Intro to Trail Work and Invasive Management at Walnut Creek Metro Park

Join Austin Parks Foundation and Siglo Group as we lead a 5 week education work session for neighbors and park lovers at Walnut Creek Metro Park! We will continue restoration efforts laid out in the Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park Unified Stewardship Plan, work to support native plants and wildlife, manage invasive species, and learn more about park’s ecosystem! This event is designed to be an introductory skills course to learn and practice restoration skills while leaving a lasting impact on Walnut Creek.

If you’d like to develop your skills further, we are also hosting an additional five week course with the knowledge and ability to continue this work with APF. In order for this to be as impactful as possible we ask that you please commit to all five workdays. 

Volunteer Activities

• Invasive Species Removal
• Tree Care
• Native Plant Seeding
• Seed Collection
• Trail Maintenance

What to Bring

• Plenty of drinking water and fluids to stay hydrated throughout the day. Electrolyte beverages and snacks encouraged!
• Please wear comfortable, weather-appropriate gear for wooded natural areas and uneven terrain.
  • Wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes.
  • Recommend wearing long clothing and pants with ankle coverage for protection.
  • Recommend sun and bug protection – don’t forget your hat, bug spray and sunscreen!

Where to Meet : We’ll meet near the Walnut Creek Park Playground here at 9AM each day to get started with introductions and our task for the day!

Parking : There is on-site parking available throughout the park.

Accessibility: Please note that our activity for the day will involve walking on uneven terrain, slopes and potentially wet/muddy surfaces.

We hope you’ll join us for this fun day of learning, working and building community!

In the event of dangerous inclement weather such as lightning, hail, or strong winds/ rain, APF staff will direct volunteers to vacate the site immediately.