Activities

Mounds of mulch need to be spread in a thick layer over a large area cleared this past summer to keep invasives from returning and to prepare for fall planting. Some removal of returning blackberry and ivy may be necessary before the smothering begins. If time permits, we will go forward again to remove more blackberry! If rainfall is heavy, event will be rescheduled.

All ages OK

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What to Bring

Bring yourself in sturdy shoes, long slacks, and long sleeves appropriate for the weather. Please bring your own gloves but if you don’t have any, we have a few spare ones on hand. You are welcome to bring your own tools, especially pruners, 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 at the 9th Ave NE entrance. Get there from I-5 by taking the Northgate exit, and head east on NE Northgate Way along the north side of the mall. Take a right turn at Roosevelt Way NE past 8th Ave NE, and another right turn on to NE 105th Street. Take the first right on to 9th Ave NE. Entry is at the street end and to the left of the turn around. Look for 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 eastward on NE 105th Street from the bus stop to 9th Ave NE Street end and entry to the natural area.