Author: NPSOT-Wilco

News from the City of Round Rock, Texas:

Come join a new project with the City of Round Rock Public Works department.  The City building at 3400 Sunrise Road, Round Rock, is looking for help to clean up and prepare the property’s bed areas for new native plants.  Many of the original plants have died.  Weeds are spreading, and City staff want to turn the property into a demonstration site of native plantings.  This fall, we are looking for helpers to assist with weed pulling (there’s a lot), possible compost spreading, native seed dispersal, and some shrub pruning around the perimeter of the building, as well as  the parking lot islands.  New plants will be installed in the spring.

Work days will be scheduled for every Friday morning starting October 18 thru December 6 (weather permitting and if there’s still work to do), from 8-10am.  Please bring your own gloves, sharpshooter shovels, hand trowels, and other weed pulling devices.

Please note this building is occupied by employees, so there will be people around, as well as vehicles.  The good news is that means there’s plenty of parking, restrooms, and water fountains available! 

• Location: City of Round Rock Utilities & Transportation office at 3400 Sunrise Road, Round Rock
• Date/Time: Fridays from 8-10am starting October 18, 2024.
• How to Volunteer: Reach out to Jessica Woods, City of Round Rock Water Conservation Coordinator, with questions or to volunteer. jwoods@roundrocktexas.gov, 512-844-8514.