Activities

The south meadow is dominated by exotic grasses, but we will be creating a small area devoid of grasses for planting new native wildflowers to support our many pollinators. This is the recommended way to create new wildflower meadows according to the Xerces Society and Northwest Meadowscapes. The work will mostly be overturning soil so that the existing grasses area rootside up; this will only kill them if they are robbed of sunshine for the next year. The final step will be to cover the 20'x24' area with a sun-blocking tarp. We'll hold the tarp down by covering with wood chips which will be hauled with wheelbarrows.

All ages OK

9 out of 10 participants registered.

What to Bring

Work gloves (I have some loaner gloves if you don't have your own), boots, long pants, weather appropriate clothes that you don't mind getting dirty and something to stay hydrated. We'll be taking a water break halfway through the event.

Where to Meet

Meet at the large black cistern 800' due 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).

Meeting Location Map

Where to Park

south parking lot