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Root in Recipriocity: Tend TogetherJanuary 03, 10am-12:30pm @ Seward Park Caring for the land that cares for us. The land around us has been scarred by pollution, carved over by development, and fragmented by development expansion. To live in reciprocity means to give back, to tend, and to restore what has been lost. Are you in good relations with the land? By stepping into this work, we have the chance to give back, repair habitats, support native wildlife, and strengthen our connection to the Land. Restoration is our way of returning care to the land that has long sustained us.Participants will be guided by Brianna Klein, Public Programs Manager at Seward Park Audubon. With experience in community engagement, environmental education, and habitat restoration, Brianna brings a wealth of knowledge and hands-on expertise to each gathering. She will ensure participants learn safe and effective restoration practices while gaining insight into the park’s habitats, wildlife, and ecological connections.Join us at Seward Park Audubon Center for Root in Reciprocity: Tend Together. Together, we’ll be engaging in either the removal and repurpose of introduced species, plant native flora, and restore habitats that sustain birds, pollinators, and the broader ecosystem. All tools, guidance, and materials are provided, just bring your curiosity, care, and willingness to get your hands in the soil. more |
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Scotch Broom PatrolJanuary 03, 9:30am-12:30pm @ Discovery Park Scotch broom really stands out this time of year (especially in the brown meadows) and are easy to pull in the wet soils. We've got extractigators, weed wrenches, uprooters and heavy-duty shovels to remove these prolific pests. more |
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Mulching, moving logs, and planting treesJanuary 04, 10am-12pm @ Woodland Park 1. Mulch or weed 2. Arrange logs 3. Plant Douglas Fir, Grand Fir, and Western Hemlock trees more |
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Crafting- building a rabbit proof fence, propagation and some blackberry removal at Howard's beachJanuary 05, 1pm-3:30pm @ Discovery Park We will continue the craft project of building a rabbit proof fence, doing some propagation and some invasive removal. more |
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De-Weeding the B-G TrailJanuary 05, 9am-12:30pm @ Burke-Gilman Trail We will be weeding out this section of the B-G Trail more |
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Scotch Broom PatrolJanuary 07, 9:30am-12:30pm @ Discovery Park Scotch broom really stands out this time of year (especially in the brown meadows) and are easy to pull in the wet soils. We've got extractigators, weed wrenches, uprooters and heavy-duty shovels to remove these prolific pests. more |
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Daybreak Star Forest Garden Land TendingJanuary 08, 11am-2:30pm @ Daybreak Star These gatherings are a place to return to the land, to reconnect with Indigenous teachings, and to be in community with each other in ways that are rooted, relational, and real. They’re about Indigenous food sovereignty, cultural memory, and reclaiming the right to care for land in the ways our ancestors always have. Led by community members and organizers with United Indians of All Tribes Foundation, this work centers Indigenous knowledge systems and relationships with land that have existed here since time immemorial—and that continue, despite every attempt to erase them. The Forest Garden is growing with care—planted with camas, salmonberry, huckleberry, wild strawberry, nettle, cedar, and other Native plants that are more than food and medicine—they’re our teachers, our elders, and our ancestors. These plants are being tended not just for harvest, but to support the many Indigenous-centered programs at UIATF: elder meals, youth programming, cultural wellness, and more. This is one way we practice sovereignty—by feeding ourselves, our people, and our spirits in alignment with our values. In a time when many of us are searching for where to belong and how to show up—this is a space to meet one another, build real relationships, and map the power we already hold together. Let’s gather not just to work the land—but to connect, share our stories, and remember that we are each other’s safety, each other’s strength, and each other’s solution. more |
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Daybreak Star Forest Garden Land Tending: Tending Our RootsJanuary 09, 11am-2:30pm @ Daybreak Star These gatherings are a place to return to the land, to reconnect with Indigenous teachings, and to be in community with each other in ways that are rooted, relational, and real. They’re about Indigenous food sovereignty, cultural memory, and reclaiming the right to care for land in the ways our ancestors always have. Led by community members and organizers with United Indians of All Tribes Foundation, this work centers Indigenous knowledge systems and relationships with land that have existed here since time immemorial—and that continue, despite every attempt to erase them. The Forest Garden is growing with care—planted with camas, salmonberry, huckleberry, wild strawberry, nettle, cedar, and other Native plants that are more than food and medicine—they’re our teachers, our elders, and our ancestors. These plants are being tended not just for harvest, but to support the many Indigenous-centered programs at UIATF: elder meals, youth programming, cultural wellness, and more. This is one way we practice sovereignty—by feeding ourselves, our people, and our spirits in alignment with our values. In a time when many of us are searching for where to belong and how to show up—this is a space to meet one another, build real relationships, and map the power we already hold together. Let’s gather not just to work the land—but to connect, share our stories, and remember that we are each other’s safety, each other’s strength, and each other’s solution. This Week: We will be planting and preparing a root garden. We will be preparing for our optional book and film series in partnership with The Seattle Public Library Foundation. February - March we will be reading "M-Archive" by Alexis Pauline Gumbs, and "Hospicing Modernity" by Vanessa Machado de Oliveira. Both books can be found on Libby or Audible. more |
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Pulling ivy with A Cleaner AlkiJanuary 09, 9:30am-11:30am @ Schmitz Preserve Park Help the community group, A Cleaner Alki, remove ivy to make space for native plants that will support birds, insects and other wildlife 🦅 more |
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Weeding Fun on the Trail by Yesler RavineJanuary 09, 9am-12:30pm @ Burke-Gilman Trail We'll be weeding out noxious weeds in this area of the Burke-Gilman Trail more |
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Friends of Discovery Park at CapehartJanuary 10, 10am-1pm @ Discovery Park Miyawaki forests are densely planted, fast-growing pocket forests created using a diverse mix of native species. Developed by botanist Akira Miyawaki, this method jump-starts natural regeneration—mini-forests grow 10–30 times faster than conventional plantings, require little maintenance once established, and quickly create rich habitat for birds and wildlife. Discovery Park has its own Miyawaki-style mini-forests adjacent to the Capehart restoration area, and they’re already transforming former housing land into vibrant native woodland. To keep these young forests thriving, Friends of Discovery Park will focus our January work parties on tending, mulching, and supporting these dense new plantings. If you’d like to help restore biodiversity, learn about this innovative reforestation method, and see the Capehart area evolving firsthand, please join us in January. Your hands-on help makes a real difference in the health and future of Discovery Park’s newest forests. more |
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Golden Gardens Park work partiesJanuary 10, 9am-12pm @ Golden Gardens Park Do you want to restore the forest at Golden Gardens Park? Come out and help us the second Saturday of every month. We remove invasive weeds and plant native species that return the forest to a more natural ecosystem. We provide tools and training so we only need your enthusiasm to help restore this beautiful park. more |
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Have Fun, Get FitJanuary 10, 10am-1pm @ Licton Springs Park Weeding Planting Mulching Enjoy working with other volunteers in this unique wetland. Learn about the historical Native American significance of this land. more |
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North Genesee Forest RestorationJanuary 10, 10am-12:30pm @ Genesee Park and Playfield Spend a morning with friends and neighbors in the Genesee forest as we continue the planting season. We'll be pulling some English Ivy to make room for the ferns and other native plants we hope to get in the ground. Bring the kids, of course--all ages are welcome! more |
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Pulling ivy with Schmitz Park RestoreJanuary 10, 10am-12pm @ Schmitz Preserve Park Help the community group, Schmitz Park Restore, remove ivy to make space for native plants that will support birds, insects and other wildlife 🦅 more |
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Scotch Broom PatrolJanuary 10, 9:30am-12:30pm @ Discovery Park Scotch broom really stands out this time of year (especially in the brown meadows) and are easy to pull in the wet soils. We've got extractigators, weed wrenches, uprooters and heavy-duty shovels to remove these prolific pests. more |
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Winter PlantingJanuary 10, 1pm-3pm @ Ravenna Park Rainy season is a great time to plant. We'll be putting trees, bushes, and shrubs in the ground, beautifying our park. more |
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Brandon Street Natural Area RestorationJanuary 13, 10am-1pm @ Longfellow Creek GS: Brandon Street Join the DNDA Nature program and help restore important habitat in the critical Longfellow Creek Watershed. Each work party begins with a short informal forest ecology discussion and we spend the remainder of the time performing various restoration activities, including planting native trees and shrubs, removing invasive species, mulching previously-planted areas and more. We work rain or shine! more |
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Frink Ridge invasive plants removalJanuary 13, 9am-12pm @ Frink Park We will remove invasive species such as ivy, holly, and clematis. more |
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Daybreak Star Forest Garden Land Tending: Tending Our RootsJanuary 15, 11am-2:30pm @ Daybreak Star These gatherings are a place to return to the land, to reconnect with Indigenous teachings, and to be in community with each other in ways that are rooted, relational, and real. They’re about Indigenous food sovereignty, cultural memory, and reclaiming the right to care for land in the ways our ancestors always have. Led by community members and organizers with United Indians of All Tribes Foundation, this work centers Indigenous knowledge systems and relationships with land that have existed here since time immemorial—and that continue, despite every attempt to erase them. The Forest Garden is growing with care—planted with camas, salmonberry, huckleberry, wild strawberry, nettle, cedar, and other Native plants that are more than food and medicine—they’re our teachers, our elders, and our ancestors. These plants are being tended not just for harvest, but to support the many Indigenous-centered programs at UIATF: elder meals, youth programming, cultural wellness, and more. This is one way we practice sovereignty—by feeding ourselves, our people, and our spirits in alignment with our values. In a time when many of us are searching for where to belong and how to show up—this is a space to meet one another, build real relationships, and map the power we already hold together. Let’s gather not just to work the land—but to connect, share our stories, and remember that we are each other’s safety, each other’s strength, and each other’s solution. This Week: We will be planting and preparing a root garden. We will be preparing for our optional book and film series in partnership with The Seattle Public Library Foundation. February - March we will be reading "M-Archive" by Alexis Pauline Gumbs, and "Hospicing Modernity" by Vanessa Machado de Oliveira. Both books can be found on Libby or Audible. more |
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Daybreak Star Forest Garden Land Tending: Tending Our RootsJanuary 16, 11am-2:30pm @ Daybreak Star These gatherings are a place to return to the land, to reconnect with Indigenous teachings, and to be in community with each other in ways that are rooted, relational, and real. They’re about Indigenous food sovereignty, cultural memory, and reclaiming the right to care for land in the ways our ancestors always have. Led by community members and organizers with United Indians of All Tribes Foundation, this work centers Indigenous knowledge systems and relationships with land that have existed here since time immemorial—and that continue, despite every attempt to erase them. The Forest Garden is growing with care—planted with camas, salmonberry, huckleberry, wild strawberry, nettle, cedar, and other Native plants that are more than food and medicine—they’re our teachers, our elders, and our ancestors. These plants are being tended not just for harvest, but to support the many Indigenous-centered programs at UIATF: elder meals, youth programming, cultural wellness, and more. This is one way we practice sovereignty—by feeding ourselves, our people, and our spirits in alignment with our values. In a time when many of us are searching for where to belong and how to show up—this is a space to meet one another, build real relationships, and map the power we already hold together. Let’s gather not just to work the land—but to connect, share our stories, and remember that we are each other’s safety, each other’s strength, and each other’s solution. This Week: We will be planting and preparing a root garden. We will be preparing for our optional book and film series in partnership with The Seattle Public Library Foundation. February - March we will be reading "M-Archive" by Alexis Pauline Gumbs, and "Hospicing Modernity" by Vanessa Machado de Oliveira. Both books can be found on Libby or Audible. more |
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Carkeek STARS Work PartyJanuary 17, 9am-12pm @ Carkeek Park Join other enthusiastic volunteers for a fun morning of forest restoration and trails maintenance. We have a wide variety of tasks you can help with. Adults and teenagers welcome. If you are a group of 5 or more contact Dale Johnson. Follow the STARS signs to our meeting place, which will be the parking lot at the Environmental Learning Center. Welcome! more |
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East Duwamish Work PartyJanuary 17, 10am-12pm @ East Duwamish GS: S Chicago St Help take care of the forest along this neighborhood trail! Depending on the time of the year, we'll be pulling and removing ivy, cutting back and digging out blackberry or planting new plants; and always having a good time! more |
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New Year at St. Mark's GreenbeltJanuary 17, 10am-2pm @ St. Marks Greenbelt Winter planting in the St. Mark's ravine. more |
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Scotch Broom PatrolJanuary 17, 9:30am-12:30pm @ Discovery Park Scotch broom really stands out this time of year (especially in the brown meadows) and are easy to pull in the wet soils. We've got extractigators, weed wrenches, uprooters and heavy-duty shovels to remove these prolific pests. more |
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Cheasty Forest at Hanford StepsJanuary 18, 1pm-3pm @ Cheasty GS: Cheasty Blvd We will plant shrubs, ferns and wild flowers. Then mulch with a thick layer of woodchips, that will keep the the soil moist and suppress weeds. We can cut back blackberries and other weeds or dig them out. more |
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Clark Construction Group Work partyJanuary 19, 8am-12pm @ Magnolia Park There is work to be done to reclaim Magnolia Park S.E. Forest in Magnolia Park. Non-native plants have taken over, and volunteers are needed to help defend this beautiful natural area. Join neighbors and friends to help out and learn about how we plan on bringing this forest back to a natural environment. more |
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Lizard Haven weeding and seedingJanuary 21, 9:30am-12:30pm @ Discovery Park Weeding can be a perfect opportunity for new weeds to colonize the disturbed soil, but we are going to counteract this contradiction by spreading some fast-growing native seeds such as lupine, mugwort, cow parsnip and gumweed. This will have the added benefit of shading out blackberry as they grow. more |
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Daybreak Star Forest Garden Land Tending: Tending Our FutureJanuary 22, 11am-2:30pm @ Daybreak Star These gatherings are a place to return to the land, to reconnect with Indigenous teachings, and to be in community with each other in ways that are rooted, relational, and real. They’re about Indigenous food sovereignty, cultural memory, and reclaiming the right to care for land in the ways our ancestors always have. Led by community members and organizers with United Indians of All Tribes Foundation, this work centers Indigenous knowledge systems and relationships with land that have existed here since time immemorial—and that continue, despite every attempt to erase them. The Forest Garden is growing with care—planted with camas, salmonberry, huckleberry, wild strawberry, nettle, cedar, and other Native plants that are more than food and medicine—they’re our teachers, our elders, and our ancestors. These plants are being tended not just for harvest, but to support the many Indigenous-centered programs at UIATF: elder meals, youth programming, cultural wellness, and more. This is one way we practice sovereignty—by feeding ourselves, our people, and our spirits in alignment with our values. In a time when many of us are searching for where to belong and how to show up—this is a space to meet one another, build real relationships, and map the power we already hold together. Let’s gather not just to work the land—but to connect, share our stories, and remember that we are each other’s safety, each other’s strength, and each other’s solution. This Week: We will be planting and preparing a root garden. We will be preparing for our optional book and film series in partnership with The Seattle Public Library Foundation. February - March we will be reading "M-Archive" by Alexis Pauline Gumbs, and "Hospicing Modernity" by Vanessa Machado de Oliveira. Both books can be found on Libby or Audible. more |
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Camp Long - Ivy removalJanuary 23, 11am-1pm @ Camp Long Camp Long needs a little tender love attention, especially after the fire which destroyed the lodge. We will remove ivy from the plantings along the parking lot at the entrance. more |
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Daybreak Star Forest Garden Land Tending: Tending Our FutureJanuary 23, 11am-2:30pm @ Daybreak Star These gatherings are a place to return to the land, to reconnect with Indigenous teachings, and to be in community with each other in ways that are rooted, relational, and real. They’re about Indigenous food sovereignty, cultural memory, and reclaiming the right to care for land in the ways our ancestors always have. Led by community members and organizers with United Indians of All Tribes Foundation, this work centers Indigenous knowledge systems and relationships with land that have existed here since time immemorial—and that continue, despite every attempt to erase them. The Forest Garden is growing with care—planted with camas, salmonberry, huckleberry, wild strawberry, nettle, cedar, and other Native plants that are more than food and medicine—they’re our teachers, our elders, and our ancestors. These plants are being tended not just for harvest, but to support the many Indigenous-centered programs at UIATF: elder meals, youth programming, cultural wellness, and more. This is one way we practice sovereignty—by feeding ourselves, our people, and our spirits in alignment with our values. In a time when many of us are searching for where to belong and how to show up—this is a space to meet one another, build real relationships, and map the power we already hold together. Let’s gather not just to work the land—but to connect, share our stories, and remember that we are each other’s safety, each other’s strength, and each other’s solution. This Week: We will be planting and preparing a root garden. We will be preparing for our book and film series in partnership with The Seattle Public Library Foundation. February - March we will be reading "M-Archive" by Alexis Pauline Gumbs, and "Hospicing Modernity" by Vanessa Machado de Oliveira. more |
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Forest Restoration - Longfellow Creek at Graham StreetJanuary 24, 10am-12:30pm @ Longfellow Creek GS: Delridge Natural Area You and your fellow volunteers will participate in hands-on conservation work. This event will be some combination of removing invasive plant, planting native plants, and putting down wood chips, based on how far we get in the previous event. more |
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Sturtevant Ravine Work Party!January 24, 9am-11am @ Sturtevant Ravine Help continue forest restoration at the Ravine! We will clearing out blackberry and other plants that are surrounding native plants that need our support. more |
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Friends of Discovery Park at CapehartJanuary 25, 10am-1pm @ Discovery Park Miyawaki forests are densely planted, fast-growing pocket forests created using a diverse mix of native species. Developed by botanist Akira Miyawaki, this method jump-starts natural regeneration—mini-forests grow 10–30 times faster than conventional plantings, require little maintenance once established, and quickly create rich habitat for birds and wildlife. Discovery Park now has its own Miyawaki-style mini-forests adjacent to the Capehart restoration area, and they’re already transforming former housing land into vibrant native woodland. To keep these young forests thriving, Friends of Discovery Park will focus our January work parties on tending, mulching, and supporting these dense new plantings. If you’d like to help restore biodiversity, learn about this innovative reforestation method, and see the Capehart area evolving firsthand, please join us in January. Your hands-on help makes a real difference in the health and future of Discovery Park’s newest forests. Capehart Forest is the most wildlife-diverse area in Discovery Park. Come help us promote forest health and increase its biodiversity by weeding out invasives, mulching and aerate the soil to encourage symbiotic fungi, and plant this years native shrubs and groundcovers. more |
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Thistle Street Greenspace Restoration EventJanuary 27, 10am-1pm @ Longfellow Creek GS: Thistle Street Greenspace |
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Daybreak Star Forest Garden Land Tending: Tending Our FutureJanuary 29, 11am-2:30pm @ Daybreak Star These gatherings are a place to return to the land, to reconnect with Indigenous teachings, and to be in community with each other in ways that are rooted, relational, and real. They’re about Indigenous food sovereignty, cultural memory, and reclaiming the right to care for land in the ways our ancestors always have. Led by community members and organizers with United Indians of All Tribes Foundation, this work centers Indigenous knowledge systems and relationships with land that have existed here since time immemorial—and that continue, despite every attempt to erase them. The Forest Garden is growing with care—planted with camas, salmonberry, huckleberry, wild strawberry, nettle, cedar, and other Native plants that are more than food and medicine—they’re our teachers, our elders, and our ancestors. These plants are being tended not just for harvest, but to support the many Indigenous-centered programs at UIATF: elder meals, youth programming, cultural wellness, and more. This is one way we practice sovereignty—by feeding ourselves, our people, and our spirits in alignment with our values. In a time when many of us are searching for where to belong and how to show up—this is a space to meet one another, build real relationships, and map the power we already hold together. Let’s gather not just to work the land—but to connect, share our stories, and remember that we are each other’s safety, each other’s strength, and each other’s solution. This Week: We will be planting and preparing a root garden. We will be preparing for our book and film series in partnership with The Seattle Public Library Foundation. February - March we will be reading "M-Archive" by Alexis Pauline Gumbs, and "Hospicing Modernity" by Vanessa Machado de Oliveira. more |
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Daybreak Star Forest Garden Land Tending: Tending Our FutureJanuary 30, 11am-2:30pm @ Daybreak Star These gatherings are a place to return to the land, to reconnect with Indigenous teachings, and to be in community with each other in ways that are rooted, relational, and real. They’re about Indigenous food sovereignty, cultural memory, and reclaiming the right to care for land in the ways our ancestors always have. Led by community members and organizers with United Indians of All Tribes Foundation, this work centers Indigenous knowledge systems and relationships with land that have existed here since time immemorial—and that continue, despite every attempt to erase them. The Forest Garden is growing with care—planted with camas, salmonberry, huckleberry, wild strawberry, nettle, cedar, and other Native plants that are more than food and medicine—they’re our teachers, our elders, and our ancestors. These plants are being tended not just for harvest, but to support the many Indigenous-centered programs at UIATF: elder meals, youth programming, cultural wellness, and more. This is one way we practice sovereignty—by feeding ourselves, our people, and our spirits in alignment with our values. In a time when many of us are searching for where to belong and how to show up—this is a space to meet one another, build real relationships, and map the power we already hold together. Let’s gather not just to work the land—but to connect, share our stories, and remember that we are each other’s safety, each other’s strength, and each other’s solution. We will be preparing for our book and film series in partnership with The Seattle Public Library Foundation. February - March we will be reading "M-Archive" by Alexis Pauline Gumbs, and "Hospicing Modernity" by Vanessa Machado de Oliveira. Both books can be found on Libby or Audible. WEEK 1 — FEB 5–6 ENTERING THE RECORD M Archive: Archive of Dirt — What We Did Hospicing Modernity: A Single Story of “Forward” LAND PRACTICE Walk the site without touching Notice soil, slope, water, plants Identify ivy, blackberry, laurel QUESTIONS TO LIVE WITH What stories are already written here? What happened before we arrived? Who decided what “progress” looked like? CREATIVE PRACTICES (CHOOSE) Touch drawing with soil or charcoal Mapping: What We Did / What Was Done Here Writing fragments that begin with “Before us…” WEEK 2 — FEB 12–13 ENTANGLEMENT M Archive: Dirt → Fire Hospicing Modernity: The House of Modernity LAND PRACTICE Ivy cut-and-roll Stack ivy for compost—nothing disappears QUESTIONS TO LIVE WITH What was built to help but now causes harm? When does protection turn into suffocation? What systems promised safety? CREATIVE PRACTICES String/rope mapping of entanglement Writing or drawing from the forest floor’s view Diagrams of “houses” we were taught to trust SHARED LEADERSHIP A participant demonstrates ivy technique Someone decides when enough is enough Someone explains why ivy is not “thrown away” WEEK 3 — FEB 19–20 DEFENSE & URGENCY M Archive: Archive of Fire — Rate of Change Hospicing Modernity: Faster Than Thought LAND PRACTICE Blackberry cutting and root crown removal Work slower than instinct QUESTIONS TO LIVE WITH Who taught us to hurry? What does urgency cost bodies and land? When is speed useful—and when is it violence? CREATIVE PRACTICES Timed writing + intentional pauses Charcoal or ink gesture marks Breath tracking during labor SHARED LEADERSHIP Participants sets the pace Someone calls a collective pause Someone reflects on urgency aloud WEEK 4 — FEB 26–27 LIGHT, SHADE, & POWER M Archive: Fire → Archive of Sky — What We Became Hospicing Modernity: Surrendering Arrogance LAND PRACTICE Laurel identification and management Observe changes in light and moisture QUESTIONS TO LIVE WITH Who gets access to light? What thrives when dominance loosens? Where do our assumptions fail? CREATIVE PRACTICES Light/shadow mapping Writing from an understory plant’s voice Sky-based metaphors for becoming LEADERSHIP OPENINGS Someone interprets the light shift Someone chooses where not to intervene WEEK 5 — MAR 5–6 DECAY AS CARE M Archive: Dirt (Revisited) Hospicing Modernity: Living and Dying Well LAND PRACTICE Build or turn compost piles Layer with intention QUESTIONS TO LIVE WITH How do we care for what is ending? What deserves gentleness even in removal? What does dignity look like in decay? CREATIVE PRACTICES Letters to what is being composted One-sentence writing (only what is necessary) Temperature, smell, time journaling SHARED LEADERSHIP Someone names compost layers Someone offers a small offering for the group to participate in more |
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St. Mark's Winter WonderlandJanuary 31, 10am-2pm @ St. Marks Greenbelt Help plant a greenbelt in the midst of Seattle's Capital Hill. more |
