National Trails Day Registration is Full

Volunteer response has been strong and National Trails Day registration is completely full. Howver, we stll need volunteers for future event. Scroll down to sign up for our newsletter!

Already registered? Plan on arriving bright and early at 7:30 AM so we can beat the heat and be done work in time for lunch!

Schedule of Events

Registration Opens: 7:30 AM
Safety Talk: 8:00 AM
Project Duration: 8:00-11:30 AM
Volunteer Lunch: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM picnic style (wristband required)
Volunteer Celebration w/ Live Music- Grass Onions: 12:00 PM -3:00 PM (wristband required)
Free Swim: From 12 PM on. (Barton Springs) (wristband required)
  

VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION PARTY:

HOSTED BY HILL COUNTRY CONSERVANCY with additional sponsorship provided by Bicycle Sport Shop, Save Barton Creek Association and the Salt Lick Bar-B-Que.

Location:
Zilker Park Polo Fields Picnic Areas
(Parking: Polo Fields)
Map

About National Trails Day

National Trails Day is a conservation effort which provides maintenance to trail projects nation wide through the American Hiking Society. This local project is made possible through a partnership initiated by Austin-area REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.) stores, and includes active participation from: American YouthWorks' Environmental Corps, the Austin Parks and Recreation Department, the Austin Parks Foundation, and Hill Country Conservancy. Additional contributors include the Central Texas Trail Tamers, Greenbelt Guardians, the Central Texas Mountaineers, Austin Green Art, and the Austin Ridge Riders.
 
What to Bring:
*Water Bottle
*Gloves
*Breathable Clothing
*Hat
*Comfortable Shoes
*Long Pants
*Sunscreen
*Swimsuit- For swimming in Barton Springs pool after the workday!
*Change of Shoes (Flip Flops): to wear something more comfortable
*Towel
 
**Please carpool to reduce our impact from this event!

 
Please Note: Wristbands are needed to fully participate in Volunteer Celebration activities… there will be no cost to Volunteers!!!
 
Thank you for your dedication to Central Texas trails and the Barton Creek Greenbelt!! HAVE A GREAT NATIONAL TRAILS DAY!!
 
Event Day cell phones:

Cheyenne Pitts
Hill Country Conservancy
Cell: 512-538-8537

Charlie McCabe
Austin Parks Foundation
965-1960

Main meeting point - all projects exept Guides Wall and Greenbelt Guardians:

View National Trails Day Meeting Point in a larger map

Location for Guides Wall and Greenbelt Guardians events ONLY:

View Larger MapAlternate National Trails Day Meeting Point (Gus Fruh Trail Head) in a larger map

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