National Trails Day 2010

Saturday, June 5, 2010

Location: Barton Creek Greenbelt, Zilker Trail Head
Address: 2201 Barton Springs Road Austin, TX 78746

National Trails Day Coming June 5th to Barton Creek Greenbelt

For a complete list of projects, click here.

On Saturday, June 5th, the Austin Parks Foundation, the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Dept, Hill Country Conservancy, American Youthworks E-Corps, and sponsors Texas Gas Service and The Austonian will be hosting the second annual American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day volunteer workday on Barton Creek Greenbelt. This volunteer workday will be part of the Walk For A Day Trail.

Work begins at 9, sign in begins at 8:15. Please plan on arriving early. Coffee will be provided for early birds!

Volunteers will be divided into small crews of 10 – 15 people each. Choose your project from the list below. They will provide tools, gloves, water, and cool tee shirts from REI and Austin Parks Foundation. After the work is done, stick around for boxed lunches and free swimming at Barton Springs Pool!

In general, this event is for adults and teens aged 16 and up. If you would like to bring a child, please consider the entryway or trash pick-up projects. Children must be with a parent at all times. Please no more than one child per adult.

For all projects, plan on wearing long pants and closed shoes. Bring a refillable water bottle. If you have a pick, mattock, rock bar, weed wrench, or wheel barrow, bring it along! Be sure to label it clearly with your name and phone number.

For a complete list of projects, click here.

REGISTER TODAY!

This event is sponsored by: Texas Gas Service, the Austonian, REI, The Salt Lick, Lone Star Beer, and Whole Foods.