- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Christmas Tree Recycling Volunteers Needed
ORGANIZATION: City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
The City of Austin has been recycling Christmas trees for over thirty years.
The Parks and Recreation Department is once again working in partnership with Austin Resource Recovery to host the 33rd Annual Christmas Tree Recycling event at Zilker Park. All trees will be turned into mulch that can then be picked up by area residents in mid-January.
TIME: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Saturday, December 28, 2019
- Sunday, December 29, 2019
- Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020
- Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020
If you are interested in volunteering at the Christmas Tree Recycling event this year please email Meredith Gauthier, PARD Recycling Program Manager, at meredith.gauthier@austintexas.gov, indicating the day and time that will work best for you. Volunteer shifts will be from 10am - 12pm or 12pm-2pm (and we welcome those who want to do both shifts!). We suggest that you dress according to the weather and bring a pair of work gloves if you have them available. We will provide T-shirts, snacks, and warm drinks for volunteers. This year, the age limit on volunteers is 18 and above.
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About City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department
Location:
Parks and Recreation Department, 200 S. Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX 78704, US
Mission Statement
The purpose of the Parks and Recreation Department is to provide, protect and preserve a park system that promotes quality recreational, cultural and outdoor experiences for the Austin community.
Description
The Austin Parks and Recreation Department offers a wide variety of programs for children, adults and seniors through our parks and trails, recreation centers, senior activity centers, cultural centers and museums and art and history.
The Parks and Recreation Department connects Austinites to the places they love. From youth programming to Austin’s premier public spaces such as Zilker Park and Barton Springs pool, our department helps to share the stories that define our quality recreational, cultural, and outdoor experiences for the Austin community. Join us as we explore what makes Austin’s park system one of the best in the world.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Zilker Metropolitan Park2100 Barton Springs RdAustin, TX 78704
DATE POSTED
October 31, 2019
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- 2 hr shift or 4 hr shift
- Please bring a water bottle and pair of work gloves if you have them available.