Foundation pledges $100,000 for Barton Springs trees

From News 8 Austin, April 28, 2009...

The Austin Parks Foundation announced Tuesday it would pledge $100,000 to plant trees in and around the Barton Springs Pool area.

The City of Austin's recently-released tree assessments for Barton Springs Pool raised some concern with many citizens. About 28 trees are designated to come down, because they pose a danger to visitors.

The pledge announcement also marks the establishment of a Barton Springs Tree Care Fund for planting trees in and around the pool at Zilker Park.

Community members and businesses are asked to contribute to fund more care for trees in Austin's Parks. For more information, visit AustinParks.org.

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Zilker Park Improvement Project Construction to start January 2009

From Austin City Connection, November 6, 2008...

The City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department will start major park improvements to the 42 acre portion of Zilker Park, between Barton Springs Road, Lou Neff Road and Stratford Drive. The Parks and Recreation Department has implemented a multiple year improvement project to develop and maintain the turf, conserve potable water, and enhance the overall appearance of the park. These improvements will provide a durable, resilient turf that will serve to create an area that visitors will use for recreational and leisure activities.

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Dinosaurs Roam Zilker Park Again

From KEYE 42 News, September 5, 2008

Thirty dinosaurs have migrated to Austin. Life-sized replicas of these prehistoric creatures have taken up temporary residence in the Zilker Botanical Garden.

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Shakespeare shenanigans with zing

From News 8 Austin, May 23, 2008...

The Austin Shakespeare actors rehearse for a month, then take to the stage for the whole month of May for Shakespeare Under the Stars. Performances are at the Sheffield Hillside Theatre at Zilker Park, and admission is free.

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