by Allandale Reporter | Jun 16, 2013 | Gullett/Lamar/McCallum School Info
Have you wondered what’s “growing on” at Lamar Middle School? If so, then take some time to visit Lamar’s edible gardens. The vegetable gardens are located near the intersection of Burnet Road and Romeria, near the Band Hall. Currently, there are three fruit trees and 15 raised beds growing everything from A (for Asparagus) to Z (for Zucchini).
As you may know, the field surrounding Lamar’s track has plenty of sun to offer and also plenty of grass. But who wants to eat Bermuda grass, so why not use the empty space to grow food? In June of 2011, a group of parents and teachers installed the first four garden beds. A parent initiative grant from Texas Action for Healthy Kids provided the “seed” money for this project.
by Allandale Reporter | Mar 2, 2012 | Beautification, From the City of Austin, Other
The Austin City Council voted to ban disposal bags (paper and plastic) at all retail checkout counters starting in March 2013. The ban, which will be the most extensive in the country, will allow retailers to only use resuable bags. Single-use bags for bulk foods,...
by Allandale Reporter | Apr 4, 2011 | Beautification
Here are some photos from Saturday’s park cleanup. In the past two weeks the park has received a lot of attention. Doors and rails were painted, the pond cleaned, bushes cleared out, walls power-washed, mulch spread, and new ground cover spread for the...
by Allandale Reporter | Mar 27, 2011 | Beautification
We had a great group of volunteers at NW Park this morning and we need a great group next Saturday, April 2, same time, same place, to finish. AllandaleOnLine provided snacks and water. Little Helping Hands (they are darling) with their parents were there. Two guys...
by Allandale Reporter | Mar 21, 2011 | Beautification, Local Commerce
Volunteers from Allandale, Brentwood and Crestview planted 10 trees along Burnet Rd on March 13. The trees are arranged to provide shade and buffer from traffic for future sidewalks. Six of the trees were planted at Frisco’s. Frisco’s staff will water the trees...
by Allandale Reporter | Mar 8, 2011 | Beautification
Hi all, Let me know offline if you’d be interested in helping to plant 10-12 5-gal trees on the east side of Burnet Rd at 3 PM, Sunday March 13. Six of the trees will be at Frisco’s, and they will be watering the trees until they are established....
by Allandale Reporter | Jan 23, 2011 | Beautification, Neighborhood Safety and Crime
I want to say thanks to those who came out on Saturday to pick up trash and scout out, remove/paint over graffiti in NW Park and around Allandale. (Photos from the event are Laura and volunteers at the sign-up table in the first photo and Peggy Randow painting over...
by Allandale Reporter | Oct 3, 2010 | Associations and Alliances, Beautification
People from area neighborhoods: Allandale, Crestview, Brentwood and Skyview, showed up at Lamar Middle School this afternoon and planted a grove of trees near the corner of Burnet Rd and Koening. Three live oaks, 2 Mexican plums, and 6 tree yaupons were planted. The...
by Allandale Reporter | Jun 4, 2010 | Beautification, Events, From the City of Austin
May 25, 2010, 10 am, a memorable event was held at the ‘Pond’ located between Great Northern and Shoal Creek Blvd. It was just a big ditch that filled with water, but now it is an attractive detention pond for water run off complete with spillway to help prevent...
