Monday, March 14, 2011

Willing Workers Needed for OAC Day of Service this Saturday - March 19, 2011


Calling ALL volunteers for the service day at the Outdoor Activity Center on THIS Saturday, March 19th from 10 am to 1 pm! Volunteers will remove invasive plants from the grounds, mulch the trails, repair foot bridges,  prepare garden beds for the spring planting season, and prepare and hang bird feeders and bird houses throughout the 26-acre urban forest preserve.  Some indoor cleaning and organization projects will also be available. Work gloves, food, and beverages will be provided for all volunteers. This will be our last opportunity to spruce up the OAC before our 2011 Urban Forestry Festival on Saturday, April 2nd! Dress for the weather, and plan to get dirty!

The Outdoor Activity Center is located at 1442 Richland Rd. S.W., Atlanta, GA 30310.

RSVP is requested for planning purposes. To RSVP, send an e-mail to info.wawaonline@gmail.com or call 404-752-5385.


Less than a Week Left to Help WAWA Win Needed Grant Funds

Vote for WAWA to win a $30K grant from MillerCoors and the River Network at www.rivernetwork.org/2011-millercoors-watershed-grants-contest .  WAWA will use the grant funds to engage West Atlanta residents in water conservation initiatives, water quality monitoring, and creek clean-up/watershed restoration projects. Voting closes at 8:00 pm EST on Sunday, March 20, 2011. But why wait? Don't delay...VOTE TODAY!