We are a group of Barton Hills neighbors and community outdoor enthusiasts who work together to preserve and protect one of our most beautiful and precious natural resources - Barton Creek and the Greenbelt that surrounds it.

We act as caretakers and stewards for the Greenbelt, organizing quarterly volunteer workdays to build and repair trails, remove invasive plant species, pick up trash, and enjoy the pleasure of working side by side with our friends and neighbors who share our love for this unique slice of urban wilderness.

THE BARTON CREEK GREENBELT IS …

• A city treasure

• One of the most heavily used parks in Austin

• Used by a highly diverse group of citizens who come to enjoy this publicly available, urban wild space

• Our city's antidote to "nature deficit disorder"

• Helping to keep this rapidly growing urban area healthy and visionary

THE GREENBELT GUARDIAN PROGRAM IS …

• An expression of the priority that the Barton Hills Neighborhood Association (BHNA) places on the

  protection, health and well-being of the Barton Creek Greenbelt

• Designed to "preserve and protect the greenbelt", as written into the BHNA's bylaws

• Supported by a long-term "adopt-a-park" agreement between the City Parks Department and the BHNA

• Used by our neighborhood and local schools as an educational tool for students

THE GREENBELT GUARDIANS …

• Maintain and improve trails, steps, retaining walls, and other infrastructure

• Engage in ecological restoration activities to protect creek water and wildlife diversity

• Remove invasive plants, restore native vegetation, and manage drainage and erosion problems

• Offer important inspiration and environmental stewardship lessons to members of our community

THE GREENBELT GUARDIAN PROGRAM HAS …

• Organized quarterly volunteer work days since 2003, as well as many extra projects

• Received awards from the Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, the Austin Parks Foundation,

  the City of Austin Parks Department, and the Save Barton Creek Association

• Collaborated with numerous government agencies, user groups, and other non-profit organizations

• Built community among Barton Hills neighbors, as well as other outdoor enthusiasts throughout the City