Martha Washington Park - November Oak Understory Tending11/09/2025

Activities

GSP is partnering with Queer the Land to support the ongoing stewardship of this oak understory garden as a space to build community and relationships with first food plants of the Coast Salish region. All experience levels welcome!

For this event we'll work on...
- weeding Himalayan Blackberry
- tip-root Blackcap Raspberry
- managing biomass & leaf fall on plantings
- starting seeds

Please note these activities may involve bending and kneeling. There's seating on-site, but the garden isn't wheelchair-accessible.

All ages OK

8 out of 15 participants registered.

What to Bring

Bring your own water and dress for the weather, including sunscreen and sturdy shoes. Feel free to bring your own garden gloves and hand tools, we have some on site. Snacks and hot tea will be provided.

Where to Meet

We'll meet inside the fenced understory garden on the east side of the park near the water: click here
Please note there are not restrooms on-site.

Where to Park

There is free parking along the sides of the park (on S Warsaw St or 57th Ave S). For transit, there's a nearby #50 bus stop.

Date & Time

November 9, 2025 11am - 1pm

Contact

Maddie Price
landstewards@queertheland.org

None

Extra Info

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Event Safety Measures

For more information on what to expect during your Green Seattle Partnership event, please visit: greenseattle.org/get-involved/volunteer