to the public through volunteer events and guided hikes. Volunteers help with native grassland restoration, invasive species removal, and lead guided hikes.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
WQPL's Mary Gay Maxwell Management UnitOn FM 1826 near Slaughter Ln.Directions will be emailed upon registrationAustin, TX 78737
DATE POSTED
December 9, 2019
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- 2.5 hours