We need Circle C volunteers plant trees in the Prop 2 property on Saturday, Feb 5th. (more details soon)

Details on Tree Planting

Here are the details, as promised. Please contact me by email if you need more details or questions. This is the best way to begin gaining access to these 1200 acres of city owned land, that will soon be open to the public for limited uses of horseback ridding and hiking. We need 20-25 people from Circle C.

- Russ Hodes

February MVP (Monthly Volunteer Project) Description

Date: Saturday, February 5, 2005
Time: Arrive 9:00 a.m., work until 12:00 p.m. or when all trees planted
Location: Water Quality Protection Land (Prop 2 land) ?– Slaughter Creek
Contact: Call Circle C Home Owners Association Office: 288-8663
Who: Deinse Nordstom. CCHOA office manager.


Enter: FM 1826 gate south of the Slaughter Creek crossing.
(aprox 1 south or left on FM 1826 where Slaughter Lane ends)

Task: Revegetation/Restoration

The Details:
The goal is to plant approximately 80 trees along a section of Slaughter Creek. Twenty (20) volunteers are needed. Children are welcome to attend with their parents but must be supervised by their parents at all times.

Type of Activity:
This restoration activity occurs on a Water Quality Protection Land owned by the City of Austin. A previous planting in the area occurred prior to an exceptionally hot and dry spring and summer and experienced a low survival rate. For this planting, an irrigation system will be installed to provide watering as needed in an effort to achieve a better success rate. Participants will be utilizing existing holes from failed trees and possibly digging new ones. Tree sizes will range from 5 to 7 to 10 gallons and be a variety of species recommended for the site. Participants may also be installing T-post supports, using wheelbarrows to move soil short distances, and filling in soil around newly planted trees as needed. The planting area will be a narrow stretch on both sides of a section of Slaughter Creek.

Safety and Considerations:

* Participants should be physically able to use a shovel, bend or kneel on the ground, use a wheelbarrow, and walk over small distances. The terrain is relatively flat to gently sloping but rocky in the planting area.
* Volunteers may be walking through tall grass near the creek in some places. Participants will be made aware of possible encounters with snakes, spiders, scorpions and other wildlife.
* Activity will occur in cloudy or drizzly conditions, but will be cancelled in the event of inclement weather.
* Site is remote without indoor or portable bathroom facilities.
* Those with allergies to bee stings or fire ants should be prepared as necessary. Nearest medical facility is approximately 10 minutes away. A first aid kit will be available on site.
* Participants MUST wear long pants and closed-toe shoes, preferably hiking boots. Participants should wear work- appropriate clothes and dress appropriately for weather conditions. Despite possible cold weather, sun protection may still be necessary.
* Gatorade, as well as work gloves, tools, and eye protection will be provided. Participants may want to bring their own water bottle that can be refilled and kept with them as they work.
* It is recommended that participants bring/wear hats for sun protection, sunscreen, a water bottle, and a lunch and/or snacks if needed.