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Martha Washington Park - January Oak Understory Tending01/11/2026
Activities
GSP is partnering with Queer the Land (queertheland.org) 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...
- pruning & harvesting Oregon Grape bark
- weeding
- thinning the ookow patch
- managing biomass piles
Please note these activities may involve bending and kneeling. There's seating on-site, but the garden isn't wheelchair-accessible.
All ages OK
9 out of 15 participants registered.
What to Bring
Bring your own water and dress for the weather, including sunscreen (or rain gear) and sturdy shoes. Feel free to bring your own garden gloves and hand tools, we have some on site, as well as a first-aid kit. 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
January 11, 2026 11am - 1pm
Contact
Maddie Price
landstewards@queertheland.org
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