Tag Archives: Austin Parks Foundation

Volunteers give area parks a makeover

Posted on March 2, 2014 by burlyheights

Dozens of volunteers came out on a misty Saturday morning to donate sweat equity to Southeast Austin parks. They were part of It’s My Park Day, a citywide project coordinated by the nonprofit Austin Parks Foundation, which provided supplies and … Continue reading →

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Volunteer to improve an area park on It’s My Park Day

Posted on February 17, 2014 by burlyheights

The biggest volunteer project of the year returns to area parks on March 1 for It’s My Park Day. Organized by the Austin Parks Foundation, this annual event mobilizes an army of volunteers across the city, who put in as … Continue reading →

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Show parks some love by volunteering on March 3

Posted on February 25, 2012 by burlyheights

Saturday, March 3, is It’s My Park Day, a volunteer event coordinated by the nonprofit Austin Parks Foundation. Every spring, the event draws up to 2,000 volunteers who build trails, fix play equipment, address erosion, build gardens and more. Projects … Continue reading →

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