Activities

Show some love for a riparian habitat on Little Brook Creek by joining us to keep blackberry out and to keep our native plantings free to grow this spring. Soils are softer now making it easier to dig out the blackberry roots. Work area is on a gentle slope. A brief orientation to the task for the day, weeding techniques, and safety reminders will be given at the start of the event. if raining heavily, event will be rescheduled to another date.

All ages OK

9 out of 10 participants registered.

What to Bring

Bring yourselves dressed in sturdy shoes, long slacks, long sleeves, and thick gloves appropriate for the weather. We have a few gloves on hand if you don't own a pair or forget them. Tools, tarps, buckets, wheelbarrows all provided. Light snacks and water provided too. Please mark any favorite tools you bring with you so we can make sure they go home with you at the end of the event.

Where to Meet

Meet at the larger, north entry on the west side of 36th Ave NE at 11715 36th Ave NE. Get there from I-5 by taking either the Lake City Way or NE 130th Street exits, head east on NE 125th Street to 36th Ave NE. Turn right and head south on 36th Ave NE. Just south of NE 120th Street look for the entry and signage on the right (west) side of the street. There will also be a mulch pile at the entry and a friendly Forest Steward with a sign in sheet.

Where to Park

Parking is limited on 36th Ave NE and other residential streets in the neighborhood. Buses have stops on 35th Ave NE.