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Grass begone at the Pollinator PathMay 27, 9am-12:30pm @ Burke-Gilman Trail We'll be removing invsive grass that is threatening our flowers along the Pollinator Path more |
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Daybreak Community & Land TendingMay 28, 11am-2:30pm @ Daybreak Star We invite you to join us in tending the land at Daybreak Star Cultural Center. These gatherings are a return—to land, to care, and to being in right relationship with one another. Guided by Indigenous leadership at the United Indians of All Tribes Foundation, we come together to practice food sovereignty, cultural memory, and collective care in ways that are grounded, relational, and real. This season, we are tending the Forest Garden, a living space that supports elders, youth, and Indigenous-centered community programs while growing a future rooted in reciprocity, responsibility, and long-term care. All ages are welcome. You’re invited to come move your body, tend the land, and be in community—whether you stay for a couple of hours or the full day. Together, we’ll engage in hands-on care of the land through planting, weeding, harvesting, and seasonal projects, while also making space for connection, learning, and shared reflection. If you’re looking for a place to show up, build relationships, and grow something lasting, this is a space to gather, care for the land, and imagine what’s possible—together. more |
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Scotch Broom PatrolMay 28, 9:30am-12:30pm @ Discovery Park We'll be using loppers to cut scotch broom near the bluff that we didn't clear earlier this year. Ideally, we will cut the plants below the soil line or at least as low as we can to minimize any chance for it to resprout. We may have time to maintain a previously restored blackberry patch in the second half of the day. more |
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Beaver NightMay 29, 5pm-8pm @ Rainier Beach Urban Farm & Wetland Join us at Rainier Beach Urban Farm & Wetlands for a night of beavers! Learn about beavers in urban areas with an educational talk and walk by Dept. Of Fish & Wildlife and Beavers Northwest! We will share educational information about beavers and beaver habitat, have beaver-inspired snacks, guided tours to spot beaver activity, and hands-on activities for youth. Event Schedule: 5 p.m. — We will start with a family-friendly activity and snacks. 6 p.m. — BEAVER 101: Educational talk covering beaver behavior and biology. 7 p.m. — Beaver walk: Learn how to identify signs of beavers on a walk around the farm. https://tilthalliance.org/event/beaver-night/ more |
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Daybreak Community & Land TendingMay 29, 11am-4pm @ Daybreak Star We invite you to join us in tending the land at Daybreak Star Cultural Center. These gatherings are a return—to land, to care, and to being in right relationship with one another. Guided by Indigenous leadership at the United Indians of All Tribes Foundation, we come together to practice food sovereignty, cultural memory, and collective care in ways that are grounded, relational, and real. This season, we are tending the Forest Garden, a living space that supports elders, youth, and Indigenous-centered community programs while growing a future rooted in reciprocity, responsibility, and long-term care. All ages are welcome. You’re invited to come move your body, tend the land, and be in community—whether you stay for a couple of hours or the full day. Together, we’ll engage in hands-on care of the land through planting, weeding, harvesting, and seasonal projects, while also making space for connection, learning, and shared reflection. If you’re looking for a place to show up, build relationships, and grow something lasting, this is a space to gather, care for the land, and imagine what’s possible—together. more |
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Magnuson ReforestationMay 29, 9am-12pm @ Warren G. Magnuson Park Help improve habitat and create replacement forest on a formerly denuded navy airfield. (Above photo taken in Navy era). The aim is to create healthy forest habitat and increase beneficial ecosystem services including provision of human enjoyment and health. It is also an opportunity to enjoy nature and learn a bit about native plants while doing satisfying work. Work is most likely to include removing invasive plants like ivy, Canada thistle, and blackberry but may also include other tasks such as distributing wood chip mulch. Because the work may be beyond capability of youth below high school age, please get the leader’s permission before registering if younger. more |
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Weeding the hillside at the west side of Mathews BeachMay 29, 9am-12:30pm @ Matthews Beach Park We'll be removing blackberries up from the west side of Matthews Beach parking lot more |
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Annual plant survival surveyMay 30, 1pm-4pm @ Seward Park Every year in late May we visit past restoration planting sites to count survival. Come join us for this easy, enjoyable event. We have 10 sites and about 10 species. You will quickly learn (if you don't already know) how to recognize all these understory species. At this time of year, the understory plants are in full leaf, and the forest is flourishing. Data from these annual observations will guide our plant selection in the years to come. more |
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Kubota forest work - always ivy!May 30, 10am-12pm @ Kubota Gardens Natural Area So much ivy! Every month, volunteers primarily are removing ivy so that trees, bushes, ferns and other native plants have room to grow. As you will quickly see, the ivy covers large areas of ground and is climbing up trees. We also are discovering small Himalayan blackberry plants and getting those out immediately is a priority. No experience is needed - just bring your energy and interest in making a difference! more |
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Little Brook Natural Area Weed OutMay 30, 10am-12pm @ Little Brook Natural Area While new plantings at Little Brook Natural Area are growing in the warmer, Spring weather, so are the weeds. Help our natives see the sunshine by pulling and digging out herb robert, cleavers, nipplewort, and ivy. These are easy to get out and the work areas are fairly level. Join us for a couple hours and achieve the satisfaction of a good restoration effort and contribution to a community asset. more |
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May FlowersMay 30, 10am-2pm @ St. Marks Greenbelt Help us transform the St. Mark's Greenbelt into an urban environmental oasis by removing the non native plants. more |
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Magnuson Park North Meadow, Interior Forest, and WetlandsMay 31, 10am-12:30pm @ Warren G. Magnuson Park We will continue with our spring cleaning. Our primary activities will be to remove thistle, patrol for blackberry, and mulch. We may also work on building some habitat for amphibians. It’s a great time to be in the park with the temperatures warming up! Many native plants are in bloom. Birds are nesting and their songs create a nice background chorus while we work. more |
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Magnuson ReforestationMay 31, 10am-1pm @ Warren G. Magnuson Park Help improve habitat and create replacement forest on a formerly denuded navy airfield. (Above photo taken in Navy era). The aim is to create healthy forest habitat and increase beneficial ecosystem services including provision of human enjoyment and health. It is also an opportunity to enjoy nature and learn a bit about native plants while doing satisfying work. Work is most likely to include removing invasive plants like ivy, Canada thistle, and blackberry but may also include other tasks such as distributing wood chip mulch. Because the work may be beyond capability of youth below high school age, please get the leader’s permission before registering if younger. more |
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Saturday in the (Madrona) parkMay 31, 9am-12pm @ Madrona Park Let's enjoy Madrona Park by Lake Washington in late May. We will be removing invasive black berry ivy and weeds. Mulching and some other invasive shrub removal will be on the agenda. more |
