It’s My Park Day registration now open

This year’s It’s My Park Day will take place on Saturday, March 2, and registration for volunteers is now open. Anyone hoping to chip in for the long-standing volunteer event is encouraged to register now. Preregistered volunteers will get a T-shirt that provides special discounts and treats at places like Cosmic Coffee, Jo’s Coffee, Zilker Brewing, Shake Shack or Tiny Pies. (A complete list of partners participating in the program can be found here.) “With nearly 100 projects happening simultaneously across the city, It’s My Park Day is unlike any other volunteer experience in Austin,” Colin Wallis, CEO of Austin Parks Foundation, said in a statement to the press. “At its core, It’s My Park Day is about community. Year after year, we are impressed by the outpour of support from dedicated Austinites all across the city who come together to improve their local parks and green spaces by participating in projects led by community members themselves.” It’s My Park Day was established in 2003 by Austin Parks Foundation and takes place twice yearly, contributing about $650,000 in volunteer labor for city parks. To register and get a full list of park projects and hours, visit the It’s My Park Day Spring GivePulse page.