Volunteers are expected to wear appropriate attire and bring their own gloves and water. Each volunteer will earn an Austin Parks Foundation T-shirt. Volunteers can also enjoy free or discounted items from Giveback partners.
Here is a list of some opportunities in parks in Northwest Austin:
1. Volunteers can update information on trees in Wells Branch that are tagged and pick up trash along the way at the Katherine Fleischer Park at 2106 Klattenhoff Drive, Austin. 9:30 a.m.-noon
2. Volunteers can sow wildflower seeds and repaint tables in Hubert Schroeter Park at 11701 Big Trail, Austin. 9 a.m.-noon
3. Volunteers can help pick up trash and clean up the water space to allow turtles to swim freely in Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park, 12138 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin. noon-4 p.m.
4. Volunteers can weed, mulch and plant new plants in Alderbrook Pocket Park at 12444 Lamplight Village Ave., Austin. Supervised kids are welcome. 8 a.m.-noon
5. Volunteers can help replace trees in Cook School Park, 1505 Cripple Creek Drive, Austin. 9 a.m.-noon
Those who are unable to attend can still participate in evergreen volunteer activities. Find a complete list of volunteer opportunities at https://austinparks.org.