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Bulletin Board
What's Your Take on Zero Waste?
Earlier this year the City of Austin adopted the State’s first Zero Waste Plan for a Texas community and took an important step to move toward a more sustainable future. But, green Austinites, the City needs your help.
The City's goal is to reduce the amount of waste Austinites send to the landfill by 90 percent by the year 2040 and they can’t do it without your participation. The City wants your opinion – residents and businesses – on how to improve city programs, facilities and outreach to make Austin a leader among Zero Waste communities.
Take 5 minutes to share your thoughts with the City by taking the online Zero Waste Survey. Learn more at austinrecycles.com.
Green Garden Festival
Spring is just around the corner and it is time for the fifth bi-annual Green Garden Festival on Sunday, February 22, 2009 from 12:00-4:00 at Zilker Botanical Garden (2220 Barton Springs Road). All events are FREE and you’ll find talks and tips to help you create and maintain a yard that is attractive, cost-saving AND earth-friendly. This year’s theme is trees and the festival will feature a fun, hands-on Kids’ Corner as well as the following speakers.
Inside Talks:
| 1:00 |
Tree Selection and Care |
Scott Harris |
| 2:00 |
Fruit and Nut Trees |
Dick Pierce |
| 3:00 |
Pruning |
Guy LeBlanc |
Tent Talks:
| 12:30 |
Tree Inventory |
Walter Passmore |
| 1:15 |
Oak Wilt |
Chris Dolan |
| 2:00 |
Tree Ailments and Treatment |
Don Gardner |
| 2:45 |
Green Roofs and Living Walls |
Leah Haynie |
Outdoor Demonstrations include:
- Green Landscaping Materials
- Austin Plants
- Rainwater Harvesting/Irrigation
- Composting
- Yard Care Tips
- Plant and Pest Problems and Solutions
Plus exhibits by 12 additional gardening non-profit organizations. The first 2000 families receive a free canvas tote bag!
The event is sponsored by five City of Austin departments that encourage environmentally-sound gardening practices. For more information, please call 512-974-2550 or visit www.cityofaustin.org/greengarden.
Note on Parking: Parking is available under the Mopac Bridge, either on the south side of the river (off Barton Springs on Stratford Drive) or the north side (Veterans Drive near Austin High). Free shuttle vans will be available.
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