Activities

Join us for a spring blitz on returning invasive species and help native plants at Beaver Pond Natural Area thrive to provide continued habitat for fish, birds and other critters. Some of these are easy to pull out like Herb Robert, Cleavers, and Nipplewort. For those of you who like a little more challenge, there is plenty of ivy and blackberry for the digging. Most work areas are relatively level and easy to access. If storms bring heavy showers, the work party will be rescheduled.

All ages OK

1 out of 15 participants registered.

What to Bring

Bring yourself in sturdy shoes, long slacks, and long sleeves appropriate for the weather. Sun hats recommended. Please bring your own gloves but if you don’t have any, we have a few on hand. You are welcome to bring your own tools, but please mark them so they go home with you. Tools, buckets, tarps, wheelbarrows, and supplies are provided. Beverages and snacks will be available.

Where to Meet

Meet in the entry area, on the corner bordered by NE 105th Street and 8th Ave NE on the west side of 8th. Get there from I-5 by taking the Northgate exit, and head east on Northgate Way on the north side of the mall. Take a right turn at 8th Ave NE to head south. Entrance is on the right on 8th Ave NE just south of NE 105th Street. Look for a friendly Forest Steward with a sign in sheet and for a large Sequoia tree in the corner of the work site. There will also be event signage.

Where to Park

Limited parking is available on 8th Ave NE, NE 105th Street, and other nearby residential streets. There is paid parking available at Northgate Mall. Bus routes 63, 67, 75, 322, and 348 all stop on 5th Ave NE at NE 103rd Street NE. You can walk across NE 105th Street from the bus stop to 8th Ave NE and the entry for the natural area.