Activities

Most of the blackberries have been removed from the extensive Ryan's Ridge site which parallels the parade grounds road, so the final step in the summer restoration process is to cover all bare ground with wood chips to keep seedlings from sprouting. About 1/2 of the necessary work is hauling wood chips and 1/2 of the work is pulling and digging up blackberry resprouts. All of this is in preparation for planting in November.

All ages OK

5 out of 15 participants registered.

What to Bring

WATER and work gloves (I'll have some loaners if you need to borrow). Please wear long pants and sturdy boots. Dress for the weather. We will have loppers, wheelbarrows, tillers and heavy-duty shovels to accomplish our task. We'll take a water break halfway through the event.

Where to Meet

Meet at the large black cistern 800' due west of the large white radar tower. The cistern is on the west end of the parade grounds. 47.657661, -122.416956 This is a 10-minute walk from the south parking lot (please allow enough time to walk to and from the meeting site).

Meeting Location Map

Where to Park

south parking lot