Activities

UW environmental science students, in partnership with the Muckleshoot tribe, are working to establish important indigenous prairie plants to the meadow area bordering the beach walk trail north of the Fins art installment. This work party will involve planting, weeding, and mulching.

Event is open to the public.

All ages OK

6 out of 20 participants registered.

What to Bring

Gloves will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. Wear closed toe shoes you don't mind getting dirty. Dress for the day's weather. Wear layers if it is chilly and if it is rainy bring rain gear. Bring a full water bottle and snack.

Where to Meet

We'll meet at the top of Kite Hill on the North Park Cross Trail (by the wheelbarrows).

It can be reached from Lot E4 (see Where to Park section) by walking northwest up Kite Hill (the mowed grass rise) to the north North Park Cross Trail.

It's a further walk, but you can park in lot W6, walk eastward past the rugby field to the Sports Meadow Loop. Take the Sports Meadow Loop (left/north may be a bit shorter) to the junction with the North Park Cross Trail. Proceed east on North Park Cross Trail to the top of Kite Hill.

Meeting Location Map

Where to Park

The work site is in the middle of the park. Prepare for a short walk to get to the site.

Park in or near the Warren G. Magnuson Park swim beach parking lot (Lot E4). To reach it enter the park eastbound on NE 65th St. from the Sandpoint Way NE/NE 65th St intersection. From there proceed straight eastward about a half mile to a stop sign then bear left (North) about 3/8 mile to reach the swim beach parking lot. Directional signage along the route shows the way to the swim beach.

It is also possible to park in lot W6 on NE 74th St.