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Volunteer to protect the environment
Wanna do more than just recycle your bottles and cans in your effort to protect our environment? Head over to Patagonia in downtown Austin Saturday (316 Congress Ave.), where three local environmental groups, in conjunction with the outdoor store, will be hosting a mass community volunteer day. According to information I received, “activities will include include beautifying Wilkerson park, helping raise awareness for a clean energy bill, helping to plant sustainable organic gardens for Austin’s underprivileged residents and more.”
The participating groups include Green Corn Project, Environment Texas and the Colorado River Foundation.
More details from the release:
Environment Texas is organizing a petition drive that calls on Congress to re-power America with 100% clean, renewable electricity and to cut oil use in half. Volunteers are asked to meet at Environment Texas offices at 11 am on Saturday, Feb. 7 and are advised to wear comfortable shoes. More info at www.environmenttexas.org.The Colorado River Foundation is also looking for volunteers from 9-noon on Saturday, Feb. 7, to help it beautify Wilkerson Park. Meet at the foundation center, take a short tour, then move on to help tame native plants, tidy up xeriscape flowerbeds, and polish water features. http://www.coloradoriver.org.
The Green Corn Project needs your help preparing spring garden beds and repairing fences. GCP serves people with limited access to nutritious, affordable food by partnering with them to build their own gardens at homes, schools, and community centers.
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