News Annual meeting is scheduled for Mon Jan 30th. details here. Jan workday was 1/14 at 8AM. details here. Dec workday was 12/10 at 8AM. details here. Nov workday was 11/12 at 8AM. details here. Oct workday was 10/8 at 8AM. details here. Renew your membership for 2023, click here !!! Contact FOP Treasurer Sondra Morton 713-870-5462 or email Skmgran@gmail.com Submit your photos and volunteer stories ! ! ! |
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FoP Annual Meeting - Monday January 30th at 6pm!!! Howdy All, We'd like to announce that our annual meeting will be happening on Monday January 30th at the Lakeway Activity Center. Doors will open at 6PM, dinner will be served around 6:30, and presentation/speakers will start at approximately 7pm. The speaker for this year's event is Lakeway's new city forester Richard Leon. Come meet him and hear what he has to say about Lakeway's trees and other flora and his plans for their future. This event is open to both members and non-members so even if you're not a member and/or have never volunteered with us, you're still invited. Come out and meet the group and hear about what we do and maybe even join us! Due to cost increases with the BBQ dinner, we're asking a $10/plate contribution ($20 for non-members but we're sure you'll want to join). Annual family membership is $20. Both annual membership and BBQ plates can be purchased at the door. Please RSVP via email to Carol Linn - Carolmlinn@outlook.com by Monday Jan.23rd Hope to see everyone there! ~Lakeway FoP |
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The workday was well attended and many invasive species plants were removed in the HGB II area. | |
January Workday will be Saturday, 1/14 starting at 8AM.
Howdy All, As usual, we will meet at the City Park pavilion at 8AM before splitting into work groups. Temperatures should be quite pleasant, so just need to bring some water and gloves and closed toe shoes. Projects for this workday include the following: o City Park - Light trimming around the Wildflower Meadow. - Removal of a few cedar rails near the pavilion. - Any work necessary to finish the irrigation project at the Barnes Garden o Hamilton Greenbelt - invasive species removal in the primitive area (mostly nandina and ligustrum) - potentially removing a downed piece of tree near the Squires Trailhead - potentially doing some light trail maintenance o Canyonlands - cleaning up of Bissett Trailhead Lunch this week is pizza and sides!!!! Thanks lunch crew! Hope to see everyone there! ~ FoP |
![]() Volunteers who raked mulch at City Park on the December workday. |
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December 2022![]() Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!![]() |
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December Workday was held Saturday, 12/10 starting at 8AM. Over twenty volunteers
were in attendance. We even had Santa Claus helping towards the end of activities! Volunteers finished irrigation work near the Butterfly and Barnes Gardens, laid mulch on trails in that area, added straw mulch to the Butteryfly Garden, and trimming back vegetation in the south section of City Park. Marian Justiss, Alan Atkins, Dave Cross and Bernie Reding trimmed trees between the upper trail and neighboring fences in the south end of City Park. By trimming low hanging limbs, City crews can now mow closer to trees thus leaving less for FOP to trim with brush cutters and string trimmers. Appearance of the area of the park was greatly improved also. All trimmings were transferred to a city dump truck by Carl Christenses, Larry Yancey and Pat McDermott then hauled off to City Public Works Dept. submitted by Bernie Reding Lunch for the day was grilled cheese sandwiches and soup, followed by desserts! ~Lakeway FoP December Workday photos are here. |
![]() Santa chats with a volunteer at City Park. |
Announcement : December Workday will be Saturday, 12/10 starting at 8AM. Howdy All, The Lakeway FoP December workday will be taking place this Saturday (12/10) starting at City Park Pavilion at 8AM. It's looking like it might rainy, so be prepared for that and watch your email or FB for any cancellation updates! Activities for the workday include finishing irrigation work near the Butterfly and Barnes garden, laying mulch on trails in that area, doing some clean up at HGB I, and trimming back vegetation that is over growing the Bissett trailhead at the Canyonlands. Lunch for the day will be grilled cheese sandwiches and soup, followed by desserts! Looking forward to seeing everyone there! ~Lakeway FoP |
![]() Volunteers gather together for assignments at 8AM in the parking lot at City Park. |
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November Workday Report
We had 17 volunteers sign in and worked at the Barnes Garden irrigation trenching, Wildflower Meadow clean-up and HGB Bird Blind repair fence and install irrigation equipment. A delicious and warm spaghetti lunch was served. November Workday photos are here. Volunteers
Hamilton Greenbelt Bird Blind Steve Vigus and Katie Vigus put up the game camera and Bill Freas and Tom Sidwa added branches to the bird blind berm. They were joined by Kathleen Christensen and Carl Christensen putting the cedar logs up around the water tank. We used bungie cords to help hold the logs in place. We did a clean-up of the area and hauled the debris out with the Kubota supplied by the City of Lakeway. submitted by Carl Christensen City Park Wildflower Meadow Carol Linn and Bernie Reding removed a dead Agave and vines around rocks near the pipe gate on Hurst Creek Road. They then moved to the south end of the park where they raised the canopy of trees adjacent to the Wildflower Meadow and beyond so City workers can mow closer to trees. All trimmings were unloaded at an existing brush pile where they will be picked up by the City or Friends of the Parks. Mike Light, using a walk-behind string trimmer, mowed brush in the south end of the park then joined another crew installing an irrigation pipe line. submitted by Bernie Reding City Park Barnes Garden Dan Moyer lead a crew to install 5 sections of 1" PVC pipe from the sidewalk to the distribution point for the Barnes Garden. Using picks, matlocks and sharpshooter shovels the trench was dug and the 5 sections were glued together and buried in the trench. submitted by Jim Dunn City Park Lunch Approximately 18 FOP workers enjoyed an Italian inspired lunch prepared by Carlisle Pearson, Judy Hazen, Deane Willis, Doris McDermott and Kathleen Christensen. The menu: garlic, antipasto, spaghetti, brownies, and chocolate chip squares. submitted by Kathleen Christensen See all the November Workday photos here. |
![]() Volunteers at 8AM in the parking lot at City Park. ![]() Steve Vigus installing camera at bird blind. ![]() Carol removing dead agave at City Park. ![]() Volunteers burying irrigation pipe below Barnes Garden at City Park. ![]() Judy ready to serve warm lunch the Pavilion at City Park. |
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November Workday Notice Howdy All, The Lakeway FoP November workday will be taking place this Saturday(11/12) starting at City Park Pavilion at 8AM. It's looking like it might be a cold one, so good volunteering weather! Activities for the workday include running some irrigation lines near the Butterfly and Barnes Gardens in City Park, doing some TLC at the bird blind in HGB, and trimming back vegetation that is over growing the Bissett trailhead at the Canyonlands. Lunch for the day will be spaghetti, salad, and desserts! Looking forward to seeing everyone there! ~Lakeway FoP We just received word of the following! This Friday the 18th at 10:30 there will be a small Arbor Day ceremony and tree planting at Hamilton Greenbelt parking lot. The Mayor will read a proclamation and they'll be planting a Bur Oak. |
![]() Carlisle help decorate the Pavilion tables for lunch ![]() Red bridge near the Butterfly Garden at City Park. |
October 2022Sat. 10/8 Workday details. Please arrive at the upper parking lot by the Pavilion of the City Park by 8AM. Work assignments will be made at that time. Wear gloves, heavy shoes and be prepared for a cool start but rapid warm-up as the day progresses. Bring water bottles. The City Forester has asked to reschedule to our November workday. Project List AnnouncementCity Parko Sow seeds in the wildflower meadow o Use the walk behinds and some weedeaters to trim grass and weeds o Stretch goal is cactus garden in city park could use some TLC. HGBI & II Dead tree branches (large and small) near HGBI trail head Smith Greenbelt – Maybe some trees to trim out. Canyon Lands – finish up work at Canyonland trailheads Lunch – Sandwich buffet ~FoP October Workday photos are here. |
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Friends of the Parks is a group of citizens who enjoy the rewards of volunteer service in the parks and greenbelts areas of Lakeway. Monthly Saturday morning work sessions provide opportunities for all levels of service, whether it is tree maintenance, general cleanup or tending memorial gardens at City Park. A few of the hardier members help build and maintain hiking/biking trails in the Hamilton Greenbelts and the Canyonlands Natural Area. Still others provide food for our workday picnics. For information contact Sondra Morton 713-870-5462 or email Skmgran@gmail.com.
Friends of the Parks sponsors one annual community event which is the annual Wilderness Run/Walk event on the Hamilton Greenbelt trails on the third Saturday of April. The goal of this event is to encourage citizens to get out and enjoy the beauty of the greenbelts and parks of the City of Lakeway.
Friends of the Parks of Lakeway is a 501 (c) 3, Federal Tax Exempt Organization. Donations made to this organization may be tax deductible; check with your tax advisor.