Views of the Neighborhood – Earth Day Planting

~ John W. Howell

In celebration of Earth Day last Monday, the Swim Center and the Department of Parks and Recreation of Lakeway held a planting event. Volunteers signed up to plant blooming plants throughout the center. So, we will step back in time and witness the event. We are catered by the 24 Diner of Austin, and our entertainment is The Beetles.

Menu

CHEDDAR BURGER Brioche bun, cheddar, pickles, red onion, roasted tomatoes, smoked aioli

BACON AVOCADO BURGER Brioche bun, bacon, avocado, charred poblanos, smoked aioli

24 BURGER
Brioche bun, swiss, house pickles, sauce gribiche, bibb lettuce, tomato

THE 24 VEGGIE BURGER Brioche bun, Havartii, vegan mayo, spicy pepper relish, avocado. Housemade veggie patty: beets , mushrooms, lentils, bread crumbs, rice, pumpkin seeds, flaxseeds

WAGYU SLIDERS Blackening spice, bacon, caramelized onions, blue cheese

PATTY MELT Rye toast, Swiss cheese, caramelized onions, smoked aioli

M’S GRILLED CHEESE Sourdough, cheddar, havarti, roasted tomato

THE B.L.T. Ciabatta, bacon, tomatoes, arugula, basil, oregano, roasted garlic, aioli

MEATLOAF SANDWICH Sourdough bread, pickles, mustard, ketchup, red onion

CHICKEN CLUB SANDWICH Ciabatta, avocado mash, bacon, tomatoes, bibb lettuce, tomato vinaigrette

BUFFALO CHICKEN SLIDERS Crispy chicken breast, house Buffalo sauce, pickles, blue cheese

FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH Brioche bun, apricot slaw, chipotle remoulade, choice of white or dark meat

BLACKENED TUNA SANDWICH Brioche bun, cabbage cucumber slaw, jalapeno remoulade

Picture of an old time school bus

Jump on the bus, and let’s go.

There is the entrance to the park.

The Parks and Recreation table so we know we are in the right place.

The plants were all laid out ahead of time. Here’s a hibiscus ready to be planted.

More plants are laid out in a bed.

More.

Here is a bed that has roses but is going to get company.

The volunteers get briefed.

And so to work. Hibiscus and lantana are being put in.

All ages are participating.

Lots of ground to cover.

The boss seems pleased.

The hibiscus we saw earlier is getting settled.

Everyone is pitching in.

It is time for us to enjoy the food and music. I know you’ve worked hard, and you need to relax. I hope you have a great week.

 

 

87 thoughts on “Views of the Neighborhood – Earth Day Planting”

  3. I put my order in for the patty melt and hopped on the bus. I think it’s great that so many from the community pitches in to help! This basically another good new post!

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    1. I had a problem finding a song that would fit. There are not too many that focus on just flowers. The one by Miley Cyrus didn’t fit and the Cowsills I have played before. I’m glad you liked it, Darlene.

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  10. The tuna, please, while I mentally help all those volunteers with their planting. What a fantastic community project. Kudos to Lakeway.

    Still trying to figure out how I can get Here Comes the Sun as my ringtone.

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  13. What a great community project! By any chance, are they available for work around residence lawns — I’m referring to my little piece of property, of course. I could surely use their help!!

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  16. Great song for the season, John. Looks like a lot of work going into making Mother Nature proud.

    I was thinking about that veggie burger, but I’m going to go with the meatloaf sandwich. That’s pretty hard to ignore.

    I hope you have a good week.

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  20. It’s heartening to see a community come together for such a lovely purpose! Thank you for sharing, John, and bravo to all.

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  21. This is such a brilliant idea. Save money by getting the citizens to participate which, at the same times, increases their sense of community. I so love your town, John.

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  22. Great idea to have the plants already in place and ready for planting and having volunteers involved. And they can come back and see how “their” plants are doing. Thanks for the food and “Sun.” Haven’t had much here lately.

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  25. Veggie burger, please, and light on the onions. They give me gas. The Beatles have a song for every occasion, don’t they? So much can get done when a group pitches in to do it. Great project! Oh, would love some grilled mushrooms with that burger.

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