Community Events
Emerald Gardens Seminar Schedule
Posted by rmayfield in Community Events, Lawn and Garden Care on January 19th, 2013
Don’t miss our
Saturdays Seminars
FREE, and always will be.
Rain or Shine
February 16th only @ 11am
“WINTER CLEAN-UP”
(First things first; winter clean-up, trimming, fertilizing and transplanting)
February 23rd only @ 11am
“LIVING PRIVACY”
(Living landscapes that also yield privacy for your yard)
March 2nd @ 11am
“GET TO KNOW YOUR POND-BIOLOGY/CARE”
(Learn all there is to know about maintaining a healthy pond)
March 2nd @ 1pm
“GROW FOOD NOT GRASS-ORGANIC PRODUCE”
(Save money and learn valuable knowledge with Dale Pliml)
March 9th @ 11am
“WILDLIFE HABITATS FOR YOUR GARDEN”
(Come find out how to turn your backyard into a thriving wildlife habitat)
March 9th @ 1pm
“GROW GREEN WITH DENISE DELANY”
(GROW GREEN landscaping guide representative Denise Delany teaches us about local gardening)
March 16th @ 11am
“WATER PLANT CARE/PROPAGATION”
(We will give you all you need to know, about propagating and re-potting your lilies/aquatic plants)
March 16th @ 1pm
“PROUD TO BE TEXAN-NATIVESCAPES”
(Learn all you need to know about native Texas plants in your landscape)
March 23rd @ 11am
“ENERGY EFFICIENT BUILDING/ RAIN WATER COLLECTION”
(Presented by John Fahrns *one of West Cave Preserves founding fathers*)
March 23rd @ 1pm
“HOW TO BUILD A WICKING BED”
(Easy watering, self contained, time saving garden bed…presented by Monica Gaylord)
March 30th @ 11am
“EXOTIC FRUITS “
(Guavas, Papaya, Jujubes, Avocado, Pomegranates, & Dragon Fruit in Austin, Tx)
March 30th @ 1pm
“TREE KNOWLEDGE/CARE/MAINTENANCE”
(Presented by Emerald Garden & Cedar Creek Tree Farm’s owner Trey Wyatt)
April 6th
Sorry No Seminar
Come see us at the Zilker Garden Festival
April 13th @ 11am
“NELSON PLANT FOOD TALK”
( NELSON / NUTRI-STAR Plant Food representative, will be here with information and samples!)
April 13th @ 1pm
“GROW FIGS LOCALLY”
(LandscapeWitch Alexis Bearer will be here with extensive knowledge and multiple varieties for sale)
April 20th @ 11am
“PROBLEMATIC PONDS-ALGAE CONTROL”
(Tips for a healthy pond and ways to control algae bloom)
April 20th @ 1pm
“NON-INVASIVE BAMBOO FOR YOUR LANDSCAPE”
(Used for privacy or a feature bamboo can be versatile, Dale Pliml shows us different varieties)
April 27th @ 11am
“CACTI DISH GARDENS”
(Rick Van Dyke will be here with is unique dish gardens for sale and show)
April 27th @ 1pm
“FISH HEALTH & ALGAE CONTROL ISSUES”
(Learn the signs and symptoms of unhealthy fish and some algae control techniques)
May 4th @ 11am
“LOW MAINTENANCE DROUGHT TOLERANT DESERT PLANTS”
(Come learn about all plants who love rocky dry soil)
May 4th – 1pm
“GROWING AND RE-BLOOMING ORCHIDS IN AUSTIN”
(Monica Gaylord will be back with expert knowledge on keeping your orchids blooming)
May 11th @ 11am
“SQUARE FOOT CONTAINER GARDENING”
(Raised bed gardening, its benefits and its downfalls)
May 11th @ 1pm
“COMPLEX COMPOSTING”
(Unique composting ideas, including compost tea)
May 18th @ 11am
“LOCAL MAPLE FAVORITES”
(Dozens of different unique maple varieties, come learn about them and their differences)
May 18th @ 1pm
“SPRING CLEANING-POND MAINTENANCE “
(Hate the hassle of cleaning your backyard pond? Come learn great time saving techniques)
May 25th @ 11am
“POND SOCIETY PRESENTS: BIOLOGY & MAINTENANCE”
(Come learn from the experts at Austin Pond Society, also selling pond tour tickets)
May 25th @ 1pm
“XERISCAPE YOUR YARD”
(Who needs a lawn in Texas? No one is our opinion, all there is to know about xeriscaping your yard)
*Subject to change – contact for latest information*
512-288-5900
National Night Out Participants Wanted
Posted by Elaine Pozos in Community Events, WNA Events on July 30th, 2011
National Night Out – Tuesday, October 4, 2011 You pick your party timeframe – anytime after work and into the evening. Deadline to apply with city & request an emergency responder is SEPTEMBER 16, 2011 (application available).
Neighbors: We had several National Night Out parties last year and they were really successful. Let’s do it again this year and I invite even more people to host one. It does not take a lot of effort. You can make it as simple as inviting a few people over and having lemonade or grilling with a big group. Even better, team up with a neighbor and co-host one. Easier and the more the merrier.If you are planning a “party”, would you email me your name and address?
We can circulate the location & times of the parties to get the neighbors out and meet one another. If you can’t host a party, please drop by one being held & say hello. Westcreek needs you!
Thanks,
Jennifer Voss
Sun Vista Drive
p.s. The more people know their neighbors, the lower the crime statistics in their area…Free crime prevention!
Austin Water offers free seminar on efficient operation of automatic irrigation systems
Posted by Elaine Pozos in Community Events, WNA Events on May 14th, 2011
Austin Water staff will host a free irrigation seminar on Saturday, May 21, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Waller Creek Center located at 625 East 10th Street.
The seminar is open to the public and will provide information to residential customers wanting to learn about operating their automatic irrigation systems more efficiently. Topics to be discussed include seasonal scheduling, identifying problems, and proper maintenance. With these basic skills, residents will be able to decrease their water consumption and improve the efficiency of their automatic irrigation system.
Staff will also discuss Austin Water’s new landscape conversion incentive and all of the seminar’s participants will receive a free outdoor conservation kit.
Please RSVP with your name and number attending to Ginny Guerrero, Austin Water, at geneva.guerrero@ci.austin.tx.us or 974-2461.
Vehicle Identification Number Etching Offered
Posted by Elaine Pozos in Community Events on May 10th, 2011
The APD Region IV District Representatives in association with the Auto Theft Interdiction Unit will offer free VIN etching on Thursday, May 12, from 10am-1pm at the ACC Pinnacle Campus located at 7748 Hwy 290 West in Oak Hill. Come help us help you “Watch Your Car.”
For further information you may contact the Region IV District Representatives at 974-8241 or Diana Amaro at 974-5713.
AISD Kindergarten Round Up for 2011-2012
Posted by Elaine Pozos in Community Events on April 16th, 2011
AISD offers a Kindergarten Round-Up Day where the incoming kinder kids and their parents are invited to come to Patton. The parents meet the Principal and fill out all the registration papers while the incoming kinder kids get to go to a kindergarten classroom with our kinder teachers.
If you are unable to attend the Kindergarten Round-up in May, you can register any time the week of Kindergarten Round-up.
Below please find a list of items you will need to register your child at Patton Elementary.
- Proof of Residency (Utility Bill or Lease)
- Child’s Birth Certificate
- Child’s Social Security Card
- Parents Driver’s License
- Child’s Immunization Records
Please bring your child with you so they can visit a kindergarten classroom while you complete the registration forms.
Patton PTA sponsors a list of Kindergarten Play-dates. These are great opportunities to help your child become more excited about school. Check back here often for updated dates.
The best way to stay informed with all that is going on at Patton Elementary is by checking the web site often and joining our Patton Parent Connection. This is our Parent on-line community where all up and coming events and announcements are posted, as well as an area for parents to post Patton related questions to be answered by other Patton parents. You will also get a weekly newsletter e-mailed to you with a summary of all the latest information.
If you have any question regarding enrolling your child for Kindergarten, contact Lynn Zapffe, Registrar, 414-1454 or e-mail lzapffe@austinisd.org
Free Household Document Shredding
Posted by Webmaster in Community Events, WNA Events on March 3rd, 2011
Self Defense Workshop Offered
Posted by Elaine Pozos in Community Events, News & Announcements on March 3rd, 2011
The March self defense workshop is open to all teens and adults. This one-day basic skills workshop will cover awareness for violence prevention, using voice and body language to defuse a dangerous situation, and physical skills to fight back and escape if necessary.
Saturday, March 26, 3-6 pm.
Register online or at 416-9735.
$35 or two people for $50, with discounts for current students
Sun Dragon’s summer camp for girls is currently open for enrollment. We have two sessions in June for girls ages 6-10 or 10-14. The early registration deadline has been extended, so you can still get the best deal if you act soon. Register at http://www.sundragon.org by March 15 for a discount!
Joy Williamson, Director
Sun Dragon Martial Arts and Self Defense
4534 West Gate Blvd. #101
Austin, Texas 78745
www.sundragon.org
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