tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40023298479954481672024-03-13T02:45:39.094-05:00Bull Creek FoundationBull Creek Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting a harmonious balance between nature, recreation, and sustainable economic development within the 32 square mile Bull Creek watershed.Skiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12203714729766675099noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002329847995448167.post-4627070126901753852014-04-26T10:47:00.000-05:002014-04-26T10:50:33.962-05:00Passing the BatonCo-founder and 20 year President and head cheerleader of Bull Creek Foundation Skip Cameron moves to a new home in another state May 1, 2014.<br />
I want to thank each and every one who has volunteered time and talent to lead and volunteer over all these years.<br />
It has been a thought provoking, challenging, exciting, fun, pioneering, accomplishing, rewarding, and satisfying journey.<br />
With your help, we have used "practology" - doing what makes common sense, to improve the quality of all life in our area and for the good of the entire community.<br />
Many opportunities await your talents, passion and interests. <br />
The new President and head cheerleader of the all volunteer Bull Creek Foundation is Richard (Rick) Brimer, who has lived in the area for 24 years. <br />
Under Rick's leadership, the mission to "promote the balance between nature, recreation and development in our 32 square mile watershed" and the initiatives inspired by area stakeholder meetings and surveys in 1994 will continue.<br />
Rick needs your help, so please join him in volunteering<br />
You may contact Rick at bullcreekvolunteers at gmail dot com <br />
My best wishes to you all!<br />
Skip Cameron <br />
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Rick Brimer and Skip Cameron at the Smith Memorial Trail HeadSkiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12203714729766675099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002329847995448167.post-37310033859960105762014-03-26T22:50:00.002-05:002014-03-26T22:50:51.536-05:00Another Erosion Repair from Halloween 2013 FloodMarch 26, 2014 BCF leaders George and Jerry and a 3 man work crew led by Juan Torres spread out two large piles of crushed granite donated by an excavation company deing work nearby. In 2 hours with the good work of Francisco on the Bobcat, the parking lot is now level and back in good shape.<br />
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<b> Francisco on Bobcat</b></div>
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<b> Jerry and guys</b></div>
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<b>Road Margin Drop Off Finished</b></div>
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<b>George delivering granite with a wheelbarrow</b></div>
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<b>Finished Parking Lot</b></div>
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<b>Juan Torres (L) and his skillful crew</b></div>
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<b>THANKS GUYS!</b></div>
Skiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12203714729766675099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002329847995448167.post-36246761658650909132014-03-26T21:20:00.000-05:002014-03-26T21:20:41.293-05:00Erosion Repair from Halloween 2013 FloodOn March 10, 2014 Annderson High School Honor Society members spread out a large pile of crushed granite donated to us by the excavation company working nearby. This was hard, manual work and they accomplished it with a smile and the result was superb! <br />
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<br />Skiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12203714729766675099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002329847995448167.post-47613384571888896642014-01-09T16:00:00.004-06:002014-01-09T16:01:33.656-06:00Unusual Critter<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Skiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12203714729766675099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002329847995448167.post-43011295315754308302013-11-09T22:59:00.000-06:002013-11-09T22:59:07.806-06:00Halloween Flood Repair TeamworkA 4 hour project Saturday November 9th resulted in leveling and spreading a huge pile of crushed granite road base donated from a nearby project underway by White Construction Company and their site preparation contractor Champion Site Prep. THANKS to them and the energetic volunteers who filled in a large puddle in the parking area next to the Bull Creek Greenbelt trail head at the SE corner of 360 and Spicewood Springs Road. There are several more large piles at other leroded locations that need spreading..<br />
One just downhill of this area and another on the west side of 360 and north side of the creek at Google map location <a href="http://tinyurl.com/3dnmldf">http://tinyurl.com/3dnmldf</a><br />
Please feel free to go out on your own and work oin spreading these out in the low and eroded areas.<br />
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We have some October 30th flood damage repairs to do.<br />Please RSVP to bullcreekvolunteers@gmail.com if you can join us.<br />Bring your own water and snack, trash bag and a favorite tool if possible - lopper, shovel,<br />rake, hand saw.<br />We will have limited tools available.<br />We will meet at the parking lot by the rest rooms at 5340 Old Spicewood Springs Road just off 360.<br />Map at<br />http://tinyurl.com/3yk7fog<br />See you there!<br />
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<br />Skiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12203714729766675099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002329847995448167.post-87154444584104711442013-10-24T20:50:00.000-05:002013-10-24T20:52:10.874-05:00Bull Creek Watershed ReportThis link to the City Watershed Protection Department report on Bull Creek Watershed contains a host of good information<br />
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ENJOY!Skiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12203714729766675099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002329847995448167.post-90713532224083948582013-10-13T20:42:00.001-05:002013-10-13T20:42:18.400-05:00Bull Creek Flood Aftermath Oct. 13, 2013<br />
From severe drought to flood in one day!<br />
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We had 4.5 inches overnight. Some parts of town 5 miles south of here got 12 inches. These pictures were taken at 2:30 pm, when the flow was down to 100 cubic feet per second, hours after the nighttime deluge which raised the creek flow quickly from 1 to 1,800 cubic feet per second and the height up 4 feet and from 6 feet wide to over 100 feet wide.<br />
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Kayakers headed downstream to search for a Black Labrador who was swept downstream when he stepped off into the rushing current at the low water crossing at Old Spicewood Springs Road and Hwy 360. No word of a rescue after almost 2 hours.<br />
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Fallls east of Hwy 360 at Lakewood Dr which were almost dry one day earlier.<br />
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Wednesday September 4, 2013, on a steamy hot morning just after a rain shower, Heather, Mark and Jarryd from the Gateway Whole Foods Market came out at 7 AM and worked for 4 hours with Crew Leader George Innis to cut and remove dead combustible wood under the canopy of heritage hardwood trees and stack it in open areas for a future control burn by Austin Fire Department. Firewise Management is included in every volunteer work day along the Bull Creek Greenbelt.<br />
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<br />Skiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12203714729766675099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002329847995448167.post-76730375307013795172013-08-05T15:37:00.002-05:002013-08-05T15:37:57.493-05:00CRISIS ON BULL CREEK - PLEASE HELP<h3 class="post-title entry-title" itemprop="name">
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<b>CRISIS ON BULL CREEK</b><br /><br />Protecting the riparian area the full
length of Bull Creek and keeping Spicewood Springs Road west of 360 a
"country in a city" corridor has been our goal since we started Bull
Creek Foundation in 1994.<br />
The one eyesore has long been a Junk Yard in <a href="http://bullcreekfoundation.blogspot.com/b/post-preview?token=zLTmUUABAAA.i5p43KMI0FPvxAY6Dd_oLg.cVmgBCenDTwsR7hUsGfMyw&postId=1935054825960050653&type=POST#" id="_GPLITA_2" style="text-decoration: underline;" title="Click to Continue > by Text-Enhance">the banks</a> of the creek. <br />I
have been working on the City and with its owner Roy Cavanaugh for at
least 5 years to help facilitate an agreement so he can move his Junk
Yard and commercial Glass Business off his property right on the banks
of Bull Creek at 6308 Spicewood Springs Road and Yaupon, and let the
City preserve it for <a href="http://bullcreekfoundation.blogspot.com/b/post-preview?token=zLTmUUABAAA.i5p43KMI0FPvxAY6Dd_oLg.cVmgBCenDTwsR7hUsGfMyw&postId=1935054825960050653&type=POST#" id="_GPLITA_4" style="text-decoration: underline;" title="Click to Continue > by Text-Enhance">water quality</a>, riparian habitat and recreation.. <br />We
have had meetings at Roy's tract and at City hall with Parks,
Watershed, Realty departments, Council staff, Mayor, consultants and
lawyers during this time, and nothing of substance has emerged,
primarily because the City doesn't understand the commercial value of
Roy's current business and the commercial redevelopment potential. <br />In frustration Roy spend even more money and developed and got full City site plan approval in June 2013 for multi story <a href="http://bullcreekfoundation.blogspot.com/b/post-preview?token=zLTmUUABAAA.i5p43KMI0FPvxAY6Dd_oLg.cVmgBCenDTwsR7hUsGfMyw&postId=1935054825960050653&type=POST#" id="_GPLITA_0" style="text-decoration: underline;" title="Click to Continue > by Text-Enhance">self storage</a> and dog grooming/kennel facilities, in order to give the City a more specific means of valuing the property. <br />Since
that time City Staff has now told Roy that they need direction from
City Council to do work on an agreement, even though previously they had
attempted a few unsuccessful proposals. The Mayor even assigned an
assistant of his to get engaged, but so far there has been no dialog
with Roy. <br />The City has done many other agreements for land
preservation. The City could offer Roy a combination of cash funds from
Parks, Water Utility, Watershed departments, and they can grant Transfer
of Development Rights (which allow developers needing more impervious
cover in the desired development zones to purchase TDRs), and can offer a
swap for City owned land, or possibly other measures. <br />Below is a
current statement from Roy Cavanaugh. At the end he details the action
that interested parties can take immediately to urge the City to get
moving on an agreement to allow the junk yard and glass business to be
moved elsewhere over time. <br />Thanks for your help on this critical issue.<br />
<br />Skip Cameron, President<br />Bull Creek Foundation<br />8711 Bluegrass Dr.<br />Austin, TX 78759<br />(512) 794-0531<br />---------------------------<br /><br />July 29, 2013<br /><br />To: Neighborhood Association Officers, Interested Parties, and<br />Neighbors:<br /><br />I
have been working for the past 8 years on a plan for my 6-acre tract on
the Banks of Bull Creek at 6308 Spicewood Springs Road and Yaupon Dr.
It houses Ace Auto Salvage and Discount Glass and Door. <br />I have owned and operated this successful <a href="http://bullcreekfoundation.blogspot.com/b/post-preview?token=zLTmUUABAAA.i5p43KMI0FPvxAY6Dd_oLg.cVmgBCenDTwsR7hUsGfMyw&postId=1935054825960050653&type=POST#" id="_GPLITA_3" style="text-decoration: underline;" title="Click to Continue > by Text-Enhance">business for</a> over 25 years, and it supports many members of my own family and over 20 long time employees and their families.<br /><br />There
are two options for this property that I have diligently pursued. The
preferred one, based on input from the City, neighbors and Bull Creek
Foundation, is to reach an economic agreement with the City which would
allow me to move <a href="http://bullcreekfoundation.blogspot.com/b/post-preview?token=zLTmUUABAAA.i5p43KMI0FPvxAY6Dd_oLg.cVmgBCenDTwsR7hUsGfMyw&postId=1935054825960050653&type=POST#" id="_GPLITA_5" style="text-decoration: underline;" title="Click to Continue > by Text-Enhance">my business</a> elsewhere, removing all commercial uses. The other is to redevelop <br />the property, replacing the junkyard with another viable business to complement the existing glass business – <a href="http://bullcreekfoundation.blogspot.com/b/post-preview?token=zLTmUUABAAA.i5p43KMI0FPvxAY6Dd_oLg.cVmgBCenDTwsR7hUsGfMyw&postId=1935054825960050653&type=POST#" id="_GPLITA_1" style="text-decoration: underline;" title="Click to Continue > by Text-Enhance">mini storage</a> and dog kennel/grooming.<br /><br />Despite
a lot of effort and expense on my part, I have been unsuccessful in
getting the City Department leaders and City Council to reach an
agreement that would allow me to move my businesses to another <br />location.
Part of the City’s difficulty has been to fully understand the economic
value of my land and business and come forth with an adequate proposal
that would allow my businesses to survive and my family and employees
with their jobs.<br /><br />To assist the City better understand the
commercial value, and to plan for a redevelopment should they not offer
an acceptable agreement to me, I have spent more money and developed and
received <br />City approval of a site plans in June 2013 for construction of dog kennel/grooming and mini storage facilities.<br /><br />I have again tried to engage the City in substantive discussions on an agreement <br />that
would allow me to transition my businesses elsewhere over a period of
time. The Mayor assigned one of his assistants Andy Moorman to work with
me on this last month. Despite numerous attempts by me, I have received
zero communication from anyone in the City. With the City’s lack of
interest, I have no recourse but to pursue my redevelopment plan. By
August 29, 2013,I will have bids in hand and can commit to begin
construction if the City will not agree in good faith to hammer out an
Agreement so I can move.<br /><br />As a lifelong resident and lover of Bull Creek, I have always preferred the move away option.<br />You
as a stakeholder can lobby the City to achieve this by asking the City
to produce a Development Agreement that will allow me to transition my
businesses off my property over time.<br /><br />
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send a message to City Council. Ask them to “Please pass a resolution on or
before 8/29/13 directing City staff to finalize a Development Agreement under
Section 212 of the State Code by 11/21/13 that provides adequate incentives for
Roy Cavanaugh to transition his businesses elsewhere.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Click the box “</span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">Send yourself a copy” and then please
forward that message to me at</span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"><a href="mailto:spicewoodkennelandstorage@gmail.com"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">spicewoodkennelandstorage@gmail.com</span></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> so I will then be able
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<br />Roy CavanaughSkiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12203714729766675099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002329847995448167.post-16693360907654051122013-06-24T16:53:00.002-05:002013-06-24T16:53:31.096-05:00If you ever wonder what happens to the invasive Chinese Ligustrum that we remove all along Bull Creek, our lead Ligrustrum removing volunteer leader Jerry Levenson takes some of them home and makes furniture! Jerry is retired from IBM, lives right next to Bull Creek and is keeper/caretaker of out tool shed.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jerry's latest - a Ligustrum 4 poster bed frame</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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Skiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12203714729766675099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002329847995448167.post-38208718381397482402013-02-06T14:41:00.000-06:002013-02-06T14:41:00.589-06:00February 16 Work Day 9-12 Removal of Waxleaf Ligustrum, a well known exotic invader, will be our main objective for this outing. Specifically, we will work on stands of this plant near the blue pin on the right on the map at<b></b><br />
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where you will also see where to park.<br />
Please remember, before you leave home, leave or store all things that can be viewed through your vehicle window in the trunk or below hatchback covers. Leave nothing in view after you park.<br /> We will be off-trail so close-toed shoes, long pants, long-sleeved shirts, and hats are advised. Please bring a drinking bottle for water. BCF will provide jugs of water, tools, supervision, and gloves. Our gloves are well used and mostly large, so if you have your own work gloves, you might want to bring them.<br /> At the work site, you will sign in and be introduced to the plant, tools, and safety measures.<br /> I look forward to working with you and to a productive and pleasant day.<br />George InnisSkiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12203714729766675099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002329847995448167.post-62409222428097131882013-02-06T14:40:00.001-06:002013-02-06T14:40:15.391-06:00Brian Ellis gets Eagle Scout AwardOn January 27, 2013 Brian Ellis received his Eagle Scout Award. His project was to create a spur off the Bull Creek Greenbelt Trail west of Hwy. 360, install a bench and a memorial sign remembering Morris Beachy, one of the folks who worked from the 1960s onward to preserve Bull Creek from environmental impacts. Brian's Dad Jonathan and Mom Julie join Brian as he accepts his Eagle Certificate.<br />
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Sylvia, Diana, Frances Beachy at the dedication of the Morris Beachy memorial bench.<br />
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<br />Skiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12203714729766675099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002329847995448167.post-22760202528748206412012-10-08T13:15:00.002-05:002012-10-08T13:19:55.791-05:00Firewise ReviewOn September 19, we hosted Josh Portie, AFD Firewise Program Coordinator on a tour of the Bull Creek Greenbelt to discuss fire suppression ideas and projects that we can to to mitigate wildfires and fire risks along Bull Creek.<br />
George Innis and Josh Portie discussing Firewise <br />
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<br />Skiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12203714729766675099noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002329847995448167.post-64890326988280518582012-09-16T08:58:00.002-05:002012-10-08T18:53:08.080-05:00Volunteer Work Day ScheduleHere is the Fall 2012 - Spring 2013 Work Day Schedule for the Bull Creek Greenbelt:<br />
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Work areas are off-trail. Wear close-toed shoes and long pants. Long
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susceptible to poison ivy get Ivy Block and put it on exposed skin.
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Please let George Innis know if you plan to participate so he can plan and bring enough tools.<br />
RSVP to gsnsj AT sbcglobal DOT net <br />
<br />Skiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12203714729766675099noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002329847995448167.post-35226613631885486272012-07-02T14:31:00.001-05:002012-07-03T08:52:34.044-05:00Bull Creek Trail WalkBull Creek Greenbelt Trail was visited by an informal Walking Group on July 2, and they trekked the Smith Trail on the west side of 360 and the creek side and bluff trails on the east side of 360. Here's a picture of the 22 folks guided by Skip Cameron.<br />
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<mawi1 at="" com="" dot="" mac="">The Monday/Friday Walking Group, started in the fall of 2001 as an 8 week introduction to the hiking trails in Austin and Central Texas. It was offered through the Lifetime Learning Institute www.lliaustin.org which has lots of informal classes for people over 50. Alumni of that group and others who heard about the opportunity have continued walking together twice weekly (Monday and Friday). They start at 9:00am in Summer months, and visit some 30 trails that are scheduled based on time of the year, weather and creek conditions. There are no dues and roll is not taken. A monthly listing of the trails is emailed monthly and more detailed info on the next two walks is sent by email weekly, generally on Monday. Mario Wiedenmeier mawi1 AT mac DOT com sends out the schedule. Email Mario if you'd like to be on the notice list.</mawi1>Skiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12203714729766675099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002329847995448167.post-72423419616680256182012-04-06T14:17:00.002-05:002012-04-06T14:33:09.261-05:00Workday, Sunday, April 15, 9:00 AM - NoonPlease join us for our April 15 work day.<br /> <br />Three removal projects:<br /> 1. trash. The area includes several old campsites.<br /> 2. invasives. Continue efforts favoring a diverse native plant community.<br /> 3. fence. A section of fence on Bull Creek's bank needs extraction.<br /><br />We will meet at the paved lot at 5350 Old Spicewood Springs Rd., 78731.<br />Map: http://tinyurl.com/3yk7fog<br /><br />Work areas are off-trail. Wear close-toed shoes and long pants. Long sleeved shirts and hats and sunscreen are recommended. If you are susceptible to poison ivy get Ivy Block and put it on exposed skin. Please bring a water bottle. Bull Creek Foundation will provide tools, gloves, a snack, and water.<br /> <br />Please let me know if you plan to participate.<br />The number of volunteers that we can accommodate is limited.<br />RSVP to gsnsj AT sbcglobal DOT net<br /><br />George InnisSkiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12203714729766675099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002329847995448167.post-61608670622920400652012-03-12T15:37:00.007-05:002012-03-12T16:48:53.193-05:00Nutrient Pollution - You Can HelpLearn about Nutrient Pollution and what you can do at<br />http://epa.gov/nutrientpollution/<br />One of America's most widespread, costly, and challenging environmental problems is excess nitrogen and phosphorus in the air and water.<br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span> In and around the home: Fertilizers, yard and pet waste, and certain soaps and detergents contain nitrogen and phosphorous, and can contribute to nutrient pollution if not properly used or disposed of. The amount of hard surfaces and type of landscaping can also increase the runoff of nitrogen and phosphorus during wet weather.<br /><br />Nitrates, mostly from from lawn fertilizers are the #1 pollutants found in Bull Creek.<br />In NW Austin the soil does not need fertilizers high in nitrogen and phosphorus.<br />Do your part by using no fertilizer at all.<br />If you feel that you may need fertilizer, have a soil sample tested by the County Ag Extension,<br />1600-B Smith Road Austin, TX, 78721 (512) 854-9600<br />If you use a landscaper for yard maintenance, please ask them to not use any fertilizer, or any fertilizers high in nitrogen and phosphorus, but rather use organic fertilizer that does not migrate into the karst limestone beneath your soil and into Bull Creek.Skiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12203714729766675099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002329847995448167.post-49821905954606396822012-02-24T19:13:00.000-06:002012-02-24T19:14:41.890-06:00Sat. Feb. 25 1 PM - Dedication of sign and bench in memory of Dr Morris BeachyBrian Ellis' Eagle Scout Project was completed in January, installing a sign and bench on the Bull Creek Trail in memory of Dr Morris Beachy.<br />Dr. Beachy was a renowned music professor at UT, lived on the banks of Bull Creek since the early 1960's and was one of the first residents to<br />promote the preservation of the creek. He died last year.<br />The dedication this Saturday February 25, from 1:00 to 1:40 pm.<br />The approximate location is:<br />7600 N Capital of Texas Hwy<br />Austin, TX 78731<br />Map location:<br />http://tinyurl.com/868t6sd<br />Enter the driveway to the office buildings and immediately turn right, go to the end of the parking area, turn left and follow the driveway to the rear<br />of the buildings where there is parking.<br />There's a sand volleyball court behind the office building at this location, and the trail head that leads to the site is on the right hand side of the back<br />edge of that court.<br />Traverse the trail a short distance along the fence behind the Canyon Vista Apartments until you Please come.Skiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12203714729766675099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002329847995448167.post-34949555475255982302012-02-08T17:20:00.004-06:002012-02-08T17:29:50.791-06:00Volunteer Work Day Sunday Feb. 19, 9 - 12Our February Volunteer Work Day will be Sunday Feb. 19, 9 am - 12 Noon.<br /><br />For this workday 3 removal projects are planned:<br /> 1. Trash. The area includes several old campsites.<br /> 2. Fence. A section of fence on Bull Creek's bank needs extraction.<br /> 3. Invasives. Continue efforts favoring a diverse native plant community.<br />Our main focus will be #1 and #3 while #2 will require a crew of 2 or 3.<br /><br />We will meet at the paved lot at 5350 Old Spicewood Springs Rd., 78731<br />Map at http://tinyurl.com/3yk7fog<br /><br />Work areas are off-trail. Wear close-toed shoes, long pants, long sleeved shirts, and hat.<br />Please bring a water bottle. Bull Creek Foundation will provide tools, gloves, a snack, and extra water.<br /><br />Please email gsnsj AT sbcglobal DOT net if you plan to participate.<br />The number of volunteers that we can accommodate is limited.<br /><br />See you there!<br />George InnisSkiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12203714729766675099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002329847995448167.post-11975289639260807192011-09-04T15:17:00.001-05:002011-09-29T13:14:43.639-05:00Paradise Lost - Bull Creek District ParkBen Wear wrote this article in the Sunday 9/4/11 Austin American Statesman on Bull Creek District Park<br />http://www.statesman.com/news/local/paradise-lost-1818477.html<br />There is a really neat historical video on this page showing what the park used to be.<br />Or you can play it with this link:<br />http://tinyurl.com/3cjt7cySkiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12203714729766675099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002329847995448167.post-43006780537986052232011-08-31T16:47:00.006-05:002011-10-18T09:57:56.872-05:00Volunteer Work DaysHere are the scheduled volunteer work days for Fall 2011 and 2012:<br /><br />Sunday 10/23 - 9 AM-12 Noon <b><br /></b>Saturday 11/12 - 9 AM-12 Noon<br />Sunday 12/11 9 - 9 AM-12 Noon<br />Saturday 1/21 - 9 AM-12 Noon<br />Sunday 2/19 - 9 AM-12 Noon<br />Saturday 3/17 - 9 AM-12 Noon<br />Sunday 4/15 - 9 AM-12 Noon<br />Saturday 5/12 - 9 AM-12 Noon<br /><br />The normal work time will be 9 AM-12 Noon.<br />The meeting point will be 5350 Old Spicewood Springs Rd. 78731 unless otherwise announced.<br />Google Map is at http://tinyurl.com/3yk7fog<br />Schedule changes will be announced here and via email about 10 days before a work day.<br />We will start at 8 AM on 9/17 to take advantage of the cooler early part of the day.<br />If you'd like to participate, respond by email to gsnsj AT sbcglobal DOT net so we can plan tools and refreshments.<br /><br />We will be happy to accommodate special group requests for other dates/times.<br />Please contact us at bullcreekvolunteers AT gmail dot comSkiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12203714729766675099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002329847995448167.post-27345006146388824422011-07-16T08:39:00.003-05:002011-07-16T08:43:42.219-05:00July-August Volunteer OpportunitiesBelow you will find the work party schedule for the next few weeks.<br /><br />JULY<br /><br />22 7:00 AM Invasives along Creek Nature Trail. Volunteers needed: 3<br /><br />23 6:30 AM Large ligustrum at St Eds. Volunteers needed: 10<br /><br />AUGUST<br /><br />7 7:00 AM Paper Mulberry - by parking lot near 7900 Loop 360. Volunteers needed: 10<br /><br />Additional work parties form as interested individuals suggest them.<br />Please let me know if you'd like to schedule a specific date and time.<br /><br />If you'd like to participate, respond by email to gsnsj AT sbcglobal DOT net<br /><br />George InnisSkiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12203714729766675099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002329847995448167.post-1391371182645027602011-06-25T22:45:00.002-05:002011-06-25T22:51:08.089-05:00Lower Bull Creek Greenbelt ScheduleBelow you will find the Lower Bull Creek Greenbelt Schedule for the next couple of weeks. Check it out, see where you'd like to participate, and respond by email to George Innis at<br />gsnsj at sbcglobal dot net<br /><br />JUNE<br />28 Nothing yet scheduled. <br /> If you'd like to help out, let me know, and we'll set up a time and an activity.<br /><br />30 6 PM Ligustrum removal. Volunteers needed: 2 more.<br /><br />JULY<br />2 Nothing yet scheduled. <br /> If you'd like to help out, let me know, and we'll set up a time and an activity.<br /><br />3 7 AM Chinaberry removal. Volunteers needed: 1 more.<br /><br />4 Nothing yet scheduled. <br /> If you'd like to help out, let me know, and we'll set up a time and an activity.<br /><br />5 Early Underbrush thinning. Volunteers needed: 2 more.<br /><br />7 Early Wire removal. Volunteers needed: 2 more.<br /><br /> 6 PM Invasive survey at St Eds. Volunteers needed: 0.<br /><br />8 Nothing yet scheduled. <br /> If you'd like to help out, let me know, and we'll set up a time and an activity.<br /><br />9 Early Invasive removal. Volunteers needed: 3 more.<br /><br />10 Early Remove down cedar. Volunteers needed: 2 more.Skiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12203714729766675099noreply@blogger.com0