Activities

Summer heat has not diminished the blackberry at Little Brook Natural Area. Join us in rescuing native plantings from this tenacious invasive species that has come back with vigor. Once dug out, mulch will be laid down to give the native plants some extra protection into fall and winter. Work areas are level but tight. Note: If it is raining heavily, the event will be rescheduled.

Adults only

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What to Bring

Bring yourself in sturdy shoes, long slacks, and long sleeves for protection against blackberry thorns. Please bring your own gloves but if you don’t have any, we have a few spares 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 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.

Where to Park

Parking is limited on 36th Ave NE and other residential streets in the neighborhood. Metro bus Route 65 runs along the corridor connecting Lake City to the University District via 35th Ave NE and has stops at NE 110th and NE 125th Street. Metro bus Route 75 and 61 have a stop at NE 125th Street and Lake City Way.