GreenGirl Outing

-------- ADOPT-A-STREET CLEANUP ON SATURDAY, 1/28---------------------------

Join us as we cleanup our adopted street next to Pease Park. Have fun getting to know other GreenGirls while improving our local environment.

This time we will meet for breakfast/coffee at Austin Java before gathering at Pease Park. Austin Java is located at 1206 Parkway at 12th & Lamar. (Pease Park is within walking distance, less than 2 blocks away.)

Winter Adopt-a-Street Cleanup
Saturday, January 28, 2012
9:30am-10:15am, meet at Austin Java to socialize
10:30am-noon, street cleanup starts at 1100 Kingsbury Street

Check out photos of the meeting location, some of our lovely volunteers, adopted street, and map: http://www.greengirls.net/adopt-a-street_cleanup_photos

THINGS TO BRING (optional):
. Gloves that can be washed and reused (thin plastic gloves and pickers will be provided at 1100 Kingsbury Street until 10:45)
. Water to drink

Feel free to invite your friends and family as well!

View Google map:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=1100+Kingsbury+St%2C+Austin%2C+T...

We hope to see you there!

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http://www.greengirls.net

Come join us as we help Trees for Pease with its last work day of the season at Pease Park. Fun for the whole family! You will be helping to "give Pease a chance!" (We love Pease Park . . . in fact, we adopted the street next to it!)

We would love your help. We are going to whack weeds, cut invasive plants, work on erosion control and generally spruce up the park. Meet up at the picnic tables at 1100 Kingsbury at 9:00 a.m. and we will put you to work. Bring work gloves if you have them.

What: "Last Chance" Fall Work Day at Pease Park
When: Saturday, Nov 19, 9am-12pm
Where: 1100 Kingsbury Street (meet here at 9am to get instructions)

Link to page with a map showing where to meet at http://www.greengirls.net/adopt-a-street_cleanup_photos

Please RSVP at http://www.greengirls.net/contact

For more on Trees for Pease, visit http://www.facebook.com/pages/Trees-For-Pease/186471811945

If we haven't met you already, we really look forward to doing so! Please be sure to RSVP at http://www.greengirls.net/contact

We hope to see you at the park!

It's time for our quarterly cleanup! Have fun getting to know other GreenGirls while improving our local environment. Feel free to invite your friends and family as well!

What: October Adopt-a-Street Cleanup
When: 9:00am-10:00am, Saturday, October 22, 2011
Where: 1100 Kingsbury Street

Check out photos of the meeting location, some of our lovely volunteers, adopted street, and map:
http://www.greengirls.net/adopt-a-street_cleanup_photos

THINGS TO BRING:
. Your energy, enthusiasm, and your fun-loving spirit
. Gloves that can be washed and reused (optional; thin plastic gloves will be provided)
. Water to drink (optional)

PEASE PARK - View Google map:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=1100+Kingsbury+St%2C+Austin%2C+T...

If you are passionate about the environment, drawn to or curious about being more green, consider yourself invited. If you would like to meet other women who are on that path, please come.

RSVP at http://www.greengirls.net/contact

We hope to see you there!

Join GreenGirls on Sunday, August 14 at 2 PM for a special viewing of the documentary Liquid Assets.

A ninety-minute documentary, Liquid Assets tells the story of essential infrastructure systems: water, wastewater, and stormwater. These systems — some in the ground for more than 100 years — provide a critical public health function and are essential for economic development and growth. Largely out of sight and out of mind, these aging systems have not been maintained, and some estimates suggest this is the single largest public works endeavor in our nation’s history. Exploring the history, engineering challenges, and political and economic realities in urban and rural locations, this documentary provides an understanding of the hidden assets that support our way of life. (You can view the trailer here: http://liquidassets.psu.edu/trailer.html)

A lively discussion is anticipated following the viewing on this important issue. Please join us! This is an open event so please feel free to bring someone along; guys are welcome, too. The location of the viewing site is near Oltorf and 1st Street. Directions will be provided after you RSVP. Please RSVP at http://www.greengirls.net/contact. Be sure to include the number that will be attending.

It's time for our quarterly cleanup! Since this one falls in the middle of summer, we are adjusting the schedule so that we can be done before it gets too hot. Have fun getting to know other GreenGirls while improving our local environment. Feel free to invite your friends and family as well!

Check out photos of the meeting location, some of our lovely volunteers, adopted street, and map:
http://www.greengirls.net/adopt-a-street_cleanup_photos

THINGS TO BRING:
. Your energy, enthusiasm, and your fun-loving spirit
. Gloves that can be washed and reused (optional; thin plastic gloves will be provided)
. Water bottle (optional)

PEASE PARK - View Google map:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=1100+Kingsbury+St%2C+Austin%2C+T...

If you are passionate about the environment, drawn to or curious about being more green, consider yourself invited. If you would like to meet other women who are on that path, please come.

RSVP at http://www.greengirls.net/contact

This month as scheduled, we will be cleaning up our adopted street, which is located immediately adjacent to Pease Park. We hope you’ll join us as we help our community and make a visible impact on our local environment. Feel free to invite your friends and family as well!

Event: GreenGirls Adopted Street Cleanup
When: Saturday, April 23, 9-10:30am
Where: Pease Park, 1100 Kingsbury Street (meeting place for cleanup supplies)

The actual street consists of North Lamar Blvd from Shoal Creek (the one just south of MLK) to 24th Street.

Check out photos of the meeting location, some of our lovely volunteers, adopted street, and map:
http://www.greengirls.net/adopt-a-street_cleanup_photos

THINGS TO BRING:
. Your energy, enthusiasm, and your fun-loving spirit
. Gloves that can be washed and reused (optional; thin plastic gloves will be provided)
. Water bottle (optional)

PEASE PARK - View Google map:http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=1100+Kingsbury+St,+Austin,+Texas+78703&sll=30.279064,-97.750769&sspn=0.008394,0.016651&ie=UTF8&cd=1&geocode=FdgNzgEdr24s-g&layer=c&cbll=30.28106,-97.751899&panoid=MvRfMn0BGh96JorXQzJxvw&hq=&hnear=1100+Kingsbury+St,+Austin,+Travis,+Texas+78705&ll=30.282677,-97.750833&spn=0.002854,0.013196&z=16

If you are passionate about the environment, drawn to or curious about being more green, consider yourself invited. If you would like to meet other women who are on that path, please come.

RSVP at http://www.greengirls.net/contact

Come help give some needed TLC to the Shoal Creek Off-Leash Area! Event details are at the link below. Please visit this link, because it gives you the opportunity to select t-shirt sizes for you and your guests. There is plenty of information about the event there as well: http://connect.austinparks.org/goto/ShoalCreekOLA

In addition, if you want us (GreenGirls) to look out for you, please RSVP at http://www.greengirls.net/contact

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If you are a member of our Facebook group, please indicate that you will be attending this event. (If you haven't yet joined our Facebook group, search "GreenGirls.net" to join!)

Hope to see your smiling face at the park!

Please come join with the several volunteer groups that comprise The Pease Park Conservancy for the annual winter tree planting. We will be planting 60 new trees in Pease on Saturday, February 19, 2011. The event starts at 9:00 a.m. and should last until noon.

We will also be spreading Dillo dirt and mulch and work on some erosion control issues. So, there will be lots to keep everyone busy. It should be fun for the whole family!

Just meet us at the picnic tables at the south end of the park along Kingsbury. Wear old clothes and sturdy shoes.

PEASE PARK - View Google map:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=1100+Kingsbury+St,+Austin,+Texas...

If you are passionate about the environment, drawn to or curious about being more green, consider yourself invited. If you would like to meet other women who are on that path, please come.

RSVP at http://www.greengirls.net/contact

-OR-

If you are a member of our Facebook group, please indicate that you will be
attending this event. (If you haven't yet joined our Facebook group, search
"GreenGirls.net" to join!)

We hope to see you there!

This month as scheduled, we will be cleaning up our adopted street, which is located immediately adjacent to Pease Park. We hope you’ll join us as we start the year off by helping our community and making a visible impact on our local environment. Feel free to invite your friends and family as well!

Event: GreenGirls Adopted Street Cleanup
When: Saturday, January 22nd, 10-11:30am
Where: Pease Park, 1100 Kingsbury Street (meeting place for cleanup supplies)

The actual street consists of North Lamar Blvd from Shoal Creek (the one just south of MLK) to 24th Street.

Check out photos of the meeting location, some of our lovely volunteers, adopted street, and map:
http://www.greengirls.net/adopt-a-street_cleanup_photos

THINGS TO BRING:
. Your energy, enthusiasm, and your fun-loving spirit
. Gloves that can be washed and reused (optional; thin plastic gloves will be provided)
. Water bottle (optional)

PEASE PARK - View Google map:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=1100+Kingsbury+St,+Austin,+Texas...

If you are passionate about the environment, drawn to or curious about being more green, consider yourself invited. If you would like to meet other women who are on that path, please come.

RSVP at http://www.greengirls.net/contact

The Sunset Commission is currently reconsidering Texas Commission on Environmental Quality's mission and functions in a thorough review. This state agency is supposed to be responsible for protecting the environment of Texas. Part of the review process is to listen to you and other residents across the state.

If you think the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality needs to do a better job of protecting our environment, please join me next Wednesday, November 17, 7-8:30 PM for the Austin TCEQ Sunset Town Hall Meeting at the LBJ School of Public Affairs, UT campus.

Here's a link to info from the town hall meeting held in Victoria, TX.

http://texas.sierraclub.org/press/newsreleases/20100929.asp

If you want to sign up for the event, you could use the link below ... or just show up !

Will you join me?
Here's more information and where you can sign up:

http://action.sierraclub.org/TexasTownHalls

To let me know that you're coming so I can look out for you, please RSVP at http://www.greengirls.net/contact

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If you are a member of our Facebook group, please indicate that you will be attending this event. To find us there, go to http://www.greengirls.net/gg_on_facebook

Thanks! I hope to see you there!

Ellen Hansen, GG member