On Saturday 27 September the City of Berkeley Parks Division held its second annual volunteer recognition day: http://www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/Parks_Rec_Waterfront/Home/Community_Parks_Day_-_Volunteer_Recognition_Ceremony.aspx Harvard and I were acknowledged (along with about 5 other volunteers), and Scott Dunlap and Charlie Wilson (also from the Friends of the Fountain and Walk board) attended and were part of the recognition of the work by Friends of the Fountain...
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Today was a very successful day! City staff and volunteers worked together to dig holes, plant new drought tolerant, deer resistant plants, install irrigation and mulch. The irrigation is set up so that a hose may be hooked up to water the plants until they get established, and the rains begin. The neighbors have offered to provide the water, so...
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Thank you to all who showed up to help prepare the dirt areas on Fountain Walk so the the City, and those who want to help, may plant on Wednesday 10 September between 8am-noon, followed by lunch provided by the City in Live Oak Park. Thank you also to those of you who took care of the monthly maintenance tasks....
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Come join us to further beautify Fountain Walk: For now, we will be focusing on the dirt areas from the landing in the middle of the walk, down to the steps. Two Opportunities Saturday 6 September When: 9am-11am – Remove existing plants and prepare soil Where: Meet at Fountain Walk at the mailbox on The Circle PLEASE RSVP – We...
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Join us on Saturday, Aug. 2, at our monthly Fountain and Walk work party. We meet at the northwest corner of The Circle at Los Angeles starting at 9 a.m. We bring the tools, you provide the elbow grease as we weed, trim, rake, sweep, and spruce up The Circle and Fountain Walk. All are welcome. Get some exercise, meet your...
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