Event Type Trailhead
Date
Title
Color
march
Event Details
It’s time again for IT’S MY PARK DAY! We’ll kick off the morning with a trail and creek cleanup, including picking up trash, removing some
Event Details
It’s time again for IT’S MY PARK DAY!
We’ll kick off the morning with a trail and creek cleanup, including picking up trash, removing some invasive species, and mulching social trails.
Volunteers, please REGISTER IN ADVANCE at https://austinparks.givepulse.com/event/349840-Walnut-Bluffs-Trailhead-Grand-Opening-and-Cleanup.
Volunteers get the satisfaction of giving back and, of course, an AWESOME It’s My Park Day t-shirt designed by local artists!
We will provide tools and gloves but PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN WATER BOTTLE and wear work-appropriate clothing. There will not be single-serving plastic bottles of water available.
Meet at the Walnut Bluffs Trailhead entrance at 11938 Oakbrook Drive to get started right at 9:00 AM.
It’s My Park Day activities will be immediately followed by the WALNUT BLUFFS TRAILHEAD OPENING CEREMONY! Head to https://www.facebook.com/events/789751275564294 for celebration details!
Time
(Saturday) 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Location
Walnut Bluffs Trailhead
11938 Oakbrook Dr
Organizer
Walnut Creek Neighborhood Association
Event Details
Join Walnut Creek Neighborhood Association, Walnut Creek Safety Team, and We’re All Neighbors to celebrate the grand opening of Northern Walnut Creek Trail Section 2A from Walnut Bluffs
Event Details
Join Walnut Creek Neighborhood Association, Walnut Creek Safety Team, and We’re All Neighbors to celebrate the grand opening of Northern Walnut Creek Trail Section 2A from Walnut Bluffs Trailhead to Walnut Creek Metro Park.
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Food and drinks!
Free bicycle tune-ups!
Guided nature walks!
Fun activities for the whole family!
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WHEN: Saturday, March 4th, 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
WHERE: Walnut Bluffs Trailhead at 11938 Oakbrook Dr.
EVENT TIMELINE:
9:00 AM – It’s My Park Day activities (see link below)
10:00 AM – Walnut Bluffs Trailhead Opening Celebration begins!
11:00 AM – Walnut Creek ribbon-cutting ceremony
11:15 AM – Hike/bike parade to Walnut Creek Metro Park event
12:30 PM – Raffle drawing (you don’t have to be present to win)
There will also be a SAFETY TEAM FUNDRAISING RAFFLE with amazing prizes including beautiful ready-to-ride bikes for all ages and high-end cycling helmets! You can buy $5 tickets at the trailhead celebration or at the ADVANCE RAFFLE on Saturday, February 25: https://www.facebook.com/events/1268936657393546
**Parking is limited near the trailhead; please consider walking or biking to the event.**
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RELATED EVENTS:
IT’S MY PARK DAY:
Come early (9:00 AM) to kick off the morning with some trail and creek cleanup as part of the spring It’s My Park Day (IMPD). For more info on IMPD and to register in advance, visit https://austinparks.givepulse.com/event/349840-Walnut-Bluffs-Trailhead-Grand-Opening-and-Cleanup.
NORTHERN WALNUT CREEK TRAIL COMMUNITY CELEBRATION:
The Urban Trails Program is hosting an opening celebration at Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park (WCMP). After the Walnut Bluffs ribbon-cutting, we’ll all hike/bike over to WCMP via the new connector trail to join the city event.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location
Walnut Bluffs Trailhead
11938 Oakbrook Dr
sat25mar9:00 amsat11:00 amWalnut Bluffs Conservation Workday9:00 am - 11:00 am 11938 Oakbrook Dr
Event Details
Join WCNA for this focused session dedicated to the conservation, restoration, and care-taking of the natural environment along our portion of Walnut Creek. Meet
Event Details
Join WCNA for this focused session dedicated to the conservation, restoration, and care-taking of the natural environment along our portion of Walnut Creek.
Meet at the Walnut Bluffs Trailhead.
Our beautiful park needs some tending after all the construction, storm damage, and human impact. Invasive species removal/management, trash removal, tending to damaged trees and plants.
Bring gloves, hand pruners, buckets, and saws if you have them. We’ll provide trash bags.
No need to register for anything, just show up to help!
We’ll spend a few minutes at the end to set up times for the land stewardship planning meeting.
Contact sarabreuer@mac.com for additional info.
Time
(Saturday) 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Location
Walnut Bluffs Trailhead
11938 Oakbrook Dr
Organizer
WCNA