Activities

We are truly doing all of this hard work for the birds! North America has lost a quarter of our bird population since the 1970s. These are not just rare or endangered birds; our familiar backyard birds like Dark-eyed Juncos and Chickadees are disappearing too. Removing invasives to make way for a new diverse forest will provide more habitat and forage for the many bird residents of Discovery Park.

The invasive that we will be removing is Himalayan blackberry and preparing the area for planting a wide diversity of native shrubs by spreading wood chips (which will keep weed seeds from sprouting and provide a moist environment for new plants, soon to come).

Adults only

2 out of 12 participants registered.

What to Bring

Bring work gloves, water to stay hydrated and sturdy boots. Dress for the weather.
We will have loppers, wheelbarrows, tillers and shovels to accomplish our task.

Where to Meet

Meet downhill of the large black cistern 800' west of the large white radar tower. The cistern is on the west end of the parade grounds. 47.657661, -122.416956 This is a 10 minute walk from the south parking lot (please allow enough time to walk to and from the meeting site). This is a small area of trees at the north end of the south meadow called Spruce Island.

Meeting Location Map

Where to Park

south parking lot