AMA Championship Armadillo Supermoto Race - CANCELLED10/10-10/12/2008 This is the first GREEN carbon-neutral motorized race in history and it’s happening right here in Austin, Texas!  Armadillo Supermoto is planting trees in east side parks to off-set carbon emissions; using organic dirt for the dirt section that will be given to the Parks Department and East Side Neighborhood Association for a community garden; the Litz Race team is testing a clean burning fuel; the vendors are using solar energy; the list goes on.  We are also going for a ZERO landfill which is where YOU come in and can be a part of the historical event!Event organizers need volunteers to help keep the recycle bins and other bins empty and take the bags to the River City Rolloffs bin that will be on site.  River City Rolloffs has a sorting station at their facility.  Organizers are working with Whole Foods Market on composting; details are being worked out with their Green Mission Task Force! Dates: Friday, 10/10/08, Saturday, 10/11/08, Sunday 10/12/08Time:   Friday: 10am-6pm.  Saturday: 8am-6pm.  Sunday 10:30am-6pmLocation:  Festival Beach Park at 2101 Bergman Street - 78702Parking:  Parking is limited, as most events in downtown Austin, so we are asking people to car pool if at all possible or park at the Austin Convention Center parking garages.Contact:  Cheryl@armadillosupermoto.com or register on line at http://armadillosupermoto.com/volunteers.html Note:  Volunteers will receive an Armadillo Supermoto tee shirt and a three-day race pass. 

Bartholomew Park Invasive Plant Removal Project10/11/08 Bartholomew Park is a 57 acre city park in Austin near 51st Street and Berkman and the Mueller redevelopment.   Through years of neglect numerous non-native invasive plant species now dominate the flora of the park.   As preparation for the Arbor Day tree planting of over 200 native trees at the Park, members of the neighborhood and other volunteers are spending a few hours removing invasive, non-native flora (e.g. wax-leaf ligustrum, nandina, chinaberry) throughout the park.   Tools will be provided for a variety of jobs, ranging from non-strenuous to somewhat strenuous. Date:  October 11 , 2008 Time:  8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Location:  Park in lot in the easternmost entrance of the park (just west of Waterbrook Drive) off of 51st street.  Lot is adjacent to tennis court. Contact: Please call Kyle Girten (502-762-6676; kgirten@gmail.com) or Keith Mars (865-368-2874; mars37716@yahoo.com) or just show up Notes:  Volunteers will meet near the parking area at 8:00 a.m.  If you cannot make it by 8:00 a.m., please call Kyle or Keith, and they can direct you to our location.  Or, you can just walk along the creek (Tannehill Creek) running through the park and you will find other volunteers hard at work. 

Blair Woods Preserve Workday10/11/08Join the Travis Audubon Society for a community workday at Blair Woods Preserve as they remove non-native plant species and define a trail.  Refreshments will be provided.  Special Note: Minimum Age = 14Date:  October 11, 2008Time:  Two Sessions to choose from, 8am-noon or 1pm-5pmLocation:  East Austin near MLK & 183 (Transportation will be provided from a nearby location to the site)Contact:  512.300.2473 for information and to sign up to volunteer (pre-registration is required)  

Wild Basin Workday10/11/2008 Like to get dirty, work hard, and have fun? Then join us for trail maintenance, invasive plant removal, revegetation, erosion control, and other land management projects on the second Saturday of each month.  Date: 2nd Saturday of every month, October 11th  Time:  8:30am-12:00pmLocation:  Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve, 805 N. Capitol of TX Hwy (West Austin-78746)  Contact:  For more details, email hike@wildbasin.org or call 512-327-7622, ext 17.Note: Wear hiking boots or sturdy shoes and long pants with a long-sleeved shirt; bring bottled water and gloves, plus a day/fanny pack to carry personal items. You need your hands free! Dress for the weather: hat & sunscreen for solar protection; raincoat/light jacket if it's chilly or raining lightly. We don't go out in thunderstorm conditions.Website: www.wildbasin.org 

EcoTexas Workday – Remove Invasive PlantsSaturdays During the Fall Join EcoTx.org volunteers as they eliminate harmful invasive plant species like bamboo and nandina from Bright Leaf Preserve.  These invasive species threaten to choke out native species which are essential to the well-being of the entire eco-system.  Water and tools will be provided, all you need to bring is a good attitude.  Date:  October 11thTime:  8:30am-10:30amLocation:  Bright Leaf Preserve, 4400 Crestway Drive (NW Austin-78731)Contact:  Jordan at (512) 695-2768 or email us at getinvolved@ecotx.org More Information:  EcoTX.org  

THE GOODWATER TRAIL PROJECT10/11/2008 Join REI Austin and Round Rock stores, the Austin Ridge Riders Mountain Bike Club, and local volunteers for a service project on the Goodwater Trail in Georgetown, Texas.  Planned projects include: trail maintenance, switchback construction, and a rock clearing project.  Kids are welcome, but children under the age of sixteen must be accompanied by an adult.  Lunch will be served at noon for all volunteers. Parking is limited.  Please consider carpooling to the site.  A carpool will leave REI Round Rock at 8:30 AM.  Otherwise, meet us at Cedar Breaks Point Trailhead on the Goodwater Trail on Lake Georgetown. Bring:  Work gloves, sturdy footwear, and a water bottle REI will provide:  Tools, project guidance, pastries from Upper Crust Bakery, and lunch for all volunteers.  The first 100 volunteers to show up and turn in their waivers will receive an REI OXT Tech Tee.  Prize drawings will take place during the lunch!  Date: October 11, 2008Time:  9am-12pm (A carpool will leave REI Round Rock at 8:30 AM.)Location:  Cedar Breaks Point Trailhead on the Goodwater Trail on Lake Georgetown (directions will be sent after registration)Registration: Registration is limited to 150 volunteers.  Sign up today by calling REI Round Rock Customer Service at (512) 255-1938 or e-mail Daniel at dgrillo@rei.com. 

Sustainable Living Road ShowOctober 11th & 12th  The Sustainable Living Roadshow Austin, is an event unlike anything Austin has ever hosted. Focusing on "Sustainability and personal empowerment", the event is educational speakers, workshops, demonstrations, musical guests, kids'Green" city, health and wellnes, eco info zone, and a clean energy showcase, as well as the vendors, food, parade, overnight camping under the stars, and an after party on Saturday night. www.sustainablelivingroadshow.org is the core touring group travelling across America, and www.thehundredacrewoodevents.com is the local web site for location, and up to date information for volunteers, maps, and survival guide. Date: Sat and Sun Oct 11th and 12th - overnight campingTime:  11:00AM - 8:00pm Sat and 10:00am-4:00pm on SundayLocation:  www.thehundredacrewoodevents.comRegistration: Please email Rebecca- Rebecca@thehundredacrewoodevents.com Note: Volunteers receive free entry to the after party and access to the Green Room. 

Oyster Adventure Race Setup (benefiting APF)10/11/2008 Help our friends at the Austin Parks Foundation out by volunteering to setup the Oyster Adventure Race (benefiting APF).  Eight volunteers are needed to help with setup.  This opportunity is a lot of fun and a great way to see behind the scenes of a big event.  Snacks and/or lunch will be served to volunteers Date: October 11th Time:  3pm-5pmLocation:  Run Tex, 422 W Riverside Dr. (Central Austin – 78704)Contact:  Please email rweaver@austinparks.org Please include your cell # in your message.